12 seater tempo traveller rental in Chennai
The most booked van in our fleet. Room for 12 passengers and their bags, pushback seats, strong AC and a driver who has done the Tirupati and Ooty runs hundreds of times.
- Open 24 hours
- Trained, uniformed drivers
- 12 to 21 seats, luxury & Maharaja
Other sizes:
How much does a 12 seater tempo traveller cost in Chennai?
A 12 seater tempo traveller from RKV costs ₹23 per km for outstation trips (minimum 250 km a day) plus a driver bata of ₹700 per day. For local use inside Chennai, it is ₹2,500 for 5 hours / 50 km or ₹5,000 for 10 hours / 100 km. Toll, parking and permits are extra, paid at actual.
So a one-day Chennai to Tirupati round trip (about 280 km) works out to roughly ₹7,100 before toll and the Andhra permit.
A van that fits a family, not just a group
Twelve seats is the sweet spot for most groups we drive: two families travelling together, a batch of college friends, a small office team or relatives coming in for a wedding. It is big enough that nobody is squeezed, and small enough to get through T. Nagar lanes and temple car parks without drama.
Our 12 seaters are Force Traveller vans with high roofs, so you can stand up straight to reach your bag. Seats are 2x1 pushback with armrests, every row gets an AC vent, and the rear has space for six to eight medium suitcases. For bigger luggage loads, we fit a roof carrier at no extra cost if you tell us when you book.
If you are landing at Chennai airport, the 12 seater is also the easiest airport pickup for a group. The driver waits at the arrivals pickup lane with a name board, and you are loaded and moving within minutes.
12 seater tempo traveller at a glance
| Seating | 12 passengers plus driver |
|---|---|
| Seat type | Pushback seats with armrests, 2x1 layout |
| Luggage | 6 to 8 medium suitcases in the boot; roof carrier on request |
| Comfort | Roof-mounted AC with vents for each row, curtains, reading lights |
| Entertainment | Music system with Bluetooth/USB; LED TV on selected vans |
| Charging | USB charging points |
| Best for | Families, airport pickups, temple day trips, weekend getaways |
| Outstation rate | ₹23 per km, 250 km/day minimum |
| Local packages | ₹2,500 for 5 hrs/50 km, ₹5,000 for 10 hrs/100 km |
| Driver bata | ₹700 per day |
Features vary slightly between vans. We'll send photos of the exact vehicle on WhatsApp before you confirm.
12 seater tempo traveller rental price in Chennai
The 12 seater tempo traveller row is highlighted. Other sizes are shown so you can compare.
| 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.
Who books the 12 seater tempo traveller
- Two families travelling together on a temple or hill trip
- Airport pickups and drops for groups of 8 to 12
- Weekend trips to Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram or Yelagiri
- Office teams going to a client site or an offsite
- Wedding guests moving between hotel, hall and home
Trip costs from Chennai in a 12 seater tempo traveller
Approximate totals for km plus driver bata, billed on actual km or 250 km per day, whichever is higher. Toll, parking, permits and hill charges are extra.
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.
Ooty & Coonoor
Tea estates, the toy train, botanical garden. Hill charge applies.
Kodaikanal
Lake, Coaker's Walk, pine forest and Pillar Rocks. Hill charge applies.
Munnar
Tea country, Mattupetty dam and Eravikulam. Kerala permit applies.
Madurai & Rameswaram
Meenakshi Amman temple, then Pamban bridge and Ramanathaswamy.
What the rate includes
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
Book a 12 seater tempo traveller in Chennai
Share your date, pickup area and destination. We'll confirm availability, send the total and a photo of the van, and hold it for you once the advance is paid.
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.
12 seater tempo traveller rental: questions people ask
How many people can travel in a 12 seater tempo traveller?
Twelve passengers can sit comfortably, plus the driver. Small children on a parent's lap are fine, but for safety and permit reasons we do not seat more than 12 adults.
What is the per km rate for a 12 seater tempo traveller in Chennai?
₹23 per km for outstation trips, with a minimum of 250 km per day and ₹700 driver bata per day. Diesel and AC are included.
Is there a local package for a 12 seater inside Chennai?
Yes. ₹2,500 covers 5 hours and 50 km, and ₹5,000 covers 10 hours and 100 km. Extra hours are ₹250 and extra kilometres ₹23 each.
Can a 12 seater tempo traveller go to Tirupati in one day?
Yes. Most groups leave Chennai around 3 am, finish darshan and are back by night. Expect about 280 km in total. The Andhra Pradesh permit and toll are added at actual cost.
How much luggage fits in a 12 seater?
Around 6 to 8 medium suitcases plus hand bags. If everyone has a large suitcase, tell us and we will add a roof carrier with a rain cover.
Do you provide a 12 seater for airport pickup at night?
Yes, we run 24 hours. Share your flight number and the driver will track the arrival and wait at the pickup lane.
12 seater tempo traveller near you in Chennai
Our 12 seater tempo travellers start from our Ramapuram garage and pick up from anywhere in Chennai, including the airport, railway stations and hotels.
- 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