Varanasi taxi prices
In Varanasi, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
50INR
Price per KM
11 INR
Waiting time per hour
100INR
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Varanasi city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 105 INR.
Popular taxi routes from Varanasi
| Varanasi ⟶ Prayagraj | 1,472 INR |
| Varanasi ⟶ Pondicherry Airport | 21,799 INR |
| Varanasi ⟶ Ayodhya | 2,262 INR |
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Neel Cottage, S-21/114-17-A, Pared Kothi, Maldahiya, Chetganj, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India
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D 37/ 50,51, 52, Girja Ghar Chauraha, Badadev, Sidhgiribagh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
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Shop no.17, Guru Govind Singh Complex Mall, near Vinayak plaza, Maldahiya, Harha, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Varanasi: Taxi travel guides
Varanasi taxi price - FAQ
How much is a taxi in Varanasi?
A 5km ride in Varanasi costs about 105 INR. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.
How do I order a taxi in Varanasi?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Varanasi or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Varanasi as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Varanasi?
If you can’t find a taxi Varanasi or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.
How do I calculate the taxi price in Varanasi?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Varanasi taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Varanasi.
What’s the price of Taxi in Varanasi per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Varanasi is 50.0 INR. Each KM is then priced at 11.0 INR. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 100.0 INR per hour.
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