AMD airport is only 14 km from central Ahmedabad, keeping transport costs low compared to most international airports. Here is what each option actually costs.
Price comparison
| Transport | Price (INR) | Price (EUR) | Notes | |-----------|------------|------------|-------| | Auto-rickshaw | 200–400 | €2–€4 | Negotiate or insist on meter | | Uber/Ola (sedan) | 300–600 | €3–€7 | Can surge to 2x at peak times | | Pre-paid taxi | 400–700 | €4–€8 | Fixed price at counter inside terminal | | Pre-booked transfer (sedan) | 800–1,500 | €9–€16 | Includes meet-and-greet | | Pre-booked transfer (SUV) | 1,200–2,000 | €13–€22 | More luggage space |
Prices by destination
Not everyone is going to the city centre. Here are approximate costs by area:
| Destination | Distance from AMD | Uber/Ola estimate | Pre-booked transfer | |-------------|------------------|-------------------|--------------------| | SG Highway area | 8 km | 200–350 INR (€2–€4) | 600–1,000 INR (€7–€11) | | Navrangpura / CG Road | 12 km | 250–500 INR (€3–€5) | 800–1,300 INR (€9–€14) | | Lal Darwaja (Old City) | 16 km | 350–600 INR (€4–€7) | 900–1,500 INR (€10–€16) | | Gandhinagar | 25 km | 500–900 INR (€5–€10) | 1,200–2,000 INR (€13–€22) | | GIFT City | 28 km | 600–1,000 INR (€7–€11) | 1,400–2,200 INR (€15–€24) |
Surge pricing reality
Uber and Ola fares can double during peak hours (08:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00) and for late-night arrivals. The pre-paid taxi counter is the best hedge against this — their prices are fixed regardless of time.
Tips for fair pricing
Auto-rickshaws in Ahmedabad should run on the meter, but many drivers at the airport refuse. If the driver will not use the meter, agree on a price before getting in. The rate from the airport to central Ahmedabad should not exceed 400 INR.
The pre-paid taxi counter is inside the terminal near the exit. Pay there, get your receipt, and hand it to the assigned driver. This removes all ambiguity.
For Uber/Ola, check the estimated fare in the app before confirming. If it looks unusually high, wait 5–10 minutes — surge pricing often drops quickly.