# Are driver allowances included in outstation taxi packages?

**Short answer:** It is ₹300 a day on outstation trips, added to the fare.

On outstation trips, Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels adds a driver allowance of ₹300 for each day to the per-km fare. It is shown on your quote and invoice, so nothing is hidden: a two-day round trip in a sedan is at least 600 km at ₹12/km plus ₹600 for the driver, which is ₹7,800 before tolls and state tax.

- Source page: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/fares-and-payment/driver-allowance-on-outstation-trips/
- Answered by: Vaibhaviba Bhavsinh Solanki, owner of Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels
- Last checked: 9 October 2026
- Book or ask: call or WhatsApp +91 99745 30788 (24/7)

## Key facts about the driver allowance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount | ₹300 for each day |
| Applies to | Outstation trips |
| How it is shown | On the quote and the invoice |
| Multi-day trips | ₹300 for every day the car and driver are with you |
| Daily distance minimum | 300 km a day on outstation trips |
| Rates | Sedan ₹12/km · Ertiga ₹13/km · Innova Crysta ₹18/km |
| Driver's stay | Ask when you book how the driver's night stay is arranged |
| Extras | Tolls, parking and state tax at actual cost |

## What does it add on a typical trip?

Count the days the car is with you and add ₹300 for each. On outstation round trips, each day also counts at least 300 km. These sedan examples show the full working.

| Trip (sedan, round trip) | Days | Kilometres billed | Driver allowance | Total before extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becharaji to Ahmedabad and back | 1 | 300 | ₹300 | ₹3,900 |
| Becharaji to Ambaji and back | 1 | 340 | ₹300 | ₹4,380 |
| Becharaji to Mount Abu and back | 2 | 600 | ₹600 | ₹7,800 |
| Ahmedabad to Udaipur and back | 3 | 900 | ₹900 | ₹11,700 |

Indicative, at ₹12/km. Tolls, parking and state tax (for example Rajasthan) are extra at actual cost.

## What is the driver allowance for?

It covers the driver's meals and expenses while away from base on an outstation trip. Keeping it as a fixed ₹300 a day means you know the amount in advance and it is the same on every trip.

When you book a multi-day trip, ask us how the driver's night stay is arranged for your plan, so it is agreed before you travel.

## Is it charged on one-way drops?

The allowance applies to outstation trips. On a one-way drop, ask for the full fare when you book and we include everything that applies, so the quote is the fare you pay, plus tolls and parking.

A one-way drop is charged for one side only and saves 40–50% over a round trip. See one way and round trip (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/booking/one-way-and-round-trip-taxi/).

## How does it appear on company invoices?

As part of the trip's charges on the invoice, so your accounts team can see it. Companies booking regular outstation travel get a GST invoice, and approved accounts can get a monthly consolidated invoice.

See GST invoices for company bookings (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/fares-and-payment/gst-invoice-for-corporate-taxi-bookings/).

## Follow-up questions

**Is the driver allowance included in the per-km rate?** No. It is ₹300 a day, added to the per-km fare on outstation trips.

**Do I pay the driver allowance on a local ride?** No. It applies to outstation trips.

**Is it ₹300 per night or per day?** Per day the car and driver are with you on an outstation trip.

**Do I pay it to the driver directly?** It is part of the fare you pay at the end of the trip, by cash or UPI, and is shown on the invoice.

## About this answer

Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels is a GST- and MSME-registered taxi and car rental company in business since 2018, rated 4.9 on Google. Branch: Hansalpur Circle, Becharaji, near the SMG (Maruti Suzuki) plant, Gujarat 384210. Head office: B-50, First Floor, Jay Bhanu Society, Gate No. 2, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad 380061. Open 24/7 on +91 99745 30788. Not connected with other businesses of the same name elsewhere in India.

Sources: Terms and conditions (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/terms-and-conditions.html): ₹300 a day driver allowance and 300 km a day minimum on outstation trips. · Holiday trips guide (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/blog/diwali-summer-holiday-taxi-trips-gujarat.html): multi-day fare examples.