Tempo Traveller State Tax Charges
Quick answer: state entry tax for a tempo traveller from Delhi is charged per day, per seat or per week depending on the state. For a 9 to 12 seater it is Rs 500 per day in Haryana, Himachal and Madhya Pradesh, Rs 470 per day in Punjab, Rs 30 per seat per day in Uttar Pradesh, Rs 40 per seat per day in Uttarakhand, Rs 247 per day in Rajasthan and Rs 300 per day in Jammu & Kashmir. Delhi and the union territories charge nothing. Bigger vehicles pay more; the full state-by-state table and the answers below give every figure.
Tempo Travellers are best tourist vehicle to travel in group with comfort and convenience. When you search for Tempo Traveller Booking Price on internet, you get different answers as some companies show all-inclusive cost while some per km charges. Tempo Traveller Rental fare comprises of various elements as fuel cost, driver fee, overnight charges, parking fee, toll tax, and permit charges for entering various states. Therefore, rates for local trip in Delhi and Outstation Tempo Traveller differ. State taxes for tempo traveller are updated by state authorities and hence subject to change over years. Toll taxes are taken on account of road and facilities development. Some states may impose additional taxes or surcharges on luxury or commercial vehicles. Here we have compiled a brief of state permit charges for Tempo Traveller and Urbania Van to get a rough idea about overall cost.
The state entry tax for tempo traveller depends on various factors as:
- Road Tax: Levied on vehicles using a state's roads, this tax is paid during vehicle registration and applies to all commercial vehicles, including cars, Tempo Travellers, taxis, and private buses.
- Commercial Vehicle Tax: Specific permits or taxes are required for operating vehicles commercially. These permits ensure compliance with state regulations for commercial transportation.
- Annual Tax: Some states impose an annual tax on commercial vehicles, including Tempo Travellers and Luxury vehicles like Urbania Van, which must be paid yearly to maintain legal operation within the state.
- Interstate Tax: When a Tempo Traveller crosses state borders, additional taxes or permits are required for interstate movement. These taxes vary by state and are crucial for legal interstate travel.
State Entry Tax Rates for Tempo Travellers in India
Entry tax rates differ across states and depend on the vehicle's seating capacity. Below is a summary of entry tax rates for various states:
| States | 9 to 12 Seater | 13 to 16 Seater | 17 Seat to 20 Seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haryana State Tax | Rs.500 Per Day | Rs.500 Per Day | Rs.1000 Per Day |
| Punjab State Tax | Rs.470 Per Day | Rs.520 Per Day | Rs.1000 Per Day |
| Himachal State Tax Entry Charges |
Rs.500 Per Day | Rs.500 Per Day | Rs.1000 (Including SRT if All India Tax Paid) |
| Jammu Kashmir State Tax (On Vaishno Devi Trip Govt. Gives Subsidy on State tax) |
Rs.300 Per Day (for 9 to 12 Seat) |
Vaishno Devi - 3 Days - Rs.1000/- Srinagar or Kashmir Trip - Rs.2150 Per Days |
Vaishno Devi - 3 Days - Rs.2100/- Srinagar or Kashmir Trip - Rs.2450/- Per Day |
| Uttar Pradesh State Tax | Rs.30 Per Seat/Per Day | Rs.30 Per Seat Per Day | Rs.30 Per Seat Per Day |
| Uttarakhand State Tax | Rs.40 Per Seat/ Per Day (seating after 12 - minimum tax paid for 3 Days) |
Rs.40 Per Seat/ Per Day (seating after 12 - minimum tax paid for 3 Days) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.500 Per Day) |
Rs.40 Per Seat/ Per Day (seating after 12 - minimum tax paid for 3 Days) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.1000 Per Day) |
| Rajasthan State Tax | Rs.247 Per Day | Rs.50 Per Seat Per Day (Minimum tax paid for 5 Days) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.500 Per Day) |
Rs.40 Per Seat Per Day (Minimum tax paid for 5 Days) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.1000 Per Day) |
| Madhya Pradesh State Tax Entry Charges |
Rs.500 Per Day | Rs.600 Per Day | Rs.1000 Per Day |
| Bihar State Tax | Rs.2400 (Minimum tax Paid for 1 Week) | Rs.2400 (Minimum tax Paid for 1 Week) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.500 Per Day) |
Rs.4400 (Minimum tax Paid for 1 Week) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.1000 Per Day) |
| Jharkhand State Tax | Rs.2400 (Minimum tax Paid for 1 Week) | Rs.2400 (Minimum tax Paid for 1 Week) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.500 Per Day) |
Rs.4400 (Minimum tax Paid for 1 Week) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.1000 Per Day) |
| Gujarat State Tax | 1440 (Minimum Paid for 1 Week) | Rs.3060 (Minimum tax Paid for 1 Week) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.500 Per Day) |
Rs.3600 (Minimum tax paid for 1 Week) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.600 Per Day) |
| Maharashtra State Tax | 2700 (Minimum Paid for 1 Month) | 11350 (Minimum Paid for 1 Month) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.500 Per Day) |
13300 (Minimum Paid for 1 Month) (if vehicle paid all india tourist tax calc. is Rs.600 Per Day) |
| Delhi State Tax | In union territory no tax applicable | In union territory no tax applicable | In union territory no tax applicable |
| Leh State Tax | In union territory no tax applicable | In union territory no tax applicable | In union territory no tax applicable |
| Daman and Diu Tax | In union territory no tax applicable | In union territory no tax applicable | In union territory no tax applicable |
There are several ways to apply state taxes. Some states charge it on per day basis while some on weekly basis. Entry tax for tempo travellers in Rajasthan is charged on per seat basis which means, bigger the van, higher State tax. In Union Territories, state tax is not applicable while in Jammu Kashmir, state tax is subsidized by Government.
