Car rental in Pokhara with a local driver
A private car, jeep, van or mini bus, always with one of our licensed drivers.
Hire a car with a driver in Pokhara for NPR 3,600 for a half day (3 hours) or NPR 5,400 for a full day (6 hours) of sightseeing. An airport pickup to Lakeside is NPR 1,200. For bigger groups there is a jeep (SUV), a tourist van or a mini bus. Every vehicle comes with one of our licensed local drivers, and we confirm the price in writing on WhatsApp.
Prices per vehicle
| Trip | Carup to 4 people | SUV / jeepup to 6 people | Tourist van10 to 15 people | Mini bus20 to 30 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhara International AirportArrival / departure | NPR 1,200 | NPR 1,800 | NPR 2,400 | NPR 4,800 |
| Sarangkot sunrise / Peace StupaOne viewpoint, early morning | NPR 2,400 | NPR 3,600 | NPR 4,200 | NPR 7,800 |
| Pokhara half-day city tour3 hours | NPR 3,600 | NPR 4,800 | NPR 6,000 | NPR 8,400 |
| Pokhara full-day city tour6 hours | NPR 5,400 | NPR 7,200 | NPR 9,000 | NPR 15,600 |
| Sarangkot, Pumdikot, Stupa & ValleyFull day | NPR 9,600 | NPR 13,200 | NPR 15,600 | NPR 26,400 |
| Begnas LakeLake excursion | NPR 3,600 | NPR 4,800 | NPR 6,000 | NPR 10,800 |
| Pokhara to KandeTrailhead transfer | NPR 3,600 | NPR 4,800 | NPR 6,000 | NPR 10,800 |
| Pokhara to KathmanduTransfer | NPR 15,600 | NPR 20,400 | NPR 26,400 | NPR 48,000 |
| Pokhara to Chitwan (Sauraha)One way | NPR 13,200 | NPR 16,800 | NPR 20,400 | NPR 42,000 |
| Pokhara to LumbiniTransfer | NPR 18,000 | NPR 24,000 | NPR 30,000 | NPR 57,600 |
| Pokhara to BandipurOne way | NPR 10,800 | NPR 13,200 | NPR 15,600 | NPR 28,800 |
Guide prices in Nepali rupees, per vehicle with a driver, VAT excluded. We confirm the final price in writing before you book. All 36 routes and prices
Which vehicle for your group
Car (sedan)
Up to 4 people with 2 medium suitcases. Airport, city tours, Kathmandu, Chitwan and Lumbini. From NPR 1,200.
SUV or jeep (Scorpio class)
Up to 6 people. Built for mountain roads: Mustang, Manang, Ghandruk and the trekking trailheads. From NPR 1,800.
Tourist van (Hiace class)
10 to 15 seats, about one bag per traveller plus the roof. Group tours, families and trekking teams. From NPR 2,400.
Mini bus
20 to 30 seats for big groups, weddings, office and school tours. From NPR 4,800.
You choose the vehicle type; we confirm a suitable vehicle from that type, and its details, before you pay. Compact SUVs, premium SUVs and electric cars: ask us for the price.
What every hire includes
- A licensed local driver who knows Nepal’s highways and mountain roads
- A clean vehicle, checked before every trip
- Drinking water for every traveller
- Air conditioning
- Support by phone and WhatsApp, day or night, while you travel
Your written quote says exactly what the price covers: fuel and the driver’s allowance, the driver’s overnight stay on multi-day trips, parking and road tolls, permits for restricted areas such as Upper Mustang, and any waiting time, extra stops or return trip.
How to book
- Send us your tripYour date, pickup place, number of people and bags, on WhatsApp.
- Get a written priceWe reply with the vehicle and the price in writing.
- ConfirmA small advance, around 10 to 20 percent, may be asked for some trips. There is no online payment.
Ask on WhatsAppQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to rent a car in Pokhara for a day?
With a driver, a full day of sightseeing (6 hours) costs NPR 5,400 by car, NPR 7,200 by SUV, NPR 9,000 by tourist van and NPR 15,600 by mini bus. A half day (3 hours) is NPR 3,600 by car. These are guide prices per vehicle, VAT excluded.
Can I rent a car in Pokhara without a driver?
We do not offer self-drive. Every vehicle comes with a licensed, experienced local driver, which is also the easiest way to handle Nepal’s hill roads and parking.
How much is a taxi from Pokhara airport to Lakeside?
NPR 1,200 by car for up to 4 people, NPR 1,800 by SUV and NPR 2,400 by van. The driver meets you at arrivals. See Pokhara taxi and airport pickup.
How much is a car from Pokhara to Kathmandu?
One way: NPR 15,600 by car, NPR 20,400 by SUV, NPR 26,400 by tourist van and NPR 48,000 by mini bus. The drive usually takes 6 to 8 hours. See Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Can we stop for photos and sightseeing on the way?
Yes. Tell us the stops you would like when you ask, and we include them in your quote.
Which vehicle do we need for Mustang, Manang or Ghandruk?
An SUV (jeep). These are rough mountain roads; 4WD is arranged on request, depending on the road and permits. See Scorpio and jeep hire.
Do we pay online?
No. We confirm everything on WhatsApp or e-mail with a written price. For some trips a small advance, around 10 to 20 percent, is asked; the terms are in your quote.