Published 27 Oct 2026
In short
Tempo Traveller rent is usually quoted per km or per day with a minimum, then adjusted for seats, AC or luxury interiors, driver allowance, tolls, parking, state permits and night halts. There is no single national rate, so compare quotes line by line rather than by the headline figure.
Per km or per day: how it is quoted
Local use inside one city is often quoted per day for a set number of hours and kilometres. Outstation trips are often quoted per km with a daily minimum, so a short trip can still be billed for the minimum. Ask which basis applies and what the minimum is before you compare two offers.
What a good quote lists
The vehicle: seat count, AC, and standard or luxury interior. The route and planned stops. The kilometres or days included. Driver allowance and night halt charges. Tolls and parking. State entry or permit charges where the route crosses a border. Waiting time, extra-kilometre and extra-hour rates, and the payment and cancellation terms.
Why 9, 12, 17 and luxury layouts price differently
More seats and a higher interior spec raise the base rate, but cost per person usually falls as the group fills the vehicle. A full 17 seater can work out cheaper per head than a half-full 12 seater, so compare the price per person, not per vehicle.
Hill routes, long routes and night driving
Hill roads, long distances and night halts change fuel use and driver rest, so the same vehicle can be quoted differently for Manali than for Jaipur. Entry or permit charges can apply when you cross a state border, and they are easy to miss in a quote that only shows a rate.
Compare two quotes in four steps
One: put both on the same basis, per km or per day. Two: list what each one includes. Three: add the extras one quote leaves out, such as tolls, parking, driver allowance and night halt. Four: divide the total by your headcount. The quote comparison tool on this site walks through the same checks.
What to send when you ask for a quote
Pickup and drop locations, dates, number of passengers, luggage, planned stops and any vehicle preference. With those, Gozy replies with an itemised quote that lists each line above, so you can see what is included before you decide.