Quick take: for 3 days in the same size of car, the self-drive Suzuki Ertiga 7-seater rent is ₹8,397 and a 7-seater taxi with a driver is ₹16,500. The self-drive rent is lower, but fuel, tolls and parking come on top, and they depend on how far you go.
The two side by side
| Taxi, 7-seater | Self-drive Suzuki Ertiga 7-seater | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | ₹16,500 | ₹8,397 rent |
| Driver | Included | You drive |
| Fuel | Included | You pay for the fuel you use. We hand the car over with a full tank, and a fuel deposit is settled when you return |
| Tolls | Included | You pay: you recharge the FASTag |
| Parking | You pay | You pay |
| Driver's food, stay and night halt | Included | Not applicable |
| Distance | The km per day are included | 300 km a day; extra km are ₹8 a km |
On the taxi, the day rate covers the driver, fuel, tolls, the driver's food and stay and the night halt. Parking is not included. The final rate can be discussed over a call or email.
Choose a taxi if
- Nobody in your group wants to drive the hill roads: the climb after Nongpoh, the road to Cherrapunji, the road to Dawki.
- You are travelling as a family or with older parents, and want everyone to look out of the window.
- You want one price that already includes fuel and tolls.
Choose self-drive if
- You want your own pace and your own stops.
- Someone in the group is comfortable driving on hill roads, in fog and rain.
- You would rather spend the difference on the trip.
What the rent doesn't show
The self-drive figure is the rent only. Over 3 days you also pay for fuel, tolls and parking, and how much depends on your route. Late returns are ₹250 an hour, so plan the drive back with time to spare. The documents you need are in documents needed to rent a self-drive car in Guwahati.
Next steps
For the taxi, see what a taxi costs in Meghalaya and the Meghalaya cab page. For the car, see the self-drive car price. The older self-drive vs car with driver post covers the wider choice.
Self-drive car
No vehicle deposit
FAQs
Which costs less for 3 days in Meghalaya? The self-drive rent is lower: ₹8,397 against ₹16,500. Fuel, tolls and parking are extra on self-drive, so the gap narrows depending on your route.
Are tolls included on a self-drive rental? No. You pay the tolls by recharging the FASTag.
Is fuel included in the taxi? Yes. The taxi day rate includes the driver, fuel, tolls, the driver's food and stay and the night halt. Parking is not included.
Who pays for parking? You do, in both cases.
Do I have to drive in the hills myself? Not with a taxi. The driver handles the climb and the fog.
The information in this post is indicative. Final terms and policies are discussed and confirmed when you take the vehicle on rent.
