Maharaja tempo traveller rental in Chennai
Cream quilted captain seats that recline almost like a sofa, a designer ceiling, warm floor lights and space to breathe. This is the top of our fleet, for the trips you want to remember.
- Open 24 hours
- Trained, uniformed drivers
- 12 to 21 seats, luxury & Maharaja
Other sizes:
What is a Maharaja tempo traveller, and how much is it in Chennai?
A Maharaja tempo traveller is a tempo traveller fitted out like a lounge, with 7 to 10 individual captain recliners in quilted leather, wide armrests, a designer LED ceiling, ambient floor lighting, a TV and premium sound. At RKV the Maharaja is ₹36 per km on outstation trips (250 km minimum per day, ₹1,000 driver bata per day), or ₹4,500 for 5 hours / 50 km and ₹9,000 for 10 hours / 100 km in Chennai.
A private lounge on wheels
The Maharaja is what people picture when they hear "VIP van". Instead of rows of seats, you get individual captain chairs, each with its own armrests, recline and seat belt, arranged so the group can talk face to face.
The cabin is finished in cream quilted leather with a designer LED ceiling panel, warm floor lighting and full-length curtains. Up front there is a TV and a proper sound system. It feels closer to a hotel lounge than a vehicle, and it rides quietly because the cabin is well insulated.
We send the Maharaja for wedding couples and their families, celebrity and VIP movements, foreign guests on premium tours, and milestone family trips. Because there are only a handful in Chennai, book it as early as you can, especially for the wedding season from November to February.
Maharaja tempo traveller at a glance
| Seating | 7 to 10 passengers plus driver (depends on the van) |
|---|---|
| Seat type | Quilted leather captain recliners with armrests and seat belts |
| Lighting | Designer LED ceiling, ambient floor and side lights |
| Entertainment | LED TV, premium music system |
| Comfort | Ducted AC, full curtains, sound insulation, wooden flooring |
| Charging | USB charging points |
| Best for | Wedding couples, VIP guests, premium tours, milestone celebrations |
| Outstation rate | ₹36 per km, 250 km/day minimum |
| Local packages | ₹4,500 for 5 hrs/50 km, ₹9,000 for 10 hrs/100 km |
| Driver bata | ₹1,000 per day |
Features vary slightly between vans. We'll send photos of the exact vehicle on WhatsApp before you confirm.
Maharaja tempo traveller rental price in Chennai
The Maharaja 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 Maharaja tempo traveller
- Wedding couples and their immediate family
- VIP, celebrity and executive movements
- Foreign guests on premium South India tours
- Golden jubilee and milestone family trips
- Pilgrimages for elderly parents who need the most comfortable ride
Trip costs from Chennai in a Maharaja 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 Maharaja 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.
Maharaja tempo traveller rental: questions people ask
What makes a tempo traveller "Maharaja"?
Individual captain recliners instead of rows of seats, quilted leather upholstery, a designer ceiling with LED lighting, ambient floor lights, a TV and premium sound. It's the most comfortable tempo traveller you can hire.
How many people can sit in a Maharaja tempo traveller?
Typically 7 to 10 passengers, depending on the layout. We will share photos and the seat plan of the exact van on WhatsApp.
What is the Maharaja tempo traveller price in Chennai?
₹36 per km for outstation trips with a 250 km daily minimum and ₹1,000 driver bata per day. Local: ₹4,500 for 5 hrs/50 km and ₹9,000 for 10 hrs/100 km.
Is the Maharaja tempo traveller available for wedding car use?
Yes. Many couples use it as the wedding vehicle for the family. We can arrange flower decoration on request.
How early should I book a Maharaja tempo traveller?
Two to four weeks ahead is safest, and earlier for wedding-season Sundays and festival weekends, since there are few of these vans in Chennai.
Maharaja tempo traveller near you in Chennai
Our Maharaja 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