Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — Taxi Fare Guide

At Delhi Airport the safest options are the Delhi Police prepaid taxi counters and app-based cabs. At the prepaid counter (inside the terminal near arrivals) you pay a fixed fare in advance based on your destination and receive a receipt with the car number, which avoids haggling and meter disputes. Both non-AC and AC prepaid taxis are available, with AC costing more.

A prepaid taxi to Connaught Place / central Delhi typically runs ₹500-₹900 depending on car type, distance and night charges; a 25% night surcharge applies roughly 11pm-5am, and there is a small per-bag luggage charge. App-based rides via Uber and Ola are usually the cheapest and most transparent option, booked from the designated pickup zone, though fares surge in peak hours and bad weather.

For budget travellers, the Delhi Airport Metro Express links Terminal 3 to New Delhi station in about 20 minutes for a fraction of the taxi cost. Avoid unofficial "limousine" or private touts who approach you in the arrivals hall; stick to the prepaid counter or your ride-hailing app.

Practical tips: Use only the official Delhi Police prepaid booth or a licensed app, keep the prepaid slip until you arrive, and confirm whether night and luggage charges are included. Carry some cash, as not all drivers accept cards for prepaid trips.

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