Quick answer
For two people, a 4-night hill-station trip from Delhi (for example Nainital) costs roughly the amounts in the table below — the private taxi and the hotel category make up most of the cost. Travelling outside May–June, choosing a sedan and staying in a standard hotel keeps it lower.
What the cost is made of
A private road trip in Uttarakhand has three main parts: the taxi (charged per km with a daily minimum, plus driver allowance and night halts), the hotel (per room per night, by category) and taxes. Meals, entry tickets and activities are extra.
| Trip style | Car | Hotels | Approx. total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetSedan ₹26,500 · Budget hotels ₹8,000 | Sedan · ₹26,500 | Budget · ₹8,000 | ₹34,500 | ₹17,500 |
| StandardSedan ₹26,500 · Standard hotels ₹16,500 | Sedan · ₹26,500 | Standard · ₹16,500 | ₹42,500 | ₹21,500 |
| PremiumSUV / MUV ₹33,500 · Premium hotels ₹24,500 | SUV / MUV · ₹33,500 | Premium · ₹24,500 | ₹58,000 | ₹29,000 |
Calculated from our current rate card, including driver allowance, night halts, breakfast, service charges and GST. Excludes tolls, parking, state tax, other meals, activities and peak-season surcharges. Your written quote gives the exact price for your dates.
Ways to spend less
- Travel in March–April or September–November instead of May–June peak season
- Choose a sedan if you are up to four people with light luggage
- Stay two or more nights in one base instead of moving every day
- Book trains to Kathgodam, Haridwar or Dehradun and take a shorter taxi from there
What is usually extra
- Tolls, parking and state entry tax
- Lunch and dinner unless included
- Boating, ropeways, safaris and entry tickets
- Peak-season hotel surcharges on long weekends and holidays
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a Nainital trip from Delhi for 2 people?
See the table on this page — it is calculated from our current taxi and hotel rates for a 4-night trip. Your written quote gives the exact price for your dates.
Is a train cheaper than a taxi from Delhi?
Usually yes for the long leg: take a train to Kathgodam, Haridwar or Dehradun and a taxi from there. A taxi from home is more convenient for families with luggage.
Does the cost include GST?
The estimates on this page include service charges and GST. Tolls, parking, meals and activities are extra.
Last updated 26 Oct 2026. Conditions, permits and dates change every season — check official advisories before you travel.