Car Rental in Chennai — Complete Guide to Booking the Right Vehicle (2025)
Car rental in Chennai starts from ₹999 for a local sedan hire. Options range from economy sedans (Swift Dzire, Etios) and Innova Crysta SUVs to 12–24 seater Tempo Travellers and 50-seater Multi-Axle Volvo buses. Every vehicle comes with a verified professional driver, transparent pricing and 24/7 booking support — call +91 96005 81820 for an instant quote.
Why a dedicated car rental in Chennai beats app cabs: Chennai is one of South India's busiest metros — IT corridors along OMR and ECR, a 24-hour international airport, pilgrimage routes to Tirupati and Rameswaram, and a coastal belt to Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry. For families, corporate HR teams and wedding coordinators, app-based cabs are expensive, unreliable and stressful for group travel. A single Innova Crysta for 6 passengers costs far less per head than 6 cab bookings; your driver and vehicle are confirmed in advance with no surge pricing or midnight cancellations; and the driver waits, takes your preferred route and adapts to itinerary changes.
Our complete fleet — every need covered. Economy sedans (Swift Dzire & Etios) seat 4+1 and are the most-booked vehicle for airport taxi service in Chennai and city day use. The premium Innova Crysta SUV (6+1) is our single most-booked outstation vehicle — spacious for family tours, commanding enough for corporate delegations and wedding processions. Tempo Travellers come in 12, 18, 22 and 24 seater AC/Non-AC variants for group travel. Mini Bus & deluxe coaches (40 and 54 seater AC/Non-AC) cover mid-size corporate outings and school trips. Our flagship is the 50-seater Multi-Axle AC Volvo with reclining business-class seats, air-suspension chassis, on-board entertainment and a large undercarriage luggage bay.
Outstation car rental from Chennai — popular routes. Outstation rental is billed per kilometre with a daily kilometre minimum and a transparent driver allowance for overnight trips. Most-booked routes: Chennai → Pondicherry (170 km, Innova/Sedan), Chennai → Tirupati (145 km, Innova/Tempo), Chennai → Bangalore (350 km, Innova/Volvo), Chennai → Madurai (460 km), Chennai → Coimbatore (500 km, Volvo), Chennai → Vellore (140 km), Chennai → Mahabalipuram (60 km), Chennai → Kanchipuram (75 km) and Chennai → Rameswaram (570 km, Volvo). We send a full itemized quote before you confirm — no post-trip surprises.
Tempo Traveller rental Chennai — group travel made easy. The 12-seater is ideal for small family groups, office team outings and short pilgrimage day trips; the 18-seater is our most balanced configuration for corporate offsites and extended families; the 22-seater bridges college cultural delegations and medium corporate groups; and the 24-seater is our largest, perfect for big pilgrimage groups, family reunions and Chennai → Tirupati temple trips. Price depends on vehicle size, AC vs Non-AC, trip type (local half-day, full-day, or per-km outstation) and season — peak periods like Pongal, Diwali and summer book out fast.
Luxury bus rental Chennai — Volvo, Mini Bus & Coach Hire. Our 40-seater and 54-seater AC/Non-AC deluxe coaches handle most corporate event transport and school trip logistics in Chennai. The 50-seater Multi-Axle AC Volvo is the premium choice for long-distance group travel — air suspension chassis for the smoothest ride, reclining push-back seats, powerful centralised AC for peak Tamil Nadu summer, on-board entertainment and a large luggage bay. Volvo bus rental in Chennai is in high demand — we recommend booking 2–3 weeks in advance for peak season.
Airport taxi & transfer service in Chennai. Chennai International Airport (MAA) sees arrivals at all hours and our airport taxi service runs 24×7 — including public holidays and 3 AM flights. Pre-booking beats app cabs at arrival: no surge pricing, your driver is at the terminal (not 2 km away), we track your flight number for delays, and the vehicle is sanitized and confirmed in advance. Available vehicles: Swift Dzire, Etios, Innova Crysta and Tempo Traveller for large arriving groups. Popular routes: airport → Anna Nagar / T Nagar / Velachery / OMR / ECR / Perambur / Tambaram / Mahabalipuram.
