Car Rental in Shimla with Driver
Chauffeur driven car for Shimla - ₹9/km per day, all inclusive. Local sightseeing, outstation routes or a multi-day Himachal tour with a driver who already knows every bend of the road.
Why a Car with Driver, Not Self-Drive, in Shimla
Car hire in Shimla, car on rent in Shimla, rent a car in Shimla — the wording changes, the requirement doesn't. Up here what you almost always need is the vehicle and somebody who has driven these roads before. Here's why.
Shimla town centre bans private cars
The Ridge and Mall Road are pedestrian areas, and no private car is allowed near them. You can’t go anywhere with a self drive car when you get to the center. Our driver drops you right on the edge of the zone and parks up to wait.
Hairpin bends and narrow hill roads
The roads in and out of Shimla – to Kufri, Narkanda or down to Chandigarh – are single-lane in sections, with endless switchbacks. A local driver has driven these roads hundreds of times and knows where to slow down and where not to overtake.
Weather changes the route, not just the drive
Winter snow can close the road to Kufri or Narkanda; monsoon landslides can close a highway for hours. Our drivers know the road conditions of the day and will change the route before you are stuck, something a self drive booking cannot do for you.
No self-drive rental network in the hills
Self-drive car rental is a city product. Fuel stations, service centers and tow support thin out fast once you leave Shimla. If you ever need them, a chauffeur-driven car comes with a driver who knows where those are.
Shimla Car Rental Rates Per Day
Every price below is all-inclusive — fuel and driver allowance are already in it. Car rentals in Shimla are priced by the day rather than by the hour, so these are the Shimla car rental rates you actually pay for a full day's use. See our full fleet for seat-by-seat detail on each vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per Day (with driver) |
|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Dzire | 4 | ₹3,000 |
| Hyundai Exter | 4 | ₹3,000 |
| Tata Tigor | 4 | ₹3,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12+1 | 12 | ₹6,000 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹5,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 17+1 | 17 | ₹6,999 |
| Force Urbania Tempo | 12 | ₹7,500 |
Car Rent in Shimla Price List: What Moves the Number
Three things, and none of them is a surprise at drop-off. Thevehicle sets the base rate — a Dzire and an Innova Crysta are different cars for different roads. Thenumber of days multiplies it: a car rental for 5 days is five daily rates, not a separate tariff, and there is no per-km meter running underneath. The route matters only when it takes the car far enough that the driver stays overnight, and that allowance is already inside the day rate.
Most of what we run is Shimla car rental for tourists — visitors who fly into Chandigarh or drive up from Delhi and want one car and one driver for the whole trip — but the same rates apply if you are local and need a rental car in Shimla for an airport run or a wedding.
How It Works
Call or WhatsApp us
Tell us your pickup point, dates, and group size.
Pick your vehicle
Sedan, SUV, or Tempo Traveller — we confirm the fare up front.
Driver meets you
At your hotel, the bus stand, or the airport, on time.
Pay the quoted fare
No meter, no renegotiation, no hidden charges at drop-off.
Local Car Rental in Shimla
Shimla sightseeing Half day and full day hire - the Ridge, Jakhu Temple, Kufri, Chail and more with driver parking and waiting at each stop. See , Shimla local sightseeing by taxi for the full list of sights and local fares.
Outstation Car Rental with Driver from Shimla
Fixed, all-inclusive fares on our regular routes — tolls and driver allowance already in the price.
| Route | Distance | Time | Fare Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manali to Chandigarh | 310 km | 8 - 9 Hours | ₹3100 |
| Delhi to Shimla | 365 km | 8 - 9 Hours | ₹5000 - ₹7000 |
| Chandigarh to Manali | 310 km | 8 - 9 Hours | ₹3100 |
| Shimla to Chandigarh | 115 km | 3.5 - 4 Hours | ₹2500 - ₹6500 |
Planning Shimla to Manali? That's covered as part of our multi-day tour packages rather than a single fixed one-way fare — call us for a quote.
