The Force Urbania is the most comfortable way to make the Chennai to Tirupati run. It seats twelve, and at about 280 km return, roughly 3.5 hours each way, Tirupati is one of the few pilgrimages that still works comfortably as a single long day.
Chennai to Tirupati 12 Seater Urbania Rental
Hire a 12 seater Force Urbania from Chennai to Tirupati, about 140 km and 3.5 hours each way, with rates, inclusions and what is charged at actuals.
Vehicles for Chennai to Tirupati
Pick by group size. Rates shown are per km, and the final quote includes driver bata, tolls and permits.
12 Seater Tempo Traveller
Most popular for family and pilgrim trips.
13 Seater Tempo Traveller
One extra seat over the 12 seater, same comfort.
14 Seater Tempo Traveller
Roomy layout, ideal for outstation tours.
12 Seater Force Urbania
Premium recliners, mood lighting, tinted glass.
16 Seater Force Urbania
The flagship luxury van for larger groups.
Mahindra Tourister
Sturdy tourister van for outstation runs.
Mahindra Tourister Excelo
Excelo variant of the tourister van.
14 Seater Van
Mid size van for families and small groups.
Trip facts
- Seating12 passengers
- Distance140 km
- Drive time~3.5 hrs
- RouteChennai → Tirupati
What makes it work
Optimised stops and pickup-to-drop without detours.
Driver reaches pickup 15 minutes early - every trip.
All-India tourist permits, tolls and inter-state paperwork handled.
Comfortable for elders, kids and large families.
Why groups choose the Urbania over a tempo traveller
- Leather recliner seats with individual armrests rather than bench style pushback rows
- A quieter cabin and softer suspension, which is what you notice on a pre dawn start
- A walk through aisle with standing height, so nobody climbs over luggage
- Curtains and strong air conditioning for the return leg in the afternoon heat
For a family group that wants the journey to feel like part of the occasion rather than just transport, the Urbania is the clear step up from a tempo traveller.
What the day looks like
Most Tirupati groups leave Chennai between 3 and 5 in the morning to reach the hill early. The drive runs about 140 km through Tiruttani and Puttur. We hold the vehicle for the full day and return the same evening, so there is no second pickup to arrange and no waiting charge to negotiate.
Chennai to Tirupati Urbania fare
A single day round trip in the 12 seater Force Urbania works out to approximately Rs.11,500/-.
That is built from the standard Urbania outstation rate:
- Rs.35/- per km
- 300 km minimum billing per day
- Rs.1,000/- driver bata per day
The return distance of 280 km falls under the daily minimum, so a one day Tirupati trip is billed at the 300 km minimum rather than on distance alone.
Seating and luggage
Twelve passenger seats plus the driver, which covers most family groups travelling together. If your group runs larger than that we put on a second vehicle and quote both together, so there is still one number to approve.
The boot takes a day bag per person comfortably. If you are combining Tirupati with Kanipakam or Srikalahasti over two days, soft bags keep the aisle clear and everyone more comfortable on the ghat section.
What the fare includes
- The vehicle for the full day with a driver who knows the route
- Fuel
- Driver bata for the day
Charged at actuals
- Tolls and state permit charges
- Parking at Tirupati
- Darshan and entry tickets, which the group arranges directly
Festival and weekend dates
Tirupati demand peaks at weekends, through Brahmotsavam and across the December and January holidays. Urbania stock is limited compared with our tempo travellers, so book further ahead for those dates than you would for a regular weekday trip.
Booking
Send your travel date and group size by call or WhatsApp and we will confirm availability and send a written quote with the fare, the inclusions and what is charged at actuals.
Tariff & estimated fare
Live estimate. Actual fare confirmed during booking.
12 Seater Force Urbania
Outstation - Round trip
Fare breakdown
- Min 300 km/day → billed 300 km-
- 300 km × ₹35₹10,500
- Driver bata₹1,000
- Total₹11,500
* Estimates are indicative. Tolls, parking, permits, and waiting charges (if any) are billed at actuals unless mentioned.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chennai to Tirupati Urbania rental cost?+
A one day round trip in the 12 seater Force Urbania works out to approximately Rs.11,500/-. That is Rs.35/- per km with a 300 km daily minimum, plus Rs.1,000/- driver bata. Tolls and parking are charged at actuals.
How many passengers can travel?+
Twelve passengers plus the driver, with boot space for a day bag each.
We are more than twelve. Can you still take us?+
Yes. We put on a second vehicle alongside the Urbania and quote both together, so there is one fare to approve and both vehicles travel as one group.
How long is the drive from Chennai to Tirupati?+
About 140 km each way and roughly 3.5 hours, through Tiruttani and Puttur. Most groups leave Chennai between 3 and 5 in the morning to reach the hill early.
Can we finish the Tirupati trip in one day?+
Yes. At 280 km return it is comfortably a single long day, and the vehicle stays with you from pickup until the evening drop.
What is not included in the fare?+
Tolls, state permit charges, parking, and any darshan or entry tickets. The fare covers the vehicle, fuel and driver bata for the day.
Quotes in minutes via call or WhatsApp.
All-India tourist permits, GST-compliant invoices.
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