What are tips to negotiate the correct price with a tuk-tuk in India?

Maxime Boudrias Best answer Updated: March 26, 2023

Negotiating with tuk-tuks in India can be quite challenging, especially amidst heavy traffic and high prices. To help you out, here are some handy tips:

1. Ask your hotel for an estimated cost of a trip to get an idea of what to expect.
2. If the driver offers a price that seems too high, don't hesitate to refuse and look for another driver. Usually, the first one will come back with a lower price.
3. Just as a reference, fares in Delhi are around ₹50 to ₹80 for less than 2 km, ₹150 for 5 km, and ₹250 to ₹300 for 15 km.
4. If you plan to visit multiple sites in one day, consider negotiating a package deal with a reliable driver who speaks your language. This will save you from constant haggling and reduce your stress.
5. For an afternoon with a total of 1 to 2 hours of travel time, a rate of around ₹1000 is generally reasonable, including the driver's guiding services.