knowyourmeter

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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Add what the meter shows

Hyderabad auto fares from 2 Oct 2026

₹30 for the first 1.6 km, then ₹14 for each km. Waiting is ₹0.75 for each minute. From 11 PM to 5 AM, the fare is 50% more. These rates apply in Hyderabad and the rest of Telangana. Meters have until about 2 Jan 2027 to change. Until then, the driver must show the new fare card.

DistanceDayNight
1.6 km₹30₹45
2 km₹36₹53
3 km₹50₹74
4 km₹64₹95
5 km₹78₹116
6 km₹92₹137
8 km₹120₹179
10 km₹148₹221
12 km₹176₹263
15 km₹218₹326
20 km₹288₹431

Fares without waiting time. Source: Telangana auto fare GO (The Hindu, 2 Oct 2026).

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 Hyderabad fares

    What is the auto fare in Hyderabad per km?

    ₹30 for the first 1.6 km, then ₹14 for each km. This is the official tariff from 2 Oct 2026.

    What is the night charge in Hyderabad?

    Auto: 50% more from 11 PM to 5 AM.

    What is the waiting charge in Hyderabad?

    Auto: ₹0.75 for each minute.

    How do I complain about an overcharging driver in Hyderabad?

    Note the number plate, and take a photo of the meter and the fare. Send them to Hyderabad Traffic Police on WhatsApp (90102 03626), or use the Hyderabad Traffic Police website.