Saraswathi Car Rentals (founded 2017, Mahadevapura, Bangalore 560048, phone +91 82172 63864) provides one way drop cab service from Bangalore to all major South India destinations. One way drop cab rates: Sedan (Maruti Dzire/Swift/Etios) ₹15/km, Ertiga (Maruti Ertiga) ₹18/km, Innova (Toyota Innova) ₹20/km, Innova Crysta (Toyota Innova Crysta) ₹25/km. Toll, parking and state permit charges are extra at actuals. Driver bata ₹500/day for all vehicles. Minimum billing 130 km. No advance payment. Available 24/7 across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Goa.
A one way drop cab is exactly what it sounds like: you pay only for the journey from Bangalore to your destination — not the return. No round-trip billing, no return leg charges, no minimum 300 km per day requirements. It is the most economical way to travel intercity by cab from Bangalore, and Saraswathi Car Rentals has offered this model since 2017 across all South India routes.
This guide covers everything — how one way drop cab pricing works, full rate card for all 4 vehicles, what toll/parking/driver bata means for your final fare, and complete destination tables for every major South India city from Bangalore.
✅ One way drop cab is also called: one side cab, drop taxi, one way taxi, one way outstation cab, and intercity one way cab — all mean the same thing. You pay only for the one-directional trip.
One Way Drop Cab Rates — Full Rate Card 2026
Saraswathi Car Rentals uses a simple, transparent per-kilometre billing model for all one way drop cabs from Bangalore. Here is the complete rate card:
⚠️ Minimum billing is 130 km. If your destination is less than 130 km from Bangalore, 130 km will be billed. Most major destinations from Bangalore exceed 130 km, so this applies only to very short routes.
What Is Included and What Is Extra
| Item | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per-km fare | ₹15–₹25/km | Vehicle dependent. Fuel included in rate. |
| AC in vehicle | ✅ Yes | All 4 vehicles are fully AC. |
| Driver bata | ❌ Extra | ₹500/day for all vehicles. ₹1,000 beyond 400 km (2 days). |
| Toll charges | ❌ Extra | Paid at actuals at toll booths. Route-dependent. |
| Parking charges | ❌ Extra | Charged at actuals if parking is required. |
| State permit | ❌ Extra | Applies for inter-state trips: TN, KL, AP, Telangana, Goa. |
| Fuel | ✅ Yes | Covered in per-km rate. No fuel surcharge. |
| GST invoice | ✅ Yes | Proper tax invoice for all bookings. |
| Return leg | ✅ Not charged | You pay only for the one-way distance. Zero return fare. |
| Night charges | ✅ Nil | No night driving surcharge on any one way drop route. |
One Way Drop Cab Fares from Bangalore — All South India Destinations
Below are estimated one way drop cab fares from Bangalore for all major South India destinations, calculated at per-km rates for all 4 vehicles. Fares include driver bata (₹500/day). Tolls and parking are additional at actuals.
🏛️ Karnataka Destinations
| Destination | Distance | Sedan ₹15/km | Ertiga ₹18/km | Innova ₹20/km | Innova Crysta ₹25/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysore | ~145 km | ₹2,675 | ₹3,110 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,125 |
| Coorg (Madikeri) | ~260 km | ₹4,400 | ₹5,180 | ₹5,700 | ₹7,000 |
| Hassan | ~180 km | ₹3,200 | ₹3,740 | ₹4,100 | ₹5,000 |
| Chikkamagaluru | ~245 km | ₹4,175 | ₹4,910 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,625 |
| Mangalore | ~350 km | ₹5,750 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,250 |
| Hubli / Dharwad | ~420 km | ₹7,300 | ₹8,560 | ₹9,400 | ₹11,500 |
| Bellary / Ballari | ~310 km | ₹5,150 | ₹6,080 | ₹6,700 | ₹8,250 |
