Tempo Traveller Per Km Rate 2026: How the Fare Is Worked Out

A tempo traveller per km rate is only half of the story. What you actually pay depends on how many kilometres are billed, how many days the van is with you, the driver's days and the tolls on the way. Mithila Travels runs 12, 16 and 25 seater tempo travellers from Noida and Greater Noida West, and every tempo traveller per km rate quote follows the same simple rules. This page explains how a bill at the tempo traveller per km rate is worked out, so you can plan your trip well. For the current tempo traveller per km rate for your dates, call or WhatsApp +91 85888 34222 for a quote.

Updated: October 2026

What decides the tempo traveller per km rate in 2026?

The tempo traveller per km rate depends mainly on the size of the van. A bigger van has a higher tempo traveller rent per km, so choose the size that fits your group and do not pay for empty seats. The season also matters: in May–June (Char Dham) and the wedding season, vans are in short supply.

Other sizes (9, 17, 20 or 26 seater) are on request only; ask for availability. To get the tempo traveller per km rate for your size and dates, call or WhatsApp +91 85888 34222 for a quote.

How is the tempo traveller rent per km calculated?

Every quote uses four parts: kilometres billed, the tempo traveller per km rate, driver days and road charges.

1. Kilometres billed (the 250 km/day rule)

On a round trip the tempo traveller rent per km is applied to the higher of two numbers: the real distance (going and coming back) or 250 km for each calendar day the van is with you. Drive 400 km in two days and you are still billed for 500 km; drive 580 km in two days and you are billed for 580 km.

2. The tempo traveller per km rate

Multiply the kilometres billed by the tempo traveller per km rate for the seater you choose; that is your tempo traveller rent per km before extras. The tempo traveller per km rate is confirmed in writing when you book.

3. Driver days

Every van comes with our own driver. A driver allowance is added for every day of the trip, on top of the tempo traveller per km rate, and shown as a separate line on the bill.

4. Tolls, parking and state tax

These are paid at actuals and shown on the bill, on top of the tempo traveller rent per km. Crossing into another state (such as Uttarakhand, Rajasthan or Himachal) means a state entry tax for a commercial vehicle; permit rules are published on the Parivahan portal. Night charges, if any, are confirmed at booking.

Does the tempo traveller per km rate change for one way?

No. For a one-way drop the tempo traveller per km rate is the same, but it is charged only on the actual distance (minimum 40 km). The driver allowance is added only when the one-way trip is over 250 km. So a drop from Noida to Delhi Airport (about 50 km) or a one-way run to Agra (about 200 km) is billed on actual km with no driver allowance, while a one-way trip to Jaipur (about 290 km) adds one driver day. See one way vs round trip for when each makes sense.

Worked examples: how the tempo traveller price is billed for trips from Noida

These examples show how the rules above turn into kilometres and days, so you can check any tempo traveller price you are given. Multiply the km billed by the tempo traveller per km rate, add the driver days, then tolls. Distances are approximate, and the tempo traveller rent per km is the same on every route.

Agra day trip: tempo traveller price

Noida to Agra and back is about 400 km. That is more than 250 km, so 400 km is billed at the tempo traveller per km rate, plus one driver day and the tolls on the Yamuna Expressway. Route details: our Noida to Agra cab guide.

Haridwar weekend

Haridwar is about 200 km each way, so you drive about 400 km. Over two days the minimum is 500 km, so 500 km is billed at the tempo traveller per km rate, plus two driver days. Adding a Rishikesh visit (about 30 km further each way) keeps you under the 500 km minimum, so it adds no billed kilometres.

Jaipur in a big van

Noida to Jaipur is about 290 km, so about 580 km return. Over two days that is above the 500 km minimum, so 580 km is billed at the tempo traveller per km rate. A higher tempo traveller per km rate for a 25 seater is still good value per person when every seat is used. For a small family going to Vrindavan, a car may suit better: see Noida to Vrindavan cab.

Per day or tempo traveller per km rate: which works out better?

We do not have a separate "per day" tempo traveller price. A per-day figure is really the 250 km minimum multiplied by the tempo traveller per km rate, so the tempo traveller per km rate decides the cost of every day.

• Short days (under 250 km): you pay the daily minimum tempo traveller rent per km. Plan several stops to use kilometres you already pay for.
• Long days (over 250 km): you pay the tempo traveller per km rate only for what you drive. A fixed "per day" deal would not save you money here.
• Extra days with little driving: each day adds 250 km to the minimum and one driver day. A rest day in Rishikesh still counts.

Unsure which plan gives the lower tempo traveller price? Send us the plan and we will work out both at the same tempo traveller per km rate.

What makes the tempo traveller price go up or down?

The tempo traveller per km rate itself is fixed for your booking; the total tempo traveller price changes with how you plan the trip.

• Number of days: the biggest factor in the tempo traveller price, because of the 250 km minimum and driver days.
• Seater size: a bigger van has a higher tempo traveller rent per km. Do not book a 16 seater for 10 people.
• Route and states: expressways add tolls; each new state can add an entry tax.
• One way or round trip: a one-way drop under 250 km carries no driver allowance.
• Season and booking late: in May–June and the wedding season, book early to get the size you want, not a bigger van at a higher tempo traveller per km rate.

Plan the days well and the same tempo traveller per km rate gives a lower total.

How does the tempo traveller per km rate compare with cars?

For small groups a car can work out better; for groups of eight or more the tempo traveller per km rate usually works out lower per person, because one van replaces two cars.

Eleven people would otherwise need two Innovas, with two drivers and two sets of tolls, while one van at the tempo traveller per km rate carries all eleven. Compare car options with the tempo traveller per km rate on our outstation taxi page.

Tempo traveller per km rate for Char Dham and hill trips

The tempo traveller per km rate and the 250 km daily minimum stay the same in the hills. Hill roads are slow, so the number of days, not the tempo traveller per km rate, drives the tempo traveller price. We quote the Char Dham Yatra by tempo traveller after we see your plan: start point (Noida or Haridwar), dates and which dhams you want. Check road and weather updates on Uttarakhand Tourism before you go.

What is included in the tempo traveller rent per km?

• AC Force Traveller with pushback seats.
• Roof luggage carrier on outstation trips.
• A commercial (yellow-plate) vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Driver's name and vehicle number shared before pickup.
• A bill that shows km at the tempo traveller per km rate, driver days and tolls separately.

Not included in the tempo traveller rent per km: driver allowance, tolls, parking, state tax, and night charges if any.

How do I book at this tempo traveller per km rate?

1. Choose 12, 16 or 25 seater for your group size.
2. Send pickup point, stops, dates and the number of passengers on WhatsApp or call +91 85888 34222.
3. We confirm the quote in writing on WhatsApp, with the tempo traveller per km rate and the km billed.
4. You get the driver's name and van number before pickup.
5. At the end, the bill shows km, driver days and tolls. Questions? Use our contact page.

For help choosing the size, see our 12 seater van guide, the 16 seater option for bigger groups, or the main tempo traveller hire page. For cars and local cabs, visit our taxi service in Noida.