Taxi Rates in Manali in 2024 – Manali Taxi Union Rates 2024

by Vargis.Khan

Continuing from the last article where I talked about how you can plan a trip to Manali; in this post, I will provide details on taxi rates in Manali. The information below will include charges you will pay for hiring a cab for local sightseeing in Manali; as well as taking a cab from Manali to another town or vice versa.

Please note that Manali taxi rates depend highly on the month of your travel. During the peak tourist season, as the demand for taxis goes up, these per-day charges can seem to touch the sky all of a sudden. Another thing to note is that there is no such thing as “fixed rates” in Manali. It all depends on the season, demand, and your own negotiation skills.

For booking a taxi in Manali, you can contact Kunal @ 9910 402 252. Give my reference and you will surely get a discounted and best available rate.

Also Read: How to Plan a Trip to Manali – A Complete Travel Guide

If one was to list down the most visited tourist destinations of our country, I am sure the name of Manali will remain among the top ones. The tourist footfall here remains throughout the year and it never really is an off-season. No matter which month you arrive, you will always find tourists in Manali.

Due to this very fact, the rates of taxis in Manali can sound ridiculously high to some people. Hence, the best way to travel to Manali is always by your own vehicle. But if that is not a choice for you, then you can easily rent a taxi for or from Manali. How much it will cost you is what I will discuss in this post.

Types of Taxi in Manali

There are four different kinds of taxis available in Manali and the rate is different for all of them.

  • Class A – Hatchbacks; which in most cases is an Alto
  • Class B – Sedans; like Dzire and Etios
  • Class C – SUVs; like Tata Sumo and Bolero
  • Class D – Luxury SUVs; like Innova and Scorpio

The rates I have mentioned below are broken down into these categories. So the first column is for Alto, the second for Dzire or Etios, the third for Sumo, Bolero, or Tavera, and the last one for Innova or Scorpio.

Please note that the figures below are approximate and not absolute. Taxi rates in Manali are highly prone to change depending upon the time of your arrival and negotiation skills.

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Taxi Rates in Manali

A few more details on the rate list above are as mentioned below.

Manali to Rohtang Pass Taxi Fare

Rohtang Pass, beyond any doubt, is the biggest attraction of a trip to Manali. The pass remains open from the month of May till September and is a beauty in itself. Almost every tourist that arrives in Manali travels to Rohtang.

So high the number of people going to the pass became that authorities have to take action and introduce a permit, thus capping the limit of tourists to the pass in a day. Due to this, the demand for a taxi traveling to the pass is very high and so is the price.

During the months of May and June, a trip to Rohtang Pass will cost you between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 12,000 for a simple Alto. The destination is only 50 kilometers but due to the long traffic jams and slow traffic, this trip will eat up your entire day. During the off-season, the fare drops down to Rs. 5000 or Rs. 6000.

Manali to Rohtang Pass Shared Taxi

This will be a little hard to find really due to the whole concept of the permit. You can try talking to a travel agent or a taxi driver in Manali and see if they can club you with some other group. The fare will entirely depend upon your negotiation.

Manali Sightseeing Taxi Rates

Renting a taxi for a few hours to show you around in Manali will cost about Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3000. Please note though that they will just move you around in the town itself and will not travel towards Solang, Gulaba, Rohtang, or any other tourist spot outside Manali.

Also Read: Taxi Rates in Shimla

Bhuntar Airport to Manali Taxi Fare

A taxi between Manali and Bhuntar will cost you about Rs. 3,000 approximately.

Manali to Manikaran Taxi Fare

A full-day trip from Manali to Manikaran Sahib will cost Rs. 6,000 per day.

Manali to Solang Valley Taxi

This will be a total trip of about 4 to 5 hours. The taxi fare will be between Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 3,000. The taxi will bring you to Solang Valley from Manali, show you around, and drop you back at the hotel.

Manali to Kullu Taxi Fare

A private taxi from Manali to Kullu or vice versa will cost about Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 3,000

Manali to Kasol Taxi

A private taxi from Manali to Kasol or vice versa will cost about Rs. 4,000 for an Alto.

Manali to Chandigarh Taxi Fare

Depending on which type of cab you chose, a private taxi from Manali to Chandigarh or vice versa will cost between Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 10,000.

Manali to Delhi Taxi Fare

A drop to Manali from Delhi or the other way around will cost you between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000. The journey will easily take about 14 to 15 hours depending upon the traffic, your breaks, and speed.

