Taximeter is mandatory for autorickshaws having taxi permit. The Taximeter has to get verified and stamped by Legal Metrology before putting into use. The certificate has to be kept in the vehicle.

The taximeter display the distance traveled, waiting time and the fare to be paid in Rupees. Many drivers are reluctant to use the meter during the trip. So always ask the driver about the destination taxi fare & the distance in advance.


Autorickshaws : Minimum fare : Rs 15 for 1.25 km. Beyond the minimum, the rate will be Rs 8/km.

For the day time travel (5 am to 10 pm), only the meter charges can be levied in Corporation areas of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur and Kozhikode and in major towns of Kannur, Palakkad and Kottayam.

Other places in Kerala : When there is no return journey, the auto fare is Taxi meter reading + (Taxi meter reading -15)/2.
Otherwise, the meter reading rate will be levied.

During night (10 pm to 5 am), an additional charge of 50 % of the hire charges will be levied.

Waiting charge Rs 10 for 15 minute or part thereof, Subjected to a maximum of Rs 250 in a day.

Motor Cabs (7 seater)

Minimum fare is Rs. 100 for 5 km. Beyond the rate is Rs 9/km.

Waiting charge Rs 50 for an hour or part thereof, Subjected to a maximum of Rs 500 in a day.

For A/c, 10 % of the hire charges extra.