AIRPORT EXIT

India airport exit guides

Indian airports (DEL, BOM, BLR, HYD) are modern and safe inside — the chaos starts at the curb. Always use the pre-paid taxi counter or an app (Ola/Uber). Never accept a ride from someone approaching you in arrivals.

Common exit risks
  • • Touts offering 'hotel taxi' at 5× the pre-paid rate
  • • Drivers claiming your hotel is 'closed' to divert you to a commission hotel
  • • Fake pre-paid counters outside the terminal
Cash & card advice
  • • Pre-paid taxi counters inside arrivals are the safe fallback. Cash in INR — small notes only. Meru is a reliable metered fleet.
Ride-hailing status
  • • Ola and Uber work at every major airport. Pickup is from a designated zone, often across the road via a skywalk.
AIRPORTS IN INDIA
POPULAR ROUTES IN INDIA

FAQ

Does Uber work at airports in India?
Ola and Uber work at every major airport. Pickup is from a designated zone, often across the road via a skywalk.
Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in India?
Pre-paid taxi counters inside arrivals are the safe fallback. Cash in INR — small notes only. Meru is a reliable metered fleet.
What currency do I need for a taxi in India?
India uses the INR (₹). Cash or UPI; card rarely for taxis. Refuse ₹2000 change games. Avoid changing money at airport kiosks — the rate is usually 5–15% worse than a bank ATM inside the terminal.
Do I tip taxi drivers in India?
Not expected — small ₹50–100 fine. Drivers do not rely on tips the way US drivers do, and inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
What airport scams are common in India?
The three most reported on arrival: Touts offering 'hotel taxi' at 5× the pre-paid rate; Drivers claiming your hotel is 'closed' to divert you to a commission hotel; Fake pre-paid counters outside the terminal. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.
Which airports in India have exit guides?
We cover 7 airports in India — including MAA, BOM, COK, DEL, BLR. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.