Rajasthan, India · for visitors from abroad
Visiting Rajasthan from abroad: hire a vehicle with a driver
Fly into Jaipur (JAI), Udaipur (UDR) or Jodhpur (JDH), or start the Golden Triangle in Delhi, and post your trip once on Yippigo: verified operators quote a car, tempo traveller or Urbania with a driver for your whole stay. Compare itemised quotes and pay the operator you choose directly. Amer Fort is 13 km (8 miles) from Jaipur by road.
This site is in English. Prices are in Indian rupees (₹).
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- Compare quotes
- 25% advance only after you choose
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- Fly into
- Jaipur or Udaipur
- Jaipur to Amer Fort
- 13 km (8 miles)
- 2–6 people
- Car (SUV) or 12-seat tempo traveller with driver
- Best season
- October to March
- Prices
- In Indian rupees (₹); pay the operator directly
How many are travelling?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, with its day fare and the fare from Jaipur to the main sights.
Fits your group
SUV / Innova
6–7 seats
₹4,700–6,300 for a full day (250 km)
Jaipur → Amer Fort
₹4,700–6,300
SUV / Innova · 13 km one way · 1 day, round trip
Tap a route:
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Where to land
- Jaipur (JAI): Jaipur International Airport: the start for Amer, Ranthambore, Pushkar–Ajmer, Shekhawati and the Golden Triangle.
- Udaipur (UDR): Maharana Pratap Airport, domestic flights: the start for Mewar, Kumbhalgarh, Ranakpur and Mount Abu.
- Jodhpur (JDH): Domestic flights: the start for Mehrangarh, Osian and the desert at Jaisalmer.
- Delhi (DEL) and Ahmedabad (AMD): Many visitors land at Delhi for the Golden Triangle, or at Ahmedabad for Udaipur and Mount Abu by road.
From Jaipur by road
One way, by road, from our route catalog. Plan 8–10 hours of driving a day at most.
| To | Distance | Drive, with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Amer Fort | 13 km (8 miles) | 1–2 h |
| Abhaneri (Chand Baori) | 93 km (58 miles) | 2–3 h |
| Pushkar | 144 km (89 miles) | 3–4 h |
| Ajmer (Ajmer Sharif) | 133 km (83 miles) | 3–4 h |
| Ranthambore | 166 km (103 miles) | 3.5–4.5 h |
| Khatu Shyam | 80 km (50 miles) | 2–3 h |
| Mandawa | 169 km (105 miles) | 3.5–4.5 h |
| Bharatpur (Keoladeo) | 184 km (114 miles) | 4–5 h |
How it works
1. Post your trip
Arrival airport and date, the places you want to see, how many people and how much luggage. In English; it takes two minutes and costs nothing.
2. Verified operators quote
Operators near your pickup send itemised quotes: the vehicle, the driver's daily allowance, night halts, tolls and any state entry taxes, each on its own line.
3. Compare and ask
Ask each operator about the vehicle's model and age, whether the driver speaks English, and how they take payment.
4. Book and pay the operator
Accept the quote you prefer and pay the operator's advance directly, by a method you agree with them.
Is it safe to hire a driver?
- An operator sends a quote only with a vehicle whose papers (registration, insurance, permit and fitness certificate) our team has checked and approved.
- Every quote names the operator, so you can ask for the vehicle number and the driver's name and phone before the trip.
- Rajasthan is large: plan days of 6–8 hours of driving at most, and do not drive the desert roads at night.
Travelling with a driver: what is usual
- Drivers on multi-day trips stay where you stay or in drivers' rooms; the quote shows the driver allowance and night halts.
- Tipping the driver at the end of a trip is common but optional.
- Most drivers speak Hindi and some English: ask in your request.
Paying
- You pay the operator directly; the quote says how much advance the operator asks.
- Payment methods depend on the operator: many take UPI and bank transfer, which may not work with a foreign card or bank. Agree on payment before you accept the quote.
- Prices on this site are in Indian rupees (₹).
Indian e-Visa (official)Rajasthan Tourism: foreign tourists
Words you will hear
- Tempo traveller :
- a 12 to 26-seat van with a driver, the usual vehicle for groups of 10 to 25
- Darshan :
- seeing and praying before the deity in a temple
- Haveli :
- a merchant's or noble's mansion built round courtyards, often painted (Shekhawati) or carved (Jaisalmer)
- Baori :
- a stepwell: steps leading down to water, like the Chand Baori at Abhaneri
- Chhatri :
- a domed pavilion, often a memorial to a ruler
- Safari permit :
- the forest department's booking for a jeep or canter ride into a tiger reserve
- Driver allowance (bata) :
- a daily amount for the driver's food, paid on top of the vehicle hire and listed on the quote
Questions groups ask
Can I book a vehicle with a driver from Jaipur airport?
Yes. Post the trip with Jaipur airport (JAI) as the pickup and your arrival date; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole tour.
Do I need an international driving licence?
Not for this: every vehicle comes with a local driver, so you do not drive yourself.
Can I do the Golden Triangle with the same vehicle?
Yes. Post Delhi, Agra and Jaipur as one trip; operators quote one vehicle and driver for all of it, with the state taxes listed.
How far are the main sights from Jaipur?
Amer Fort 13 km (8 miles); Abhaneri (Chand Baori) 93 km (58 miles); Pushkar 144 km (89 miles); Ajmer (Ajmer Sharif) 133 km (83 miles); Ranthambore 166 km (103 miles); Khatu Shyam 80 km (50 miles); Mandawa 169 km (105 miles); Bharatpur (Keoladeo) 184 km (114 miles). Measured by road.
Which vehicle for my group?
2 people: AC Coach 50–56 seater; 4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater.
How much advance do operators ask?
25% of the quote, paid to the operator to confirm. Payment methods depend on the operator; agree them before you accept. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
- Free to post
- Compare itemised quotes
- Pay the operator a 25% advance only after you accept a quote
- Operators quote only once their vehicle's papers are approved