Tempo traveller rental in Chennai, with drivers who know the road
12, 14, 16, 18 and 21 seater tempo travellers, plus luxury and Maharaja vans, for airport pickups, weddings, temple trips and South India tours. Clear per-km rates, no surprises on the final bill.
- Open 24 hours
- Trained, uniformed drivers
- Based in Ramapuram, pickups across Chennai
How much does a tempo traveller cost in Chennai?
At RKV, a tempo traveller in Chennai costs ₹23 to ₹29 per km for outstation trips depending on size (12 to 21 seats), with a minimum of 250 km per day and a daily driver bata from ₹700. Local packages start at ₹2,500 for 5 hours / 50 km. Luxury vans are ₹30 per km and Maharaja vans ₹36 per km. Toll, parking and permits are extra, paid at actual.
Choose a tempo traveller by group size
Every van is a Force Traveller with AC, pushback seats and a driver. The only real question is how many of you are going, and how much comfort you want.
12 seater tempo traveller
Two families or a small team. Easy to park, quick for airport runs and temple day trips.
12 passengers + driver
14 seater tempo traveller
For 13 or 14 people who don't want to split into two vehicles. Same easy size.
14 passengers + driver
16 seater tempo traveller
Our newest vans. More legroom for multi-day tours to Ooty, Kodaikanal and Munnar.
16 passengers + driver
18 seater tempo traveller
Long body with a proper aisle. Weddings, corporate transport and big pilgrim groups.
18 passengers + driver
21 seater tempo traveller
Our largest tempo traveller, for events, schools and big family tours.
21 passengers + driver
Luxury tempo traveller
2x1 leather pushback seats, mood lighting and a TV. Comfort first.
9 to 12 passengers, 2x1 pushback
Maharaja tempo traveller
Quilted captain recliners and a lounge cabin for VIPs and wedding couples.
7 to 10 passengers, captain recliners
Tempo traveller tariff in Chennai
The same rates we quote on the phone. If your trip has an unusual route or timing, we'll work out the total and send it to you in writing.
| Vehicle | Outstation per km | Local 5 hrs / 50 km | Local 10 hrs / 100 km | Extra hour | Driver bata / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 seater tempo traveller 12 passengers + driver | ₹23/km | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹250 | ₹700 |
| 14 seater tempo traveller 14 passengers + driver | ₹24/km | ₹2,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹275 | ₹700 |
| 16 seater tempo traveller 16 passengers + driver | ₹25/km | ₹3,200 | ₹6,400 | ₹300 | ₹700 |
| 18 seater tempo traveller 18 passengers + driver | ₹26/km | ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹350 | ₹800 |
| 21 seater tempo traveller 21 passengers + driver | ₹29/km | ₹4,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹450 | ₹800 |
| Luxury tempo traveller 9 to 12 passengers, 2x1 pushback | ₹30/km | ₹3,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹375 | ₹800 |
| Maharaja tempo traveller 7 to 10 passengers, captain recliners | ₹36/km | ₹4,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹450 | ₹1,000 |
Outstation trips are billed on actual kilometres or 250 km per day, whichever is higher, counted from our Ramapuram garage and back. Diesel and AC are included. Toll, parking, inter-state permit and hill charges are paid at actual. Extra kilometres on local packages are charged at the per-km rate. GST as applicable.
Why groups in Chennai book RKV
We started as a small car operator supplying vehicles to event organisers, and grew into a tempo traveller fleet because customers kept asking for one vehicle that could carry the whole group. Over a decade later, that's still the job: get everyone there together, on time, and in a good mood.
Our own vans
We don't hand your booking to whoever is free. You travel in an RKV vehicle we maintain ourselves.
Drivers who stay
Many of our drivers have been with us for years. They know the ghat roads, the temple timings and the good lunch stops.
Honest billing
Km is counted garage to garage and written down at the start and end. Toll and parking receipts are shown to you.
Used to overseas guests
We drive tour groups from Europe, Korea and the Gulf every season, and our drivers speak English, Tamil and Hindi.
Popular trips from Chennai, priced for a 12 seater
Indicative totals including km and driver bata. Toll, parking, permits and hill charges are extra. Bigger vans scale with the per-km rate.
Mahabalipuram & ECR
Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Dakshinachitra, beach lunch on the ECR.
Kanchipuram temples & silk
Ekambareswarar, Kailasanathar, Kamakshi Amman and silk shopping.
Tirupati darshan
Leave Chennai by 3 am for a same-day darshan and return. AP permit applies.
Pondicherry
White Town, Auroville and the promenade. Puducherry permit applies.
Vellore Golden Temple
Sripuram Golden Temple and Vellore Fort, back the same night.
