Bus on rent in Rajkot
Rajkot is the hub of Saurashtra, a few hours from Dwarka, Somnath, Sasan Gir and Diu. Its engineering and auto-parts industry brings corporate travel, while the temple towns around it keep tempo travellers busy with family and pilgrimage trips.
Bus hire in Rajkot costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A 2-day Rajkot–Dwarka round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹30,600–41,200.
Bus sizes and rates in Rajkot
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 Rajkot hire buses for
Rajkot's buses carry staff to the Shapar–Veraval and Metoda industrial estates, wedding guests between venues, school trips across Saurashtra, and large yatra groups on the Dwarka–Somnath circuit. Community groups also book coaches for darshan at Virpur and Chotila on festival days. For school and college trips, ask for the vehicle's registration and the driver's licence before the trip, and for a GST invoice in the institution's name.
- Pickup areas operators cover
- Kalawad Road, Yagnik Road, Race Course, University Road, 150 Feet Ring Road, Mavdi, Kotecha Chowk, Rajkot Junction
- Nearby towns
- Gondal, Morbi, Wankaner, Jetpur, Jasdan, Tankara, Virpur
Popular trips from Rajkot
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasan Gir | ≈ 156 km | 1 day | ₹14,900–20,300 | ₹20,300–27,500 | ₹23,900–31,100 |
| Somnath | ≈ 199 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Dwarka | ≈ 230 km | 2 days | ₹22,600–30,600 | ₹30,600–41,200 | ₹35,900–46,500 |
| Rann of Kutch | ≈ 248 km | 2 days | ₹24,300–32,900 | ₹32,900–44,400 | ₹38,600–50,100 |
| Pavagadh | ≈ 341 km | 2 days | ₹32,900–44,700 | ₹44,700–60,400 | ₹52,600–68,300 |
| Statue of Unity | ≈ 372 km | 2 days | ₹35,700–48,600 | ₹48,600–65,800 | ₹57,200–74,400 |
| Ambaji | ≈ 375 km | 2 days | ₹36,000–49,000 | ₹49,000–66,300 | ₹57,700–75,000 |
| Mount Abu | ≈ 391 km | 2 days | ₹37,900–51,500 | ₹51,500–69,500 | ₹60,500–78,500 |
| Saputara | ≈ 440 km | 3 days | ₹42,900–58,100 | ₹58,100–78,400 | ₹68,300–88,600 |
| Udaipur | ≈ 476 km | 3 days | ₹46,600–63,100 | ₹63,100–85,100 | ₹74,100–96,100 |
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
- Many Rajkot businesses close for a long afternoon break; morning or evening pickups work best for shopping stops.
- Dwarka and Somnath are in opposite directions; most groups take three or four days to cover both.
- 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 Rajkot?
₹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 Rajkot?
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 Rajkot to Dwarka?
Dwarka is ≈ 230 km from Rajkot by road. A 2-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹30,600–41,200, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Rajkot?
No verified operator with buses is based within 75 km of Rajkot 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.