State Tax Questions Answered, State by State
Each answer below is for a tempo traveller or Urbania hired from Delhi with a Delhi registration. Figures are the current entry tax as we pay it at the border check post; state authorities revise them, so the written quote you receive before booking is the final word.
What is the Rajasthan border tax for a tempo traveller?
Rajasthan charges Rs 247 per day for a 9 to 12 seater. From 13 seats upward it switches to a per-seat rate: Rs 50 per seat per day for a 13 to 16 seater and Rs 40 per seat per day for a 17 to 20 seater, each with a minimum of 5 days. This applies to every Rajasthan trip from Delhi, including Jaipur, Khatu Shyam, Pushkar, Ajmer, Udaipur and Jaisalmer.
What is the Uttar Pradesh state tax for a tempo traveller?
Uttar Pradesh charges Rs 30 per seat per day for every seating capacity. A 12 seater pays Rs 360 per day and a 20 seater Rs 600 per day. It applies to Agra, Mathura, Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj trips, and also to the short Noida and Ghaziabad stretches on the way to Uttarakhand.
What is the Uttarakhand state tax for Haridwar, Rishikesh, Chardham and Nainital?
Uttarakhand charges Rs 40 per seat per day. For vehicles above 12 seats the tax is paid for a minimum of 3 days. Vehicles that hold an All India Tourist Permit pay a flat Rs 500 per day (13 to 16 seater) or Rs 1,000 per day (17 to 20 seater) instead. Uttarakhand also issues a trip card and green cess at the entry point, collected separately from the tax.
What is the Himachal state tax for Manali, Shimla and Dharamshala?
Himachal Pradesh charges Rs 500 per day for 9 to 16 seaters and Rs 1,000 per day for 17 to 20 seaters. The higher figure includes the special road tax when the vehicle already holds an All India Tourist Permit. The tax is paid once per entry and covers the whole state, so a Shimla to Manali extension needs no second payment.
What is the Haryana state tax for a tempo traveller from Delhi?
Haryana charges Rs 500 per day for 9 to 16 seaters and Rs 1,000 per day for 17 to 20 seaters. Because most routes out of Delhi cross Haryana, this is usually the first tax on a trip to Chandigarh, Himachal, Punjab or Rajasthan via Gurgaon.
What is the Punjab state tax for Amritsar and Golden Temple trips?
Punjab charges Rs 470 per day for a 9 to 12 seater, Rs 520 per day for a 13 to 16 seater and Rs 1,000 per day for a 17 to 20 seater. A Delhi to Amritsar trip also pays Haryana tax on the way through.
What is the Jammu & Kashmir tax for a Vaishno Devi or Kashmir trip?
Jammu & Kashmir charges Rs 300 per day for a 9 to 12 seater. For a Vaishno Devi trip the government subsidises the tax to a flat Rs 1,000 for 3 days (9 to 12 seater) or Rs 2,100 for 3 days (13 to 16 seater). Srinagar and Kashmir valley trips pay Rs 2,150 per day (9 to 12 seater) or Rs 2,450 per day (13 to 16 seater).
What is the Madhya Pradesh tax for Ujjain, Omkareshwar and Khajuraho?
Madhya Pradesh charges Rs 500 per day for a 9 to 12 seater, Rs 600 per day for a 13 to 16 seater and Rs 1,000 per day for a 17 to 20 seater. A Delhi to Ujjain trip also crosses Rajasthan, so both taxes apply.
What do Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra charge?
These states charge for a minimum period rather than per day. Bihar and Jharkhand: Rs 2,400 for one week (9 to 16 seater) or Rs 4,400 for one week (17 to 20 seater). Gujarat: Rs 1,440, Rs 3,060 or Rs 3,600 for one week by the same three seating bands. Maharashtra: Rs 2,700, Rs 11,350 or Rs 13,300 for one month. For a short trip the minimum period is still payable in full.
Is there any state tax inside Delhi, Leh or the union territories?
No. Delhi, Leh, Daman and Diu and the other union territories charge no entry tax on a tempo traveller. A local Delhi NCR tour pays no state tax at all unless it crosses into Haryana or Uttar Pradesh.
Is state tax included in the tempo traveller rent?
Our per-km quotes list state tax as a separate line so you can see exactly what each state charges. Our all-inclusive route packages, such as Delhi to Manali or Delhi to Ujjain, include state tax in the package price. Either way the amount is written into the quote before you pay, and the driver carries the tax receipts during the trip.
How and where is the tax paid?
The tax is paid at the state border check post or online in advance for the exact number of days of the trip, and the receipt stays with the driver. If a trip is extended by a day, the extra day's tax is added at the same rate. Toll tax and parking are separate from state tax.
Additional Considerations
- Toll Taxes: In addition to state entry taxes, toll taxes are applicable at various points on highways and are based on the distance travelled and vehicle type.
- Permits: Ensure that all necessary permits are obtained in advance to avoid delays or penalties during travel.
- Compliance: Adhering to state-specific regulations and tax requirements is crucial for the smooth operation of commercial vehicles across state borders.
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