Capital city, India
Getting around Delhi
How to get around Delhi
Delhi Metro is the fastest, cleanest way around and reaches most sights. Use Uber, Ola or Rapido for gaps; autos and cabs on the street need negotiating.
Ways to get around Delhi
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Metro | 10–60 INR | Tap a card or use the Delhi Metro app QR; women's coach at front |
| Airport Express Metro | About 60 INR | New Delhi station to airport T3 in about 20 minutes |
| Auto-rickshaw | About 30 INR plus per km | Often refuse meters; use app autos on Uber or Rapido |
| Cycle rickshaw | 20–100 INR | Useful in Old Delhi lanes; agree the price first |
Ride-hailing apps in Delhi
A 5 km ride costs about ₹100–250 ($1.0–2.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Reliable cabs and app autos; fixed price before you ride |
| Rapido | Cheap bike taxis and autos for short trips |
| Ola | Still available; fewer drivers than Uber |
| inDrive | Offer your own fare; useful when others surge |
- Use apps for fixed prices. Prepaid taxi booths at the airport and New Delhi station are safer than street touts.
Arriving in Delhi
Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Airport Express Metro to New Delhi station about 60 INR, 20 min; prepaid taxi or app cab 500–1,000 INR to central Delhi, 45–90 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented scooters are rare and traffic is hard; not recommended. Use Rapido bike taxis for short hops.
- Driving: on the left. IDP plus home licence required; scooters are rented in Goa and the Himalaya; most visitors hire a car with driver.
- Onward travel in India: Trains link most cities: book up to 60 days ahead on IRCTC or use the foreign tourist quota at big stations. Cheap domestic flights and sleeper buses fill gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Delhi?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Rapido, Ola, inDrive.
What's the best way to get around Delhi?
Delhi Metro is the fastest, cleanest way around and reaches most sights. Use Uber, Ola or Rapido for gaps; autos and cabs on the street need negotiating.
How do I get from the airport to Delhi?
Airport Express Metro to New Delhi station about 60 INR, 20 min; prepaid taxi or app cab 500–1,000 INR to central Delhi, 45–90 min.
Is Delhi walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- IRCTC (Indian Railways tickets)
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- Delhi International Airport
- Incredible India
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