City in Rajasthan, India
Getting around Udaipur
How to get around Udaipur
The old city is best explored on foot; autos and app cabs cover the rest. Hire a driver for day trips to Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur.
Ways to get around Udaipur
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-rickshaw | 80–200 INR for 5 km | Agree the fare; apps are cheaper |
| Uber and Ola cabs | 100–250 INR | Fixed prices across town |
| Lake boats | 400–600 INR per person | Official boat rides from City Palace jetty to Jag Mandir |
| Buses and trains | 200–1,500 INR | Overnight trains and buses link Udaipur to Jaipur, Delhi and Ahmedabad |
Ride-hailing apps in Udaipur
A 5 km ride costs about ₹80–200 ($0.8–2.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Cabs and autos; best for fixed prices |
| Rapido | Cheap autos and bike taxis |
| Ola | Available with fewer drivers |
- Autos near the City Palace quote tourist prices. Use apps or agree the fare before getting in.
Arriving in Udaipur
Maharana Pratap (Dabok) (UDR)
About 22 km from the old city; prepaid taxi or Uber 500–900 INR, 40 min. Flights connect Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Bengaluru.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters are rented; roads are narrow and steep around the lakes. IDP and helmet are required.
- 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 Udaipur?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Rapido, Ola.
What's the best way to get around Udaipur?
The old city is best explored on foot; autos and app cabs cover the rest. Hire a driver for day trips to Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur.
How do I get from the airport to Udaipur?
About 22 km from the old city; prepaid taxi or Uber 500–900 INR, 40 min. Flights connect Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Bengaluru.
Is Udaipur walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- IRCTC (Indian Railways tickets)
- Rajasthan Tourism
- Udaipur Airport (Airports Authority of India)
- Indian Railways (IRCTC)
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