- City
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Routes listed
- 10 from Chennai
- Shortest
- Mahabalipuram · 58 km
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
Why hire a car with a driver here
Chennai is spread out, and getting from the airport to Marina Beach, T. Nagar or OMR can take over an hour at peak times. Autos and app cabs are not always easy to find with luggage or a large family. A car with a driver who knows the city's one-ways, metro works and temple parking makes the day far simpler. It also suits the popular drives out of Chennai along the ECR to Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry, or north to Tirupati for darshan.
What we arrange in Chennai
Pickup and drop at Chennai International Airport, Meenambakkam, tracked against your flight.
Transfers to Chennai Central (Dr. MGR Central), Egmore and Tambaram stations.
A day for Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Marina Beach, San Thome Basilica, Fort St. George and the Government Museum.
Drives along the East Coast Road to Mahabalipuram, DakshinaChitra and Pondicherry.
Trips to Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Velankanni and Bangalore.
Women chauffeurs on request for families and solo women.
Trips from Chennai
Day trip58 km · 1.5 hrsTamil NaduChennai to MahabalipuramTake a day trip from Chennai to Mahabalipuram along the ECR for the Shore Temple, Five Rathas and rock carvings by the sea.
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Day trip75 km · 1.5–2 hrsTamil NaduChennai to KanchipuramTake a day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram, the city of a thousand temples, for ancient shrines and its famous silk sarees.
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Day trip135 km · 3–3.5 hrsAndhra PradeshChennai to TirupatiPlan a day trip from Chennai to Tirupati for darshan at Tirumala with a private car, a driver who knows the ghat and a same-day return.
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Day trip140 km · 2.5–3 hrsTamil NaduChennai to VellorePlan a day trip from Chennai to Vellore for the moat-ringed fort, Jalakandeswarar temple and the Sripuram Golden Temple.
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Day trip150 km · 3–3.5 hrsPuducherryChennai to PondicherryHire a car from Chennai to Pondicherry along the East Coast Road for the French Quarter, promenade, Auroville and seaside cafés.
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Day trip195 km · 4 hrsTamil NaduChennai to TiruvannamalaiBook a car from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai for Arunachaleswarar temple, Ramana Ashram and the sacred walk around Arunachala hill.
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Outstation330 km · 5.5–6 hrsTamil NaduChennai to TrichyHire a car from Chennai to Trichy on NH 32 and NH 38 for the Srirangam temple, Rockfort and the Kaveri, about six hours by road.
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Outstation340 km · 7 hrsTamil NaduChennai to VelankanniBook a car from Chennai to Velankanni along the coast for the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health and a stop at Nagore or Karaikal.
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Outstation345 km · 6–7 hrsKarnatakaChennai to BangaloreHire a chauffeur-driven car from Chennai to Bangalore on NH 48 for a comfortable drive via Vellore and Krishnagiri, with good food stops.
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Outstation460 km · 7.5–8 hrsTamil NaduChennai to MaduraiBook a car from Chennai to Madurai on NH 32 and NH 38 for the Meenakshi Amman temple, a full-day drive with temple towns en route.
Tamil NaduView route →Sights in and around Chennai
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
- Marina Beach
- San Thome Basilica
- Fort St. George
- Government Museum, Egmore
- Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
Local tips
- Avoid Anna Salai and OMR between 8–10:30 am and 5:30–8:30 pm where possible.
- Temples expect covered shoulders and knees; men may need to remove shirts at some shrines.
- The northeast monsoon from October to December can flood roads, so allow extra time.
- November to February is the most comfortable time to visit.
Book a car in Chennai
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