How much is a taxi to Delhi airport, and is Uber cheaper than a hotel car?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Traveler reports suggest a hotel-arranged taxi to Delhi airport can cost around INR 800, while Uber for the same route and time was about INR 500. Hotel cars may be pricier, and the driver may also expect a tip.
The newest traveler feedback from India notes that in Goa, taxi drivers often prefer cash, especially for airport rides. For similar trips, it helps to carry cash and agree on payment terms in advance.
One traveler’s comparison suggests that an airport taxi in India can feel fairly affordable compared with airport rides in some other countries, so the transfer may not be unusually expensive for visitors.
In one specific Delhi example, a hotel-arranged car to the airport cost INR 800, while Uber at the same time was around INR 500. That makes Uber cheaper by roughly INR 300.
The same Delhi report says the hotel driver also pushed for an extra tip. If you book an airport car through a hotel, it’s worth asking in advance whether gratuity is included in the INR 800 fare.