Kodaikanal to Melvisharam Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹6,330
A one-way cab from Kodaikanal to Melvisharam costs ₹6,330 for a Hatchback to ₹9,576 for a SUV Innova (7+1) before 5% GST, for the 463.8 km drive of about 9.5 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
463.8 km
Travel Time
about 9.5 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Kodaikanal to Melvisharam cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Kodaikanal to Melvisharam 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 Melvisharam Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹6,330 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹6,793 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹9,112 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹9,576 | ₹20/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment, and cover the full 463.8 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 463.8 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 Melvisharam Route
463.8 km is a full day. Leaving Kodaikanal by six gets you to Melvisharam by mid-afternoon with two stops; the driver plans a meal halt on the highway rather than in town.
The Hatchback is the entry fare at ₹6,330; a Sedan is ₹463 more, and the SUV Innova (7+1) for 7 passengers is ₹9,576. Every fare is for the whole 463.8 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, Melvisharam to Kodaikanal, is priced the same and has its own page.
Waiting is free for 45 minutes at pickup; a longer wait is charged per minute at drop. The price does not move with demand or with the hour. The driver's allowance is already in it, and the only cash that changes hands is the balance you saw when you booked.
- One way from ₹6,330, all 463.8 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 Melvisharam by road?+
Kodaikanal to Melvisharam is 463.8 km by road, about about 9.5 hrs by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 463.8 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Kodaikanal to Melvisharam?+
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 Melvisharam 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 Melvisharam drive take?+
The 463.8 km journey typically takes about 9.5 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Kodaikanal to Melvisharam?+
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 Melvisharam?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Kodaikanal to Melvisharam 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 463.8 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
Melvisharam to Kodaikanal cab — from ₹6,330
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.