Bus on rent in Surat
Surat, the diamond and textile city of south Gujarat, sends big groups out every weekend: to Saputara's hills, the beaches of Daman and Dumas, and the temples of Shirdi and Nashik. Company outings from the diamond and textile units add steady weekday demand.
Bus hire in Surat costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A one-day Surat–Saputara round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹18,400–24,900.
Bus sizes and rates in Surat
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 Surat hire buses for
Buses from Surat carry diamond and textile company outings, wedding guests between farmhouses and banquet halls, school trips, and yatra groups bound for Shirdi, Nashik and the Saurashtra temples. Weekday staff transport between the city and the Hazira and Sachin industrial areas is another regular need. For a large group going up to Saputara, two mini buses can be easier than one full-size coach on the ghat road.
- Pickup areas operators cover
- Adajan, Vesu, Athwa, Piplod, Pal, City Light, Varachha, Katargam, Udhna, Surat railway station
- Nearby towns
- Navsari, Bardoli, Kamrej, Olpad, Hazira, Ankleshwar, Vyara
Popular trips from Surat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saputara | ≈ 141 km | 1 day | ₹13,500–18,400 | ₹18,400–24,900 | ₹21,700–28,200 |
| Statue of Unity | ≈ 144 km | 1 day | ₹13,800–18,800 | ₹18,800–25,500 | ₹22,200–28,800 |
| Pavagadh | ≈ 195 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Sasan Gir | ≈ 282 km | 2 days | ₹27,400–37,200 | ₹37,200–50,200 | ₹43,700–56,700 |
| Somnath | ≈ 310 km | 2 days | ₹30,000–40,800 | ₹40,800–55,100 | ₹47,900–62,200 |
| Ambaji | ≈ 429 km | 3 days | ₹41,900–56,700 | ₹56,700–76,500 | ₹66,600–86,500 |
| Mount Abu | ≈ 464 km | 3 days | ₹45,500–61,600 | ₹61,600–83,000 | ₹72,300–93,700 |
| Udaipur | ≈ 476 km | 3 days | ₹46,600–63,100 | ₹63,100–85,100 | ₹74,100–96,100 |
| Dwarka | ≈ 508 km | 3 days | ₹49,200–66,800 | ₹66,800–90,200 | ₹78,500–1,02,000 |
| Rann of Kutch | ≈ 532 km | 3 days | ₹51,300–69,800 | ₹69,800–94,300 | ₹82,100–1,06,600 |
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
- Saputara's last stretch is a ghat road: a tempo traveller or mini bus handles it more easily than a full-size coach.
- Ring Road traffic is heavy at evening peaks; morning pickups make long trips start on time.
- 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 Surat?
₹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 Surat?
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 Surat to Saputara?
Saputara is ≈ 141 km from Surat by road. A one-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹18,400–24,900, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Surat?
No verified operator with buses is based within 75 km of Surat 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.