Self-Drive Mumbai to Lonavala — Book a Car & Drive

Self-Drive Mumbai to Lonavala — Book a Car & Hit the Road

Drive from Mumbai to Lonavala (83 km, 2 hours) in a self-drive car. Starting from ₹2,054 total including car booking, fuel, and tolls. Compare prices from multiple partners on Zymo and book instantly.

Distance
83 km
Drive Time
2 hours
Starting From
₹2,054
Best Season
June to September (waterfalls), October to March
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Cost Breakdown — Mumbai to Lonavala

Estimated cost for a 1-day self-drive trip (83 km):

Cost ComponentHatchbackSedanSUV
Car Booking (1 day)₹1,200-1,800₹1,800-2,500₹2,500-4,000
Fuel (₹103/L)₹534₹611₹777
Tolls₹320
Total₹2,054-2,654₹2,731-3,431₹3,597-5,097

Self-Drive vs Other Options

Cost comparison for 2 people travelling Mumbai to Lonavala:

ModeCost (2 people)TimeFlexibility
BEST VALUESelf-Drive (Zymo)₹2,0542 hoursFull — stop anywhere, any time
Bus (AC/Volvo)₹6002 hoursNone — fixed schedule
Train (AC)₹300VariesNone — station to station
Cab (Ola/Uber)₹2,3242 hoursModerate — driver dependent
Save ₹270 vs booking a cab — and you keep the car for the entire trip.

Toll Breakdown — Mumbai to Lonavala

Total tolls: ₹320. All toll plazas accept FASTag.

1. Mumbai-Pune Expressway — ₹320

Suggested Itinerary

Stop 1: Khandala (75 km, 1.5 hrs)
Rajmachi viewpoint
Stop 2: Lonavala (83 km, 2 hrs)
Bhushi Dam, chikki shops

What to See — Mumbai to Lonavala

Bhushi Dam, Tiger's Leap, Rajmachi Fort, Duke's Nose, monsoon magic

Road Condition

Mumbai-Pune Expressway — 6-lane till Lonavala exit. Ghat section has curves but well-maintained.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Mumbai to Lonavala?

A self-drive day trip from Mumbai to Lonavala costs approximately Rs 2,100-3,800. This includes car booking (Rs 1,200-4,000 for a day), fuel (Rs 530-760), and expressway toll (Rs 320). The 83 km drive takes about 2 hours.

Is Mumbai to Lonavala a good monsoon drive?

One of the best monsoon drives in India. The Western Ghats come alive with waterfalls, mist, and greenery from June to September. Bhushi Dam overflows, and the drive through the ghats is spectacular. Self-drive is ideal — you can stop at any viewpoint.

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