Hiace van and mini bus hire in Pokhara
Private vans and mini buses for groups of 7 to 30, with a local driver.
For groups of 7 to 30 people: a private tourist van (Hiace class, 10 to 12 or 15 seats) or a mini bus (20 or 25 to 30 seats) with a local driver. A van costs NPR 2,400 for an airport transfer and NPR 9,000 for a full day in Pokhara; a mini bus NPR 4,800 and NPR 15,600. These are private vehicles for your group only, not the shared Hiace counter seats.
Van and mini bus prices
| Trip | Tourist van10 to 15 people | Mini bus20 to 30 people |
|---|---|---|
| Pokhara International AirportArrival / departure | NPR 2,400 | NPR 4,800 |
| Sarangkot sunrise / Peace StupaOne viewpoint, early morning | NPR 4,200 | NPR 7,800 |
| Pokhara half-day city tour3 hours | NPR 6,000 | NPR 8,400 |
| Pokhara full-day city tour6 hours | NPR 9,000 | NPR 15,600 |
| Begnas LakeLake excursion | NPR 6,000 | NPR 10,800 |
| Pokhara to KandeTrailhead transfer | NPR 6,000 | NPR 10,800 |
| Pokhara to Nayapul / LumleTrailhead transfer | NPR 7,200 | NPR 13,200 |
| Pokhara to KathmanduTransfer | NPR 26,400 | NPR 48,000 |
| Pokhara to Chitwan (Sauraha)One way | NPR 20,400 | NPR 42,000 |
| Pokhara to LumbiniTransfer | NPR 30,000 | NPR 57,600 |
| Pokhara to Sunauli / BhairahawaTransfer | NPR 27,600 | NPR 54,000 |
| Pokhara to BandipurOne way | 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
Good to know
- Tourist van: about one bag per traveller plus the roof. Good for family trips, group tours and trekking teams to the trailheads.
- Mini bus: rear and roof luggage space. Good for big groups, weddings, office and school tours.
- Mountain roads such as Mustang and Manang are jeep routes; for those, a group takes two or more SUVs.
- Groups of 7 or more get a saving on our trips and packages, up to 10 percent.
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.
Questions people ask
How much is a Hiace van from Pokhara to Kathmandu?
A private tourist van is NPR 26,400 one way and a mini bus NPR 48,000, per vehicle with a driver. This is a private van for your group, not a seat in a shared counter Hiace.
How much does a van cost for a day in Pokhara?
NPR 9,000 for a full day (6 hours) and NPR 6,000 for a half day (3 hours); a mini bus is NPR 15,600 and NPR 8,400.
How many people fit?
Tourist vans come with 10 to 12 or 15 seats, mini buses with 20 or 25 to 30 seats. Tell us your group size and bags and we pick the size.
Can the van take our trekking team to the trailhead?
Yes. For example Kande NPR 6,000, Nayapul NPR 7,200 by van. Jeep-only roads such as Ghandruk or Siding need SUVs.