Delhi to Nainital Cab Fare
Prices from 3 sites, places to stop on the way, and what to see in Nainital.
A sedan from Delhi to Nainital costs from ₹4,458 one way, or from ₹8,210 for a 3-day round trip with the same car. The cab takes NH9 through Moradabad and Rampur to Rudrapur, then NH109 through Haldwani, and climbs the last 35 km from Kathgodam. Plan on about 8 hours. Most people stay two or three nights: one day for the town, one for Kainchi Dham and the lakes.
Delhi to Nainital cab fare
The lowest price we found for each car on Savaari, EaseMyTrip and Bharat Taxi, for the same trip.
| Car | One wayDrop at Nainital, 315 km | For a road tripRound trip, 3 daysSame car and driver, 630 km |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹4,375Savaari | ₹8,046Savaari |
| Sedan | ₹4,458Savaari | ₹8,210Savaari |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹5,377Savaari | ₹9,849Savaari |
| Innova | ₹7,400Savaari | ₹15,863Bharat Taxi |
| Tempo Traveller | No price | ₹22,163Bharat Taxi |
- One way, Savaari: includes toll and state tax, driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: expressway toll, extra stops, parking.
- Round trip, Savaari: includes driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: toll and state tax.
- Round trip, Bharat Taxi: includes GST, driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
A round trip in a sedan costs ₹3,752 more than one way. For that you get the drive back, the car in Nainital for 3 days, and stops in both directions.
See each site's price and what it includes
One way
Drop at Nainital. You pay for one side only. Every price is for the 315 km drive.
| Car | Savaari | EaseMyTrip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹4,375 | ₹6,993 |
| Sedan | ₹4,458 | ₹7,436 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹5,377 | ₹9,359 |
| Innova | ₹7,400 | ₹22,204 |
- Savaari: includes toll and state tax, driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: expressway toll, extra stops, parking.
- EaseMyTrip: includes taxes and charges. Not stated: driver allowance.
Round trip, 3 days
The same car and driver stay with you and bring you back to Delhi. Every price is for 630 km, the drive there and back.
| Car | Savaari | Bharat Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹8,046 | No price |
| Sedan | ₹8,210 | ₹11,138 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹9,849 | ₹13,500 |
| Innova | ₹18,049 | ₹15,863 |
| Tempo Traveller | ₹36,383 | ₹22,163 |
- Driving around Nainital adds about 73 km (our 1 day plan), at each site's rate per extra km.
- Savaari: includes driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: toll and state tax.
- Bharat Taxi: includes GST, driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
We checked each site on 7 Nov 2026 for a pickup on 21 Nov 2026. Where a site's price covers fewer km than the trip, we added the extra km at its own rate, plus 5% GST if applicable. Prices change with the date, the season and demand, so check the site before you book. Cabsguru does not sell these trips.
Places to stop between Delhi and Nainital
The best stops on the way are the Ganga ghats at Garhmukteshwar, the Raza Library in Rampur, and Kathgodam, where the hill road starts. Garhmukteshwar's ghats and Kathgodam are on the road. The Raza Library is a short turn into Rampur town.
Delhi to Nainital
Leave Delhi by 06:00. Stop at the Ganga in Garhmukteshwar for breakfast, have lunch in Rampur and see the Raza Library (not on a Friday), and take a tea break in Kathgodam before the 35 km climb.
Nainital to Delhi
Leave Nainital by 08:00 and see the stop you missed on the way up. Traffic is slowest around Moradabad and Hapur.
© OpenStreetMap contributors- The usual road
- Detour
- Stop on the road
Photo: Whispyhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0 1On the road
Ganga ghats, Garhmukteshwar
On NH9 at the Ganga bridge
Brijghat, the bathing ghats where NH9 crosses the Ganga, with temples and a clock tower on the bank. People stop for a dip or to watch the river. The Kartik Purnima fair (24 November in 2026) brings huge crowds and jams on NH9.
- Detour
- No detour
- Spend
- 45 min
- Extra fare
- No extra
Photo: Ariannarama, Public domain 2Short detour
Raza Library, Rampur
In Rampur's old fort, a turn off NH9
Hamid Manzil, a palace built by the Nawab of Rampur about 1900, now holds one of India's great libraries of old Arabic, Persian and Urdu manuscripts. The building is the sight. Entry is free; you sign in with ID at the gate. Closed on Fridays.
- Detour
- +2 km · +15 min driving
- Spend
- 1 h
- Extra fare
- about ₹20
Photo: Ravi Dwivedi, CC BY-SA 4.0 3On the road
Kathgodam
On NH109, the last town before the hills
The end of the railway line from Delhi and the foot of the climb to Nainital, 35 km up. Fill fuel and take a tea break here before the winding hill road.
