Want to travel by taxi in Delhi? Find out the best way with this quick guide to Delhi taxi services.
- The Delhi taxi rate is 15 rupees for the first kilometer and 8.50 rupees for each additional kilometer. You'll be charged 25% extra at night from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- A useful taxi fare calculator is available on the Delhi Government website.
- Some taxis will take you to handicraft emporiums in return for a lower taxi fare, as they get commission for bringing customers there. You don't have to buy anything, simply looking is fine.
- Delhi Traffic Police prepaid taxis operate from popular locations, including major railway stations and the airport, in Delhi. This helps prevent overcharging and misbehavior by taxi drivers.
- A "radio taxi" dial-a-cab service also operates 24 hours a day in Delhi. The rate is a flat 15 rupees per kilometer from the time you start your journey. There are four companies that you can call, and they will send an air conditioned taxi to you. They are:
