Self-Drive Nainital to Delhi — Book a Car & Drive

Self-Drive Nainital to Delhi — Book a Car & Hit the Road

Drive from Nainital to Delhi (320 km, 7 hours) in a self-drive car. Starting from ₹4,340 total including car booking, fuel, and tolls. Compare prices from multiple partners on Zymo and book instantly.

Distance
320 km
Drive Time
7 hours
Starting From
₹4,340
Best Season
Year-round
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Cost Breakdown — Nainital to Delhi

Estimated cost for a 2-day self-drive trip (320 km):

Cost ComponentHatchbackSedanSUV
Car Booking (2 days)₹2,200-3,200₹3,200-4,400₹4,400-7,000
Fuel (₹96/L)₹1,920₹2,194₹2,793
Tolls₹220
Total₹4,340-5,340₹5,614-6,814₹7,413-10,013

Self-Drive vs Other Options

Cost comparison for 2 people travelling Nainital to Delhi:

ModeCost (2 people)TimeFlexibility
BEST VALUESelf-Drive (Zymo)₹4,3407 hoursFull — stop anywhere, any time
Bus (AC/Volvo)₹1,2007 hoursNone — fixed schedule
Train (AC)₹800VariesNone — station to station
Cab (Ola/Uber)₹8,9607 hoursModerate — driver dependent
Save ₹4,620 vs booking a cab — and you keep the car for the entire trip.

Toll Breakdown — Nainital to Delhi

Total tolls: ₹220. All toll plazas accept FASTag.

1. Rampur-Haldwani — ₹55
2. Delhi-Moradabad — ₹165

Suggested Itinerary

Stop 1: Haldwani (40 km, 1 hr)
Descend from hills, fuel up
Stop 2: Delhi (320 km, 7 hrs)
Evening arrival

What to See — Nainital to Delhi

Mountain descent, Kumaon foothills, highway drive

Road Condition

Mountain descent for first hour, then flat highway. Start early to avoid Delhi evening traffic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I leave Nainital to reach Delhi by evening?

Leave Nainital by 7-8 AM to reach Delhi by 3-4 PM (before evening rush). The 320 km drive takes about 7 hours with stops.

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