# Do you charge extra for night-time transportation?

**Short answer:** Yes: 20% extra for driving between 10 PM and 6 AM.

Yes. Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels adds a 20% night charge to the fare for driving between 10 PM and 6 AM. The per-km rate itself does not change: a 100 km sedan trip that costs about ₹1,200 by day costs about ₹1,440 if it is driven at night. Tolls, parking and state tax stay at actual cost.

- Source page: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/fares-and-payment/night-charge/
- 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 night charge

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/employee-transport/late-night-drop-after-shift/) for staff transport.

## Follow-up questions

**Does the night charge apply if I book at night for a daytime trip?** No. It depends on when the car is driven, not when you book.

**Is the night charge on the whole trip or only the night part?** It applies to the driving done between 10 PM and 6 AM. Ask us to confirm the fare for your timing when you book.

**Is the airport fare subject to the night charge?** Yes. Tolls, parking and the 20% night charge are extra on airport trips too.

**Is there a night charge on Sundays only?** No. It is the same every day: 20% between 10 PM and 6 AM.

## 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): 20% night charge from 10 PM to 6 AM. · Route pages for Mehsana (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/blog/city/becharaji-to-mehsana-taxi-booking.html), Ahmedabad (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/blog/city/becharaji-to-ahmedabad-taxi-booking.html), Ambaji (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/blog/city/becharaji-to-ambaji-taxi-booking.html) and Udaipur (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/blog/city/becharaji-to-udaipur-taxi-booking.html): distances.