Town in Rajasthan, India
Getting around Jaisalmer
How to get around Jaisalmer
The fort and old town are walkable. Autos and taxis cover Gadisar and the dunes; trains and buses link to Jodhpur, Jaipur and Delhi.
Ways to get around Jaisalmer
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-rickshaw | About ₹100–250 | Agree fares first; meters rarely used |
| Taxi or jeep to Sam dunes | About ₹800–1,500 return | 40 km west; often bundled with camp stays |
| Train or bus | ₹200–900 | Jodhpur 5–6 h; book overnight trains on IRCTC |
Taxis in Jaisalmer
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Autos and taxis quote their own fares; hotels can arrange pickup and desert transfers.
Arriving in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)
A small airport with few flights; most visitors arrive by train or bus from Jodhpur. Taxi from the airport about ₹300–600.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented for about ₹400–600 a day; useful for nearby villages, but heat and sand make it tiring.
- 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 Jaisalmer?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Autos and taxis quote their own fares; hotels can arrange pickup and desert transfers.
What's the best way to get around Jaisalmer?
The fort and old town are walkable. Autos and taxis cover Gadisar and the dunes; trains and buses link to Jodhpur, Jaipur and Delhi.
How do I get from the airport to Jaisalmer?
A small airport with few flights; most visitors arrive by train or bus from Jodhpur. Taxi from the airport about ₹300–600.
Is Jaisalmer walkable?
Walkable center.
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