You drive; our team arranges the car and the handover. Mango Cabs has run a cab service from Trivandrum since 2005. We arrange your trip directly — the team you WhatsApp is the team that sorts your car.
Rent a Self-Drive Car in Trivandrum
Self-drive cars in Trivandrum, from hatchback to SUV, for city days and trips across Kerala. Send your dates on WhatsApp and our sales executive sends your quote.
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Self-drive in Trivandrum
Car rental in Trivandrum, without a driver
Mango Cabs arranges self-drive cars in Trivandrum for a day in the city, a weekend on the coast or a longer trip across Kerala.
How it works
How self-drive booking works in Trivandrum
1
Send your trip
Send us your pickup place in Trivandrum, the start date and how long you need the car, on WhatsApp or through the booking form.2
Get your quote
Our sales executive prepares your quote and sends it on WhatsApp.3
Terms confirmed
Before you book, our team confirms the car available for your dates and the rental terms: documents, the security deposit, fuel and kilometre rules, and cancellation.4
Booking confirmed
Our team confirms the booking once you accept the quote and pay any advance asked for.5
Collect and drive
Collect the car at the handover our team arranges, and drive.
Documents
Documents and the security deposit
You need a valid driving licence and a government photo ID.
Our team confirms the exact document requirements when you book. Self-drive rentals carry a refundable security deposit; our team confirms the amount and the terms before you book.
The cars
Self-drive cars in Trivandrum
Self-drive cars run from hatchbacks to SUVs.
Tell us how many people are travelling and how much luggage you have, and our team suggests the right size of car. Our team confirms the exact car available for your dates.
Hatchback
SUV
Where you can go
Self-drive trips from Trivandrum
Trivandrum is a good base for short drives and longer Kerala loops.
| Route | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Trivandrum to Kovalam | 18 km | about 45 min |
| Trivandrum to Varkala | 42 km | about 1 h 35 min |
| Trivandrum to Alleppey | 156 km | about 4 h 05 min |
| Trivandrum to Thekkady | 203 km | about 5 h 25 min |
| Trivandrum to Kochi | 210 km | about 5 h 25 min |
| Trivandrum to Munnar | 281 km | about 7 h 10 min |
Distances and drive times are measured by road from Trivandrum city. On the ghat roads, such as the climb to Munnar, plan to drive in daylight.
Rather not drive the long stretches? Book a taxi with a driver for the trip.
Prices
Self-drive car rental prices in Trivandrum
Self-drive prices depend on the car, the dates and how long you need it, so our sales executive quotes each rental on WhatsApp.
The price in our quote is the final price. You can pay online by UPI — scan our UPI QR code or pay to our UPI ID — or by bank transfer, or in cash.
Flying in
Landing at Trivandrum airport?
Prefer a driver?
Prefer a driver, or travelling from Kochi?
If you would rather be driven, book a Kerala taxi with one of our drivers.
Not sure which suits your trip? Read self-drive or chauffeur: which suits your Kerala trip.
Starting in Kochi? Rent a self-drive car in Kochi.
Our WhatsApp line and phone are open 24/7.
FAQ
Self-drive car rental in Trivandrum: your questions
Mango Cabs arranges self-drive cars in Trivandrum. Send your pickup place and dates on WhatsApp, and our team arranges the handover and confirms where and when before you book.
Prices depend on the car, the dates and how long you need it. Our sales executive sends your quote on WhatsApp, and the price in our quote is the final price.
A valid driving licence and a government photo ID. Our team confirms the exact requirements, and the refundable security deposit, before you book.
Yes. That is self-drive: you drive, and our team arranges the car and the handover. If you would rather be driven, we also run taxis with our drivers.
Tell us where you are going when you ask for the quote. Our team confirms the kilometre and travel terms for your trip before you book.
Cancellation terms for self-drive are confirmed by our team before you book.
You can pay online by UPI — scan our UPI QR code or pay to our UPI ID — or by bank transfer, or in cash. Our team tells you what to pay and when.