How tempo traveller pricing works in Pune
Almost every tempo traveller operator in Pune prices trips the same way, so once you understand these four parts, you can compare quotes with confidence.
1. Per km rate
For outstation trips you pay for the kilometres driven, from the moment the vehicle leaves for your pickup until it is back. The rate depends on the size of the vehicle — a 17 seater tempo traveller costs more per km than a 10 seater because it is a bigger vehicle and uses more fuel. The rate includes the vehicle, fuel and the driver.
2. Minimum kilometres per day
Because the vehicle and driver are booked for your whole day, outstation trips are billed for at least 300 km per day. If you drive 220 km on a relaxed day trip, you are still billed 300 km. On a long day, such as Pune to Shirdi and back (about 370 km), you simply pay for the actual distance.
3. Driver allowance and night charges
The driver allowance of ₹400 per day covers the driver’s meals and expenses on outstation trips. If your plan has the driver on the road late at night or staying over, a night charge may apply. We always mention it in the quote, so it never appears as a surprise at the end of the trip.
4. Toll, parking and permits
Toll on expressways and highways, parking at temples and tourist spots, and state entry permits (for example when you travel to Goa or Karnataka) are paid at actuals. They are never hidden inside the per-km rate.
Local packages within Pune
For weddings, airport runs, city functions and corporate events inside Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, a fixed 8 hour / 80 km package is simpler. Extra hours and extra kilometres beyond the package are charged separately at a fixed rate that we share with your quote.
Example trip costs
| Trip | Vehicle | Estimate* |
|---|---|---|
| Pune to Shirdi and back, same day (~370 km) | 17 Seater Tempo Traveller | ₹10,020 |
| Mahabaleshwar weekend, 2 days (~300 km) | 12 Seater Tempo Traveller | ₹15,200 |
| Ashtavinayak darshan, 2 days (~650 km) | 17 Seater Tempo Traveller | ₹17,700 |
* Includes driver allowance. Toll and parking extra.
What does it cost per person?
Group travel is where a tempo traveller really pays off. Split a same-day Pune to Shirdi trip in a 17 seater across 15 people and the cost per person is about ₹668 before toll — often less than separate cabs or bus tickets, and everyone travels together on their own schedule.
Five ways to save on your booking
- Book the right size. A 26 seater for 14 people wastes money; see our size guide.
- Use your daily kilometres. You pay for 300 km a day anyway, so add a nearby temple or viewpoint.
- Travel on weekdays. Weekends, long weekends and the wedding season book out first.
- Book early for festivals. Diwali, Ganeshotsav and New Year dates fill up weeks ahead.
- Share one clear plan. Exact pickup points and stops let us quote the shortest route.