- Detour
- +1 km · +15 min driving
- Spend
- 30 min
- Extra fare
- about ₹10
Detours are measured as the whole trip with the stop, minus the same drive without it. Extra fare is the extra km at each site's sedan rate for a round trip: ₹11 a km on Savaari and ₹13 a km on Bharat Taxi. Savaari's one-way price does not cover extra stops, so on a one-way trip tell the site about any stop when you book.
- Distance 315 km
- Drive time ~8h
- Highway NH9, NH109
Road distance from Connaught Place to Mall Road in Nainital. The towns on NH9 and the hill road from Kathgodam are the slow parts, and Nainital jams on summer weekends. Allow up to 9 hours.
What to see in Nainital
A boat on the lake, a ropeway to the snow peak views, hilltop viewpoints, and Kainchi Dham and the other lakes nearby. Two days covers the main sights.
Naina Devi Temple
The temple the town is named after, on the north shore of the lake at Mallital. Open about 06:00 to 19:00, free. The Tibetan market is right beside it.
Boat ride on Naini Lake
Rowing boats, pedal boats and small sailing yachts, at fixed rates from the booth. From the water you see the town climbing the hills on every side.
Ropeway to Snow View
A cable car from Mallital to a hilltop with a line of snow peaks, Nanda Devi among them, on a clear day. Runs about 10:00 to 16:00; return ticket about ₹200.
Tiffin Top
A hilltop above the west side of the lake at about 2,290 m, with a stone seat and a view over the lake and hills. A walk or pony ride from the road; allow 1.5 hours.
Kainchi Dham
Neem Karoli Baba's ashram in a narrow valley on the Almora road, about 22 km away. Go before 09:00: it gets crowded, and on busy days cars park short of it and a shuttle takes you in.
Bhimtal
The biggest lake near Nainital, about 24 km away, with a small island café you reach by boat. Sattal and Naukuchiatal are close by, on the same day out.
The drive: which way to go
Most cabs go up through Haldwani. A shorter road through Kaladhungi comes in from the west.
NH9 and NH109 via Haldwani
~315 km · about 8 h · via Moradabad, Rampur, Rudrapur & Kathgodam
NH9 out of Delhi through Hapur, Moradabad and Rampur to Rudrapur, then NH109 north to Haldwani and Kathgodam, where the hill road starts. The widest road up, and the one most drivers know.
Via Moradabad and Kaladhungi
~286 km · about 7 to 8 h · via NH9 & the Kaladhungi road
Leaves NH9 at Moradabad and runs north to Kaladhungi, then climbs into Nainital from the west past Khurpatal. Fewer km, but a narrower road with more bends on the climb.
Cab from Delhi to Nainital
Call or message a local Delhi operator. Tell them your pickup point, dates and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip, and they send a price for the car and driver.
Common questions
Should I book a one-way or a round-trip cab to Nainital?
Book one way if you are coming back by bus or flight: a sedan costs from ₹4,458. Book a round trip if you want the car in Nainital and stops on the way: a 3-day sedan round trip costs from ₹8,210, plus toll and state tax.
How much is a cab from Delhi to Nainital?
A one-way sedan costs ₹4,458 to ₹7,436 on Savaari and EaseMyTrip, and a 3-day round trip in a sedan costs ₹8,210 to ₹11,138 for the drive there and back. Check the date you travel, as prices move with demand.
What does an SUV or Innova cost from Delhi to Nainital?
An Ertiga-type SUV one way costs ₹5,377 to ₹9,359. An Innova one way costs ₹7,400 to ₹22,204. Both seat 6 to 7 people with luggage.
What are the best places to stop between Delhi and Nainital?
The Ganga ghats at Garhmukteshwar, the Raza Library in Rampur, and Kathgodam at the foot of the hills. Garhmukteshwar and Kathgodam are on the road; the library is a short turn into Rampur.
How long is the drive from Delhi to Nainital?
About 8 hours for 315 km from central Delhi. Leave before 06:00 to clear Delhi and Moradabad before the traffic. Allow up to 9 hours on summer weekends.
Can I do Nainital as a day trip from Delhi?
No. It is about 16 hours of driving there and back. Stay at least two nights.
Can outside cabs enter Nainital in season?
On busy weekends and in May and June, the police stop outside tourist vehicles at parking lots on the edge of town and run shuttles in. Cars with a confirmed hotel booking are usually let through, so carry your booking.
Can I take the train part of the way?
Yes. Kathgodam, 35 km below Nainital, is the nearest railway station, with overnight and day trains from Delhi. A cab from Kathgodam to Nainital takes about 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to go?
October to February for clear views of the snow peaks, March to June for pleasant days. July to September brings heavy rain, and landslides can close the hill roads.
Does a stop on the way cost extra?
A stop right on the road doesn't. A detour adds km: about ₹10 for Kathgodam and about ₹20 for Raza Library, Rampur on a round-trip sedan, at each site's own rate per extra km. Savaari's one-way fare does not cover extra stops, so tell the site when you book.