Multi-Day Himachal Tours with Driver
The same driver and vehicle for a full circuit, not just a single leg. Browse all tour packages, or jump straight to Manali Taxi Packages, Shimla Taxi Packages or Spiti Valley Taxi Packages.
Self Drive Car Rental in Shimla: Why We Don't Offer It
If you have been searching for a car for rent in Shimla and expected the keys to be handed over, this is the honest answer: we don't do that, and very few established operators in the hills do. Rental cars in Shimla come with a driver, and it is worth explaining why rather than leaving you to find out on the second hairpin bend.
A self drive car in Shimla cannot take you to the two places you came for. The Ridge and Mall Road are pedestrian zones, closed to private vehicles, so the car you drove up in has to be parked below and walked away from anyway. Self drive cars in Shimla are also rare for a reason that has nothing to do with us: the support network is thin. Self drive car rental in Himachal Pradesh quietly assumes fuel stations, service centres and tow trucks within reach, and past Narkanda or Kufri that assumption stops holding.
If you are weighing a self drive car rental in Shimla price against ours, compare the totals rather than the headline. A self-drive quote is usually a base rate plus fuel, plus a refundable security deposit, plus per-km charges past an included limit, and it leaves you carrying the damage risk on roads you have never driven. Our per-day rate already contains the fuel, the tolls and the driver, and it does not move after the trip.
Car Rental Shimla Himachal Pradesh: Where the Car Can Go
Our car rental service in Shimla is not fenced to the town. The same car and driver will run local sightseeing in the morning and set off for Chandigarh, Delhi, Manali, Dharamshala, Kinnaur or Spiti the next day. The long ones are quoted as circuits rather than one-way fares — a Shimla to Spiti Valley car rental keeps the same vehicle and driver for the whole loop, because there is nobody to hand the car back to at Kaza. Pickups cover Shimla town and the approaches — Kasumpti, Sanjauli, Chhota Shimla, the ISBT at Tutikandi, the railway station, Shoghi and Kufri — and we come down to Chandigarh airport or Kalka station when that is where your trip starts.
What's Included in the Price
- Fuel and driver allowance built into the per-day price
- Toll charges included on outstation trips
- Waiting time included for local sightseeing hire
- A verified, local driver who knows the roads
- No extra charge for a same-day change of plan within reason
- Support line throughout your trip: +917018123371
Hotel stays, meals, and monument entry fees are not included.
Why Rajesh Car Rental
15+ years operating in Shimla
Not a city-wide aggregator. A local operator who’s been running on these very roads long before the ride-hailing apps came along.
5,000+ rides completed
On the same Himachal routes this page lists, not a generic national count.
Honest vehicle advice, not a hard sell
If a sedan isn’t the appropriate car for a route you’re planning, we’ll let you know before you book it — not after you’re stuck.
4.9★ from 379 Google reviews
A real, current rating from our Google Business Profile — see the reviews below.
Google Reviews
Reviews from our Google Business Profile
Based on 379 reviews
Fresh Google reviews
S D
3 months ago
Uncle, thank you so much for taking such great care of us during the Spiti trip from Shimla. Your driving skills and knowledge of the routes made the journey very safe and comfortable. On top of that,...
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Narayan Roy
2 months ago
We hired a car from Rajesh Car Rental for an 11-day full Spiti Circuit trip in June 2026, and our experience was excellent. Mr. Rajesh is very polite, professional, and courteous, making the entire pr...
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Amitesh Ojha
8 months ago
Very Professional experience with Rajesh ji in our Shimla trip. Clarity and transparency in communication and execution. Appreciating driver Mr. Rahul. We mentioned about keeping temples in our itine...
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Minoral Asen
3 months ago
Excellent service . And above all a very good human being. Mr Rajesh, himself took us out on a tour , whose driving was smooth, and as a person he was very kind, humble , generous and PUNCTUAL. It was...
