Quick answer
Book a one way taxi when you are not returning with the same car — you pay only for your side of the journey, usually 40–50% less. Book a round trip when the car must wait and bring you back within a day or two. Example: Salem to Kanyakumari costs ₹7,240 one way and ₹13,568 as a round trip.
Side by side
- One way: billed for one direction, one day of driver bata, car leaves after the drop.
- Round trip: billed for both directions, bata for every day, a daily minimum of 130 km per day, car stays with you.
Real example
Salem to Kanyakumari (about 456 km, sedan): one way ₹7,240, round trip ₹13,568. The one way trip saves about 47%.
When a round trip makes sense
- Same-day return with sightseeing on the way.
- Several stops over one or two days where you need the car waiting.
- Remote places where finding a return taxi is hard.
Related guides
- What Is a One Way Taxi?
- How Is One Way Taxi Fare Calculated?
- Driver Bata Meaning: What Is Driver Bata in a Taxi Fare?