Manali to Pathankot Taxi Fare

A taxi from Manali to Pathankot will cost about Rs. 8000 to Rs. 9000. The price can be slightly less if you were boarding a cab from Pathankot to Manali.

Manali to Leh Ladakh Taxi Fare

This will be a 2 days journey with a night halt at either Keylong or Jispa. The total fare will be about Rs. 20,000 for a private taxi.

Manali to Leh Ladakh Shared Taxi Fare

The fare per person for Manali to Leh by shared taxi will be about Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 2,500. You can find these shared cabs at the Manali taxi stand only. Do keep in mind that they drive non-stop to Leh city with no halt in between. The journey usually is of around 18 to 20 hours of a cannonball run.

Taxi Rates in Manali

Destination Fare
Manali to Naggar Taxi 3,000
Jana Waterfall 4,000
Kothi 4,500
Manali to Gulaba Taxi 5,500
Manali to Marhi Taxi 7,000
Hampta Pass 5,000
Rafting at Bhunter 4,500
Kullu Naggar 4,500
Rafting at Pirdi 5,000
Barshanee 5,500
Tosh 6,000
Prashar Lake 7,500
Bijli Mahadev 6,000

Conclusion

I hope the information above on taxi rates in Manali was of help.  If you have any questions, you can ask in the comments section below. You can also contact me on Instagram to chat with me or subscribe to my YouTube channel and ask a question there.

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36 comments

Ria May 30, 2023 - 12:51 pm

Are there any private/ shared taxis available from Sangla/Kalpa to Kaza ans back? Most tour operators are offering to do a full trip from Shimla until Manali for 45k. But we want to do it in our pace..

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Vargis.Khan May 31, 2023 - 7:00 am

It will be hard to find a private taxi just in Sangla or Kalpa. You can find one in Reckong Peo though

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Tarun Bikas Biswas May 27, 2023 - 7:20 am

Pleas inform me what would be the taxi fare from manali to padum via shinkula pass. Is there any share car option ?

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Nirmal Kumar Ghosh August 11, 2022 - 11:27 am

what is the per day taxi rate in Manali ? How many Kms it covers? Can you help me in getting a car from Gramphoo for my journey towards Triloknath and Udaipur and if possible Manikaran on 12th of September? Actually I am on a group tour of Spiti region and simultaneously want to visit the mentioned spots during the group’s stay in Manali

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Amlan Sarkar May 19, 2022 - 8:17 am

Hi, I am going to Kaza from Manali by bus(Head 2), in mid-Sept 2022,
Can I get a taxi only for the Kaza sightscreen from Kaza taxi stand??? Any idea Approx how much the change for per day sightscreen(visit key monastery, Kibber, Langza, Hikkim etc.).
Thanks

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Vipin Sharma Ph. 7814282321 April 26, 2022 - 10:59 am

Dear Vargiskhan
It’s real nice to see ur guidance for Spiti. Retd from Bank as AGM, I go there one a year for one month ( this year going in next month) where I teach tribal children of +1 and +2 commerce. (Govt school Kaza has no teacher of Accounts and Business Studies)

As someone has asked shared taxi/ tempo traveller charges from Manali to Kaza, these are 1400/- per person presently. One bus also goes( fare around 500/-), but it is fully packed.
This route opens only in mid/last May and is upto September end or October start.

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Vargis.Khan April 29, 2022 - 7:35 am

Thank you so much for your kind words and for adding the information Mr. Sharma. I appreciate it.

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Shiv April 9, 2022 - 6:53 pm

Hi
Can you pls guide what will be trmpo traveller tentative charges from manali to baralacha in may 2022

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Prasad April 1, 2022 - 6:50 am

Hi, thanks for the information. Do you have any idea of of the cost for booking a jeep/tempo traveller from Manali to Miyar Valley? Would be grateful if you could you please share the number of any contact you have for this.

Thanks

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Gourav Punj February 17, 2022 - 5:21 am

Sir humne Manali to Kaza Shared Taxi Sumo li the 2019 me jisko price Rs 800 per seat the
Ab number ni mill rahe ha kahi se
Can you give me number for sumo shared taxi Manali to kaza

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Vargis.Khan February 22, 2022 - 10:17 am

Mera paas number toh kisi ka nahi hai Gourav Bhai. Zaroorat hai bhi nahi vaise call karne ki. Manali mein on the spot hi cabs mil jaati hain

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Krishanu Das January 23, 2022 - 7:42 pm

Can I hire SUV from Manali for Zanskar upto Padum via Srinkula pass?

