West Bengal · hill town · no permit for Indians
Car rental in Darjeeling with driver
Darjeeling is narrow, steep and slow to drive. Most of the day happens outside town, from a 4AM start for Tiger Hill to Mirik, Kalimpong and the long way down to NJP.
Vehicles available
4 types
Day rate
On request
Nearest airport
Bagdogra, 70 km
Permit needed?
None for Indians
Fares in Darjeeling
What it costs
Darjeeling sightseeing is a half-day or 8-hour block. Tiger Hill is priced separately because of the 4AM start. Transfers to NJP, Bagdogra and Gangtok are flat one-way fares.
| Vehicle | 8 hr / 80 km | Full day / 250 km | Per extra km | Outstation / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan4+1 · 2 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| SUV6+1 · 4 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| Innova Crysta6+1 · 4 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| Tempo Traveller12+1 · 14 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
Fuel, driver and tolls included · GST extra. Send the dates and route and we quote it.
Vehicles in Darjeeling
Four types for a town of hairpins
Sedan — Dzire / Etios
Two people around town, and the cheapest transfer down to NJP.
SUV — Bolero / Scorpio
Tiger Hill in winter, and the back roads to Mirik and Lamahatta.
Innova Crysta
Families on the Darjeeling to Gangtok leg.
Tempo Traveller 12 / 17
Groups up to 12. Slow in town, fine on the highway down.
Popular trips from Darjeeling
Where people actually go
Darjeeling → Tiger Hill & Batasia
Sunrise over Kanchenjunga, Ghum and Batasia Loop on the way back.
Darjeeling → Mirik
Tea gardens and the lake. Can drop you at NJP after.
Darjeeling → Kalimpong
Down to the Teesta and up the other side. Easy as a day trip.
Darjeeling → NJP / Bagdogra
Leave five hours before a flight, six before a train.
Local knowledge
Tiger Hill at 4AM, and a town built for walking
Tiger Hill is why most people book a car in Darjeeling, and it has its own rules. Vehicles leave town by about 4AM to reach the viewpoint before sunrise, the road up is single-lane and jammed in season, and the view depends on the sky. In October and November it is usually clear. In the monsoon it rarely is, and we tell you so before you set the alarm.
In town, the car isn't much use. The Mall and Chowrasta are closed to vehicles, the lanes are one-way and traffic slows to a crawl in the afternoon. We drop you at the nearest point and pick you up again. Book the car for the days you leave town, not the days you walk it.
Your driver
Name, photo and vehicle number come to you on WhatsApp the evening before pickup.
- Police-verified, with a current commercial licence on file
- Route-experienced on the roads this booking uses
- Darjeeling drivers know which Tiger Hill road is moving at 4AM.
- English, Hindi and Nepali; Bengali on request
- Uniformed, carrying a Breeziah ID you can check
- Reachable, and so is our 24×7 desk on +91 76388 82429
No hidden charges
What's included, what's extra
Included in the quoted fare
- Fuel for the quoted route
- Driver, and the driver's allowance
- Night halt for the driver on multi-day trips
- Tolls and state entry taxes on the quoted route
- GST, shown on the invoice
Charged extra, at actuals
- Night charge for pickups or drops after 10PM
- Permits and ILP where the route needs them
- Parking and entry fees at airports, parks and city lots
- Off-route detours and extra kilometres beyond the quoted block
- Tiger Hill vehicle pass and viewpoint entry, and parking in town
Travel agent or tour operator?
Get net rates and white-label vouchers. We never contact your client.
Get a fare
Get a fare for Darjeeling
Tell us the dates and the route. We reply on WhatsApp with the fare, the vehicle we would send, and anything that is extra.
FAQ
Darjeeling questions
Around 4AM in season, a little later in winter when sunrise is later. The driver confirms the time the evening before, based on the sunrise and how busy the road is.