# How much does a driver charge per day in India?

> A driver in India charges ₹700–₹1,200 per day for daily commute (8 hours), ₹400–₹900 for a one-way airport drop, ₹1,000–₹2,000 for outstation (per day), ₹1,200–₹2,500 for a wedding driver (12-hour day), and ₹18,000–₹30,000/month for a personal driver. Metros add 25–30%.

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**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** driver  

## Answer

Driver pricing in India separates hire type. Daily commute (usually 8 hours, driver drops off at office and picks up, or full-day errands) is ₹700–₹1,200 at pan-India base. Airport drop (single one-way trip) is ₹400–₹900. Outstation driving is ₹1,000–₹2,000 per day plus food and accommodation.

Personal driver monthly (full-time, employed by the family) is ₹18,000–₹30,000/month at base rates. Metros run 25–30% higher — a Mumbai personal driver commonly earns ₹23,400–₹39,000/month.

Wedding drivers command a premium because of extended hours (12+ hours per day for 2–3 days), formal attire expectations, and multiple pickups: ₹1,200–₹2,500/day.

Chandigarh (multiplier 1.05) driver rate per day is ₹735–₹1,260 for daily commute, ₹1,050–₹2,100 for outstation. Roughly at the pan-India base with a small premium.

## Data

**Driver rates in India (2026)**

| Type | Base rate (₹) | Metro rate (₹) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Daily commute (8 hrs) | 700–1,200/day | 910–1,560/day | Standard office runs |
| Airport drop (one-way) | 400–900 | 520–1,170 | Distance-dependent |
| Outstation (per day) | 1,000–2,000 | 1,300–2,600 | + food + stay |
| Wedding (12 hrs) | 1,200–2,500 | 1,560–3,250 | Multi-day rate |
| Personal driver (monthly) | 18,000–30,000/mo | 23,400–39,000/mo | Full-time |

## Frequently asked

### What is the driver rate per day in Chandigarh?

Chandigarh driver rate per day is ₹735–₹1,260 for daily commute (8 hours), ₹1,050–₹2,100 for outstation (base × 1.05 Chandigarh multiplier).

### What is a personal driver's salary in India?

₹18,000–₹30,000/month at base rates. Metros: ₹23,400–₹39,000/month. Includes daily driving; overtime beyond 10 hrs paid extra.

### How much does an outstation driver charge?

₹1,000–₹2,000/day plus food and accommodation (paid by the customer). Metros: ₹1,300–₹2,600/day.

### Do drivers charge for waiting time?

For hourly or per-visit hires, yes — ₹50–₹150/hour of waiting beyond 15 min. Daily/monthly hires include normal waiting time.

### What is airport drop charge in India?

₹400–₹900 for a one-way drop at pan-India base rates. Metros: ₹520–₹1,170. Long-distance airports (30+ km) add ₹100–₹300.

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