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Taxi Cab in Delhi |
Taxi Cabs in Delhi: Taxis are easy to find and are great for short trips in the Delhi area. Every area in Delhi has its own Taxi area and is easily reachable by phone call. - The “normal” Black and Yellow topped taxi (usually doesn’t have airconditioning or they will charge extra) and - Radio Taxis (white Cars) (air-conditioned). - Ensure that if you choose to take a taxi from the airport, then only get a prepaid taxi or car from one of the counters at the arrival hall. ( to avoid fraud) - Walk up to one of the taxi counters, tell them your destination, and they will let you know the fare. - You can Pay for your taxi by cash or credit card. Once you pay, the stall attendant will give you a receipt with a taxi number and tell you where to catch your taxi. - If not, ask the counter attendant. Check before you pay if your pre-paid taxi is air-conditioned. - Follow the prepaid taxi signs at the airport, exit the arrival hall, and walk to the taxi cue attendant. - Show him/her your receipt, and he/she will direct you to your taxi. In Delhi, Taxi, radio cabs, and chauffeur-driven cars are a good choice if you arrive during non-peak hours. |
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Radio Cabs |
Call Taxi (Radio Taxi) in Delhi: For a Radio Taxi, call them to arrange for pick up. They act similar to Uber. We recommend taking radio taxis for comfort. They are fitted with GPS technology, digital fare meters and can print receipts. The fare is based on distance per kilometer. A Few leading Radio Cab service numbers for Delhi are below: - Meru Cab: 91-11-44224422 - Easy Cab: 91-11-43434343 - Mega Cab: 91-11-41414141 |
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Taxi at Hotels in Delhi |
Taxi at Hotels in Delhi: Please request your Hotel door staff to call a regular cab (Black & Yellow) for you. They are usually waiting outside or inside Hotels to pick up passengers. To get a regular taxi in the city, you can go to a taxi stand or nearby hotel, or you can try to flag a taxi along the road. Most Taxi drivers will use a taxi meter for fare, and somehow you will always encounter odd ones who don't want to use the meter. |
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App-based "ride-share" services |
App-Based Car Service in Delhi: - Ola - Meru - Carzonrent Use mobile App to call, trace, track ride, and pay for Ride. Most of them also accept cash payments at the end of the ride. Old and Uber are very popular in the Delhi NCR area and overall India. |
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Private Cars in Delhi |
Private Cars in Delhi: Another option is chauffeur-driven Rental Cars. The yellow license plates can identify rental cars in Delhi and all over India. These Cars Cannot be hired on the street. It would be best if you pre-arranged these vehicles by hotel or reference. They offer 24/7 availability, door to door service at a fixed daily/ weekly rate. The rate will depend on the type of car you choose. They average $60-$100 a day. The cars are usually clean, well maintained, air-conditioned, and the drivers are professionals and speak English. If you can afford them, these Private Cars are a good, easy and comfortable way of transport in Delhi and India. |
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Delhi Rickshaws: - Auto Rickshaw |
Rickshaw in Delhi for Visitors: There are 3 kinds of Rickshaws available: 1). Auto Rickshaw 2). Cycle Rickshaw, and 3). E-Rickshaw Auto rickshaw is another common form of transportation for a short distance in Delhi. Delhi Auto rickshaws are cheap and convenient to travel. Auto-rickshaw can sit up to 3 people comfortably. Autos can be found on the street everywhere in Delhi. Auto fares are inexpensive, and like taxis, can be determined by either meter or negotiation (although insist on going by the meter). Auto in Delhi runs on compressed natural gas (CNG) as most vehicles in Delhi to manage pollution. Hiring an Auto in Delhi is can be tricky. You may have to haggle or bargain for your fare even though there are fare guidelines if Auto-driver doesn't use the meter. Don’t worry; either way, a ride on one of these won't break the bank. Rs 25/- for the first 2 Kilometer and thereafter Rs. 8/- per Kilometer for every additional Kilometer Night Charges 25% of the fare (11:00 PM to 5:00 AM) Waiting Charges Rs 30/- per hour or part thereof (Subject to a minimum of 15 minutes stay) Big Luggage Rs. 7.50/- shall be charged as extra luggage charges. The driver/ operator shall not charge money for a shopping bag or a small suitcase. The Cycle-rickshaws are a popular mode of travel for short-distance transits in the city. The pedal-powered rickshaws are easily available throughout the old Delhi area of the city (Old Delhi). They are easy for going into small streets where cars can not go. Always negotiate the price of the ride before getting into Cycle Rickshaw. E-rickshaws are electric battery-powered rickshaws that are good for very short distances. Although you can find them all over the city, they are more common in the Old Delhi area. Ride in one of the rickshaws will add to your memory of India Be aware of your clothing and personal items. Don’t stick out your hand or any items from the rickshaw. They can pretty fast, but it is usually the traffic that constrains their speed. There is no air-conditioning and open air so you may get dusty after your ride. |
 | Delhi Super Saver: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - $16.00 Explore Delhi at your own pace aboard an air-conditioned bus on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. The route features 22 stops including highlights such as the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Shop for handicrafts at Central Cottage Industry Emporium, admire India’s top artworks at the National Gallery Of Modern Art, or glimpse the halls of government when you drive by Rashtrapati Bhavan and Embassy Lane. Listen to onboard commentary in through the bus' speaker systems about the history and culture of landmarks as you drive by. Choose from a 1- or 2-day pass to suit your schedule and hop on and off the bus as many times as you like to the important heritage sites. |
