
12 Seater Tempo Traveller in Varanasi โ Price, Rental & Booking
Full AC, driver-included 12 seater Tempo Traveller for local sightseeing, pilgrimage and outstation trips from Varanasi. Transparent pricing, no hidden charges.
12 Seater Tempo Traveller in Varanasi
If your group is somewhere between “one car isn’t enough” and “we don’t need a full-size bus,” a 12 seater Tempo Traveller in Varanasi is usually the answer. This is the size that families, small pilgrimage groups, and friend circles book most often โ big enough to keep everyone together, small enough that it still feels personal and comfortable on narrow Varanasi lanes.
Groups typically choose a 12 seater Tempo Traveller Varanasi rental over splitting into two sedans or two Innovas for one simple reason: everyone travels together. No separate cars, no “where’s the other group” phone calls at Sarnath, no waiting at the Ganga Aarti ghat for a second vehicle to catch up. One driver, one vehicle, one plan for the day.
At TAXIKASHI, the 12 seater Traveller in Varanasi comes with a driver, full air-conditioning, and pushback or 1ร1 Maharaja seating depending on the configuration you choose. It’s equally suited to a half-day Kashi Vishwanath and Ganga Aarti run, a full day of Varanasi sightseeing, or a multi-day outstation pilgrimage to Ayodhya or Prayagraj.
In my experience booking vehicles for Varanasi groups: the biggest mistake people make is comparing a 12 seater purely on price against two smaller cars. Two cars might look cheaper on paper, but you pay for it in coordination โ two drivers to brief, two payments to track, and someone always running late. For a family or pilgrimage group of 8 to 12 people, a single Tempo Traveller almost always works out simpler and, once you count fuel and driver charges for two vehicles, not any more expensive.
12 Seater Tempo Traveller Price in Varanasi
Pricing for a 12 seater Tempo Traveller Varanasi rental depends on whether you need it for a few hours of local sightseeing, a full day, or an outstation trip. Below is TAXIKASHI’s published pricing for the Luxury Maharaja 12 Seater (1ร1 configuration).
| Rental Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Per Km | โน30/km |
| 8 Hr / 80 Km (Local) | โน6,000 |
| 12 Hr / 120 Km (Local) | โน6,500 |
| Outstation | 250 km/day minimum ร โน30 |
| Driver Bhatta (Allowance) | โน600 |
| Airport Arrival/Departure | โน3,500+ |
| Kashi Darshan / Sightseeing | โน6,000+ |
A few things worth understanding before you book:
- 8 Hr/80 Km and 12 Hr/120 Km packages are fixed local-use quotes โ ideal for a Kashi Vishwanath and Ganga Aarti day or a full Varanasi sightseeing circuit.
- Outstation trips are billed on a minimum of 250 km per day at โน30/km, which is standard practice across Varanasi tour operators for multi-day travel.
- Driver Bhatta (โน600) is the driver’s daily allowance, applicable on outstation and overnight trips.
- Toll tax and parking are charged extra, exactly as incurred on the route โ TAXIKASHI does not mark these up.
- Airport and Kashi Darshan figures above are starting/quoted prices; the final amount depends on exact pickup point, timing, and distance covered.
Note: The prices above are TAXIKASHI’s standard published rates. For an exact quote based on your dates and route, call +91 98381 66230 or message on WhatsApp โ pricing is confirmed before the trip, with nothing hidden.
Luxury Maharaja 12 Seater Tempo Traveller

The Maharaja 12 Seater Tempo Traveller Varanasi is the premium version of the standard 12 seater โ built around a 1ร1 seating layout instead of the usual pushback rows. Each passenger gets an individual reclining seat with a private aisle on both sides, which matters a lot on longer outstation stretches like Varanasi to Ayodhya or Varanasi to Gaya.
What the 1ร1 layout actually gives you:
- Individual reclining seats โ nobody is squeezed against a stranger or a relative for six hours
- Wider aisle space to move around, stretch, or step out without disturbing the whole row
- Dedicated luggage area at the rear, separate from passenger seating
- Full air-conditioning through the cabin, front to back
- A noticeably calmer ride for elderly parents or young children on pilgrimage trips
The luxury 12 seater Tempo Traveller Varanasi option is best suited to family groups, small corporate delegations, and pilgrimage parties who want the space of a Traveller without the shared-bench feel of a standard bus layout. If your group leans toward comfort over headcount, this is the configuration to ask for when you call.
Prefer to compare the full Maharaja range first? See our dedicated Maharaja Tempo Traveller page for other seating capacities.
12 Seater Tempo Traveller Rental for Local Sightseeing

