Cab Fare Calculator – Taxi Fare Per KM in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

One-way cab fare per km in Tamil Nadu: Sedan ₹15/km, SUV ₹20/km, Innova Crysta ₹23/km. Round-trip rates are lower per km — Sedan ₹14/km, SUV ₹19/km, Innova Crysta ₹22/km — since the fare is charged on both legs of the journey. For outstation trips a driver allowance (bata) of ₹500–₹600 applies. Toll and parking are charged at actuals and shown separately. All rates are fixed, with no surge pricing.

The formula depends on trip type. For outstation one-way and round trips: Estimated fare = (Billed distance × per-km rate) + driver allowance + applicable charges such as toll, parking, permits, or hill-station surcharge − applicable discounts. Example (base fare only): 200 km in a Sedan = (200 × ₹15) + ₹500 = ₹3,500. Billed distance is subject to the minimum billing distance (see below). Airport and Local trips use a different, flat package formula instead — see "How is airport taxi fare calculated?" There is no separate flag-fall or starting-meter charge in either case. Use our calculator above to get an estimated cab fare for any trip type.

Approximate one-way cab fares (Sedan / SUV / Innova Crysta): 130 km (the outstation minimum billing distance), ₹2,450 / ₹3,200 / ₹3,590. 150 km, ₹2,750 / ₹3,600 / ₹4,050. 200 km, ₹3,500 / ₹4,600 / ₹5,200. Trips under 130 km are billed at the 130 km minimum. Use the calculator for any exact distance.

Driver bata (allowance) is a fixed amount that covers the driver's meals and overnight stay. It is applicable for eligible outstation trips and may also apply when a night halt is required away from the driver's home base. Sedan bata is ₹500, SUV ₹600, Innova Crysta ₹600. It is quoted upfront and never added as a surprise.

A one-way fare is calculated on the actual trip distance only. For a round trip, enter just the one-way distance — the return leg is added automatically, so the fare is billed on the total distance (both legs). The driver stays at your destination for up to 4 hours at no extra cost, so you do not need to book a separate return cab.

Free waiting time is built in: 15 minutes at the pickup point for one-way bookings, up to 4 hours at the destination for round trips, and 30 minutes after landing for airport pickups. Waiting beyond the free period is billed at ₹200/hour — this is not included in the calculator's estimate above and is settled directly with the driver.

Outstation trips have a 130 km minimum for one-way. Round trips are billed on the actual distance with a 250 km minimum (total, both legs); extra km beyond that are charged at the per-km rate. If the cab stays overnight for a next-day return, one extra day's driver allowance applies. This covers driver return fuel costs. The calculator enforces these minimums automatically.

Airport transfers use the local package fare: a flat base fare covers the first 20 km, and any distance beyond that is charged per km. Sedan: ₹800 for the first 20 km, then ₹27/km. SUV: ₹1,000, then ₹37/km. Innova Crysta: ₹1,350, then ₹45/km. Applicable toll or parking is added. No driver bata is charged for airport trips.

The calculator provides an estimated fare based on the selected vehicle, distance and applicable charges. Toll, parking and other route-dependent charges may vary, so treat the result as an estimate. Call or WhatsApp HJ Cabs to get your confirmed fare before booking.

Use the calculator to get an estimated fare for your route, then WhatsApp or call us with your pickup location, destination, travel date and vehicle. We reply with a confirmed fare for your trip before you book. No advance payment required.

Yes. The calculator can provide an estimated fare for inter-state trips across South India, using the same distance-based formula as any other outstation trip. Permit charges are not included in that estimate — add them using the Permit field, or see the next question for how permit cost and availability are confirmed.

Permit requirements and charges depend on the vehicle arranged for the trip and the destination state, so they're confirmed separately from the calculator's fare estimate. For one-way bookings, the vehicle is generally arranged after the booking is finalized, so permit availability can't always be confirmed in advance — the final permit requirement and applicable charges, if any, are confirmed once the vehicle is arranged. For round-trip bookings, we may be able to arrange a suitable vehicle and the required permit in advance, subject to availability and applicable rules.

Hourly rentals have a 5-hour minimum booking with 50 km included (10 km/hr) — this included distance is the same for every vehicle: Sedan, SUV, and Innova Crysta. Hourly rates differ by vehicle: Sedan ₹300/hr, SUV ₹400/hr, Innova Crysta ₹500/hr. Extra km beyond the included distance is also billed per vehicle: ₹27/km (Sedan), ₹37/km (SUV), ₹45/km (Innova Crysta). The calculator's Rent tab breakdown uses these exact figures for whichever vehicle you select.

One-way drop taxi fares from Chennai (Sedan): Bangalore ~350 km ≈ ₹5,750, Madurai ~460 km ≈ ₹7,400, Trichy ~330 km ≈ ₹5,450, Coimbatore ~500 km ≈ ₹8,000, Tirupati ~145 km ≈ ₹2,675, Vellore ~135 km ≈ ₹2,525. All are one-way fares, with no return charge added.

Sedan: ₹15/km one-way, ₹14/km round-trip. SUV/MPV: ₹20/km one-way, ₹19/km round-trip. Innova Crysta: ₹23/km one-way, ₹22/km round-trip. SUV is best for 5–6 passengers with luggage; Sedan is the budget pick for 1–4 passengers.