Car Rental in Chennai With Driver
From a compact Etios to a 20-seater Tempo Traveller, every vehicle in our fleet comes with an experienced, background-verified driver — hourly, daily or outstation.
Self-drive is optional in Chennai traffic. A good driver isn't.
"Car rental with driver" is really the whole business at Sri Meenakshi Travels — every vehicle we operate, from a budget sedan to a 20-seater Tempo Traveller, comes with a professional driver as standard, not an add-on.
That means the same booking flow whether you need a quick city ride, a full-day corporate itinerary, or a multi-day outstation trip: tell us your route, passenger count and dates, and we match you to the right vehicle and driver with a fixed, on-road price.
Drivers are background-verified, briefed on your specific trip before pickup, and reachable directly once your booking is confirmed — so you're never chasing a dispatcher mid-trip.
What "with driver" means here
Every vehicle, every time
There's no self-drive option to accidentally select — all our cars, SUVs and vans include a driver.
Verified and briefed
Drivers are background-checked, in uniform, and given your trip details before they arrive.
Direct contact once booked
You get your driver's name and number ahead of the trip — no waiting on a call centre.
Popular ways to book a car with driver
- Hourly city packages — 4 or 8-hour local packages for meetings, errands and short sightseeing.
- Full-day & multi-day hire — A dedicated car and driver for the duration of a business trip or family visit.
- Outstation one-way & round trips — Chennai to Pondicherry, Tirupati, Madurai, Vellore and beyond, billed per kilometre.
- Monthly corporate contracts — Dedicated vehicles and drivers for companies needing regular staff or executive transport.
Three stops to your ride
Tell us your trip
Share pickup point, drop location, date and vehicle on WhatsApp or by phone.
Get a fixed price
We confirm the vehicle and an all-inclusive on-road quote — no surprises later.
Ride, on time
A verified driver arrives on schedule in a clean, sanitised vehicle.
Transparent, upfront pricing
| Vehicle | 4 hrs / 40 Km | 8 hrs / 80 Km | Extra / Hr | Extra / Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etios / Swift Dzire | ₹1,400 | ₹2,800 | ₹350 | ₹16 |
| Innova / Marazzo / Ertiga | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹20 |
| Innova Crysta | ₹2,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹550 | ₹25 |
| Innova Crysta ZX | — | ₹4,750 | ₹575 | ₹30 |
Prices include driver and fuel. Toll, parking and permit charges are extra. Outstation trips are billed at a minimum of 250 km/day.
What Chennai says about us
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“Very prompt and efficient service. The Innova Crysta was on time to pick us up from the airport and it was a hassle-free trip. We had booked for a Chennai to Srikalahasti 2-day trip — the driver was polite and efficient throughout.”
“Excellent and trusted travel agency in Chennai. The owner was humble and always helpful, and the drivers were careful and disciplined. Rental rates were reasonable — I'd recommend them for hiring a car or SUV, short or long term.”
“The most affordable rates for Innova car rental — a driver was included for our Chennai to Pondicherry trip.”
“Very professional and good service, with high-quality cars. Very flexible according to our timings — they understand the customer's needs and the cars are maintained really well.”
“Our driver came highly recommended — professional, polite and well groomed, always willing to oblige and took us wherever we wanted. The Etios was clean, comfortable and well maintained, which made our sightseeing a pleasure.”
Common questions
Does every car rental include a driver? +
Yes — we don't offer self-drive rentals. Every booking, across every vehicle category, includes a professional driver and fuel in the quoted price.
Can I rent a car with driver for just a few hours? +
Yes, our hourly packages start at 4 hours/40 km, ideal for meetings, airport runs or short errands around Chennai.
How is the driver's allowance (bata) charged? +
For outstation trips, driver bata is a fixed daily charge shown separately in our tariff, on top of the per-kilometre rate. It's not applicable to local, in-city packages.
Can I request the same driver for repeat bookings? +
Where possible, yes — let us know you'd like to rebook a specific driver and we'll try to schedule them again, subject to availability.
Is there a minimum booking duration? +
Our shortest standard package is 4 hours/40 km; shorter point-to-point drops can sometimes be arranged — ask us on WhatsApp.
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