Himachal Taxi Fare 2026
Starting prices for every route and vehicle we drive, all-inclusive with tolls and Himachal entry tax.
Taxi fares in Himachal Pradesh are worked out per kilometre, and the vehicle you choose matters more than anything else. Below are our starting per-km rates for every vehicle, then the starting one-way price for each route we cover, from Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar and the hill towns. Every figure already includes fuel, the driver, tolls and Himachal entry tax.
Cab rates per km by vehicle
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate from | Short-trip minimum | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback Maruti WagonR, Celerio or similar | 3 | ₹20/km | ₹1,400 | One to three people on local sightseeing or short hops |
| Sedan Swift Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar | 4 | ₹23/km | ₹1,700 | Couples and small families with light luggage |
| Premium Sedan Honda City, Maruti Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹26/km | ₹2,200 | Couples and business travellers who want a quieter, roomier car |
| SUV Maruti Ertiga, Mahindra XUV or similar | 6 | ₹29/km | ₹2,200 | Families of 4–6 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta Toyota Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹32/km | ₹2,650 | Families wanting comfort on long hill drives |
| Mahindra Scorpio Mahindra Scorpio, Scorpio-N or similar | 6 | ₹31/km | ₹2,550 | Spiti, Kinnaur and snow-season trips for up to 6 |
| Toyota Fortuner Toyota Fortuner or similar | 5 | ₹46/km | ₹4,000 | Premium trips for up to 5 with luggage |
| Tempo Traveller (12-seater) Force Traveller | 12 | ₹52/km | ₹4,000 | Groups of 7–12 |
| Tempo Traveller (17-seater) Force Traveller 17-seater | 16 | ₹62/km | ₹4,850 | Groups of 13–16, school and office trips |
| Mini Coach (26-seater) Force Traveller 26 or similar | 24 | ₹83/km | ₹6,300 | Weddings, large families and groups of 17–24 |
How a one-way fare is worked out
- From the plains into the hills (Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar…): the larger of the distance and 250 km × the vehicle's rate, the market standard for one-way outstation taxis.
- Short trips inside Himachal (up to 125 km, e.g. airport to hotel): local rates of about ₹46/km for a sedan, never more than the outstation price, with a minimum fare.
- Sightseeing trips run by local taxi unions (Rohtang, Solang, Sissu, Kufri, Chail): the local market fare, with any permit fee included.
- Fuel, driver allowance, tolls and Himachal entry tax are included. Multi-day trips add the driver's night allowance.
Example: Chandigarh to Shimla is about 115 km, so a sedan is billed the 250 km minimum × ₹23 = ₹5,750, all-inclusive. More on how we price.
Taxi fares by route
Starting one-way prices per vehicle. Click a route for stops, road conditions and an exact quote.
From Amritsar
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amritsar to Chintpurni taxi | ~157 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Amritsar to Jwalamukhi taxi | ~188 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Amritsar to McLeod Ganj taxi | ~210 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Amritsar to Naina Devi taxi | ~215 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Amritsar to Manali taxi | ~400 km | ₹9,200 | ₹11,600 | ₹12,800 | ₹20,800 |
From Amritsar Airport
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amritsar Airport to Dalhousie transfer | ~200 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Amritsar Airport to Dharamshala transfer | ~205 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Amritsar Airport to Shimla transfer | ~330 km | ₹7,600 | ₹9,550 | ₹10,550 | ₹17,150 |
| Amritsar Airport to Manali transfer | ~400 km | ₹9,200 | ₹11,600 | ₹12,800 | ₹20,800 |
From Bir
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bir to Delhi taxi | ~500 km | ₹11,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹26,000 |
From Chandigarh
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh to Kasauli taxi | ~58 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to Naina Devi taxi | ~110 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to Shimla taxi | ~115 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to Narkanda taxi | ~160 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to Chintpurni taxi | ~195 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to Mandi taxi | ~195 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to Jwalamukhi taxi | ~205 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to Dharamshala taxi | ~240 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to Palampur taxi | ~240 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to McLeod Ganj taxi | ~250 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh to Kullu taxi | ~255 km | ₹5,850 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,150 | ₹13,250 |
| Chandigarh to Jibhi taxi | ~265 km | ₹6,100 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹13,800 |
| Chandigarh to Bir taxi | ~270 km | ₹6,200 | ₹7,850 | ₹8,650 | ₹14,050 |
| Chandigarh to Kasol taxi | ~290 km | ₹6,650 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 | ₹15,100 |
| Chandigarh to Manali taxi | ~305 km | ₹7,000 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,750 | ₹15,850 |
| Chandigarh to Dalhousie taxi | ~325 km | ₹7,500 | ₹9,450 | ₹10,400 | ₹16,900 |
