Tempo Traveller Per KM Rate in Varanasi — Fare & Price Guide 2026
Planning a group trip out of Kashi? Here’s the current Tempo Traveller per km rate in Varanasi, how it’s calculated, and what a local or outstation booking actually costs before you call for a final quote.
Tempo Traveller Rate in Varanasi
- Minimum billing250 km/day
- Driver allowance₹500/day
- FuelIncluded
- DriverIncluded
- VehicleTempo Traveller
- BookingAdvance booking recommended
Outstation: ₹25/km | Minimum: 250 km/day → 250 km × ₹25/km = ₹6,250/day (base kilometre calculation only; confirm other applicable charges before booking).
How Is Tempo Traveller Fare Calculated in Varanasi?
The basic kilometre fare for a Tempo Traveller works on a simple formula:
Total basic kilometre fare = Billable kilometres × per-km rate
| Distance | Rate | Basic Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 250 km | ₹25/km | ₹6,250 |
| 500 km | ₹25/km | ₹12,500 |
| 750 km | ₹25/km | ₹18,750 |
| 1,000 km | ₹25/km | ₹25,000 |
The actual quotation you receive should be confirmed based on the total itinerary, minimum daily kilometres, vehicle availability, driver allowance, tolls/parking where applicable, the route, number of travel days, and your pickup/drop requirements.
Local Varanasi Tempo Traveller Price
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Airport Transfer | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Hr / 80 KM | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Hr / 120 KM | ₹7,000 |
| Outstation | ₹25/KM |
| Minimum Outstation Billing | 250 KM/Day |
| Driver Allowance | ₹500/Day |
Airport transfer (₹3,000) suits a single one-way pickup or drop between Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and your Varanasi hotel or ghat-side location, with no other stops planned.
8 Hr / 80 KM (₹6,000) works well for a half-day Kashi Darshan run — Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath and a couple of nearby ghats — where the group wants to be back at the hotel by evening.
12 Hr / 120 KM (₹7,000) is better when the day includes a Ganga Aarti stop plus a longer sightseeing loop, or when the group has an early departure and a late return.
Outstation (₹25/km) is the package to ask about once you’re leaving Varanasi city limits — for Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Bodhgaya, Lucknow or Delhi — where the 250 km/day minimum billing applies regardless of the actual distance covered that day.
Vehicle Rate Comparison
If a Tempo Traveller feels like more vehicle than your group needs — or you’re comparing it against a smaller car — here’s how the current Varanasi rates line up across the fleet.
Innova Crysta
- Airport Transfer: ₹1,500
- 8 Hr / 80 KM: ₹3,800
- 12 Hr / 120 KM: ₹5,000
- Driver allowance: ₹500/day
- Minimum outstation: 250 km/day
Toyota Etios
- Airport Transfer: ₹1,200
- 8 Hr / 80 KM: ₹2,600
- 12 Hr / 120 KM: ₹3,200
- Driver allowance: ₹500/day
- Minimum outstation: 250 km/day
Swift Dzire
- Airport Transfer: ₹1,100
- 8 Hr / 80 KM: ₹2,400
- 12 Hr / 120 KM: ₹3,000
- Driver allowance: ₹500/day
- Minimum outstation: 250 km/day
Tempo Traveller
- Airport Transfer: ₹3,000
- 8 Hr / 80 KM: ₹6,000
- 12 Hr / 120 KM: ₹7,000
- Driver allowance: ₹500/day
- Minimum outstation: 250 km/day
Ertiga
- Airport Transfer: ₹1,750
- 8 Hr / 80 KM: ₹2,800
- 12 Hr / 120 KM: ₹3,500
- Minimum outstation: 250 km/day
Force Urbania
- Airport Transfer: ₹4,000
- 8 Hr / 80 KM: ₹6,500
- 12 Hr / 120 KM: ₹7,500
- Driver allowance: ₹500/day
- Minimum outstation: 250 km/day
If your group is smaller and you’d prefer a premium SUV instead of a Tempo Traveller, it’s worth comparing the Innova Crysta booking option — it seats fewer people but can work out more economical for a compact family group with moderate luggage.
Which Vehicle Should You Hire in Varanasi?
Prices alone don’t tell you which vehicle fits your trip. Group size, luggage volume and comfort expectations all change the right pick — use this as a starting guide, then confirm exact seating with Sachin Travels for your group.
| Group Size / Situation | Suggested Vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1–3 people | Sedan (Etios / Swift Dzire) |
| 4–6 people | Ertiga |
| Small family or group with more luggage | Innova Crysta |
| Larger group / pilgrimage party | Tempo Traveller |
| Premium larger group | Force Urbania |
Luggage volume and comfort requirements can shift the ideal choice — a group of 6 with heavy pilgrimage luggage may still be more comfortable in a Tempo Traveller than an Ertiga, even though headcount alone would suggest otherwise.
