Car Rental in Aurangabad — Ajanta, Ellora & Shirdi Caves Circuit Made Easy

Aurangabad sits at the crossroads of the Deccan's greatest historical treasures — the Ajanta and Ellora caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara, and Daulatabad Fort are all within a morning's drive of the city centre. For tourists landing at Aurangabad Airport (just 10 km from the city), a chauffeur-driven car is less a luxury and more a practical necessity: the Ajanta-Ellora 130 km loop involves early starts, highway stretches on NH52, and parking at cave complex entrances where you don't want to be hunting for a spot at 9 AM. Whether you're staying near Station Road, Cidco, or the hotel cluster around Jalna Road, a rental car lets you hit Ellora Caves (30 km, 45 min via Ellora Road) before the tour buses arrive. Aurangabad is also a serious outstation hub: Mumbai (335 km), Pune (240 km), and Nashik (190 km) are all doable day drives with a verified driver at the wheel.

Why Choose Us

• Cave-circuit specialists

  Our drivers know the Fardapur road (NH52) to Ajanta is faster than the old Jalgaon route, and they'll get you to Ellora's Kailash Temple before the 10 AM heat.

• Early-morning Ajanta departures

  The Ajanta-Ellora combined loop needs a 7 AM start from Aurangabad. We confirm 6:30 AM pickups from Cidco, Station Road, and Jalna Road hotels without last-minute cancellations.

• Shirdi & Nashik pilgrimage fleet

  Tempo travellers and Innova Crystas are kept ready for the NH160 run to Shirdi (115 km) and onward to Nashik — with drivers who know the dhaba stops and Sai Baba temple parking layout.

• Daulatabad Fort add-ons

  Most tourists don't realise Daulatabad is just 13 km from Aurangabad. We build it into Ellora day trips at no extra charge, so you get the full history circuit in one booking.

• Verified Marathwada vendors

  All our Aurangabad vendors are background-checked, and vehicles are sanitised between the airport run and long outstation trips on NH65 and NH160.

• Transparent outstation pricing

  Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik runs are quoted upfront — no hidden toll or driver-bata surprises when you're 200 km from Aurangabad.

• 24/7 support for late airport arrivals

  Aurangabad Airport gets delayed evening flights from Mumbai and Delhi. Our support line stays live so your pickup isn't stranded at 11 PM.

Popular Vehicles

• Hatchback

  Maruti Swift, Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz

  Best for: Solo travellers and couples doing the Ellora (30 km) and Daulatabad (13 km) day circuit without luggage.

• Sedan

  Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Hyundai Verna

  Best for: Airport transfers from Aurangabad Airport and comfortable Ajanta runs on NH52 where boot space for camera gear matters.

• SUV

  Toyota Innova Crysta, Mahindra XUV700, Kia Carens

  Best for: Family pilgrimages to Shirdi (115 km) and Nashik (190 km) — the Innova is the Marathwada standard for 6-7 passengers.

• Premium SUV

  Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster

  Best for: Corporate clients visiting DMIC industrial sites and VIP delegations touring the heritage circuit in comfort.

• Tempo Traveller

  Force Traveller 12-seater, 17-seater

  Best for: Group tours combining Ajanta, Ellora, and Daulatabad in a single 2-day itinerary — cheaper per head than multiple sedans.

• Luxury Sedan

  Toyota Camry, Skoda Superb

  Best for: Wedding parties at Bibi Ka Maqbara venues and executive airport pickups for Marathwada industrial visitors.

Services Offered

• Ajanta & Ellora cave tours — Full-day chauffeur-driven trips covering the 130 km Ajanta-Ellora loop, with a 7 AM departure so you reach Ajanta before the afternoon heat and Ellora's Kailash Temple before closing.
• Aurangabad Airport transfers — Meet-and-greet pickups from Aurangabad Airport (10 km from the city) to hotels in Cidco, Station Road, and Jalna Road — with flight tracking for delayed Mumbai and Delhi arrivals.
• Shirdi & Nashik pilgrimage packages — Round-trip and one-way drops to Shirdi (115 km via NH160) and Nashik (190 km), with drivers who know the Sai Baba temple darshan timings and parking.
• Outstation to Pune & Mumbai — One-way and round-trip chauffeur-driven cars to Pune (240 km via NH65) and Mumbai (335 km via NH160 → NH3), quoted with tolls and driver bata included.
• Daulatabad Fort heritage add-on — Half-day trips to Daulatabad Fort (13 km from Aurangabad), often combined with Ellora for a full history day covering the Chand Minar and the fort's dark passage.
• Corporate & DMIC industrial travel — Dedicated sedans and SUVs for DMIC corridor site visits and Marathwada industrial belt meetings, with monthly billing options for regular corporate clients.

Tips

• Leave by 7 AM from Aurangabad for the Ajanta-Ellora loop — the Kailash Temple at Ellora (Cave 16) involves a long walk from the parking lot, and you want to do it before the 1 PM heat.
• Take the Fardapur road (NH52) to Ajanta, not the old Jalgaon road — it's 20 minutes faster and the road quality is better for sedans.
• Combine Daulatabad Fort (13 km from Aurangabad) with your Ellora trip — the Chand Minar and the fort's dark passage are worth 90 minutes, and it costs nothing extra in cab fare.
• If you're driving to Shirdi on a Thursday or during Ram Navami, book your tempo traveller at least 3 days ahead — parking near the Sai Baba temple fills by 8 AM.
• For the Aurangabad to Mumbai run (335 km), start by 6 AM to clear the Kalyan-Thane stretch before the evening truck traffic builds on NH3.
• Book an Innova Crysta rather than two sedans if you're a group of 6 heading to Shirdi — it's cheaper per head and the NH160 drive is more comfortable in an SUV.
• Aurangabad summers (April-June) hit 40°C+ — if you're doing the cave circuit, insist on a car with working AC and carry at least 2 litres of water per person, as cave interiors get humid.

Frequently Asked Questions