| Chandigarh to Khajjiar taxi | ~348 km | ₹8,000 | ₹10,100 | ₹11,150 | ₹18,100 |
From Chandigarh Airport
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh Airport to Shimla transfer | ~125 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh Airport to Dharamshala transfer | ~245 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Chandigarh Airport to Manali transfer | ~310 km | ₹7,150 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,900 | ₹16,100 |
From Chintpurni
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chintpurni to Jwalamukhi taxi | ~35 km | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,650 | ₹4,000 |
From Dalhousie
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie to Khajjiar taxi | ~23 km | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,650 | ₹4,000 |
| Dalhousie to Chamba taxi | ~50 km | ₹2,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,200 | ₹5,200 |
| Dalhousie to Amritsar taxi | ~200 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Dalhousie to Chandigarh taxi | ~325 km | ₹7,500 | ₹9,450 | ₹10,400 | ₹16,900 |
| Dalhousie to Manali taxi | ~350 km | ₹8,050 | ₹10,150 | ₹11,200 | ₹18,200 |
| Dalhousie to Delhi taxi | ~560 km | ₹12,900 | ₹16,250 | ₹17,900 | ₹29,100 |
From Delhi
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Kasauli taxi | ~290 km | ₹6,650 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 | ₹15,100 |
| Delhi to Naina Devi taxi | ~345 km | ₹7,950 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,050 | ₹17,950 |
| Delhi to Shimla taxi | ~350 km | ₹8,050 | ₹10,150 | ₹11,200 | ₹18,200 |
| Delhi to Chintpurni taxi | ~385 km | ₹8,850 | ₹11,150 | ₹12,300 | ₹20,000 |
| Delhi to Jwalamukhi taxi | ~420 km | ₹9,650 | ₹12,200 | ₹13,450 | ₹21,850 |
| Delhi to Dharamshala taxi | ~475 km | ₹10,950 | ₹13,800 | ₹15,200 | ₹24,700 |
| Delhi to McLeod Ganj taxi | ~480 km | ₹11,050 | ₹13,900 | ₹15,350 | ₹24,950 |
| Delhi to Palampur taxi | ~480 km | ₹11,050 | ₹13,900 | ₹15,350 | ₹24,950 |
| Delhi to Bir taxi | ~500 km | ₹11,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹26,000 |
| Delhi to Jibhi taxi | ~500 km | ₹11,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹26,000 |
| Delhi to Kullu taxi | ~500 km | ₹11,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹26,000 |
| Delhi to Kasol taxi | ~520 km | ₹11,950 | ₹15,100 | ₹16,650 | ₹27,050 |
| Delhi to Manali taxi | ~540 km | ₹12,400 | ₹15,650 | ₹17,300 | ₹28,100 |
| Delhi to Dalhousie taxi | ~560 km | ₹12,900 | ₹16,250 | ₹17,900 | ₹29,100 |
| Delhi to Khajjiar taxi | ~580 km | ₹13,350 | ₹16,800 | ₹18,550 | ₹30,150 |
From Delhi Airport
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Airport to Shimla transfer | ~360 km | ₹8,300 | ₹10,450 | ₹11,500 | ₹18,700 |
| Delhi Airport to Dharamshala transfer | ~480 km | ₹11,050 | ₹13,900 | ₹15,350 | ₹24,950 |
| Delhi Airport to Manali transfer | ~540 km | ₹12,400 | ₹15,650 | ₹17,300 | ₹28,100 |
From Dharamshala
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharamshala to McLeod Ganj taxi | ~9 km | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,650 | ₹4,000 |
| Dharamshala to Palampur taxi | ~35 km | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,650 | ₹4,000 |
| Dharamshala to Jwalamukhi taxi | ~52 km | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,350 | ₹5,400 |
| Dharamshala to Bir taxi | ~65 km | ₹3,000 | ₹3,750 | ₹4,150 | ₹6,750 |
| Dharamshala to Chintpurni taxi | ~75 km | ₹3,450 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,800 |
| Dharamshala to Dalhousie taxi | ~120 km | ₹5,500 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,700 | ₹12,500 |
| Dharamshala to Khajjiar taxi | ~124 km | ₹5,700 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,950 | ₹12,900 |
| Dharamshala to Chamba taxi | ~125 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Dharamshala to Manali taxi | ~235 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Dharamshala to Chandigarh taxi | ~240 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Dharamshala to Delhi taxi | ~475 km | ₹10,950 | ₹13,800 | ₹15,200 | ₹24,700 |
From Kangra Airport
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kangra Airport to Dharamshala transfer | ~15 km | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,650 | ₹4,000 |
| Kangra Airport to Palampur transfer | ~38 km | ₹1,750 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,650 | ₹4,000 |
| Kangra Airport to Bir transfer | ~68 km | ₹3,150 | ₹3,950 | ₹4,350 | ₹7,050 |
| Kangra Airport to Manali transfer | ~225 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
From Kasol
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasol to Manali taxi | ~75 km | ₹3,450 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,800 |
| Kasol to Chandigarh taxi | ~285 km | ₹6,550 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,100 | ₹14,800 |
| Kasol to Delhi taxi | ~520 km | ₹11,950 | ₹15,100 | ₹16,650 | ₹27,050 |
From Kullu
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kullu to Kasol taxi | ~40 km | ₹1,850 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,650 | ₹4,150 |
| Kullu to Solang Valley taxi | ~54 km | ₹2,500 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,450 | ₹5,600 |
| Kullu to Jibhi taxi | ~60 km | ₹2,750 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 | ₹6,250 |
| Kullu to Delhi taxi | ~500 km | ₹11,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹26,000 |
