Bus on rent in Junagadh
Junagadh sits at the foot of Girnar, with its ropeway and hilltop temples, and is the natural base for Sasan Gir's lion safaris and Somnath. The Girnar parikrama and the Bhavnath fair bring some of Saurashtra's biggest pilgrim crowds. Its old town, with Uparkot Fort and the Mahabat Maqbara, is worth a morning on its own.
Bus hire in Junagadh costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A one-day Junagadh–Somnath round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹15,000–20,200.
Bus sizes and rates in Junagadh
Rate per km with driver, and what one full day of hire costs. Operators can set seasonal rates for Diwali, Navratri, the wedding season and the summer vacation, so quotes in those weeks can run above the bands shown here.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate per km | Full day (250 km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹40–55 | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹55–75 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹65–85 | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
What groups in Junagadh hire buses for
Junagadh's buses carry pilgrims for the Girnar parikrama and the Bhavnath fair, school trips to Uparkot Fort and the Sakkarbaug zoo, wedding guests, and groups on the Gir–Somnath route. On fair days traffic near Bhavnath is controlled, so agree a drop and pickup point with the driver in advance and keep the group's phone numbers handy.
- Pickup areas operators cover
- Kalwa Chowk, Motibaug, Zanzarda Road, Bhavnath, Junagadh Junction, Bus station
- Nearby towns
- Keshod, Vanthali, Visavadar, Mendarda, Manavadar, Sasan Gir
Popular trips from Junagadh
Round trips with driver, priced for each bus size.
| Trip | Distance | Days | Mini Bus 28–35 seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater | AC Coach 50–56 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somnath | ≈ 86 km | 1 day | ₹11,000–15,000 | ₹15,000–20,200 | ₹17,600–22,800 |
| Diu | ≈ 128 km | 1 day | ₹12,400–16,800 | ₹16,800–22,700 | ₹19,800–25,700 |
| Dwarka | ≈ 212 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Rann of Kutch | ≈ 343 km | 2 days | ₹33,100–45,000 | ₹45,000–60,800 | ₹52,900–68,700 |
| Pavagadh | ≈ 405 km | 3 days | ₹39,600–53,700 | ₹53,700–72,400 | ₹63,000–81,700 |
| Statue of Unity | ≈ 413 km | 3 days | ₹40,400–54,700 | ₹54,700–73,800 | ₹64,200–83,300 |
| Saputara | ≈ 436 km | 3 days | ₹42,500–57,600 | ₹57,600–77,700 | ₹67,700–87,800 |
| Ambaji | ≈ 484 km | 3 days | ₹46,900–63,700 | ₹63,700–86,100 | ₹74,900–97,300 |
| Mount Abu | ≈ 503 km | 3 days | ₹49,100–66,600 | ₹66,600–89,800 | ₹78,200–1,01,400 |
| Udaipur | ≈ 581 km | 3 days | ₹56,300–76,400 | ₹76,400–1,03,300 | ₹89,800–1,16,700 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Which bus fits your group
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 40 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| 56 | AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
| 80 | 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Gir National Park is closed to safaris from 16 June to 15 October; plan wildlife trips for the open season.
- The Girnar ropeway queues are long on holidays; reach early and keep the vehicle booked for the full day.
- AC or non-AC, and 2+2 pushback seating on long routes.
- A luggage hold for multi-day trips; mini buses have less space.
- Parking at the venue or temple: full-size coaches may stop outside town.
- Whether tolls, parking and state entry tax are in the quote or extra.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (20–30%) directly. No Yippigo fee (free during launch).
Questions groups ask
How much is bus rent (bhadu) in Junagadh?
₹40–85 per km in October 2026, depending on size: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹40–55, AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹55–75, AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹65–85. Operators bill at least 250 km a day, plus ₹500 a day driver allowance, ₹300 a night halt and 5% GST.
What does a full day with driver cost in Junagadh?
For 250 km in a day, including the driver allowance and GST: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹11,000–15,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹17,600–22,800 (indicative, Oct 2026). Tolls and parking are extra.
What is the bus fare from Junagadh to Somnath?
Somnath is ≈ 86 km from Junagadh by road. A one-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹15,000–20,200, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Junagadh?
No verified operator with buses is based within 75 km of Junagadh yet. You can still post your trip: Yippigo invites up to 6 of the nearest verified operators to quote.
Which bus fits my group?
30 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 40 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 56 people: AC Coach 50–56 seater; 80 people: 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.