Tempo Traveller Fare From Varanasi to Popular Destinations
| Route | Distance | Approx. Time | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi Airport → City | 26 km | 45 min | ₹3,000 |
| Varanasi → Prayagraj | 135 km | 3 hrs | ₹8,000* |
| Varanasi → Ayodhya | 230–250 km | 4–5 hrs | ₹13,500 |
| Varanasi → Bodhgaya/Gaya | 270–300 km | 5–6 hrs | ₹19,000 |
| Varanasi → Gorakhpur | 230–250 km | 4–5 hrs | ₹13,500* |
| Varanasi → Lucknow | 310 km | 5.5 hrs | ₹19,000 |
| Varanasi → Delhi | 820 km | 13 hrs | ₹45,000 |
| Varanasi → Mathura/Vrindavan | 700 km | 9 hrs | Verify current quotation |
*Route fares marked with an asterisk don’t map to a simple distance × ₹25 calculation — they reflect minimum billing, itinerary structure and number of travel days. Treat every figure above as an indicative quotation and confirm the final fare with Sachin Travels before booking.
Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj — a popular Tempo Traveller route from Varanasi.
Bodhgaya — a common multi-day Buddhist circuit stop booked with a Tempo Traveller.
Looking to hire directly? See Tempo Traveller Hire in Varanasi, or check the 12 Seater Tempo Traveller and 17 Seater Tempo Traveller pages for seating-specific options.
What Is Included in a Tempo Traveller Rate?
Some items are consistently included in the listed rate; others are itinerary-specific and should be confirmed at the time of booking.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Included |
| Driver | Included |
| Fuel | Included |
| Kilometre allowance (per minimum billing) | Included |
| Driver allowance (outstation) | Charged separately at ₹500/day |
| Tolls | Confirm this when requesting your final quotation |
| Parking | Confirm this when requesting your final quotation |
| State taxes where applicable | Confirm this when requesting your final quotation |
| Driver accommodation/food on multi-day trips | Confirm this when requesting your final quotation |
Why Your Final Tempo Traveller Quotation May Be Different From a Simple KM Calculation
₹25/km doesn’t always mean ₹25/km total cost. A handful of factors routinely change the final number:
- Minimum daily kilometres — you’re billed for at least 250 km/day even on shorter driving days.
- Number of travel days on a multi-day itinerary.
- Route itinerary — multiple stops or a non-direct route add distance.
- Local sightseeing built into an otherwise outstation trip.
- Waiting time at temples, stations or airports.
- Toll and parking requirements along the route.
- Driver allowance on outstation days.
- Pickup/drop arrangements outside the standard zone.
- Vehicle availability on your travel dates.
- Special itinerary requirements (early starts, late returns, extra stops).
Practical Booking Advice From a Varanasi Travel Operator
For group trips starting from Varanasi, we usually recommend deciding the vehicle after checking the number of passengers, luggage and total route — rather than choosing only by the per-kilometre rate.
For airport pickups, factor in that flight delays can push your driver’s waiting time later than planned — mention your flight number when booking so this is accounted for.
Railway station pickups at Varanasi Junction or Kashi Station work more smoothly when you share your exact platform/exit and approximate arrival window in advance, given how busy the station forecourt gets.
For a Kashi Darshan day, most groups find the 8-hour package tight if Sarnath is also on the list — the 12-hour package gives more breathing room for Ganga Aarti at the end of the day.
On Ayodhya and Prayagraj trips, early morning departure from Varanasi is common so the group reaches before the afternoon heat and crowd build-up, particularly during pilgrimage season.
Family groups traveling with elderly members often prefer the Tempo Traveller over a smaller car for the extra legroom and easier entry/exit, even when the headcount alone wouldn’t require it.
Pilgrimage groups carrying prasad, extra bedding and personal luggage should mention this at the time of booking — it affects which vehicle actually has enough space.
On multi-day tours, confirm the vehicle and driver combination stays the same throughout, so there’s continuity rather than a handover mid-trip.
Early morning departures (before 5 AM) should be flagged while booking so the driver can plan accordingly, especially for airport drops timed to early flights.
7 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Tempo Traveller in Varanasi
- What is the per-km rate?
- What is the minimum km/day?
