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Car Hire in Kathmandu

Hire a private car with an experienced, English-speaking driver in Kathmandu. Airport transfers from 20 USD · full-day city hire from 40 USD · Pokhara and Chitwan from 60 USD. Fixed price quoted before you confirm — no meter, no surprises.

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Airport transferNPR 2,70020 USD
Full day hireNPR 5,40040 USD
Kathmandu–PokharaNPR 8,10060 USD
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Rates

Car hire rates in Kathmandu

Fixed prices in USD and NPR. All rates include driver, fuel, and tolls. No meter. No hidden extras.

ServiceVehicleCar (4 pax)SUV (6 pax)Hiace (10 pax)
Airport transfer (TIA)One way, any timeNPR 2,70020 USDNPR 3,78028 USDNPR 5,40040 USD
Half-day city hireUp to 4 hrsNPR 3,37525 USDNPR 4,72535 USDNPR 6,75050 USD
Full-day city hireUp to 8 hrsNPR 5,40040 USDNPR 7,42555 USDNPR 10,12575 USD
Kathmandu → Pokhara~200 km, 6–7 hrsNPR 8,10060 USDNPR 10,12575 USDNPR 13,500100 USD
Kathmandu → Chitwan~150 km, 4–5 hrsNPR 7,42555 USDNPR 9,45070 USDNPR 12,15090 USD
Kathmandu → Manakamana~95 km, day tripNPR 6,75050 USDNPR 8,77565 USDNPR 12,15090 USD

See the full Nepal car hire rate card for all routes and vehicles

Why Autara

Car hire in Kathmandu done right

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WhatsApp booking

Message us your route and date — we reply with a fixed price in minutes. No forms, no waiting, no call centre.

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Fixed price

Price agreed before you board. No meter, no surge pricing, no end-of-day surprises. Fuel, driver, and tolls are all in.

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English-speaking drivers

All our drivers speak English and know Kathmandu and Nepal well. They handle parking, navigation, and local tips.

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24/7 availability

Early morning airport runs, late-night pickups, festival travel — we operate around the clock across all of Nepal.

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Clean, maintained fleet

Car (Toyota Corolla), SUV (Mahindra Scorpio 4WD), and Hiace minivan. All vehicles are regularly serviced and insured.

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All Nepal routes

Kathmandu day trips, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini, Janakpur, Muktinath — any route, any duration, one driver throughout.

Popular car hires

What people hire a car for in Kathmandu

PurposeTypical hireStarting from
Airport pickup / drop (TIA)One-way, any timeNPR 2,70020 USD
Kathmandu city sightseeingHalf or full dayNPR 3,37525 USD
Nagarkot sunrise day tripFull day (early start)NPR 6,07545 USD
Manakamana Temple day tripFull dayNPR 6,75050 USD
Kathmandu to Pokhara1 day or multi-dayNPR 8,10060 USD
Wedding car hireDecorated car, half/full dayNPR 7,42555 USD
FAQ

Car hire Kathmandu — questions answered

How much does car hire cost in Kathmandu?
Airport transfer from 20 USD (NPR 3,000). Half-day city hire from 25 USD (NPR 3,750). Full-day hire from 40 USD (NPR 6,000). Long-distance routes (Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini) from 55–65 USD/day. All prices include driver, fuel, and tolls.
Is a driver included in the car hire?
Yes — all Autara car hire includes a professional, English-speaking driver. You do not drive yourself. The driver handles navigation, parking, and local advice. If you specifically want to drive yourself, see our self-drive rental page.
How do I hire a car in Kathmandu?
WhatsApp or call us with your pickup location, destination, date, and group size. We reply with a fixed, all-inclusive price. Confirm with a small deposit via eSewa or bank transfer. No booking platform, no agency fee.
Can I hire a car for multiple days in Nepal?
Yes. Multi-day hire with the same driver is our most popular service — the driver stays with your group for the entire trip. A driver overnight allowance of 10 USD/night applies when you travel outside Kathmandu.
What vehicles are available for hire in Kathmandu?
Car (Toyota Corolla or similar, 4 passengers), SUV (Mahindra Scorpio, 6 passengers, 4WD for mountain roads), and Hiace minivan (up to 10 passengers). See our full fleet for photos and specifications.

Hire a car in Kathmandu today

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