| Udupi | ~390 km | ₹6,350 | ₹7,520 | ₹8,300 | ₹10,250 |
| Shimoga (Shivamogga) | ~270 km | ₹4,550 | ₹5,360 | ₹5,900 | ₹7,250 |
| Hampi | ~340 km | ₹5,600 | ₹6,620 | ₹7,300 | ₹9,000 |
| Badami / Pattadakal | ~500 km | ₹8,500 | ₹10,040 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| Bidar | ~640 km | ₹10,100 | ₹12,020 | ₹13,300 | ₹16,500 |
🌐 Tamil Nadu Destinations
| Destination | Distance | Sedan ₹15/km | Ertiga ₹18/km | Innova ₹20/km | Innova Crysta ₹25/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ~350 km | ₹5,750 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,250 |
| Ooty (Udhagamandalam) | ~270 km | ₹4,550 | ₹5,360 | ₹5,900 | ₹7,250 |
| Coimbatore | ~365 km | ₹5,975 | ₹7,070 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,625 |
| Madurai | ~460 km | ₹7,400 | ₹8,780 | ₹9,700 | ₹12,000 |
| Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) | ~385 km | ₹6,275 | ₹7,430 | ₹8,200 | ₹10,125 |
| Salem | ~340 km | ₹5,600 | ₹6,620 | ₹7,300 | ₹9,000 |
| Vellore | ~210 km | ₹3,650 | ₹4,280 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,750 |
| Tiruppur | ~365 km | ₹5,975 | ₹7,070 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,625 |
| Erode | ~320 km | ₹5,300 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,500 |
| Tirunelveli | ~560 km | ₹8,900 | ₹10,580 | ₹11,700 | ₹14,500 |
| Kanyakumari | ~680 km | ₹10,700 | ₹12,740 | ₹14,100 | ₹17,500 |
| Pondicherry (Puducherry) | ~310 km | ₹5,150 | ₹6,080 | ₹6,700 | ₹8,250 |
| Kodaikanal | ~465 km | ₹7,475 | ₹8,870 | ₹9,800 | ₹12,125 |
| Rameshwaram | ~590 km | ₹9,350 | ₹11,120 | ₹12,300 | ₹15,250 |
🌞 Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Destinations
| Destination | Distance | Sedan ₹15/km | Ertiga ₹18/km | Innova ₹20/km | Innova Crysta ₹25/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | ~575 km | ₹9,125 | ₹10,850 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,375 |
| Tirupati | ~260 km | ₹4,400 | ₹5,180 | ₹5,700 | ₹7,000 |
| Vijayawada | ~370 km | ₹6,050 | ₹7,160 | ₹7,900 | ₹9,750 |
| Visakhapatnam (Vizag) | ~790 km | ₹12,350 | ₹14,720 | ₹16,300 | ₹20,250 |
| Kurnool | ~360 km | ₹5,900 | ₹6,980 | ₹7,700 | ₹9,500 |
| Nellore | ~280 km | ₹4,700 | ₹5,540 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,500 |
| Warangal | ~580 km | ₹9,200 | ₹10,940 | ₹12,100 | ₹15,500 |
🌿 Kerala Destinations
| Destination | Distance | Sedan ₹15/km | Ertiga ₹18/km | Innova ₹20/km | Innova Crysta ₹25/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi (Cochin) | ~570 km | ₹9,050 | ₹10,760 | ₹11,900 | ₹15,250 |
| Munnar | ~475 km | ₹7,625 | ₹9,050 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,375 |
| Wayanad (Kalpetta) | ~275 km | ₹4,625 | ₹5,450 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,375 |
| Kozhikode (Calicut) | ~370 km | ₹6,050 | ₹7,160 | ₹7,900 | ₹9,750 |
| Thrissur | ~490 km | ₹7,850 | ₹9,320 | ₹10,300 | ₹12,750 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ~740 km | ₹11,600 | ₹13,820 | ₹15,300 | ₹19,000 |
| Thekkady (Periyar) | ~280 km | ₹4,700 | ₹5,540 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,500 |
🏖️ Goa & Maharashtra
| Destination | Distance | Sedan ₹15/km | Ertiga ₹18/km | Innova ₹20/km | Innova Crysta ₹25/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goa (Panaji) | ~560 km | ₹8,900 | ₹10,580 | ₹11,700 | ₹14,500 |
| Mumbai | ~980 km | ₹15,200 | ₹18,140 | ₹20,100 | ₹25,000 |
| Pune | ~840 km | ₹13,100 | ₹15,620 | ₹17,300 | ₹21,500 |
All fares = (distance × rate/km) + ₹500 driver bata/day. Tolls, parking and state permit extra at actuals. Minimum billing 130 km. WhatsApp for confirmed fare →
One Way Drop Cab vs Round Trip — Which is Right for You?