- Is driver allowance separate?
- Are tolls and parking included?
- What vehicle/seating configuration will I receive?
- What is the cancellation/booking policy?
- What is the complete final quotation?
Estimate Your Tempo Traveller Cost
These examples represent the basic kilometre calculation only (distance × ₹25/km). Your final quotation should be confirmed based on the complete itinerary and applicable trip conditions, including driver allowance, tolls and parking.
Tempo Traveller for Your Type of Trip
Family of 6–8
Comfortable seating and luggage space for a family group heading to Ayodhya, Prayagraj or a local Kashi Darshan day. Confirm exact seating with Sachin Travels for your headcount.
Group of 10–12
A common size for the 12-seater Tempo Traveller — suited to friend groups, extended family trips or a mid-size pilgrimage party.
Pilgrimage Group
Extra luggage space for prasad, bedding and personal items is worth mentioning at booking so the right vehicle is arranged.
Wedding Group
Coordinated group transport between venues, with a single driver and vehicle for continuity across the event days.
Corporate Group
Airport-to-hotel transfers and city-to-city movement for a business group, booked with confirmed timing in advance.
Varanasi + Ayodhya Trip
A common combo itinerary — see the Ayodhya Tempo Traveller page for route-specific detail.
Varanasi + Prayagraj Trip
A shorter day-trip combo, well suited to the Tempo Traveller’s outstation package with a same-day return.
Multi-Day Buddhist Circuit
Sarnath, Bodhgaya and onward stops on a multi-day itinerary — confirm driver continuity and accommodation arrangements in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tempo Traveller per km rate in Varanasi?
Sachin Travels lists the Tempo Traveller outstation rate at ₹25 per km, with a minimum billing requirement of 250 km per day. The final quotation should be confirmed based on your complete itinerary and applicable trip conditions.
What is the minimum km for an outstation Tempo Traveller from Varanasi?
The minimum outstation billing is 250 km per day, regardless of the actual distance covered on that day.
How much does a 250 km Tempo Traveller trip cost?
At ₹25/km, 250 km works out to ₹6,250 as the basic kilometre fare. Driver allowance and any applicable tolls or parking are considered separately.
Is the driver included in the Tempo Traveller fare?
Yes, the driver and fuel are included in the listed per-km rate. A separate driver allowance of ₹500/day applies on outstation trips.
Is driver allowance included in the ₹25/km rate?
No. Driver allowance of ₹500 per day is charged separately from the ₹25/km outstation rate.
How much does a Tempo Traveller cost for 8 hours in Varanasi?
The local 8-hour / 80 km package for a Tempo Traveller in Varanasi is listed at ₹6,000.
How much does a Tempo Traveller cost for 12 hours in Varanasi?
The local 12-hour / 120 km package for a Tempo Traveller in Varanasi is listed at ₹7,000.
How much does airport transfer cost by Tempo Traveller in Varanasi?
Airport transfer by Tempo Traveller in Varanasi is listed at ₹3,000.
Is Tempo Traveller better than Innova for a large family?
For larger groups with more luggage, a Tempo Traveller generally offers more space than an Innova Crysta. For smaller families of 4-6, an Innova Crysta or Ertiga may be more cost-efficient. The right choice depends on group size, luggage and comfort needs.
Can I hire a Tempo Traveller from Varanasi for Ayodhya?
Yes, Tempo Traveller hire is available from Varanasi to Ayodhya. The indicative fare is around ₹13,500, subject to confirmation based on itinerary and travel days. See the Ayodhya Tempo Traveller page for more.
Can I book a Tempo Traveller from Varanasi for Prayagraj?
Yes, Tempo Traveller booking is available from Varanasi to Prayagraj. The indicative fare is around ₹8,000, to be confirmed at the time of booking. See Varanasi to Prayagraj Taxi Service.
How do I get the final Tempo Traveller quotation?
Share your travel date, passenger count, pickup location, destination and number of travel days with Sachin Travels by call or WhatsApp to receive the final confirmed fare.
Why Confirm the Full Fare Before Booking?
Online per-km rates are useful for comparison, but every traveller should request a complete quotation covering the vehicle, route, distance, number of days, driver allowance, toll/parking treatment, pickup/drop and any other applicable charges. This is the only way to know exactly what you’ll pay before the trip starts.
Get Your Exact Tempo Traveller Fare From Varanasi
Share the following details to get your confirmed final fare:
- Travel date
- Number of passengers
- Pickup location
- Destination
- Number of days
- Local or outstation requirement
- Approximate itinerary
