Taxi Stands
Taxi and cab stands in Varanasi — local rides, outstation cabs and fares.
6 listedGetting around Varanasi means autos, e-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, app cabs and prepaid taxis, with taxi and auto stands at the railway stations, the airport and major points. The narrow old-city lanes are best done on foot or by e-rickshaw.
This section lists taxi and auto stands with their location and contact. Agree the fare before you start (or use a metered app cab), prefer prepaid taxis at the station and airport, and keep small change handy. For the ghats, expect to walk the last stretch.
Good to know
- Agree the fare before starting, or use a metered app cab to avoid disputes.
- Use the prepaid taxi/auto counter at the railway station and airport.
- For the old-city lanes and ghats, an e-rickshaw or walking is fastest.
- Keep small change; shared rides cost less than a private hire.
Frequently asked
How do I get around Varanasi?
Autos and e-rickshaws for short trips, app cabs or prepaid taxis for longer ones and the airport, and walking or e-rickshaw in the old-city lanes. Cars cannot enter many ghat-side lanes.
How do I avoid being overcharged?
Agree the fare before starting or use a metered app cab; use the prepaid counter at the station and airport. The Fair-Price guide on this site lists typical local fares.
Can a taxi take me to the ghats?
Only to the nearest motorable point — the ghat-side lanes are narrow and partly vehicle-free, so you walk or take an e-rickshaw the last stretch.