Guwahati → Meghalaya Self Drive
Self Drive Cars for Meghalaya – From Guwahati
Start from Guwahati and drive your own self drive car across the misty hills of
Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki & Mawlynnong. All vehicles are verified and maintained
by Onroadz Guwahati for safe Meghalaya road trips.
Guwahati Airport Pickup Available
Shillong · Cherrapunji · Dawki · Mawlynnong
SUVs Recommended for Hills
Meghalaya Trip Snapshot
Typical per day rates for Guwahati–Meghalaya self drive.
Hatchbacks (2–3 Pax)
₹1800–₹2200/day
Compact SUVs (3–5 Pax)
₹2300–₹2800/day
Premium SUVs / MPVs
₹3000–₹4500/day
Ideal for 3–6 days Meghalaya plan
Why Self Drive from Guwahati to Meghalaya?
Meghalaya is one of the most scenic driving circuits in North East India. With a self drive car, you can
decide your own timing, stop at hidden viewpoints and change plans freely – without depending on local taxis.
- Flexible timings – start early for Cherrapunji or Dawki, no rush from driver side.
- Stop anywhere – cafés in Shillong, roadside waterfalls, view points and local markets.
- Perfect for couples, small families and friends exploring Meghalaya on their own.
- All cars are GPS tracked and maintained for hilly terrain by Onroadz Guwahati.
Popular Meghalaya Road Trip Routes
Most guests cover Meghalaya in 3–5 days starting and ending at Guwahati.
- 3 Days: Guwahati – Umiam Lake – Shillong – Cherrapunji – back to Guwahati.
- 4 Days: Guwahati – Shillong – Cherrapunji – Dawki – Mawlynnong – Shillong – Guwahati.
- 5 Days: Shillong – Cherrapunji – Tyrna Double Decker Root Bridge – Dawki – Mawlynnong – Guwahati.
Share your dates and hotels and we’ll help you plan a smooth driving sequence with practical distances per day.
Best Cars for Meghalaya Roads
- 2–3 Pax: Baleno, i20, Fronx, Swift – good ground clearance and mileage.
- 3–5 Pax: Venue, Fronx, Creta, Grand Vitara – more comfort on hill curves.
- 5–7 Pax: Scorpio N, XUV 700, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross – best for family trips with luggage.
For Dawki and village roads, we usually recommend compact SUVs or SUVs due to occasional rough patches.
Documents & Basic Requirements for Meghalaya
- Valid original Driving Licence of the main driver.
- Aadhaar Card / Passport for address & ID verification.
- Minimum age: generally 21+ years for self drive.
- Security deposit & standard self drive agreement with Onroadz Guwahati.
All details (km limit, fuel policy, accidental liability etc.) are clearly mentioned in your WhatsApp confirmation.
How to Book a Self Drive Car for Meghalaya
- Share your Meghalaya dates, pickup time and rough plan (Shillong / Cherrapunji / Dawki etc.).
- We send you available cars with per day rate, km limit and total cost estimate.
- You select the vehicle, share ID proofs and pickup location (city / airport).
- Pay a small booking advance via UPI / bank transfer / card.
- Receive booking confirmation and driver details before delivery.
For early morning Meghalaya departures, many customers prefer Guwahati Airport pickup or Chandmari pickup.
Places You Can Cover in Meghalaya By Self Drive
You can freely drive our self drive cars across most tourist circuits in Meghalaya, subject to standard
company terms and local rules.
- Shillong: Police Bazar, Ward’s Lake, cafés, viewpoints, Shillong Peak, Laitlum.
- Cherrapunji (Sohra): Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Eco Park.
- Tyrna: Start point for the Double Decker Root Bridge trek.
- Dawki: Umngot River boating, India–Bangladesh border (subject to rules).
- Mawlynnong: Living root bridges, clean village experience.
- Pynursla / other villages: Offbeat stays and quiet hill drives.
We will guide you on realistic timing for each sector so that you do not drive late at night on hilly roads.
Other Self Drive Pages You May Need
Explore more details depending on where you are starting or where else you are travelling.
If your plan includes both Meghalaya and Arunachal or Kaziranga, mention it in your enquiry and we will quote
a combined self drive plan from Guwahati.
