Tips for Udaipur mini-bus and coach tourism

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

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

Udaipur has a number of famous sights but they"re not all located in the city centre. Hiring a car with driver means you take the journey through the Aravalli Hills to the Monsoon Palace, as well as exploring the ancient temple complexes around the city. Car rental companies and travel agents in Udaipur will hire a car with a driver. It"s rare to find an agency offering self drive rentals.

When renting a car with driver in Udaipur the price will depend on both the quality of the vehicle and the quality and experience of the driver.

Sas-bahu Temple, India, Udaipur

Sas-bahu Temple, India, Udaipur credit: PIVISODominio público

Different Car with Driver rental Prices in Udaipur

Many travel agents specialise in this service as tourists find it"s the best way to mix traditional sight seeing with having a local guide who can keep you entertained. Rather than continually hiring taxis or rickshaws you can hire a car with driver to be a chauffeur for all your time in Udaipur. Agents like Naik Travels on Ammankovil Road, Shaja Travels in Mattancherry, and Kerala Tour Package in Amaravthy are among those that our listed on our website.

Taxi companies and travel agents will both offer the service at a similar price. The cheapest vehicles are local Tata or Marutis, and start at around €20 per day. Usually around 80kms are included with day hire, which is enough to see all the main sights. There are some more luxury vehicles available in Udaipur but this city does not have the same choice as say Mumbai or New Delhi. It"s a small city and most tour operators offer very similar services.

Whether you"re intending to just stay in Udaipur or travel out to elsewhere in Rajasthan you will get a friendly English speaking driver who will also help with local recommendations about where to eat and which temples to visit. You can compare different car with driver travel agents like R.G Tours Travels in Hiran Magari and Swagatam Eco Tours on 73 Bhatiyani Chahatta by looking at the list below.

18seater-Japji Travel

18 seater luxury minibus from Japji Travel

The Driver"s Experience

Drivers with the most experience working with tourists charge a little more, although this usually only equates to a few euros each day. A good driver speaks excellent English, imparts his local knowledge, and runs a flexible day so you enjoy each attraction at your leisure.

A good driver is also your guide and will let you know the best places to stop for lunch and the hidden gems that Rajasthan is famous for.

Heavy traffic in Udaipur

Heavy traffic in Udaipur credit: Honza Soukup CC BY 2.0

Tipping and Recommending

In India, recommendation is very important. In Udaipur a lot of companies and drivers offer very similar services. By completing our feedback form you assist future users of RentAutoBus in selecting good experienced drivers. Tipping is expected, but only for good service. A great way to thank your driver is to leave a positive recommendation with the rental company and on our website. That way he"ll start getting more business.

What happens if there is a problem?

If a problem occurs them immediately ask to speak to the rental company. You can phone them yourself or ask the driver to contact them. The rental company will not want to lose business and will normally find a solution.

accord ajay

Honda accord with driver from Ajay Travels Pvt Ltd

What to see with your chauffeured rental car in Udaipur?

With a car with driver you can fit in all of Udaipur"s local and outlying sights in a 1 or 2 day itinerary. It"s nicer to spread it over 2 days to give yourself plenty of time relaxing in what is a charming city. Make sure you plan your sunsets. With the sunset reflecting over Udaipur"s lakes you"ll want to make sure you"re in the hills or on a rooftop terrace at dusk time.

Paläste von Udaipur

Paläste von Udaipur credit: Geri CC BY-SA 2.0

Udaipur"s Palaces

Put on your tuxedo and pretend to be James Bond fighting villains when you visit the Monsoon Palace. High in the Aravalli Hills it"s only just recently opened for tourists and is one of the most memorable sights in India. Made from white marble and containing hundreds of different rooms and courts this was the royal home Maharana Sajjan Singh of the Mewar Dynasty. Shiv Niwas Palace and the Lake Palace Hotel are also stunning examples of past glory. James Bond also went to both these places and in the evening you can watch Octopussy in one of the many rooftop restaurants in the city.

Taj Lake Palace

Taj Lake Palace credit: Arnie Papp CC BY 2.0

Around Udaipur

While most tourists stick to the sights within the centre of Udaipur, by hiring a car with driver you can get out to places like the 250 cenotaphs at the Ahar Museum, or the 10th century Jagat Temple. In the village of Nagda there are hundreds of big and small temples to explore and your driver can guide you to those which are most interesting.

Ahar Cenotaphs (Tombs)

Ahar Cenotaphs (Tombs) credit: travelwayoflife CC BY-SA 2.0
The Ahar Cenotaphs are a group of royal cenotaphs located in Ahar, about 2 km east of Udaipur. The site contains more than 250 cenotaphs of the maharajas of Mewar that were built over approximately 350 years. There are 19 chhatris that commemorate the 19 maharajas who were cremated here.

Moving on in Rajasthan

As the southern most point of Rajasthan"s historical destinations most travellers head north on the 4 hour journey to Jodhpur. From Udaipur you can hire a car with driver that does a one way trip, and leaves you further north in the state where it"s just a short train ride to Delhi or Agra. A car with driver enables you to really personalise your route, perhaps heading to Bundi or Pushkar, or maybe even to the sand dunes near Jaisalmer.

Jag Mandir, Udaipur, India

Jag Mandir, Udaipur, India credit: PIVISO Dominio público

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 Urdaipur, 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 Udaipur, please use our quote request form. RentAutobus is the one-stop chauffeured services portal for smart travellers, travel agents, travel managers and tour operators!

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