Areas we serve in Chennai & Tamil Nadu. Chennai pickup locations include Anna Nagar, T Nagar, Velachery, Tambaram, OMR, ECR, Perambur, Kolathur, Madhavaram, Vadapalani, Ambattur, Porur, Poonamallee, Chromepet, Pallavaram, Sholinganallur, Siruseri, Adyar, Besant Nagar, Mylapore, Nungambakkam and Egmore. Outstation destinations: Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Tirupati, Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem, Trichy, Thanjavur, Rameswaram, Velankanni, Kumbakonam, Ooty, Kodaikanal — plus Bangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad and Kerala destinations.
How to book — 3 simple steps. Step 1: tell us your pickup, destination, date, passenger count and vehicle preference on +91 96005 81820 or rvtravelschennai@gmail.com. Step 2: we send a transparent, itemized quote covering vehicle, driver, fuel, tolls and any night-halt allowance — no hidden charges. Step 3: confirm via call, WhatsApp or email; your driver's name and number are shared the evening before the trip; vehicle arrives clean, sanitized and fuelled, on time, every time. Same-day urgent bookings can be confirmed within 30 minutes subject to availability.
Why Raghavarshini Tours & Travels. 15+ years of road experience in Chennai (operating since 2011 from Perambur). Verified, background-checked professional drivers — many with us for over a decade. Transparent, no-hidden-charge pricing — your itemized quote is your final bill. GPS-enabled, well-maintained fleet with preventive maintenance schedules. 24×7 customer support desk based right here in Perambur, Chennai — not an outsourced call centre. Corporate-ready GST-compliant invoicing, preferred vendor for IT parks on OMR, ECR and Ambattur Industrial Estate.
Book your car rental in Chennai today. Whether it is a sedan for tomorrow morning's airport pickup, an Innova Crysta for a Tirupati family trip, a 24-seater Tempo Traveller for a college tour, or a 50-seater Volvo for your company's annual outing — we have the vehicle, the driver and the experience to deliver a seamless journey. Call or WhatsApp +91 96005 81820 · email rvtravelschennai@gmail.com · visit 82, 5th Street, Periyar Nagar West, Perambur, Chennai 600082. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including public holidays.
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Talk to our Chennai travel desk for a transparent quote — local, outstation or corporate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest car rental option in Chennai?+
Our economy sedan (Swift Dzire or Etios) is the most affordable car rental in Chennai, starting from ₹999 for local hire and airport transfers. Exact pricing depends on trip type — hourly, half-day, full-day or outstation per km. Call +91 96005 81820 for a transparent quote.
How much does a 12 seater Tempo Traveller cost in Chennai?+
The 12 seater Tempo Traveller rental Chennai price varies by AC or Non-AC variant, local or outstation use, trip duration and total distance. We provide a transparent per-km or package rate same day. Larger 18, 22 and 24 seater Tempo Travellers are also available.
Do you offer self-drive car rental in Chennai?+
No. All our vehicles come with verified, experienced professional drivers. This guarantees your safety, local navigation expertise across Chennai and Tamil Nadu, and full compliance with commercial insurance and permits.
Is the Innova Crysta available for multi-day outstation trips?+
Yes. The Innova Crysta is our most popular outstation car rental Chennai vehicle and is available for single-day, two-day and extended multi-day trips across Tamil Nadu and South India. Driver allowance for overnight stays is included transparently in the quote.
Can I get a GST invoice for corporate car rental?+
Yes. We provide proper GST-compliant invoices for every corporate booking, which makes us a preferred vendor for IT companies, manufacturing firms and event companies on OMR, ECR and across Chennai.
Do you provide transport for school and college tours?+
Yes — verified drivers, well-maintained 24-seater Tempo Travellers and 40/54-seater mini buses, and full coordination with group leaders. Book early for academic trip dates.
How far in advance should I book a Volvo bus?+
For the 50-seater Multi-Axle Volvo bus rental Chennai, we recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance, especially for Pongal, Diwali, summer (April–June) and the December wedding season.
Do you serve routes beyond Tamil Nadu?+
Yes. Our fleet operates pan-India with frequent bookings to Bangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad and Kerala destinations. For long-distance routes the Multi-Axle Volvo coach is the recommended vehicle.
What safety measures do you follow?+
All vehicles are regularly serviced and certified roadworthy. Drivers hold valid commercial licences and are background-verified. Vehicles are cleaned and sanitized before every trip and GPS tracking is enabled across the fleet.
How do I contact Raghavarshini Tours & Travels?+
Phone / WhatsApp +91 96005 81820 · Email rvtravelschennai@gmail.com · 82, 5th Street, Periyar Nagar West, Perambur, Chennai 600082. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.