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Check the fare before you pay.

See the fair auto fare for your trip, and know if the driver asks for too much.

Fair auto fare Day tariff

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Delhi auto fares since Jan 2023

₹30 for the first 1.5 km, then ₹11 for each km. Waiting is ₹0.75 for each minute. From 11 PM to 5 AM, the fare is 25% more. These rates apply in the NCT of Delhi. Waiting is charged only when the auto is stuck in traffic. Large luggage is ₹10 a piece.

DistanceDayNight
1.5 km₹30₹38
2 km₹36₹44
3 km₹47₹58
4 km₹58₹72
5 km₹69₹86
6 km₹80₹99
8 km₹102₹127
10 km₹124₹154
12 km₹146₹182
15 km₹179₹223
20 km₹234₹292

Fares without waiting time. Source: Delhi transport notification (The Statesman, 11 Jan 2023).

If the driver overcharges

  1. Note the number plate of the vehicle.
  2. Take a photo of the meter and the fare.
  3. Send both to the RTO, with the time and the place.

    You can also complain on the website.

    Questions about Delhi fares

    What is the auto fare in Delhi per km?

    ₹30 for the first 1.5 km, then ₹11 for each km. This is the official tariff since Jan 2023.

    What is the taxi fare in Delhi per km?

    ₹40 for the first 1 km, then ₹17 for each km. This is the official tariff since Jan 2023.

    What is the AC taxi fare in Delhi per km?

    ₹40 for the first 1 km, then ₹20 for each km. This is the official tariff since Jan 2023.

    What is the night charge in Delhi?

    Auto: 25% more from 11 PM to 5 AM; Taxi: 25% more from 11 PM to 5 AM; AC taxi: 25% more from 11 PM to 5 AM.

    What is the waiting charge in Delhi?

    Auto: ₹0.75 for each minute; Taxi: ₹1 for each minute; AC taxi: ₹1 for each minute.

    How do I complain about an overcharging driver in Delhi?

    Note the number plate, and take a photo of the meter and the fare. Send them to Delhi Traffic Police helpline (1095), or use the Delhi Traffic Police website.