Amritsar Taxi Service
Amritsar taxis for the airport, the Golden Temple, Wagah and the hills
Pickup at Amritsar airport, Amritsar Junction, the bus stand, the Golden Temple parking or your hotel — for the Attari–Wagah ceremony, city sightseeing, and one-way drops to Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Jammu, Katra, Chandigarh and Delhi.
- Local sightseeing
- Outstation drops
- To Dharamshala from ₹2,999
- Hatchback → Tempo Traveller
- 24×7 WhatsApp
Amritsar Taxi Service: rates and trips
Amritsar local taxi rates
| Trip (from Amritsar) | Sedan | Ertiga | Innova Crysta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport / Amritsar Junction / bus stand transfer within Amritsar | On quote | On quote | On quote |
| Wagah border evening trip (drop, wait for the ceremony, back to your hotel) | On quote | On quote | On quote |
| Full day, up to 250 km (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Gobindgarh Fort + Wagah ceremony) | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 2-day trip, up to 500 km (e.g. Dalhousie & Khajjiar with one night) | ₹6,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹9,900 |
Full-day and 2-day rates = our per-km tour rate × the included kilometres (250 km a day); 2-day prices include one night’s driver allowance. Extra kilometres at the same per-km rate; tolls, parking and any state entry fee at actuals. Short airport, station and city runs are quoted on WhatsApp.
Outstation taxi from Amritsar
| One-way drop | Distance | Sedan | Ertiga | Innova Crysta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amritsar → Dharamshala | 200 km | ₹2,999 | ₹3,799 | ₹5,199 |
| Amritsar → Dalhousie | 195 km | ₹2,999 | ₹3,799 | ₹5,099 |
| Amritsar → Pathankot | 110 km | ₹2,499 | ₹3,299 | ₹4,499 |
| Amritsar → Jammu | 214 km | ₹2,799 | ₹3,499 | ₹4,799 |
| Amritsar → Katra | 252 km | ₹3,299 | ₹4,099 | ₹5,599 |
| Amritsar → Chandigarh | 230 km | ₹2,999 | ₹3,799 | ₹5,099 |
| Amritsar → Delhi | 460 km | ₹5,899 | ₹7,499 | ₹10,199 |
- Included in one-way fares: AC car, fuel, driver and driver allowance.
- Extra at actuals: tolls, parking, and state entry tax / permit where the car crosses a state border (Himachal charges non-HP vehicles an entry fee).
- Round trips & multi-day tours: per-km rate × kilometres driven (minimum 250 km a day) + ₹400 a night driver allowance (₹500 for Tempo Traveller & Urbania).
- Peak dates cost more: May–June, Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends. Your WhatsApp quote shows the all-in total before you pay anything.
Fare calculator
One-way drop · 200 km · fuel, driver and driver allowance included
- Tolls, parking & state entry fee extra at actuals
- Final price confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay
Popular taxi trips from Amritsar
Where our Amritsar cabs go most, and what each trip is known for.
- AmritsarPickup at the airport, Amritsar Junction, the ISBT, the Golden Temple multi-level parking or your hotel. City day: Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Partition Museum, Durgiana Temple and Gobindgarh Fort.
- Attari–Wagah borderAbout 30 km west on the Grand Trunk Road, 45 minutes. The Beating Retreat is held around sunset — 6 to 6:30 pm in summer 2026, earlier in winter. The driver parks at the BSF lot and waits for you.
- PathankotAbout 110 km north-east via Batala and Gurdaspur on NH54, 2.5 hours — Pathankot Junction, Chakki Bank station, and the gateway to the Himachal and Jammu roads.
- Dharamshala · McLeodganjAbout 200 km, 4–5 hours via Pathankot, Nurpur and Kangra; McLeodganj is a further 10 km uphill. Gaggal (Kangra) airport sits on the way.
- Dalhousie · KhajjiarAbout 195 km, 4.5–5 hours via Pathankot and Banikhet. Khajjiar’s meadow is 22 km beyond Dalhousie — easiest as a 2-day trip.
- Jammu · KatraJammu about 214 km, 4–5 hours via Pathankot and the Lakhanpur border on NH44; Katra (for Vaishno Devi) about 250 km, 5.5–6.5 hours.
- Chandigarh · DelhiChandigarh about 230 km via Jalandhar and Ludhiana, 4–5 hours; Delhi about 460 km on NH44, 7–8 hours, with drops anywhere in NCR including IGI Airport.
Cars available in Amritsar
Same route, same driver standard – you pick how new the car should be. Prices on this page update with your choice.