Many travellers are unsure whether to book a one way drop cab or a round trip cab from Bangalore. Here is an honest comparison to help you decide:
| Feature | ✅ One Way Drop Cab | 🔄 Round Trip Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Fare structure | Pay distance to destination only | Pay both ways + 300 km/day minimum |
| Best for | Staying at destination, train/flight back | Day trips, short excursions, coming back same day |
| Cost (Bangalore → Mysore, Sedan) | ~₹2,795 | ~₹4,800–₹5,200 |
| Driver stays overnight? | No — driver returns separately | Yes — driver stays if multi-day |
| Return flexibility | ✓ Full freedom | ✘ Bound to cab's schedule |
| Night travel included? | ✓ No extra charge | ✘ Driver bata increases |
| Pilgrimage, hospital, relocation trips | ✓ Ideal | ✘ Overkill — pay extra for nothing |
💡 Rule of thumb: If you are staying at your destination for more than one night, or returning by train/flight/bus, a one way drop cab saves you 40–60% over a round trip fare.
How to Book a One Way Drop Cab from Bangalore
Why Book One Way Drop Cab with Saraswathi Car Rentals
- Fixed per-km rates, confirmed before travel — Sedan ₹15, Ertiga ₹18, Innova ₹20, Innova Crysta ₹25. No surprise billing.
- Pay only one side — you are never charged for the return leg, ever.
- All 4 vehicles fully AC — regularly serviced, GPS-tracked, clean.
- Driver bata ₹500/day for all vehicles — no variation by vehicle type.
- No advance payment — pay after you reach your destination.
- 24/7 service — including midnight pickup, early morning departures, and overnight routes to Goa or Hyderabad.
- All South India covered — Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, and Maharashtra.
- Founded 2017 — trusted by 15,000+ travellers across 94+ routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
A one way drop cab means you pay only for the journey from Bangalore to your destination — no return fare charged. Saraswathi Car Rentals charges per kilometre: Sedan ₹15/km, Ertiga ₹18/km, Innova ₹20/km, Innova Crysta ₹25/km. Toll, parking, and driver bata are additional at actuals.
Bangalore to Mysore is ~145 km. Sedan: 145×₹15 + ₹500 bata + ~₹120 toll = ~₹2,795. Ertiga: ~₹3,110. Innova: ~₹3,400. Innova Crysta: ~₹4,125. WhatsApp +91 82172 63864 for a confirmed quote.
Bangalore to Chennai is ~350 km via NH48. Sedan: ~₹5,750 + ₹500 bata + ₹400 toll = ~₹6,650. Innova Crysta: ~₹9,750 total. State permit applies. WhatsApp +91 82172 63864 for exact fare.
Yes. Toll and parking are charged at actuals on top of the per-km fare. The driver pays at booths and collects from the passenger. State permit charges for inter-state routes (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, AP, Telangana) are also at actuals.
Driver bata is ₹500/day for all vehicles — Sedan, Ertiga, Innova, and Innova Crysta. For destinations beyond 400 km (Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai), an additional ₹500 bata applies for the second day, making it ₹1,000 total.
Yes. Minimum billing is 130 km per one way trip. Destinations under 130 km will be billed at 130 km. Most major destinations from Bangalore exceed this limit.
Yes, significantly. A one way drop cab pays only for the actual one-way distance. A round trip charges for both directions plus higher minimum km/day requirements. For Bangalore to Mysore, a one-way Sedan is ~₹2,795 versus a round trip Sedan at ~₹4,800–₹5,200.
Yes. One way drop cabs to Kochi, Munnar, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Thekkady, and Thiruvananthapuram are available. Sedan ₹15/km, Innova Crysta ₹25/km. State permit charges apply for Kerala.
4 vehicles only: Sedan (Maruti Dzire/Swift/Etios, 4+1 seats, ₹15/km) · Ertiga (Maruti Ertiga, 6+1 seats, ₹18/km) · Innova (Toyota Innova, 7+1 seats, ₹20/km) · Innova Crysta (Toyota Innova Crysta, 7+1 seats, ₹25/km). All fully AC.
Yes. Saraswathi Car Rentals operates 24/7 with no night surcharge on any route. For overnight journeys to Goa or Hyderabad, the driver takes a rest stop mid-route and continues the next morning.
Call or WhatsApp +91 82172 63864. Share destination, date, time, vehicle type. Fare confirmed in 2 minutes. No advance payment. Driver details shared before pickup.
Bangalore to Goa is ~560 km. Sedan: ~₹8,900 + ₹1,000 bata (2 days) + ₹600 toll = ~₹10,500. Innova Crysta: ~₹14,000 + extras = ~₹15,600 total. WhatsApp +91 82172 63864 for exact fare and state permit charges.
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