Tempo traveller vs Urbania vs mini bus
Seats, rate per km, a full day's fare and the cost per person for each vehicle, from the same catalog as the fare calculator.
Tempo travellers seat 9–26 at ₹24–30 a km for a 17-seater (as of Oct 2026). A Force Urbania seats 10–17 at ₹32–42 a km, the premium choice. A mini bus seats 27–35 at ₹40–55 a km.
Side by side
One full day is 250 km with driver, driver allowance and 5% GST. Per person assumes every seat is filled.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate per km | One full day | Per person, 1 day | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seaterForce Traveller with pushback seats and AC. | 9–12 | ₹20–26 | ₹5,800–7,400 | ₹480–620 | Groups of 9–12 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seaterThe group-trip workhorse. 2+1 seating, luggage carrier. | 13–17 | ₹24–30 | ₹6,800–8,400 | ₹400–490 | Groups of 13–17 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seaterLarger Traveller for societies and extended families. | 18–26 | ₹28–36 | ₹7,900–10,000 | ₹300–380 | Groups of 18–26 |
| Force Urbania (luxury van)Premium van with captain seats, ideal for corporate and VIP groups. | 10–17 | ₹32–42 | ₹8,900–11,600 | ₹520–680 | Groups of 10–17 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seaterAC mini coach for schools, offsites and society outings. | 27–35 | ₹40–55 | ₹11,000–15,000 | ₹310–430 | Groups of 27–35 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seaterFull-size 2+2 pushback coach with luggage hold. | 36–49 | ₹55–75 | ₹15,000–20,200 | ₹310–410 | Groups of 36–49 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
How they differ
Tempo traveller
A high-roof van with forward-facing seats, usually 2+1, and a roof carrier for luggage. It handles ghat roads, temple lanes and hotel driveways that a bus cannot, which is why most family and pilgrimage groups of 10 to 26 choose one.
Force Urbania
A newer, premium van in the same seat range as a tempo traveller, with captain seats and a quieter, car-like ride. It costs more per km and suits corporate guests, wedding families and groups who will sit in the van for long days.
Mini bus
A small coach for about 27 to 35 people, with 2+2 seats and a bigger engine. It keeps a school group, office team or housing society together in one vehicle where two tempo travellers would split it.
One bus or two vans
For 30 people, one mini bus usually costs less than two tempo travellers, but two vans let the group split for different sights, park more easily, and keep going if one breaks down.
Questions groups ask
17-seater or 26-seater tempo traveller?
Take the 17-seater for up to 17 people (₹6,800–8,400 a full day) and the 20–26 seater for 18 to 26 (₹7,900–10,000), as of Oct 2026. On long trips with luggage, leave a seat or two spare.
Urbania or tempo traveller for 12 people?
A 12-seater tempo traveller costs ₹5,800–7,400 for a full day and a Force Urbania ₹8,900–11,600 (as of Oct 2026). Choose the Urbania for comfort on long days or for guests; the tempo traveller for value and hill roads.
Mini bus or two tempo travellers for 30 people?
One mini bus (27–35 seats) is ₹11,000–15,000 for a full day; two 17-seaters are ₹13,600–16,800 together (as of Oct 2026). The bus keeps everyone together; two vans can split up.
Which is cheapest per person?
With every seat filled, one full day of 250 km works out to ₹480–620 in a Tempo Traveller 12-seater, ₹400–490 in a Tempo Traveller 17-seater, ₹300–380 in a Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater, ₹520–680 in a Force Urbania (luxury van), ₹310–430 in a Mini Bus 28–35 seater, ₹310–410 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater (an estimate, as of Oct 2026).
What is included in these fares?
Vehicle hire at the class's rate on 250 km, driver allowance ₹500 and 5% GST. Tolls, parking and state entry tax are extra. Verified operators quote the exact price on Yippigo.