Quick take: Diwali is on Sunday 8 November 2026 and Bhai Dooj (Bhatri Dwitiya) on Wednesday 11 November, both holidays in Assam. If you're driving home for the festival, visiting family or taking everyone out for a day, our self-drive Suzuki Ertiga 7-seater seats 7 and costs ₹2,799/day: ₹5,598 for the Diwali weekend, ₹11,196 for Sunday to Wednesday. Pick it up the night before at no extra cost, and leave at first light.
Which days to book
| Plan | Days | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| The Diwali weekend: Sat 7 to Sun 8 Nov | 2 | ₹5,598 |
| Diwali to Bhai Dooj: Sun 8 to Wed 11 Nov | 4 | ₹11,196 |
| Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj: Fri 6 to Wed 11 Nov | 6 | ₹16,794 |
| The whole week, Fri 6 to Thu 12 Nov | 7 | ₹17,634 (10% off for 7 days or more) |
Fuel is extra: you get a full tank and pay for what you use. There's no security deposit on the car, only a refundable deposit for the fuel.
Driving home for Diwali
Working or studying in Guwahati and going home for the festival? A car of your own means no hunting for bus or train seats in the festival rush, and room for the family, the luggage and the boxes of sweets.
- Where you can take it: anywhere in Assam, and on to Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh or Nagaland (the last two need an Inner Line Permit, which we help you get).
- How far: the fair-use limit is 300 km for each rental day, counted over the whole rental. A 2-day rental includes 600 km, a 4-day rental 1,200 km. Add up your round trip: Tezpur, for example, is about 180 km each way. Extra distance is charged per km (see the rental terms).
- When to leave: pick the car up the evening before (no extra cost: your rental starts the next day) and leave early, before the festival traffic builds on the highway.
Bhai Dooj and family visits
Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November is a holiday in Assam, and the day many people cross the city or the state to visit their brothers and sisters. A one-day rental is ₹2,799; with 7 seats, the whole family goes in one car.
On the days in between, a car makes the round of relatives easy: no waiting for cabs in the festival rush, and room for everyone and the gifts.
A day out with the family
If the holidays are for staying close, these are easy family drives from our pickup, on flat roads:
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, about 48 km: rhinos close to the city. Drive to the gate and take the sanctuary's own jeep safari. See Pobitora from Guwahati.
- Chandubi Lake, about 64 km: a relaxed day out through tea gardens.
For two or more days away, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Kaziranga and the rest are in our Diwali trips from Guwahati post.
Our self-drive car
Pickup in Maligaon from 7 AM
Tips for driving at Diwali
- Book early. Festival weekends are our busiest days.
- Avoid the markets in the evening. Fancy Bazar and the city markets are packed around Dhanteras; park outside and walk in.
- Don't drive back late on Diwali night if you can help it: the roads are busy, crackers go off at the roadside and visibility is poor in the smoke.
- Park away from where crackers are being lit, and keep the windows up.
- Drive the hill roads in daylight if you're heading to Meghalaya or Arunachal.
Rather not drive?
Let a driver take you: a car with a driver from ₹3,800/day, picked up from your home anywhere in Guwahati. Good for older relatives, a late Kali Puja night, or a long drive home without the driving.
FAQs
How much does a self-drive car cost for Diwali in Guwahati? The Suzuki Ertiga 7-seater is ₹2,799 a day: ₹5,598 for the Diwali weekend, ₹11,196 for Sunday to Wednesday, and ₹17,634 for a week (10% off for 7 days or more). Fuel is extra.
Can I drive the rental car home to another town in Assam? Yes. You can take it anywhere in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, and return it in Guwahati. Arunachal and Nagaland need an Inner Line Permit, and we help you apply.
Is there a km limit? Yes: 300 km for each rental day, counted over the whole rental. Extra distance is charged per km; the rate is in our rental terms.
Are you open on Diwali? Yes. Pickups in Maligaon are from 7 AM, Diwali included. Need a late-night pickup or return? Ask when you book.
What do I need to rent the car? A valid driving licence for a car, the original and a photocopy. There's no age limit.
Can I pick up the car the night before? Yes, at no extra cost: your rental still starts the next day, so you can leave at first light.
Contact / Book
Tell us your dates on WhatsApp and we'll keep the car for you. Festival days are busy, so book as early as you can.
The information in this post is indicative. Final terms and policies are discussed and confirmed when you take the vehicle on rent.
