Ask five operators in Guwahati for an Innova Crysta quote and you might get five answers between ₹15 and ₹20 per km. The per-km figure is only one line of the bill, though. Minimum kilometres, driver allowance, night charges, tolls, parking and state entry taxes can turn the cheapest-looking quote into the most expensive trip.
Here's how a car rental quote with driver is put together in the Northeast, so you can compare quotes properly.
Key takeaways
- The per-km rate is one line of the bill; the 250 km daily minimum, driver allowance, night halt, tolls and entry tax decide the real cost.
- Listed Guwahati rates in October 2026 run about Rs 15 to 20/km for an Innova Crysta and Rs 20 to 34/km for a Tempo Traveller, usually before extras.
- Hill routes such as Shillong and Tawang cost more because of fuel burn and vehicle wear.
- Ask for an all-inclusive written quote and the opening odometer reading.
The two ways rentals are priced
1. Local packages: hours plus kilometres
A local package is a fixed block of hours and kilometres inside one city. For sightseeing within a city, you pay for a block such as 8 hours / 80 km. If you go beyond it, you pay an extra hourly rate and an extra per-km rate. This is the usual model for Guwahati city tours, Kamakhya visits and Shillong local sightseeing.
2. Outstation: per km with a daily minimum
The 250 km daily minimum is the distance you are billed for each day of an outstation rental, whether or not you drive it. For trips between cities, such as Guwahati to Shillong, Kaziranga or Tawang, most operators charge per kilometre with a minimum of 250 km per day. If you drive less than 250 km on a day, you still pay for 250. On a 5-day trip, you pay for at least 1,250 km even if you drive less.
Why it matters: a Shillong trip with a lot of local sightseeing and short distances can end up being billed far above the actual kilometres. Ask how the minimum is counted before you confirm.
Every line on the bill
| Charge | What it is | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Per-km rate | The base rate for the vehicle | Is it the same on hill routes? |
| Daily minimum km | Usually 250 km/day outstation | Is it counted per day or over the whole trip? |
| Driver allowance (bata) | Daily amount for the driver's food and expenses | Is it included? |
| Night halt | Driver's overnight stay away from home | Included, or per night extra? |
| Night charge | Driving between about 10 PM and 6 AM | When does it apply? |
| Tolls and parking | Highway tolls, parking at sights | Included, or paid as you go? |
| State entry tax | e.g. the Meghalaya tourist tax at Byrnihat for Assam-registered vehicles | Included in the quote? |
| Return km | Getting the vehicle back to base after a one-way drop | Am I paying for the empty return? |
| Permits | Arunachal ILP for passengers, vehicle permit | Who arranges it, and at what cost? |
What other operators list in Guwahati (October 2026)
These are rates Guwahati operators publish online, for example on IndiaMART, NE Fleet and Chikucab (retrieved 19 October 2026). They give you a rough idea of the market. They are not Breeziah's rates, and they vary with season, route and what's included.
| Vehicle | Listed per-km range | Listed per-day range |
|---|---|---|
| Innova Crysta | about ₹15–20/km | about ₹3,000–4,600/day |
| Tempo Traveller (12–17 seat) | about ₹20–34/km | about ₹6,300–9,500/day |
Most of these listings add driver allowance, tolls and parking on top, so the real trip cost is higher than the headline number.
Hill routes cost more, and that's fair
Fares for Shillong, Tawang and Itanagar are usually a little higher than for flat routes around Guwahati. Climbing gradients burns much more fuel, wears brakes and tyres faster, and a 300 km hill day takes far longer than 300 km on a highway. Be wary of a quote that charges the same for Guwahati–Tawang as for Guwahati–Jorhat.
Five ways to avoid a surprise bill
- Get an all-inclusive written quote that lists every item in the table above.
- Ask for the opening odometer reading at pickup, and check it again at drop-off.
- Confirm one-way vs return. A one-way drop at Tawang or Dibrugarh usually means paying for the vehicle's empty return.
- Check who pays for permits and entry taxes before you leave Guwahati.
- Don't pay full advance to someone you can't verify. Use an operator with a real office, reviews and a GST invoice.
How Breeziah quotes
All our vehicles come with a driver, and the driver's allowance and night halt are included in the fare. Night charges, any extra km and entry taxes are shown in your written quote before you confirm, never added at drop-off. The driver shares the opening and closing odometer readings so the final bill is easy to check.
Get a written quote for your trip, or WhatsApp us your dates and group size.
Related:
- Which car to rent for a Northeast trip
- Car rental in Guwahati
- Innova Crysta on rent in Guwahati
- Tempo Traveller on rent in Guwahati
- Cab fares between Northeast towns
Sources
- IndiaMART, "17 Seater Tempo Traveller Rental, Guwahati". https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/17-seater-tempo-traveller-rental-23557593697.html (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- NE Fleet, "Innova Crysta Rental in Guwahati with Driver". https://nefleet.in/innova-crysta-rental-guwahati.html (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- Chikucab, "Tempo Traveller in Guwahati". https://chikucab.com/tempo-traveller-in-guwahati.html (retrieved 2026-10-19)
On outstation trips, most operators bill at least 250 km per day, even if you drive less. On a 4-day trip, you pay for at least 1,000 km.
A daily amount for the driver's food and expenses on the road. Some operators add it on top of the fare. At Breeziah it's included.
It depends on the operator. Ask whether your quote includes tolls, parking and state entry taxes, and get it in writing.
Hill driving uses more fuel and causes more wear on the vehicle. Assam-registered vehicles also pay a Meghalaya tourist tax at Byrnihat.
Usually yes. If the vehicle has to come back empty, most operators charge the return kilometres. Ask before you book.