Ajanta Ellora Car Rental — Hire a Car with Driver in Aurangabad

Direct answer: Ajanta Ellora Car Rental provides a private, chauffeur-driven vehicle from Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) for Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar, Daulatabad Fort, Shirdi and nearby heritage sites. You book directly by call or WhatsApp on 9823475001, choose a vehicle that fits your group, and we confirm the fare, pickup time and itinerary before you travel.

What This Service Covers

This is our main car rental service for travellers visiting Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves and the heritage sites around Aurangabad. You get a car and driver for the duration of your trip — not a seat in a shared vehicle, not a fixed-departure bus tour. You decide the pickup time, the stops along the way, and how long you spend at each site, within what's reasonable for the day.

Most travellers use this service for one of three patterns: a single day focused on Ajanta, a single day focused on Ellora (often combined with Grishneshwar), or a two-day plan that covers both without rushing. If you already know which of these fits you, our dedicated pages go into more detail — see the Ajanta Caves taxi, Ellora Caves taxi and 2-day tour pages.

Who This Service Is Suitable For

We get enquiries from a mix of travellers — couples on a short heritage trip, families with children and some luggage, groups of friends splitting a vehicle, senior citizens who prefer a slower pace with fewer transfers, pilgrims combining Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga with sightseeing, and international visitors on a tighter schedule who want a driver who already knows the route and rough timing at each site. The right vehicle usually comes down to group size and how much luggage you're carrying, which is where our fleet options come in.

Where We Pick Up

We arrange pickup from your hotel in Aurangabad, from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport, or from Aurangabad Railway Station — whichever suits your arrival. If you're flying or training in and heading more or less straight to Ajanta or Ellora, mention that while enquiring so we can plan the pickup point accordingly. See our dedicated airport taxi and railway station taxi pages if pickup timing is your main concern right now.

Route & Realistic Journey Planning

Ajanta and Ellora sit in different directions from Aurangabad, which is the main reason we generally recommend treating them as separate days rather than one long combined trip. Ellora is the shorter drive of the two and is commonly paired with Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga and, if time allows, Daulatabad Fort. Ajanta is the longer drive and rewards being given its own unhurried day. We don't publish fixed distances or drive times on this page since actual travel time depends on traffic, road conditions and your exact pickup point — we'll talk you through realistic timing when you enquire.

Suggested Itinerary Sequence

While every trip is planned around what you actually want to see, a common pattern for travellers with two to three days in Aurangabad looks like this:

• Day 1: Ajanta Caves, as a full day on its own.
• Day 2: Ellora Caves, combined with Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (and Daulatabad Fort if you have the time and energy for a fuller day).
• Day 3 (optional): Aurangabad local sightseeing — Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad Caves and Panchakki — or a longer trip out to Shirdi.

This is a starting point, not a fixed package. Tell us your total days and priorities and we'll adjust the order and pace accordingly.

What Is Normally Included

The fare we confirm with you covers the vehicle, driver, fuel for the agreed itinerary, and the driver's allowance for the day. We talk through the exact inclusions before you book so there are no surprises.

What May Cost Extra

Toll charges, parking fees and monument entry tickets are generally paid separately as they occur, since these vary by route and site and we don't control them. If your plan changes significantly on the day (extra stops, a much longer route), we'll discuss any adjustment with you directly rather than applying it silently.

Choosing a Vehicle

A sedan works well for two to four people without much luggage. Families of five or six often prefer the Ertiga or Kia Carens for the extra boot space. For a full day of sightseeing with more comfort, or when there are four to seven people with luggage, the Innova or Innova Crysta is the usual choice. Larger groups travelling together book a Tempo Traveller. See our full fleet page for all options, or tell us your group size and we'll suggest what fits.

Sedan vs Ertiga vs Innova/Crysta vs Tempo Traveller

Vehicle	Typical Group Size	Luggage	Best For
Sedan	2–4	2 medium bags	Couples, point-to-point trips
Ertiga / Kia Carens	5–6	2–3 bags	Small families
Innova / Innova Crysta	6–7	3–4 bags	Longer days, added comfort
Tempo Traveller	12–17	Depends on configuration	Larger groups travelling together

Guidance for Families, Children & Senior Citizens

Travelling with young children or senior citizens usually means fewer, more comfortable stops rather than trying to cover everything in one day. If mobility is a concern, mention it when you enquire — we can plan a route with shorter walking stretches between the car and the site entrance where possible, and build in extra rest time. A larger vehicle like the Innova Crysta often makes longer days noticeably more comfortable for both children and older travellers.

Luggage & Seating Guidance

If you're travelling straight from the airport or railway station with check-in luggage, tell us your bag count when enquiring — this is the single most useful detail for us to suggest the right vehicle. A sedan's boot suits two medium bags comfortably; beyond that, the Ertiga, Innova or Innova Crysta gives you room to spare rather than a tight squeeze.

Practical Local Travel Tips

• Carry water and comfortable walking shoes — both Ajanta and Ellora involve a fair amount of walking.
• Mornings tend to be cooler and less crowded at both sites.
• Keep some cash on hand for entry tickets and small purchases at the sites.
• Share your full-day plan with us in advance so your driver can pace the route sensibly rather than rushing between stops.

Best Way to Combine Nearby Attractions

Ellora pairs naturally with Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga and Daulatabad Fort since all three are on the same side of the city. Ajanta is usually kept as its own day given the distance. If you have pilgrimage stops in mind beyond Grishneshwar, Shirdi is a popular addition on a separate day — see our Shirdi taxi page.

Why Travellers Choose a Private Cab

The main advantage over a shared tour or public transport is control — over timing, pace, and who you're travelling with. You're not waiting for a bus to fill up or matching someone else's schedule at each stop. For families with children, senior citizens, or anyone who simply prefers not to manage local transport logistics on a trip, a private car with a driver who knows the route removes a lot of the friction.

Booking Process

1. Call or WhatsApp us, or fill in the enquiry form below, with your travel date, pickup location, group size and rough plan.
2. We suggest a suitable vehicle and talk through a realistic itinerary and timing.
3. We confirm the fare and pickup details with you before the booking is final.
4. Your driver coordinates the exact pickup time and location the day before or on the morning of travel.

What to Know Before Booking

• Fares depend on the vehicle, travel date, pickup point and itinerary — we confirm the exact figure with you before booking, including toll, parking and driver allowance.
• Vehicle availability can vary by date, especially in peak season, so it helps to enquire a few days ahead where possible.
• Ajanta and Ellora are usually visited on separate days rather than combined into one long day, since they lie in different directions from Aurangabad.
• We're happy to help you sequence a multi-day itinerary if you're covering more than just the caves — Grishneshwar, Daulatabad Fort, Bibi Ka Maqbara and Shirdi are common additions.

How to Check Availability

Call or WhatsApp 9823475001 with your travel date, pickup location, number of travellers and preferred vehicle, or fill in the form below and we'll get back to you with availability and next steps.