Suzuki Ertiga (7-Seater) · ₹2,799/day

Car rental in Guwahati for a Shillong trip

Shillong is 100 km from Guwahati, 3–4 hours on a good highway: an easy first self-drive in the hills. Pick up our Suzuki Ertiga (7-Seater) in Guwahati, drive up past Umiam Lake, and keep it for Cherrapunji and Dawki.

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Suzuki Ertiga (7-Seater)

₹2,799/day

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Prices

Rent only; fuel is extra (you get a full tank and pay for what you use). 10% off the daily rent for 7 days or more is already included.

Vehicle	Per day	2 days	3 days	4 days	1 week
Suzuki Ertiga (7-Seater)	₹2,799	₹5,598	₹8,397	₹11,196	₹17,634

How many days for Shillong?

2 days: Shillong itself. Umiam Lake on the way up, Laitlum Canyons or Shillong Peak, Police Bazaar in the evening.
3 days: add Cherrapunji (Sohra), about 55 km from Shillong, for the waterfalls and caves.
4 days: add Dawki's clear river and Mawlynnong, best with a second night in Shillong.

Driving to Shillong

The road is NH6 via Jorabat, Byrnihat and Nongpoh: four lanes most of the way, then steady climbing after Nongpoh. Leave Guwahati by 8 or 9 AM to miss the city traffic and arrive in daylight.

Parking is tight around Police Bazaar, so leave the car at your stay for evenings in town. Fog settles on the upper road in the late afternoon; plan to be in Shillong before dark.

Tips for driving in the Northeast hills

What's included

A full tank at handover; you pay only for the fuel you use
No security deposit on the car, only a refundable deposit for the fuel
Fair-use limit of 300 km a day, more than enough for Meghalaya
No permit needed for Meghalaya
10% off for 7 days or more

Rather not drive?

A private car with a local driver costs a little more per day, and you don't need to think about the road, parking or fog.

Guwahati to Shillong private car with driver

Car rental in Guwahati for a Shillong trip: questions & answers

How much does a self-drive car cost from Guwahati to Shillong?

The Suzuki Ertiga (7-Seater) is ₹2,799 a day: ₹5,598 for 2 days, ₹8,397 for 3 days, ₹11,196 for 4 days. Fuel is extra; there's no security deposit on the car.

Can I take a rental car from Guwahati to Shillong?

Yes. Our rentals can go anywhere in Meghalaya, and no permit is needed. It's about 100 km, 3–4 hours on NH6.

Can I return the car in Shillong?

No. Pickup and drop are in Guwahati (or at Guwahati airport on request, for an extra fee), so plan the trip as a loop back to Guwahati.

Can I rent a self-drive car in Shillong?

We don't hand over cars in Shillong. You pick up in Guwahati, at Maligaon, which is right by the national highway towards Khanapara, the way up to Shillong, so you're on the road in minutes.

Is the Guwahati–Shillong road easy for a first-time hill driver?

It's one of the easiest hill drives in the Northeast: a wide, well-paved highway with a steady climb. Start early, take the bends after Nongpoh slowly, and avoid driving after dark.

How many people fit in the car?

7 including the driver. With lots of luggage, fewer passengers leaves more room for bags.

Full rental terms are on the self-drive rentals page.