Cab Hire in Ahmedabad for Families & Groups

Travelling with family, elderly parents or a group of friends needs more than just a taxi — you need space for everyone, room for luggage and a driver who is patient on the road. Happy Car Rental arranges cab hire in Ahmedabad for families and groups, from a single MUV to several cars travelling together.

Cars for Larger Groups

• Maruti Ertiga: up to 6 passengers and 4 bags — practical and economical for family outings.
• Toyota Innova Crysta: up to 6 passengers and 4 bags, with extra comfort for long drives and elderly travellers.
• Multiple cars: for bigger groups we can send two or more cars together — common for family functions and group pilgrimages.

Popular Group Trips From Ahmedabad

• Temple trips to Ambaji, Dwarka and Somnath.
• Weekend getaways to Mount Abu, Udaipur or Saputara.
• Family functions within Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

Planning Tips for Group Travel

• Count passengers and bags — 6 people with large suitcases may need two cars.
• Plan breaks every 2–3 hours on long drives, especially with children or elders.
• Book early during Navratri, Diwali and the wedding season, when demand for larger cars is high.

Read more in our guide to family-friendly road trips from Ahmedabad and which car to rent for your trip.

Seating and Luggage Planning

The most common problem on group trips is not the number of seats — it is the luggage. Suitcases, prams, coolers and gift bags take up space quickly, and in a six-seater the boot is smallest when every seat is in use. Use this table as a rough guide and tell us your exact headcount and bags when you book.

Infants and toddlers still need a seat for safe travel. Count them when you tell us the passenger number. You can read more about each six-seater on our Ertiga hire and Innova Crysta hire pages.

Travelling With Young Children

• Child seats: if you need a child seat, ask when booking — availability depends on the car and must be confirmed in advance. Many parents bring their own; it fits in the boot once fitted.
• Snack bag within reach: keep water, snacks, wet wipes and a change of clothes in a small bag at your feet, not in the boot.
• Entertainment: download songs, stories or cartoons before leaving — mobile signal drops on some highway stretches.
• Window seats and sun: a small sunshade for the rear window helps on afternoon drives.
• Nap timing: starting a long drive around a child’s usual nap time often makes the first stretch quieter.

Comfort for Elderly Passengers

Older family members often prefer the middle row, where entry is easiest and the ride is smoother. Let the driver know if someone needs extra time getting in or out, uses a walking stick, or needs the car brought close to a gate. Plan stops at places with clean washrooms, and carry regular medicines, a cushion for the lower back and a light shawl, as air conditioning can feel cold over long hours.

Avoiding Motion Sickness

• Seat those who feel queasy in the front or middle row, facing forward, rather than the third row.
• Eat a light meal before setting off and avoid oily snacks on winding stretches.
• Keep a window slightly open for fresh air, and avoid reading or looking at phones for long.
• Carry a few plastic bags and tissues just in case, and ask the driver to stop if anyone feels unwell.
• Ghat roads, such as the climb to Saputara or Mount Abu, are where this matters most — the driver can take them at an easy pace.

Packing for a Family Road Trip

1. Pack in soft bags where possible — they fit around each other better than hard suitcases.
2. Keep one overnight bag per family with the first night’s essentials so you don’t unload everything at every stop.
3. Carry ID cards for all adults; hotels and some temples ask for them.
4. Keep a basic first-aid pouch, phone chargers and a power bank in the cabin.
5. Leave space for shopping on the way back — prasad boxes, sweets and souvenirs add up.

Travelling as a Convoy With Multiple Cars

When two or more cars travel together, a little coordination keeps the group together and avoids long waits at every stop.

• Nominate a lead contact in each car, and share all drivers’ numbers in a family group chat.
• Agree on stops in advance — a breakfast halt, a lunch place and a tea break — rather than trying to follow each other closely on the highway.
• Keep the same pickup order every morning on multi-day trips so drivers know where to go.
• Split bags by car along with passengers, so each family’s luggage travels with them.
• Allow for differences: cars may get separated at tolls and signals; meeting at the next agreed stop is simpler than waiting by the roadside.

Our article on booking multiple cars for an event covers coordination for functions and wedding groups.

Group Pilgrimages From Ahmedabad

Many families travel together on temple trips, often including grandparents. A few planning points:

• Darshan timings: temples close for parts of the day. Plan the drive so you arrive well before the timing you want, especially for morning aarti.
• Festival crowds: places like Dakor and Nathdwara get very busy on festival days. Parking can be some distance from the temple, so elders may need extra time to walk.
• Jain pilgrimages: trips to Palitana or Shankheshwar often start very early; tell us your preferred departure time.
• Multi-temple circuits: for longer circuits, consider our ready-made Dwarka–Somnath–Diu package.

For outstation round trips, remember that tolls, parking and the driver allowance are usually extra — see the tariff for details and confirm when booking.

What to Tell Us When Booking for a Group

A few details at the time of booking help us send the right cars and avoid last-minute changes on the morning of travel:

• Exact headcount, split into adults, children and infants.
• Number and size of bags — mention large suitcases, prams, wheelchairs or musical instruments separately.
• Pickup points: if family members join from different homes, list each address in order so the driver can plan a sensible route.
• Any elders or passengers with special needs, such as difficulty climbing into a high seat.
• Return plans: whether the same group returns together, or some people come back on a different day.
• Overnight stops on multi-day trips, so the driver allowance and night halts are planned correctly.

If the group size changes after booking — a cousin joins, or someone drops out — let us know as early as possible. Swapping a Dzire for an Ertiga, or adding a second car, is much easier a few days ahead than on the day of travel, particularly during the festival and wedding season.