The Payal–Rishikesh trip is about 277.4 km of road, give or take, and most travellers budget around 5 hours 3 minutes for the drive. You'll be on the usual highway route for most of it. Sedan fares begin at ₹6,632; step up to an SUV or Tempo Traveller if you've got more people or luggage.
The Payal to Rishikesh cab ride covers approximately 277 km and usually takes about 5 hours via the usual highway route. We pick up across the area, Payal to Rishikesh (serving Machhiwara, Doraha and Sahnewal). The highway is busy with truck traffic, so our drivers plan meal halts at the cleaner dhabas. Book with confidence on this Punjab route, the fare includes all NH44/NH54 tolls, no surge even on festival weekends. Our drivers know every GT Road junction and dhaba stop from Payal to Rishikesh; your advance is escrow-protected and support speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
Route notes, tolls and stops
Most people break the journey around Ambala, Haridwar, Rishikesh — decent dhabas and fuel stops there if you want to stretch. an estimated 2 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 240 total, figure is an estimate and confirmed at booking). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver. Rishikesh: Rafting season Mar-Jun; monsoon Jul-Sep may restrict adventure activities.
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller?
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹6,632. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. Pickup is available from surrounding areas too — Maler Kotla, Khanna, Gobindgarh and the like.
Should you book one-way or round?
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Rishikesh for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
What the fare actually includes
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 277.4 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
What you get: drivers who've actually done this route before, live GPS tracking, free cancellation up to four hours out, and a fare that doesn't change between booking and drop. Book here or ping us on WhatsApp.
