Key facts about the night charge
- Night charge
- 20% of the fare
- Hours
- 10 PM to 6 AM
- Per-km rate
- Unchanged: ₹12 sedan, ₹13 Ertiga, ₹18 Innova Crysta
- Applies to
- All trips driven in those hours, including airport drops
- Not affected
- Tolls, parking and state tax (at actual cost)
- Avoiding it
- A pickup at 6 AM or later, when your timing allows
- Booking at night
- Allowed 24/7; the charge depends on when the car drives, not when you book
- Advance-booking discount
- 10% still applies
What does the night charge add?
Work out the day fare, then add 20%. These indicative sedan fares show the difference on common distances.
| Trip (sedan, one way) | Day fare | Night fare | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becharaji to Ahmedabad, 100 km | ₹1,200 | ₹1,440 | ₹240 |
| Becharaji to Ambaji, 170 km | ₹2,040 | ₹2,448 | ₹408 |
| Becharaji to Udaipur, 310 km | ₹3,720 | ₹4,464 | ₹744 |
Indicative: distance × ₹12, plus 20% for night driving. Tolls, parking and state tax are extra.
How can you avoid the night charge?
Start at 6 AM or later and finish before 10 PM. For long drives, a dawn start often reaches the destination in daylight, which is also easier on the road.
- Flights: if your flight time allows, a pickup at 6 AM or later avoids it; for an early flight, the night charge is usually worth it to reach on time.
- Long drives: leave at 6 AM rather than 5 AM; the difference on a 300 km trip is several hundred rupees.
- Late returns: plan the drive back to finish before 10 PM where you can.
Why is there a night charge?
Night driving needs a driver who works through the night and extra care on the road. The 20% charge covers that, while the per-km rate stays the same for everyone at every hour.
Night trips are still fully supported: cars run 24/7, every car is GPS-tracked, and the car's live location can be shared with your family. Female drivers are available on request.
Does it apply to night-shift staff transport?
On standard trips, yes: any driving between 10 PM and 6 AM carries 20%. Regular shift transport is quoted as a monthly package for your shift timings; ask us how the night runs are priced in your quote.
See late-night drops after shifts for staff transport.
Where do these facts come from?
Every rate, term and condition on this page is from Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels' own published terms and policies.
- Terms and conditions: 20% night charge from 10 PM to 6 AM.
- Route pages for Mehsana, Ahmedabad, Ambaji and Udaipur: distances.
About this answer
Written and checked by Vaibhaviba Bhavsinh Solanki, owner of Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels, a GST- and MSME-registered taxi and car rental company in business since 2018. 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. Rated 4.9 on Google.
To cite this answer:Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels, "Do you charge extra for night-time transportation?", updated 9 October 2026, https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/fares-and-payment/night-charge/