Tips for Jaipur mini-bus and coach tourism

Useful tips for Jaipur bus groups with ‘what to see’ and ‘what to do’ items and  ‘bus- friendly’ or must see tourist sites in Jaipur. Check our list of attractions before planning your bus tour with a stop or departure in Jaipur. Let us know if your favourite attraction or ‘bus-stop’ is not there and you think we should add it to our list of Jaipur highlights.

What to expect when renting a car with driver in Jaipur?

Jaipur is a great starting point for hiring a car with driver. From here you can head north and east and do a golden triangle tour. Or you can explore the rest of Rajasthan and destinations like Udaipur and Jodhpur. Companies in Jaipur offer multi day packages as well as single day options. You can do one way hire which is perfect if you have a flight out of Delhi or wish to continue to other destinations in India.

Jal Mahal credit: wonker CC BY 2.0

In the middle of the lake, no less! They are turning it into a hotel and restaurant. Indians never change.

Different Car with Driver rental Prices in Jaipur

There are over 50 companies that offer car with driver hire in Jaipur. Many drivers are sole operators and are hired by travel agents to take different jobs. They don"t have the means to advertise on the internet which is why they get their business through a travel agent. As Jaipur is the starting point for travelling the Golden Triangle and Rajasthan all the companies offer multi day rental. SVT Holidays at 24 Dhuleshwar Bagh, and Inde French Tour at Chandpole Bazaar, are just 2 of the companies you can compare on our list of car with driver hire companies.

Taxi companies and travel agents will both offer car with driver services at a similar price. At one end of the scale you have small Tata, Suzuki Maruti or Suzuki Swift vehicles which are small and best for a maximum of 3 passengers. These start at around €20 per day for local hire but the price depends heavily on the distance you will cover. It"s a highly competitive market so you can expect to find good value for your money.

Some companies also have better and bigger vehicles with added comfort your trip. This is more required when heading into the Rajasthan desert which doesn"t take any prisoners. Companies like India by Car and Driver in Balaji Tower, or Rajasthan Four Wheel Drive Ltd in Tonk Road, specialise in this service and offer a wide variety of vehicles. Prices vary widely and are dependent on how new the vehicle is. Expect to start at around €40 for something like a new Corolla.

Honda CRV with driver from India by Driver and Car

The Driver"s Experience

Drivers in Jaipur do have a reputation in being pushy and forcing tourists to visit various souvenir or jewellery shops where they earn commission. This is often a problem with poorly paid drivers taking tourists for a single day tour around Jaipur. For drivers on multi-day trips it is far less of a problem. You should be clear with the rental company that you do not want this.

Drivers with the most experience usually charge more and drive better vehicles. A good driver speaks excellent English, imparts his local knowledge, and runs a flexible day so you can spend however long you like at each destination.

A good driver is also a guide and will impart his knowledge throughout your tour. Especially if you"re with him for a few days it"s worth requesting a driver with more experience.

Luxury tempo traveller 9-seats from Japji Travel

Tipping and Recommending

Drivers in Jaipur work on recommendation and many will be contracted by a variety of companies. Drivers with the best feedback get the most work so it"s important that you relay your experiences both to the rental agency and to RentAutobus by using our feedback form.

You should tip if your driver has provided a good service. The amount is completely up to you. Reminding the driver about his tip is also a good way to ensure they don"t drop their service or start suggesting gem shops as part of your itinerary.

Local store. Rajasthan, India. credit: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade CC BY 2.0

What happens if there is a problem?

If a problem occurs them immediately speak to the rental company. You should be clear about what the problem is and that you expect them to solve it. Normally any problems are solved directly with the driver. For example, if he"s being pushy about gem shops or souvenir shops tell him and threaten him with leaving bad feedback with his agency.

What to see with your chauffeured rental car in Jaipur?

When you have a car with a driver you have the opportunity to travel in a variety of directions. You can also be flexible with your itinerary and stay longer in particular places. There are three main options when using this service in Jaipur and you can choose one of a combination of more than one.

Jaipur Rambagh Palace credit: Arnie Papp CC BY 2.0

Tours within Jaipur

Jaipur has probably the largest concentration of tourist attractions in India. From elephant rides to the top of Amber Fort, to the Jah Mahal water palace on Man Sagar lake, and Galwh Bagh the monkey temple. Throughout the city you will see different examples of Rajput and Maghal architecture and if you don"t know the difference between them you soon will. Jaigarh Fort, Nakargarh Fort, Govind Devij, the list of attractions goes on and on and our advice is to make sure you allow at least a couple of days so you can experience them at a leisurely pace. With a car with driver you can get around to more attractions in a shorter space of time, giving you more hours to relax and eat a great meal at one of the city"s restaurants.

Be Nice to the Elephants credit: Mikol CC BY-SA 2.0

Elephants taxis in the palace Amber Fort, Jaipur

The Golden Triangle

As a corner of the Golden Triangle Jaipur is ideally situated to explore Delhi (3 -4 hours) and Agra (3 hours). Car with driver rental companies in Jaipur will organise one way trips dropping you at these destinations or do pick ups and drop offs from Delhi airport. This tour itinerary is famous because it allows visitors to see 3 entirely different cities in a short space of time, and includes India"s most famous attractions like the Taj Mahal and Red Fort.

Moving on in Rajasthan

Jaipur is in the north east corner of Rajasthan and a great starting point to explore the rest of the province. From here most people head west to Jodhpur and you can also drive further into the desert towards the camel rides and sand dunes of Jaisalmer. The quaint towns of Bundi and Pushkar await you, as does the City of Lakes, Udaipur. We recommend doing a route with a one way rental, particularly one that finishes in Udaipur as this city has a domestic airport connecting you back to Delhi, Jaipur, or on to Mumbai.

Jaisalmer, safari camel credit: wales_gibbons CC BY 2.0 

Read more information about travel services in India or transport in Rajasthan on this website. If you want to hire a car with driver in Jaipur, please use our quote request form. RentAutobus is the one-stop car rental shop for smart travellers, location managers and tour operators!

Compare car with driver rental services

Read more information about travel services in India or transport in Rajasthan on this website. If you want to hire a car with driver in Jaipur, please use our quote request form. RentAutobus is the one-stop chauffeured services portal for smart travellers, travel agents, travel managers and tour operators!