Varanasi Taxi Fare Guide 2025

Complete Varanasi Taxi Fare Guide for Tourists

Visiting Varanasi and confused about taxi fares? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about cab charges in Varanasi — from airport to local to outstation rates.

1. Airport Taxi Fares

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) is 25 km from Varanasi city. Airport taxi fare ranges from ₹800 (sedan) to ₹2,000 (tempo). Pre-booked cabs are 30% cheaper than airport taxi stand. Always pre-book with a trusted taxi service like Shubh Travel (+91 7393936793).

2. Local Taxi Rates

Inside Varanasi city taxi works on hourly packages: 4hr/40km, 8hr/80km, and 12hr/120km. A full-day sedan (8hr) costs ₹1,800, which is far cheaper than booking multiple auto-rickshaws. Extra km charged at ₹10/km for Dzire.

3. Outstation Per-Km Rates

For trips to Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Bodhgaya, etc. — outstation taxi in Varanasi uses per-km billing. Dzire ₹10/km, Ertiga ₹13/km, Crysta ₹16/km. Minimum 250 km/day. Driver allowance ₹300/day extra.

4. Money Saving Tips

• Pre-book rather than hiring at stations/airport — saves 20-30%
• Choose one-way taxi if returning by train — saves return fare
• Book 8hr package instead of multiple short trips — covers all sightseeing
• Travel in groups and split the cost — Innova for 7 people = ₹257/person/day
• Avoid auto-rickshaws for long distances — taxi is often cheaper for 3+ stops

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