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NILASISH MUKHERJEE
2 months ago
On 16 th May I with my wife (both senior citizen) enjoyed a tour from Simla for 7 days with a fine Desire Car from "RAJESH Car Rental". Due to shortage of driver the proprietor Mr RAJESH Sood himself...
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
Is a car with driver different from renting a self-drive car in Shimla?
Yes. Self-drive means the keys are handed over and you drive. A car with driver is a local chauffeur at a price. Most visitors opt to arrive here with a driver as Shimla’s town center doesn’t permit private cars near the Ridge and Mall Road, and the roads leading up are packed with hairpin turns.
What is included in the per-day price?
Always includes fuel and driver allowance. Toll charges are also included for outstation trips. No hidden charges added at drop off – the quoted fare is the fare you pay.
Is the driver allowance charged separately?
No. Unlike some operators who quote a per-km rate and add driver allowance on top, our per-day price already includes it — what we quote is the full cost.
Can I hire a car with driver for just local Shimla sightseeing, or only outstation?
Both. Local half day and full day hire is available for Shimla sightseeing. The same fleet is also available for outstation trips like Chandigarh, Delhi, Manali and beyond.
Which vehicle should I choose for a family of 4-6?
A sedan like the Dzire or the Exter can seat 4 people with light luggage comfortably. The Toyota Innova Crysta is better suited for 5-6 people, or 4 people with a week's worth of luggage, and copes better with the mountain climbs.
Are tolls included on outstation trips like Shimla to Chandigarh or Delhi to Shimla?
Yes, toll charges are built into the quoted fare on every outstation route we run — they are never added afterward.
Can I book a car with driver for a multi-day trip beyond Shimla, like Manali or Spiti?
Yeah. Multi-day circuits can be booked with the same driver and vehicle – see our tour packages for ready-made itineraries, or call us to build a custom one.
Can I rent a car in Shimla for just one day?
Yes. A single day is the smallest unit we quote — there is no minimum booking length. A half-day local hire is also available if you only want the main Shimla sights, and that is priced lower again.
Do you do Delhi to Shimla car rental, or only trips that start in Shimla?
Both. Delhi to Shimla car rental is one of our regular runs: the car and driver come down to you and pick up from any Delhi address, including the airport. Delhi cab hire for the return leg works the same way. The Delhi to Shimla route page carries the distance, driving time and current fare range.
It's late and I'm searching for a car rental near me open now — can you actually take the booking?
The phone line is answered around the clock, so yes, call it. Whether a car can be with you in the next hour depends on what is already out, and we will tell you straight away rather than take the booking and leave you waiting. In peak season (May–June, October) the honest answer is usually to book a day ahead.
Everyone claims the best deal — how do I actually compare car rental quotes in Shimla?
Compare totals, not headline rates. A search for the best deal car rental near me will turn up plenty of low base numbers that grow again once fuel, driver allowance, tolls, GST and night halts are added back on. Ours is a single figure with all of those already inside it, so what you are quoted on the phone is what you hand over at the end.
What makes your Shimla car service different from booking a cab on an app?
You get the same driver and the same vehicle for the whole trip rather than a new stranger at each leg, the fare is agreed before you set off instead of surging, and the driver is a local who has run these roads for years. It is a smaller operation than an app — that is the trade, and it is the reason the price does not move mid-trip.
Do you handle car transport in Shimla, or goods vehicles?
No. We carry passengers only — cars, SUVs and tempo travellers with drivers. Car transport in Shimla (moving a vehicle on a carrier) and goods work of the truck rent per day kind are separate trades with separate permits, and we would rather send you to the right operator than take a booking we cannot run properly.
Book Your Car with Driver in Shimla
Local sightseeing, an outstation trip, or a multi-day Himachal circuit — call or WhatsApp us and we'll confirm your car and driver in minutes.