Title: Your Complete Guide to Booking a Tempo Traveller in Noida (Tips, Costs & Best Practices)
Introduction
Planning a group trip from Noida? Whether it’s a family outing, corporate offsite, or pilgrimage, hiring a tempo traveller is often more comfortable and economical than multiple small cars. In this blog, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know: from pricing to vehicle types, booking tips, and pitfalls to avoid.
1. Why Choose a Tempo Traveller for Group Travel?
- Cost efficiency: Splitting the fare among many people often costs less per head than multiple sedans or SUVs.
- Comfort & convenience: Spacious seating, extra luggage space, and the ability to travel together make for a seamless group experience.
- Flexibility: You can choose pickup/drop points, stops en route, and timing without being constrained by fixed schedules.
2. Types & Configurations: How Many Seats Do You Need?
When booking, you’ll see different seating variants. Some common options in and around Noida include:
| Variant | Typical Seating (excluding driver) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 9‑Seater / Maharaja | ~8 | Small families or small groups |
| 12‑Seater | ~11 | Medium groups |
| 16‑Seater | ~15 | For more luggage or comfort |
| 20‑Seater | ~18‑20 | Larger groups, tours |
| 22 / 25 / 26‑Seater | ~21‑25 | Big groups, school trips, pilgrimages |
Be sure to confirm whether the layout is 1×1 (single seat per row) or 2×1, since that influences comfort, especially on long trips.
3. Understanding the Cost Structure in Noida
Pricing can vary based on vehicle size, distance, and service provider, but here are current ballpark figures and components to keep in mind (based on local listings):
- Local trips in Noida often start around ₹22 per km for standard tempo travellers.
- For outstation travel, fares may go higher depending on vehicle size (e.g. ₹24–₹30/km or more).
- Driver allowance is extra: commonly ₹300–₹800 per day depending on provider and distance.
- Additional costs: tolls, parking, road taxes, permits, and sometimes “dead kilometer” charges (for returning without passengers).
- Many providers demand a minimum km / hours for full-day trips even if the actual usage is lower.