Indira Gandhi International Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Delhi city centre.

Last verified: 2026-07

Official Taxi
INR 400-800 ($5-10) prepaid taxi to central Delhi
30-60 min
Delhi Police Prepaid Taxi Booth (in arrivals) — safest option
Uber
INR 400-700 ($5-9) UberGO/Uber Auto
Ola/Uber pickup at designated zone outside T3 arrivals

Cheapest way

Airport Express Metro to New Delhi Railway Station INR 60 ($0.75) — 22 min direct.

Where to catch an official taxi

T3 arrivals — Prepaid Taxi kiosk at exit (Delhi Police-run, official rates)

How to avoid taxi scams at Indira Gandhi International

  • ONLY use the Delhi Police Prepaid Taxi Booth inside T3 — pay in advance, get a receipt with driver number.
  • Never take unmetered taxis from touts. They target arrivals passengers.
  • Uber/Ola are safe alternatives — use apps, not street hail.
  • Common scam: driver claims your hotel is "closed" or "unsafe" and takes you to a commission-paying alternative. Insist on your booking.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Delhi (DEL)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency
INR
English-friendly
Medium
Tipping
INR 50-100 for good service — not required.

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