Taxi vs Metro at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Take Metro — recommended by locals over the alternative.
Side by side
| Factor | Taxi | Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Option | Prepaid taxi (police booth) | Airport Express Metro |
| Cost | ₹500–₹700 | ₹60 |
| Journey | 30–60 min | 20 min to New Delhi Station |
| Wait | 10–20 min | Every 10 min |
| Payment | Cash | Card & Cash |
| Locals recommend |
- ✓ Regulated price
- ! Pricier than Uber
- ✓ Fastest
- ✓ Cheap
- ✓ Scam-proof
- ! Stops at midnight
Scams to watch either way
- 'Hotel closed' redirect
Driver claims your hotel is closed/relocated and takes you to a commission-paying alternative.
Avoid: Insist on the original address. Call the hotel to verify.
- Inflated 'fixed' fare
Touts inside arrivals quote ₹1,500–₹2,500 for short trips.
Avoid: Use the metro, prepaid booth, or Uber/Ola only.
Frequently asked
Q.Taxi or Metro from DEL — which is better?
Metro — recommended by locals over the alternative. Airport Express Metro: ₹60, 20 min to New Delhi Station.
Q.How much is Taxi from Indira Gandhi International Airport?
₹500–₹700 typical. Journey 30–60 min, wait 10–20 min. Payment: Cash.
Q.How much is Metro from Indira Gandhi International Airport?
₹60 typical. Journey 20 min to New Delhi Station, wait Every 10 min. Payment: Card & Cash.
Q.What should I watch for on arrival at DEL?
'Hotel closed' redirect: Driver claims your hotel is closed/relocated and takes you to a commission-paying alternative. — Insist on the original address. Call the hotel to verify.
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