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8/5, W.E.A., Karol Bagh, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110005, India
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Namaste VTers,
I will be arriving in New Delhi alone on 19 Nov in the evening. Is it safe for me to take a cab from the airport to the hotel or would I be better off in a rented car?
If the latter option is a better one, can someone please send me a link to a reputable car rental company so I can make my travel arrangements?
Any other safety warnings will be greatly appreciated.
Bohot-bohot syukriya...
Regards,
Herny
Namaste Henry,
Take a pre paid cab from the airport. Just goto the prepaid cab counter and prepay for your ride. You will be given a receipt and a cab number.Just exit the airport and call for your cab. Its safer than hailing a cab outside cuz prepaid cab records are maintained and they generally wont take you for a ride.
Renting a self drive is not popular in delhi and if you havnt already driven in the city , its not recommended. After you clear customs , you will also see many private taxi booths. These are usually for long distance and outstation travel. They generally charge for a minimum of 8 hours.
About security .... umm just follow the usual guidelines . They are universal. Dont flash jewellery or bundles of money. Hold on to your luggage . Dont be fooled by taxi drivers telling you that your hotel's closed down or that there's a strike in the city so he's gonna take you to an alternate address. DO NOT accept food or drink from anyone .Always lock your valuables and bags when you leave your hotel room . Just be aware of your surroundings and enjoy your trip.
There are rent-a-car companies like hertz in Delhi but can work out to be very expensive (when compared to taxis in India).
Better to go in a pre-paid taxi as said above.
Cant you get your hotel to send pick you up? Thats much simpler and safer !!
Thanks for all your input guys.
I have not decided on the hotel yet, that's why I asked if there is any other transport option, just in case the hotel doesn't offer airport pickup.
I'm sure I'll enjoy myself there!
Namaste,
Please not worry at all as there is very good pre-paid taxi booth at IG Airport Managed by Delhi Police.Yes,certain Hotels also provide airport pick up.
Best wishes
Uma shanker
Hi! Leo,
Its better to 1st decide the Hotel or atleast the location U intend to stay once U land at New Delhi. A pre-paid Yellow-Top Cab shall be safe, economic and reasonably comfortable as far as U R on the city roads.
For travelling, outside the city hiring a pvt.car/taxi shall be advisable and shall cost @ Indian Rs.5-00 to Rs./8-00 per k.m., subject to min.200k.m. per day and INR 200/- per night driver halt, i.e., Rs.1200/- to Rs.1800/-.
Recommended Pvt. Taxi options are :- JAGJEET SINGH(91) 9868255348; Bharat Taxi, tel.(+91-11)26961188; 26142595 & Jas Travels (+91-11)24676482
You may also write to explore4passion@yahoo.co.in for any further help; guidance or for local Travel-companion.
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