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Vargis.Khan January 25, 2022 - 6:41 pm

Yes you can but these cars are not usually in the best condition

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Suraj September 20, 2021 - 6:04 pm

Hi there,

I would be spending one whole day in Manali, around 7th of October. Is it possible to cover Rohtang Pass, considering there might be snowfall around that time. Also, since I am on a budget tour, I would prefer taking public transport (to and fro) or even shared cabs/ shared taxi packages.

Please suggest the best alternative.

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Sanu August 27, 2021 - 6:09 am

Hi vargis sir we want to go from Manali to rohtang to kaza distance what will be the taxi price for two person and from
Manali to kaza
Can you please share phone number of any taxi drivers for reasonable price

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Sadhana August 26, 2021 - 2:21 am

Hi bro any buses or cabs from club mahindra naldhera to shimla isbt to board a bus by 0730am pl advise with prices thanks

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Sonam Chodon July 26, 2021 - 4:05 pm

kiran hotel near sbi manali..they take 1000 per person tempo travellers as sharing basis

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Ankit jha July 1, 2021 - 2:24 am

Hi i am planning to visit Kaza in month of july. Can you tell me estimated shared taxi price

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Vargis.Khan July 1, 2021 - 7:34 am

Manali to Kaza can cost you anywhere between Rs. 400 to Rs. 500 per person for a shared cab.

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Gourav March 2, 2021 - 6:52 pm

Hello salam vargis , 2 Years ago we visited Kaza from manali by Shared taxi and we Paid to Rs 800 per persons

Can you get shared taxi number to going kaza from Manali ? Which Fare between Rs 800 to Rs 1000
I lost contact number,, will you give it ?

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Firoz ansari July 3, 2021 - 7:40 pm

Hey hi bro did you get any connectivity of shared taxi ?? I need to visit on month of aug

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Vargis.Khan July 4, 2021 - 9:08 pm

There are no shared cabs on tourist routes in Manali Firon Bhai

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Nitin singh February 23, 2021 - 7:32 am

Pahalgam to katra taxi kal mil jayegi kya pls share your contact number

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lakhan Nagla January 29, 2021 - 11:18 am

I need a 4*4 wheel car to visit Manali to Hampta pass. what is the price for a 1-day trip

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Shah alarm sk October 19, 2019 - 10:09 am

Hi I am going to Manali with my wife,in mid Feb 2020, is it right time???
Is there any sharing taxi ??? Because we are only a couple , going to travel with out any package

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Vargis.Khan October 21, 2019 - 7:20 am

It will be very cold in Feb but yes, it is a good time to be there. There are no shared taxi there though.

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Ramesh March 11, 2020 - 2:43 am

I wish to travel from Manalii to Leh in a leisurely manner. Can you suggest at which town I have to stop for overnight stay where some minimum facilities are available? Which is the best month to travel in this route? I am 63 solo traveller

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TusharRajput October 16, 2019 - 3:21 pm

Thanks for the information .

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Vargis.Khan October 17, 2019 - 5:53 am

You are welcome !!!

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Nishat June 7, 2019 - 1:20 pm

I am in the process of booking thru an agent a package from Manali Volvo stand and dropping at the Volvo stand on the last day. This package is for 3 people and includes hotel stay in Manali retreat or mountain abode with breakfast and dinner for 4 nights starting from 10th June to 14th June 2019 with car avaible for sightseeing to naggar mannikaran kullu and local sightseeing too. Rohtang pass the agent said is 3000 pp so that would be separate if we want to go. The agent is JDS travels in Delhi and he is asking 25000 plus 5%gst. Is the price okay according to you? Pls guide.. my kids are going..

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Vargis.Khan June 7, 2019 - 1:23 pm

Yes that sounds about right if it includes accommodation + meals + taxi for 3 people.

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Nishat June 7, 2019 - 7:34 pm

Thank you

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Sameer June 6, 2019 - 6:07 am

Need a taxi from Manali to rohtang pass

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Pushpa May 31, 2019 - 9:06 am

Hi…I am planning to go from Manali to Pirdi for rafting, then travel to Bir, stay overnite at Bir, finish paragliding next morning and return to Chandigarh…The travel operator has charged Rs.28500 for 4..Is it a good deal in July?

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Vargis.Khan May 31, 2019 - 7:45 pm

Is that including taxi, accommodation, rafting and paragliding charges?

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Naren May 7, 2019 - 10:18 pm

When will electric bus starts from manali to rohtang ..?? what are the texi rates for this season and sharing tempo traveller will be available ??

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