Shimla Airport (SLV)

Taxi from Shimla Airport to Shimla, fare, estimate & time

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Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone. The estimated fare to Shimla is ₹207-₹329. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Shimla Airport is about 10 km west of Shimla from Shimla.

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From Shimla Airport to other towns

Ludhiana · 117 km, ~123 min · ₹2032-₹3227

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Shimla Airport to Shimla?

Roughly ₹207-₹329 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Shimla Airport?

Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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