Prepaid Taxi Service Overview

🚖 Prepaid Taxi Service Overview

• Prepaid taxi booths are located just outside NJP station, next to the main taxi stand. Drivers at these booths offer fixed fares and provide a payment slip for security. The booth usually operates 24 hours Reddit+15Darjeeling Tourism+15growwithtejas.com+15.

• Upon exiting, passengers are typically assigned a local Siliguri‑based driver. In many cases, this driver then hands off to a returning driver from Darjeeling—who might charge your spot on a negotiated lower rate than the prepaid fare you paid at the booth Darjeeling Tourism.

📋 Official Prepaid Fare Estimates

Based on local tour-operator rates and the DarjeelingTaxi.com tariff page:

These fares match official listings for transfers from NJP or Bagdogra to Darjeeling darjeelingtaxi.com+1Darjeeling Tourism+1Darjeeling Tourism+7shreycar.com+7MakeMyTrip+7jayantitravels.in.

🧾 Real Traveler Feedback

• Reddit users report that shared taxis (non‑prepaid) from NJP to Darjeeling typically cost ₹300–₹400 per person, with full cabs around ₹500 per person during busier travel times darjeelingtaxi.com+15Reddit+15growwithtejas.com+15.

• In practice, full private car fares from NJP to Darjeeling are often in the ₹3,000–₹3,500 range for SUVs depending on negotiation and season RedditReddit.

✅ Tips & Recommendations

• Use the prepaid counter for secure, fixed fares—especially helpful after late-night arrivals.

• If offered another cab outside after pre-paying, insist on your original booking to maintain the prepaid rate and avoid re-negotiation risks Darjeeling TourismDarjeeling Tourism.

• Negotiate privately if you don’t mind bargaining and prefer potentially lower rates—check if drivers are returning empty from Darjeeling.

• Late-night pickups (after ~5 AM) are less reliable; consider staying in Siliguri if arriving overnight Darjeeling Tourism.

🧭 Bottom Line

• Prepaid small car fare: ~₹3,000

• Prepaid 8-seater Sumo: ~₹3,500

• Prepaid Innova/SUV: ~₹4,000

• Shared taxi: ₹300–400 per person (₹500 max in peak demand)

Prepaid taxis offer ease and reliability, while bargaining on the spot may reduce the price if you e comfortable with some negotiation. Let me know if youd like contact details for a trusted local transport service or booking tips!

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