Tiruvannamalai
Arunachaleswarar temple and Girivalam, popular on full-moon days.
Yelagiri hills
An easy hill break with a lake, a view point and cool evenings.
Bengaluru
Drop, pickup or a round trip for family events and airport runs.
How booking works
Tell us the plan
Date, pickup point, where you're going and how many people. WhatsApp or a call is fine.
Get a clear quote
We send the total with km, bata and expected toll, plus photos of the actual van.
Confirm with a small advance
Pay the advance by UPI or bank transfer. You get the driver's name and number a day before.
Travel and settle
The driver arrives early. Pay the balance at the end, based on the closing km reading.
What's included, and what isn't
No hidden extras. Here's exactly what the per-km rate covers.
Included in the rate
- Diesel for the full trip
- AC running all through the journey
- An experienced, uniformed driver who knows the route
- Vehicle insurance and all-India tourist permit
- Clean, sanitised van with fresh curtains
- Free waiting for airport delays when you share your flight number
Paid separately, at actual
- Toll gates and FASTag charges
- Parking fees at temples, hotels and tourist spots
- Inter-state permit (Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry)
- Hill charge for Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Yelagiri and Munnar
- Driver bata per calendar day (covers food and stay)
- GST as applicable
On the road with our guests
Real photos from real trips: airport pickups, temple visits, hill stations and the vans themselves.
Get a tempo traveller quote in minutes
Tell us where you're going and how many of you there are. We'll reply on WhatsApp with the van, the total cost and photos, usually within 15 minutes, day or night.
- No booking fee
- Photos of the actual van before you confirm
- Written quote before you pay anything
Tempo traveller rental in Chennai: common questions
What is the tempo traveller rent per km in Chennai?
At RKV, rates start at ₹23 per km for a 12 seater and go up to ₹29 per km for a 21 seater. Luxury tempo travellers are ₹30 per km and Maharaja tempo travellers ₹36 per km. Outstation trips have a minimum of 250 km per day plus driver bata.
What is the minimum charge for a tempo traveller in Chennai?
Inside Chennai, the smallest package is 5 hours and 50 km, starting at ₹2,500 for a 12 seater. For outstation trips, the minimum billing is 250 km per day.
Which tempo traveller should I choose for my group?
Count everyone, including kids above 5. Up to 12 people, take a 12 seater; 13 to 14, a 14 seater; 15 to 16, a 16 seater; 17 to 18, an 18 seater; 19 to 21, a 21 seater. For comfort over seat count, pick the luxury or Maharaja tempo traveller.
Is driver bata included in the tempo traveller rate?
No, it is added per calendar day: ₹700 for 12 to 16 seaters, ₹800 for 18 and 21 seaters and the luxury van, and ₹1,000 for the Maharaja. It covers the driver's food and stay.
Do you provide tempo travellers for Chennai airport pickup?
Yes, 24 hours a day. Share your flight number and the driver will track your arrival and meet you at the pickup lane with a name board.
How far in advance should I book a tempo traveller in Chennai?
A week ahead is usually enough. For wedding season (November to February), long weekends, Sabarimala season and summer holidays, book two to four weeks ahead.
Where is RKV Tempo Traveller Rental located?
Our office is at 13/3, Kannadasan Nagar Main Road, Ramapuram, Chennai 600089. We pick up from anywhere in Chennai, including the airport, Chennai Central and Egmore stations, OMR, ECR, Tambaram and Anna Nagar.
Find RKV Tempo Traveller Rental in Chennai
Our garage and office are in Ramapuram, near Porur and Valasaravakkam, about 20 minutes from Chennai airport. We pick up from your doorstep anywhere in the city.
- Business name
- RKV Tempo Traveller Rental Chennai
- Address
- 13/3, Kannadasan Nagar Main Road, Ramapuram,
Chennai 600089, Tamil Nadu - Phone
- +91 90433 85375
- +91 98401 35375
- Open
- 24 hours, 7 days a week
Pickup areas across Chennai
- Ramapuram
- Porur
- Valasaravakkam
- Vadapalani
- K.K. Nagar
- Ashok Nagar
- T. Nagar
- Guindy
- Chennai Airport (Meenambakkam)
- Velachery
- Adyar
- Mylapore
- Anna Nagar
- Koyambedu
- Egmore
- Chennai Central
- Nungambakkam
- OMR & Sholinganallur
- ECR & Thiruvanmiyur
- Tambaram
- Chromepet
- Pallavaram
- Ambattur
- Avadi
- Poonamallee
- Sriperumbudur
- Mogappair
- Manapakkam
- Kodambakkam
- Saidapet
- Medavakkam
- Perungudi