4 seatsHatchback
Best for: Couples & short transfers
4 seatsSedan
Best for: Couples & small families, highway runs
6 seatsMaruti Ertiga
Best for: Families of 5–6 on a budget
6 seatsKia Carens
Best for: Families who want extra comfort
7 seatsToyota Innova Crysta
Best for: Hill circuits, senior citizens, groups of 6–7
7 seatsToyota Innova Hycross
Best for: Premium family trips, quieter and roomier than the Crysta
6 seatsToyota Fortuner
Best for: VIP transfers, weddings, Leh & Spiti roads
12 seatsTempo Traveller
Best for: Groups, pilgrimages, office trips
17 seatsTempo Traveller 17-seater
Best for: Bigger groups, Char Dham, school & office tours
17 seatsForce Urbania
Best for: Premium group transfers & weddings
26 seatsMini coach 26-seater
Best for: Wedding parties, corporate outings, school trips
35 seatsAC coach 35-seater
Best for: Large groups, yatras and corporate tours
45 seatsLuxury coach 45-seater
Best for: Big groups between Delhi, Chandigarh and the hills
Photo credits (the cars shown are representative of each class, not the exact vehicle you will get)
- Hatchback – Exhibit Magazine, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Sedan – Sant1207ug, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Maruti Ertiga – Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Kia Carens – DriveSpark, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Crysta – Premnath Kudva, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Hycross – Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Fortuner – Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller – वंपायर, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater – Yann Forget, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Mini coach 26-seater – Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- AC coach 35-seater – LoveofZ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Luxury coach 45-seater – Karthik Nadar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Hero film – real Himalayan road footage from Pexels (free licence): Vikash Singh (Solang Valley), Ex Route Adventures (snow pass), Vishal Kumar (Himachal hairpins), Nitin Khajotia (mountain road drone)
Good to know about taxis in Amritsar
Golden Temple is on foot
Cars cannot drive into Heritage Street or up to the Golden Temple. The driver drops you at the multi-level parking near the temple and you walk the last few minutes. Cover your head, leave shoes at the free shoe counter, and go early morning or late night for the shortest queue.
Wagah: reach early, travel light
The Beating Retreat at Attari is held around sunset (BSF moved it to 6–6:30 pm for summer 2026; it shifts earlier as days get shorter). Leave Amritsar about two hours before the start for a good seat. Carry only what you need — the driver waits with the car and your luggage.
Himachal entry fee
Cars registered outside Himachal pay an entry fee at the state barrier (₹100 a day for passenger vehicles up to 12 seats in 2026–27; commercial and larger vehicles pay more). It is added to your quote at actuals. Details: Himachal entry tax & permits 2026.
Pathankot is the fork
Every drop to Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Jammu or Katra runs through Pathankot. The roads to Dharamshala and Dalhousie start climbing after Nurpur and Banikhet, so leave Amritsar by 8 am to finish the hill stretch in daylight.
Winter fog on the plains
In December and January dense morning fog is common across Punjab. On foggy mornings we may move the start to after sunrise and add an hour to the plan — safety first.
One car for the whole circuit
Amritsar → Dharamshala → Dalhousie → back to Amritsar or Pathankot is cheaper as one per-km tour than as separate one-way drops. Ask for both prices and pick the better one.
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Popular routes to and from the hills
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Questions travellers ask
How much does a taxi in Amritsar cost?
A full-day hire of up to 250 km starts at ₹3,000 in a sedan, ₹3,500 in an Ertiga and ₹4,750 in an Innova Crysta — enough for the city sights and the Wagah ceremony. One-way drops start around ₹2,999 to Dharamshala in a sedan. Short airport and city runs are quoted on WhatsApp.
What is the Amritsar to Wagah border taxi fare?
Attari–Wagah is about 30 km, 45 minutes each way. A drop, wait and return for the evening ceremony is quoted on WhatsApp for your hotel and car; to combine Wagah with the Golden Temple and other city sights, a full day of up to 250 km starts at ₹3,000 in a sedan.
What is the Amritsar to Dharamshala taxi fare?
One-way starts around ₹2,999 in a sedan, ₹3,799 in an Ertiga and ₹5,199 in an Innova Crysta for about 200 km (4–5 hours) via Pathankot. McLeodganj drops are included. Tolls and the Himachal entry fee are extra at actuals.
What is the Amritsar to Dalhousie taxi fare?
A one-way drop to Dalhousie (about 195 km, 4.5–5 hours via Pathankot and Banikhet) starts around ₹2,999 in a sedan and ₹5,099 in an Innova Crysta. To add Khajjiar and come back, a 2-day hire of up to 500 km starts at ₹6,400 in a sedan.
How much is a taxi from Amritsar to Jammu or Katra?
Jammu (about 214 km) starts around ₹2,799 in a sedan and ₹4,799 in an Innova Crysta; Katra for Vaishno Devi (about 250 km) starts around ₹3,299 in a sedan and ₹5,599 in a Crysta, one-way. Tolls are extra at actuals.
What is the taxi fare from Amritsar to Delhi?
One-way starts around ₹5,899 in a sedan, ₹7,499 in an Ertiga and ₹10,199 in an Innova Crysta for about 460 km (7–8 hours) on NH44. We drop anywhere in Delhi NCR, including IGI Airport.
Do you pick up from Amritsar airport and the railway station?
Yes. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is about 11 km from the city centre. Share your flight or train number; the driver tracks it and waits at arrivals or outside Amritsar Junction, then takes you to your hotel, the Golden Temple parking or straight onward.
Can I book a taxi from Amritsar to Chandigarh?
Yes. Chandigarh is about 230 km via Jalandhar and Ludhiana, 4–5 hours; one-way starts around ₹2,999 in a sedan and ₹5,099 in an Innova Crysta, with drops in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula or the airport.