From Kullu Airport
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kullu Airport to Kasol transfer | ~31 km | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,650 | ₹4,000 |
| Kullu Airport to Jibhi transfer | ~50 km | ₹2,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,200 | ₹5,200 |
| Kullu Airport to Manali transfer | ~50 km | ₹4,000 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,550 | ₹9,050 |
From Manali
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manali to Solang Valley taxi | ~14 km | ₹2,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,200 | ₹5,200 |
| Manali to Kullu taxi | ~40 km | ₹1,850 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,650 | ₹4,150 |
| Manali to Sissu (Atal Tunnel) taxi | ~41 km | ₹3,450 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,800 |
| Manali to Rohtang Pass taxi | ~51 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Manali to Kasol taxi | ~75 km | ₹3,450 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,800 |
| Manali to Jibhi taxi | ~102 km | ₹4,700 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,550 | ₹10,600 |
| Manali to Bir taxi | ~175 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Manali to Dharamshala taxi | ~235 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Manali to McLeod Ganj taxi | ~235 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Manali to Shimla taxi | ~245 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Manali to Chandigarh taxi | ~305 km | ₹7,000 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,750 | ₹15,850 |
| Manali to Delhi taxi | ~535 km | ₹12,300 | ₹15,500 | ₹17,100 | ₹27,800 |
From Mandi
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandi to Jibhi taxi | ~71 km | ₹3,250 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,550 | ₹7,400 |
| Mandi to Manali taxi | ~108 km | ₹4,950 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,900 | ₹11,250 |
From McLeod Ganj
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeod Ganj to Bir taxi | ~72 km | ₹3,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹7,500 |
From Naina Devi
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naina Devi to Chintpurni taxi | ~112 km | ₹5,150 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,150 | ₹11,650 |
From Pathankot
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathankot to Dalhousie taxi | ~82 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Pathankot to Dharamshala taxi | ~85 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Pathankot to Shimla taxi | ~285 km | ₹6,550 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,100 | ₹14,800 |
| Pathankot to Manali taxi | ~295 km | ₹6,800 | ₹8,550 | ₹9,450 | ₹15,350 |
From Rishikesh
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh to Dharamshala taxi | ~455 km | ₹10,450 | ₹13,200 | ₹14,550 | ₹23,650 |
| Rishikesh to Manali taxi | ~460 km | ₹10,600 | ₹13,350 | ₹14,700 | ₹23,900 |
From Shimla
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla to Kufri taxi | ~16 km | ₹2,900 | ₹3,650 | ₹4,050 | ₹6,550 |
| Shimla to Chail taxi | ~46 km | ₹3,350 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,650 | ₹7,550 |
| Shimla to Narkanda taxi | ~63 km | ₹2,900 | ₹3,650 | ₹4,050 | ₹6,550 |
| Shimla to Kasauli taxi | ~77 km | ₹3,550 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,950 | ₹8,000 |
| Shimla to Chandigarh taxi | ~115 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Shimla to Kullu taxi | ~205 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Shimla to Dharamshala taxi | ~240 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Shimla to Manali taxi | ~245 km | ₹5,750 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Shimla to Delhi taxi | ~350 km | ₹8,050 | ₹10,150 | ₹11,200 | ₹18,200 |
Distances are approximate. Hatchback, premium sedan, Scorpio, Fortuner, 17-seat Traveller and 26-seat coach prices are quoted on request at the per-km rates above.
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Taxi fare questions
What is the taxi rate per km in Himachal?+
Our starting rates run from ₹23/km for a sedan to ₹32/km for an Innova Crysta and ₹52/km for a 12-seat Tempo Traveller, with fuel, driver, tolls and Himachal entry tax included.
Why is a one-way taxi charged for more kilometres than the trip?+
The car usually drives back empty, so outstation taxis in India bill at least 250 km for a one-way trip. That's the market standard, and our per-km rates match it with tolls and Himachal entry tax already included.
Are tolls and Himachal entry tax included?+
Yes. The starting prices on this page include fuel, the driver's allowance, tolls and Himachal entry tax. Parking at sightseeing stops you choose, and detours you add on the day, are the usual extras, and we quote them first.
Is the price on the website the final price?+
It's the starting price for that vehicle. Your exact all-inclusive price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book; it can vary with dates, vehicle model and extra stops.
Which is the cheapest cab for a Himachal trip?+
A sedan for up to 4 people with light luggage. For 5–6 people or Spiti and snow routes, an SUV or Innova Crysta is more comfortable and safer on broken roads.
How much is a taxi for a multi-day Himachal tour?+
Multi-day trips are billed per day (at least 250 km a day) plus the driver's night allowance. See the private tour pages for whole-trip starting prices.