For visitors staying in Varanasi for a day or two, the 12 seater Tempo Traveller on rent in Varanasi is most commonly booked for a single sightseeing circuit that covers:
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple โ drop and pickup arranged as close to the temple corridor as traffic allows
- Ganga Aarti at the ghats in the evening, timed so the whole group reaches together
- Sarnath โ the Buddhist heritage site, roughly 30โ40 minutes from the city
- Varanasi ghats for morning boat rides and photography
- Airport pickup/drop to and from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
- Railway station transfers for Varanasi Junction or Banaras (Manduadih) station
- Full-day sightseeing packages combining several of the above under the 8 Hr/80 Km or 12 Hr/120 Km rate

Because the vehicle seats up to 12, a single Tempo Traveller booking on rent in Varanasi can cover an entire extended family or group tour for the day โ one driver who already knows the parking spots near the ghats and the best drop point for the temple corridor, rather than juggling instructions across two separate cabs.
For the full list of what a Tempo Traveller can do across Varanasi, our Tempo Traveller in Varanasi pillar page covers every seating size and use case in one place.
12 Seater Tempo Traveller for Outstation Trips

Beyond the city, this is one of the most-booked vehicles for multi-day pilgrimage and outstation circuits out of Varanasi. Popular routes include:
- Ayodhya โ Ram Janmabhoomi and the temple town, a common one-day or overnight trip. See our Varanasi to Ayodhya cab page for route specifics
- Prayagraj โ Sangam and the twin-city KashiโPrayag circuit, detailed on our Varanasi to Prayagraj taxi fare page
- Gaya / Bodh Gaya โ for the Buddhist circuit and Vishnupad Temple; fare details on our Varanasi to Gaya taxi fare page
- Vindhyachal โ Devi Temple day trips, popular with pilgrimage groups
- Chitrakoot โ a longer pilgrimage circuit, usually booked as a multi-day trip
- Multi-day pilgrimage combinations โ several operators book one 12 seater across a 3โ5 day KashiโPrayagโAyodhyaโChitrakoot loop rather than switching vehicles at each stop
Outstation bookings run on the 250 km/day minimum at โน30/km, plus Driver Bhatta, toll, and parking as applicable. If the trip involves an overnight halt, let the team know while booking so the itinerary and driver duty hours are planned properly in advance.
Who Should Book a 12 Seater Tempo Traveller?
Families
Multi-generational family trips where grandparents, parents, and kids all want to stay in one vehicle.
Pilgrimage Groups
Kashi Darshan and outstation temple circuits where comfort over long hours matters most.
Friends
Groups of 8โ12 friends touring Varanasi together without splitting into separate cars.
Wedding Groups
Guest or family transport between venues, hotels, and the airport or station.
Corporate Groups
Small teams visiting for conferences, site visits, or client meetings around the city.
Small Tour Groups
Travel agents and group leaders booking for 9โ12 travellers on a fixed itinerary.

