Kodaikanal to Arakkonam Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹7,050
A one-way cab from Kodaikanal to Arakkonam costs ₹7,050 for a Hatchback to ₹10,684 for a SUV Innova (7+1) before 5% GST, for the 519.2 km drive of about 10.5 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies. You pay 10% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
519.2 km
Travel Time
about 10.5 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Kodaikanal to Arakkonam cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Kodaikanal to Arakkonam fare table; the price shown is the price you pay.
Step 2
Pay 10% to confirm
Enter the pickup address and time and pay 10% of the fare online by UPI or card. The rest goes to the driver after the trip.
Step 3
Get the driver's details
The driver's name, number and car are shared before departure, with live tracking on the day and a start code that only you can give the driver.
Kodaikanal to Arakkonam Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹7,050 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹7,569 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹10,165 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹10,684 | ₹20/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment, and cover the full 519.2 km. Round trips are priced with the return leg and the driver's allowance for each day included — choose your dates to see the fare.
In the fare
- All 519.2 km — no per-km charge on the route you booked
- Fuel and the driver's daily allowance
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- 5% GST, added at payment as its own line
- No night charge, no surge
You choose, or you pay
- Toll and state permit — pick a toll-included fare, or a lower one and pay at the booth
- Parking, where the destination charges it
- Waiting past the free window, at your car's per-minute rate
Every one of these appears on the fare screen before you book — not at drop.
About the Kodaikanal to Arakkonam Route
Waiting is free for 45 minutes at pickup; a longer wait is charged per minute at drop. There is no surge and no night charge on a one-way trip; the driver's allowance is inside the fare and nothing is collected in cash beyond the balance shown at booking.
The Hatchback is the entry fare at ₹7,050; a Sedan is ₹519 more, and the SUV Innova (7+1) for 7 passengers is ₹10,684. Every fare is for the whole 519.2 km; distance beyond the route you booked is ₹10.7 per km, collected at the drop.
The whole route stays inside Tamil Nadu: no interstate permit, no checkpost. Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies.
The drive back, Arakkonam to Kodaikanal, is priced the same and has its own page.
- One way from ₹7,050, all 519.2 km included
- No return fare on a one-way trip
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- No night charge and no surge pricing
- No interstate permit needed on this route
- Verified driver, details shared before departure
Why book with Gaadix?
Verified drivers
Every driver is background-verified before their first trip.
Live trip tracking
Track your cab in real time and share the trip with family.
Pay after the trip
Pay ₹100 now and the rest to the driver after the trip, or 10% now and save with a coupon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many km is Kodaikanal to Arakkonam by road?+
Kodaikanal to Arakkonam is 519.2 km by road, about about 10.5 hrs by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 519.2 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Kodaikanal to Arakkonam?+
Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies on this route.
How much does the Kodaikanal to Arakkonam cab cost?+
Fares depend on the vehicle you choose — hatchback, sedan or SUV. Enter your pickup and drop to see the exact live fare, with tolls, state taxes and GST itemised before you confirm the booking. True one-way pricing: you only pay for the distance you travel.
How long does the Kodaikanal to Arakkonam drive take?+
The 519.2 km journey typically takes about 10.5 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Kodaikanal to Arakkonam?+
Yes. Gaadix offers true one-way fares on this route, so you only pay for the distance you travel — no return charges. Round trips with driver waiting time are also available.
What is a drop taxi from Kodaikanal to Arakkonam?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Kodaikanal to Arakkonam and you pay for that direction only, never for the driver's return. On Gaadix every one-way fare is a drop-taxi fare — the 519.2 km you book are the kilometres you pay for.
Is advance payment required?+
You confirm the booking by paying an advance of 10% and settle the balance with the driver after the trip. Cancellation is free at any time before a driver accepts, and free up to 24 hours before pickup once one has. Between 24 and 2 hours a cancellation fee of 20% of the fare applies, capped at ₹100, and the rest of your advance is refunded. Inside 2 hours of pickup the advance is not refunded. The exact amount is always shown before you confirm the cancellation.
THE DRIVE BACK
Arakkonam to Kodaikanal cab — from ₹7,050
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.
