Budget
G-3, Arunachal Bldg.,
Barakhamba Road,
New Delhi.
Tel.: 3715657/58, 3318600. |
Europcar
Inter-Rent:
43, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar,
Community Centre, New Delhi.
Tel.: 6883498, 603400.
Reservation counters at:
At
the Maurya Sheraton: Tel.: 3010101(24 Hrs.)
At
the Park Tel.: 3733737(24 Hrs.) |
| Wheels
Rent A Car
G4-5, Kanchenjunga Bldg.,
18, Barakhamba Road,
New Delhi
Tel.: 3318695, 3323973
Reservation counters at:
At
the Hotel Vasant Continental,Tel.: 674167 (24 Hrs.)
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B.
Car Rentals from Taxi/Cab stands:
While in Delhi, you can get a private car hired (known
as a DLY because of its registration number) from any
of the innumerous taxi stands all over Delhi. Each DLY
can be hired for Rs. 450 for a duration of 8 hours or
80 Kms (whichever is earlier). Any extra kms are charges
at @Rs. 4.5 per km. This cost includes the driver cost.
These DLYs can't be hired for self-drive and are usually
souped up old Ambassador cars (rough but rugged for
Indian terrain). Usually, the drivers are reliable and
very friendly. These cars come out to be very cheap
and inexpensive compared to the car rentals by Hertz
etc. These taxi stands don't accept credit cards and
would like you to settle the bills by the end of the
journey in cash. The cab drivers expect a tip (which
can vary between Rs. 100-200 depending on the nature
and the length of the journey). Some of these cars have
doctored meters, so you have to be cautious.
Payment mode: Cash.
However, if you want luxury and the assured comfort,
you may like to get in touch with the established car
rental companies. Most of them do accept credit cards.
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C. Local
cabs:
You can hire a local cabs from the taxi stands, at the
most prominent locations. The local cabs are colored
in Black with Yellow tops and charge you by the meter.
The initial meter reading is Rs. 5 and will change with
the distance. Minimum cab charges start from initial
Rs. 8.50 and Rs. 8 per km. travelled. You have to pay
approximately 70% extra on the meter readings. There
is an additional charge of 25% on the meter readings
during the night hours (11PM-5AM). Payment mode:
Cash. In case of excessive charging by the taxi driver,
refusal to take passengers or any problems with the
taxi driver, you may call 230782 to lodge a complaint.
Any of the above can lead to the cancellation of public
service license of the taxi driver.
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D.Three
wheelers auto rickshaws
(referred to as AUTOS)
The most common mode of transport (next to buses) in
Delhi is Three Wheeler AutoRickshaws. These are modified
scooters and can accomodate 3 pillion riders. They charge
by the meter. Its a bit confusing now with recalibrated
and un recalibrated meters. Below is the information
(vide notificaion NO. F.1 (31)/PA/SECY/STA/98/2002,
Dated 19/08/98) that you will require.
Un Recalibrated:
- When the meter is engaged, the reasing is Rs 3.00
- For every kilometer of non-stop travel, there will
be an increase of Re 1.40
- The fare payable is not what is shown on the meter
and calculateable using the fare chart. (The fare
payable comes out to be approximately 180% of the
meter reading rounded off to the nearest higher 10p)
Recalibrated:
- The meter will read Re 1.00 when engaged
- For every kilometer of travel, there will be an
increase of Re 1.00. Which means, for a total of one
kilometer travel, the meter should read Rs 2.00
- The Waiting Charge is inbuilt. It is Re 0.30 for
every three minutes
- The follwing will be printed at the entrance to
the autorickshaw on the partition facing the passengers'
seat : "You have to pay (Meter Reading X Rs 2.50)
+ Rs 3.00, Night Charges (11.00 p.m. - 5.00 a.m.)
20% of total fare and Waiting Charges not payable".
Besides the above, there are luggage charges. The first
20 kgs are free. For every subsequent article weighing
more than 5 kg, the charge is Re 0.50 per article.
Payment mode: Cash.
In case of excessive charging by the auto rickshaw
driver, refusal to take passengers or any problems with
the auto rickshaw driver, you may call 230782 to lodge
a complaint. Any of the above can lead to the cancellation
of public service license of the auto rickshaw driver.
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E.
Bus services from/to Delhi:
Most of the outbound bus service start from the Inter
State Bus Terminus or ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Delhi.
At the ISBT, one can easily find a bus service from
Delhi to any of the neighbouring states like Haryana,
Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh etc. connecting places
like Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Chandigarh, Jammu, Dharamsala,
Shimla, Udaipur etc. by buses.
Payment mode:
Cash.
You can contact the ISBT offices at the following
numbers:
| General
Enquiry |
2968836 |
DTC
Local Enquiry |
3371745 |
| Haryana
Roadways |
2961262 |
Himachal
Roadways |
2966725 |
| Punjab
Roadways |
2961246 |
Rajasthan
Roadways |
22961246 |
| U.P.
Roadways |
2968709 |
Most of these buses are
very crowded and offer no prior reservation facilities.
Travelling through these buses can be uncomfortable
and tiring at times, but is an experience, especially
if one wants to connect with the 'real' India.
The Tourist boards of various Indian states offer luxury
bus services connecting Delhi with their respective
states. These buses are cleaner and not crowded. You
may like to get in touch with the State Tourist offices
in Delhi to get more information on these bus services
and reservations.
Payment mode:
Cash.
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