12 Seater vs 17 Seater Tempo Traveller
Not sure whether a 12 seater fits your group better than a 17-seater Tempo Traveller? Here’s a straightforward comparison:
| Feature | 12 Seater | 17 Seater |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Smaller groups | Larger groups |
| Seating | 12 | 17 |
| Per-km pricing | โน30/km | โน25/km |
| Premium seating | 1ร1 (Maharaja) | Standard Traveller |
| Best use | Family / premium group travel | Larger group / pilgrimage batches |
If your headcount is closer to 8โ12 and comfort matters more than raw capacity, the 12 seater โ especially in the Maharaja 1ร1 layout โ is the better fit. If you’re regularly moving 13โ17 people, the 17-seater Tempo Traveller is the more efficient choice on a per-person basis. For even larger groups, check the 20-seater Tempo Traveller.
12 Seater Tempo Traveller vs Innova Crysta
A common question we get: “Why not just book two Innovas instead of one 12 seater Tempo Traveller?” It depends on your group size and priorities.
When two Innovas make sense
- Group of 6โ7 people who can fit comfortably in a single Innova
- Two families who prefer travelling separately for privacy
- Flexible schedules where each car can go at its own pace
When a 12 seater Tempo Traveller makes more sense
- Group of 9 or more โ beyond what one Innova can seat
- You want everyone together for photos, meals, and temple visits without waiting for a second car
- One driver and one point of coordination instead of managing two
- Shared luggage space for the whole group instead of splitting bags across two boots
My honest take: for 9โ12 people, booking two Innovas usually costs about the same as one 12 seater Tempo Traveller once you add up two drivers and two Bhattas โ and you still end up managing two separate cars. Unless the group genuinely wants to split up, one Tempo Traveller is simpler to plan, easier to communicate with, and keeps the whole trip on one schedule.
What Is Included in the Rental?
To avoid confusion at pickup, here’s exactly what’s covered in a 12 seater Tempo Traveller booking Varanasi rate, and what’s charged separately:
Included
- Driver for the duration of the booking
- Vehicle fuel within the agreed km/hour package
- Full air-conditioning
Charged as applicable
- Driver allowance (Bhatta) โ โน600, applicable on outstation and overnight duty
- Kilometre charges โ โน30/km beyond the included package or for pure per-km bookings
- Local package โ 8 Hr/80 Km (โน6,000) or 12 Hr/120 Km (โน6,500); extra hours/km billed separately
- Outstation minimum โ 250 km/day, even if actual distance covered is less
- Toll tax and parking โ charged at actuals, not included in the base fare
- Airport charges โ starting from โน3,500 depending on pickup/drop point
- Night charges โ applicable where the duty extends beyond standard daytime hours, confirmed at the time of booking
Ask for these to be spelled out on your quote before you confirm โ a transparent operator will never hesitate to itemise them.
How Many People Can Travel in a 12 Seater Tempo Traveller?
The vehicle is built for 12 seats, but the number you should actually book for depends on luggage and how long the ride is. A rough guide based on typical Varanasi group bookings:
| Passengers | Comfort Level |
|---|---|
| 6โ8 passengers | Very spacious โ extra room for luggage and stretching out |
| 9โ10 passengers | Comfortable for most local and outstation trips |
| 11โ12 passengers | Maximum seating capacity โ best for shorter trips or minimal luggage |
If your group is at the higher end (11โ12 people) and also carrying a lot of luggage for an outstation trip, it’s worth mentioning that at the time of booking so the team can advise whether the standard layout or the Maharaja version suits you better.
How to Book a 12 Seater Tempo Traveller in Varanasi
- Call or WhatsApp โ Reach TAXIKASHI at +91 98381 66230 or message on WhatsApp with your travel dates and group size.
- Share your requirement โ Local sightseeing, outstation, or multi-day pilgrimage, along with passenger count and luggage.
- Get a clear quote โ Package rate, per-km rate, Driver Bhatta, and any toll/parking estimate laid out before you confirm.
- Confirm your booking โ Once the itinerary and price are agreed, your 12 seater Tempo Traveller is scheduled for your dates.
- Travel โ Driver reports at the agreed pickup point (hotel, airport, or station) on time.
For more general Tempo Traveller booking options and other seating sizes, visit the Tempo Traveller on rent in Varanasi page, or see our best Tempo Traveller in Varanasi guide for comparisons across the full fleet.
FAQs
What is the price of a 12 seater Tempo Traveller in Varanasi?
Local rates start at โน6,000 for 8 Hr/80 Km and โน6,500 for 12 Hr/120 Km. Per-km bookings are โน30/km, and outstation trips run on a 250 km/day minimum at the same per-km rate, plus Driver Bhatta of โน600.
Can I rent a 12 seater Tempo Traveller with a driver?
Yes โ every 12 seater Tempo Traveller booking with TAXIKASHI includes a driver for the full duration of the trip.
How much does a 12 seater Tempo Traveller cost for sightseeing?
Kashi Darshan and local sightseeing packages start from โน6,000, covered under the 8 Hr/80 Km or 12 Hr/120 Km rates depending on how much you want to cover in a day.
Is a 12 seater Tempo Traveller suitable for a family trip?
Yes. It’s one of the most-booked vehicles for multi-generational family trips because it keeps everyone in one vehicle with enough room to stay comfortable, especially in the Maharaja 1ร1 configuration.
Can I book a 12 seater Tempo Traveller from Varanasi to Ayodhya?
Yes, this is a common outstation route. It’s billed on the 250 km/day minimum at โน30/km plus Driver Bhatta, toll, and parking. See our Varanasi to Ayodhya cab page for more route detail.
What is the difference between a 12 and 17 seater Tempo Traveller?
The 12 seater is priced at โน30/km and suits smaller groups who want premium 1ร1 Maharaja seating. The 17-seater is priced at โน25/km and suits larger groups where headcount matters more than individual seat space.
Is toll included in the rental price?
No, toll tax is charged extra as incurred on the route, in addition to the base package or per-km rate.
Is parking included?
No, parking charges are applied at actuals, separate from the vehicle rental.
What is the minimum distance for an outstation trip?
Outstation bookings are calculated on a minimum of 250 km per day at โน30/km, regardless of the actual distance covered that day.
How can I book a 12 seater Tempo Traveller in Varanasi?
Call or WhatsApp TAXIKASHI at +91 98381 66230 with your dates and group size, confirm the quote, and your vehicle is booked.
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