Delhi to Shimla Taxi
One way and round trip cabs from Delhi NCR to Shimla: about 398 km, roughly 8 h 45 min via NH44 to Zirakpur, then Kalka. One way from ₹5,550, or name your own price.
- Verified drivers near your pickup in Delhi NCR
- Fixed fare or your own price, agreed before you travel
- All-inclusive option: tolls and Himachal Pradesh state tax in your price
Delhi to Shimla cab fare
| Car | One way | Round trip, same day |
|---|---|---|
| Mini 4 seats · Hatchback (Swift, WagonR or similar) | ₹5,550 | ₹8,250 |
| Sedan 4 seats · Dzire, Etios or similar, more boot space | ₹6,350 | ₹9,050 |
| SUV 6–7 seats · Ertiga, Innova or similar | ₹8,750 | ₹12,250 |
Suggested fares from central Delhi for a daytime start. Your exact fare depends on your pickup, date and time; you see it before you book, and you can offer your own price.
What's included
Included
- The km to your destination (or for the whole round trip)
- Fuel and an AC car of the type you book
- The driver's return journey (one way) or allowance (round trip)
- Night charge when the trip starts late
- Tolls and state entry tax, when you tick All-inclusive
Not included
- Tolls and state entry taxes, unless you tick All-inclusive
- Parking fees
- Extra km over the km included, at the per-km rate
About the trip to Shimla
Shimla, the old summer capital, is reached up NH44 to Zirakpur, then the hill road from Kalka. The route passes through Haryana and a short stretch of Punjab before Himachal Pradesh.
Places to see in Shimla
- The Ridge and Mall Road
- Jakhu Temple
- Christ Church
- Kufri
- Viceregal Lodge
Himachal Pradesh charges a state entry tax for taxis. Tick All-inclusive to have tolls and state tax in your price.
Tolls and state tax
The route to Shimla has tolls, and taxis entering Himachal Pradesh may pay a state entry tax. Pay them on the way, or tick All-inclusive when you book: the tolls (Google's FASTag estimate) and the state taxes for your exact route are shown and added to your price, and your driver pays them.
How to book your Delhi to Shimla taxi
Plan your trip
Choose where you're starting in Delhi NCR, where you're going, one way or round trip, the date and time, and the car.
Name your price, or book a fixed one
See Aadhya's suggested fare. Book at that fixed price, or offer what you'd like to pay (from 70% of the suggestion).
A driver near you agrees
Drivers near your pickup are asked one at a time. They accept your price or send their own for you to accept or deny.
Pay a 10% advance, the rest in cash
Confirm the booking with a 10% advance online (at least ₹300) within 10 minutes. Pay the driver the rest in cash at the end of the trip.
Delhi to Shimla taxi: questions
How far is Shimla from Delhi by road?
About 398 km from central Delhi by road, roughly 8 h 45 min of driving via NH44 to Zirakpur, then Kalka. Times depend on traffic and stops.
What is the Delhi to Shimla taxi fare?
One way from central Delhi: Mini ₹5,550, Sedan ₹6,350, SUV ₹8,750 (suggested fares for a daytime start). A round trip back the same day starts from ₹8,250 for a Mini. You can also offer your own price.
Are tolls and Himachal Pradesh state tax included?
Not by default: you pay them on the way. Tick All-inclusive when you book and the tolls and state entry taxes for the route are added to your price, and your driver pays them.
How do I pay?
Once a driver agrees a price, pay a 10% advance online (at least ₹300) within 10 minutes to confirm. Pay the rest to the driver in cash at the end of the trip.
Can I book a round trip to Shimla?
Yes. A round trip keeps the car and driver with you until you're back, billed for the larger of the distance there and back and 250 km a day, plus a ₹300 driver allowance per day.
Book your cab to Shimla
See the fare for your pickup and date. Nothing to pay until a driver agrees a price.