Delhi to Jaipur, at a glance
Jaipur is the easiest of Rajasthan’s great cities to reach from Delhi, and one of the most rewarding. The six-lane Delhi–Jaipur Expressway makes the 280 km run a smooth five-hour drive, so the amber forts, the pink old city and the royal palaces are all comfortably within reach for a weekend — or even a long day. With a car and driver waiting through each stop, the sightseeing is done on your terms, not a bus schedule’s.
Delhi to Jaipur taxi fare
All-inclusive — toll, parking & state tax already in. Round trip is 1.85× the one-way.
| Car | Model | Seats | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Dzire, Etios | 4 | ₹4,350 | ₹7,850 |
| SUV | Ertiga, XUV | 6-7 | ₹5,050 | ₹8,950 |
| Premium SUV | Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹6,100 | ₹10,850 |
| Tempo Traveller | Force 12–17 | 12-17 | ₹9,000 | ₹16,050 |
Six sights that define Jaipur
Forts on the hills, palaces in the heart of the walled city, and the world’s largest stone sundial.
Amber Fort
The honey-and-cream hilltop fort above Maota Lake — mirror-work halls, painted gates and sweeping ramparts. Reach early for the Sheesh Mahal before the crowds.
Hawa Mahal
The five-storey “Palace of Winds” with its honeycomb of 953 pink windows — most magical in the soft light of early morning.
City Palace
Still home to Jaipur’s royal family — a layered complex of courtyards, the Chandra Mahal and a fine museum of textiles and arms.
Jantar Mantar
Jai Singh II’s astonishing open-air observatory, home to the world’s largest stone sundial — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nahargarh Fort
The ridge fort that watches over the city — come at dusk for the finest view of Jaipur lighting up below.
Jal Mahal
The “Water Palace” floating serenely in the middle of Man Sagar Lake — a classic Jaipur photo, best with morning reflections.
Things to do in Jaipur
Rattle up to the fort by jeep, or take the scenic walk from Maota Lake — either way the approach is half the magic.
Johari for jewellery, Bapu & Nehru for textiles, blue pottery and juttis — Jaipur is a shopper’s city.
Dal-baati-churma, laal maas and ghewar — best at a heritage haveli or the famous city thali houses.
Watch — or try — traditional hand block-printing in the craft villages just outside the city.
Folk dance, puppet shows and village food — a lively, family-friendly Rajasthani evening.
Float over the forts and the old city at sunrise — Jaipur is one of India’s few ballooning spots.
How to reach Jaipur from Delhi
Pick your mode — see the options and book, all in one place.
| Car (EZPZ) | Seats | One-way | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | ₹4,350 | Book |
| SUV | 6-7 | ₹5,050 | Book |
| Premium SUV | 7 | ₹6,100 | Book |
| Tempo Traveller | 12-17 | ₹9,000 | Book |
All-inclusive · ~280 km, ~5 hrs via the Delhi–Jaipur Expressway (NH-48) · doorstep pickup, driver waits at every stop.
| Train | Delhi → Jaipur | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajmer Shatabdi12015 · AC chair | ~06:05 → 10:35 | ₹700–1,300 | IRCTC |
| Double Decker12985 · daily | ~05:50 → 10:20 | ₹500–900 | IRCTC |
| Jaipur Superfast12413 · daily | ~13:15 → 18:00 | ₹250–1,000 | IRCTC |
Trains reach Jaipur Junction, central to the walled city. Timings indicative — confirm live seats on IRCTC.
A relaxed 2-day Jaipur plan
Two easy days cover the forts, the palaces and the bazaars — do it as a weekend, or compress into one long day.
Leave Delhi, reach by noon
A late-morning start on the expressway, lunch in Jaipur, then straight into the old city.
Hawa Mahal, City Palace & Jantar Mantar
The three walled-city icons, walkable together, followed by bazaar browsing as the evening cools.
Sunset at Nahargarh
Drive up the ridge for the city lights, then dinner at a rooftop or a heritage haveli.
Amber Fort & Jal Mahal
Beat the crowds to Amer’s mirror halls, with a photo stop at the floating Water Palace on the way back.
Shop, then home
A last round of the bazaars or a Chokhi Dhani lunch, then an easy expressway run back to Delhi.
Short on time? A single long day still covers Amer, Hawa Mahal and the City Palace comfortably.
Best time to visit
Cool, clear and made for forts and bazaars — peak season, so book ahead around festivals.
Warm but green, with the Aravallis at their prettiest and lighter crowds.
Fierce afternoons — sightsee at dawn and dusk, rest through the midday heat.
Holi, Teej and the Jaipur Literature Festival (Jan) fill the city — lively, but book early.
Easy add-ons beyond Jaipur
The Sufi dargah at Ajmer and the holy lake and camel town of Pushkar — a classic onward loop.
Rajasthan’s famous tiger reserve around a clifftop fort — a superb 2-day extension in winter.
The vast, geometric Chand Baori stepwell — an easy, jaw-dropping stop towards Agra.
A romantic palace-hotel and village just outside the city — lunch or an overnight in royal style.
One fare. Everything in.
The number we quote is the number you pay — no toll or tax sprung on you at the end.
- Highway toll & state tax — included
- Parking & driver allowance — included
- No surge, ever — even weekends
- Pay after the trip — cash, UPI or card
Delhi → Jaipur, the EZPZ way
All-inclusive, no surge, no end-of-trip surprises on toll or tax.
Only going one way? Pay for one way — no forced return, no dead-km.
Experienced, courteous chauffeurs who know this route inside out.
Sightseeing or stops on the way — the same car stays with you throughout.
Cars for every group
Dzire, Etios
4 · 2 bags
from ₹4,350
Ertiga, XUV
6-7 · 3-4 bags
from ₹5,050
Innova Crysta
7 · 4 bags
from ₹6,100
Force 12–17
12-17 · plenty
from ₹9,000
Jaipur travel tips
The evening sound-and-light show at Amber Fort is worth staying for — check the English-language timing.
Prices in Johari and Bapu Bazaar are meant to be negotiated — start low and smile.
Skip “special export” gem deals; buy only from established, GST-billed shops.
Plan Amer and Nahargarh in daylight; the walled-city palaces close by early evening.
April–June afternoons are very hot — carry water and time sightseeing for morning and evening.
Amer and Nahargarh involve real walking and steps — leave the fancy footwear at the hotel.
Delhi to Jaipur taxi FAQ
A one-way sedan starts at about ₹4,350 (around 280 km). SUVs, Premium SUVs and Tempo Travellers cost a little more. All-inclusive — toll, parking and state tax already in.
About 5 hours on the six-lane Delhi–Jaipur Expressway (NH-48), roughly 280 km door to door.
Yes — one-way is our specialty. You pay only for the Delhi→Jaipur distance, with no return fare and no dead-km.
Absolutely. The same car and driver can extend to Ajmer–Pushkar (130 km) or Ranthambore (180 km) — just tell us your plan for a package quote.
October to March is ideal — cool and clear. Summers are very hot, so sightsee early; the monsoon leaves the Aravallis lush and green.