A taxi or hired car (usually with driver) is required to see many of the far-flung sites within and around Delhi. However, the metro is a far cheaper and equally comfortable option.
Most Delhi taxis are old but reliable CNG-run Ambassadors or Omnis in distinctive black-and-yellow livery and a green stripe. The hired family car of choice is usually a Toyota Innova or Chevrolet Tavera. While all are equipped with meters and should cost Rs 15 for the first km Rs 8.50 per km, the meters are often rigged and it's better to agree on the price in advance. Most trips around the city should be Rs 200-500, while a trip to the airport would be higher, depending on starting location. An eight-hour charter should cost around Rs 1,500, and a tip is expected if the driver is helpful. Note that black and yellow taxis are not air-conditioned. Even if they do have air conditioning, you will be charged extra (and the rates are up to the driver, so bargain hard).
The death knell of the Ambassador was rung in December 2006, when modern radio taxi services were launched. At Rs 20/km, they're more the list price of the competition, but they use modern vehicles with air-conditioning and GPS and can be dialed 24 hr/day. The flag fare is Rs 20, and the fare increases by Rs 5 for every 250 m after the first km. If you need an SUV, you need to inform the company in advance, but the fare remains the same. Night charges (25% extra) apply between 11pm to 5am. Book upto a few hours in advanc. Many corporates rely on these cabs for their daily commute and they may be booked during office hours. Tipping is not expected. After booking, you will receive an SMS with the car license plate number, and the driver's name and mobile number. Usually the driver will call you and inform you that he's arrived. Most drivers speak English, but at a very basic level, so use short phrases.
EasyCabs. ☎ 43434343
Mega Cabs. ☎ 41414141
Meru Cabs. ☎ 44224422
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Tricabs. ☎ 25851290 & 24 X 7 Service Support No. +91 9873533669
There are car rental portals like Tricabs provides the car rental service in Delhi and Arround Delhi. They offer the various economical car rental package form Delhi to all the destinations in North India. They ensure the good quality of service. As their "motto" is International Standard, Dil se Indian.
There are car rental portals like Kreative Travel India And www.CabYatra.com which provide cabs for local usage in Delhi. These portals work with different car operators in Delhi and ensure good quality cab service.
You shouldn't take non-official taxis, sometimes they take you to a wrong hotel, or to a "tourist information centre", and try to sell you overpriced things.
Some other car rental providers like www.qcabs.com provides cabs from economy class to high end executive class cars for outstation travel from Delhi, and estimates the price of your travel beforehand.
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