Urbania rental in Chennai
The Force Urbania has quietly become the van Chennai groups ask for by name. Here is why, what it costs, and where people take it.
- 12, 14 and 16 seaters
- From ₹10,000 for 8 hrs
- Outstation ₹39/km
Om Shakthi Travels in Saligramam, Chennai rents the Force Urbania with driver for 8 hrs / 80 km: Urbania 14 seater and 16 seater ₹10,000 (extra hour ₹1,100, extra km ₹39, outstation ₹39/km with 300 km/day minimum plus ₹1,000 driver bata) and Urbania 12 seater ₹12,000 (extra hour ₹1,000, extra km ₹50, outstation ₹50/km with 250 km/day minimum plus ₹1,000 driver bata). It is a modern van with individual reclining seats, used for tours, temple trips and events.
Why everyone suddenly wants an Urbania
For years, group travel in Tamil Nadu meant a tempo traveller. It got you there, but nobody looked forward to the ride. Force launched the Urbania to change that, with a body built more like a car, a smoother suspension, a high roof and individual seats that recline.
The difference shows on a long day. On the way back from Tirupati at 11 p.m., the family in an Urbania is asleep. The family in an old van is counting the speed breakers.
We run the Urbania 12 seater, the 14 seater and the 16 seater with experienced highway drivers who know the routes to the temples, hill stations and coastal towns that Chennai groups love. Booking is simple: tell us the group size, dates and plan, and we'll send the full fare.
Urbania or tempo traveller?
- Comfort: individual reclining seats vs fixed seats in older vans.
- Ride: car-like suspension that handles ghat roads and highways better.
- Air conditioning: roof vents for every seat.
- Cost: a tempo traveller is cheaper at ₹5,500 for 8 hrs; the Urbania 14 and 16 seaters are ₹10,000.
Urbania rental tariff
Every booking includes the vehicle, fuel and a chauffeur. You get the full fare in writing before the trip.
Force Urbania 12 Seater · with driver
- Seats
- 12 passengers
- 8 hrs / 80 km
- ₹12,000
- Extra hour
- ₹1,000
- Extra km
- ₹50
- Outstation
- ₹50 / km · min 250 km/day
- Driver bata
- ₹1,000 / day
Force Urbania 14 Seater · with driver
- Seats
- 14 passengers
- 8 hrs / 80 km
- ₹10,000
- Extra hour
- ₹1,100
- Extra km
- ₹39
- Outstation
- ₹39 / km · min 300 km/day
- Driver bata
- ₹1,000 / day
Force Urbania 16 Seater · with driver
- Seats
- 16 passengers
- 8 hrs / 80 km
- ₹10,000
- Extra hour
- ₹1,100
- Extra km
- ₹39
- Outstation
- ₹39 / km · min 300 km/day
- Driver bata
- ₹1,000 / day
Tempo Traveller · with driver
- Seats
- Up to 12 passengers
- 8 hrs / 80 km
- ₹5,500
- Extra hour
- ₹550
- Extra km
- ₹28
- Rates include the vehicle, fuel and a trained driver for local use within Chennai.
- Cars and vans: 8 hours / 80 km package. Buses: 12 hours / up to 150 km package.
- Toll, parking and interstate permit charges are extra, at actuals.
- Outstation: where a per-km rate is shown, the minimum km per day and the driver bata listed for that vehicle apply. Other vehicles are quoted on request.
What groups rent the Urbania for
Family holidays
Grandparents to grandchildren in one comfortable vehicle.
Pilgrimage circuits
Navagraha temples, Arupadai Veedu or a Tirupati day trip.
Corporate offsites
Team outings to resorts on the ECR or in Pondicherry.
Wedding guest transport
Relatives between hotels, the mandapam and the reception.
Educational tours
School and college groups with a careful, patient driver.
Event shuttles
Loops between venues, hotels and parking.
Where groups take our Urbania from Chennai
Distances are approximate, one way. 14 and 16 seaters: ₹39 per km, minimum 300 km per day. 12 seater: ₹50 per km, minimum 250 km per day. Driver bata ₹1,000 per day. Toll and permits extra.
Pondicherry · 150 km
Coastal drive on the ECR with a stop at Mahabalipuram.
Tirupati · 135 km
Early start, darshan, and back the same night.
Yelagiri · 230 km
A quick hill-station weekend near Vellore.
Ooty · 560 km
Three-day family holiday through Coimbatore.
Kodaikanal · 520 km
Hill holiday via Dindigul and the ghat road.
Bangalore · 350 km
Office offsites and college trips.
Velankanni · 330 km
Pilgrimage via Chidambaram and Nagapattinam.
Kanchipuram · 75 km
Temples in the morning, silk shopping after lunch.
Urbania and group trips
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Questions people ask us
What is the Urbania rental price in Chennai?
For 8 hours and 80 km with a driver: Urbania 14 seater and 16 seater ₹10,000 (extra hour ₹1,100, extra km ₹39) and Urbania 12 seater ₹12,000 (extra hour ₹1,000, extra km ₹50). Outstation: 14 and 16 seaters ₹39 per km (minimum 300 km/day); 12 seater ₹50 per km (minimum 250 km/day); driver bata ₹1,000 per day.
Is the Urbania better than a tempo traveller?
For most groups, yes. The Urbania has individual reclining seats, a smoother ride, a quieter cabin and better air conditioning. A tempo traveller can work for short, budget trips.
Which places can I visit from Chennai in an Urbania?
Popular trips include Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram, Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Yelagiri, Yercaud, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Bangalore and Mysore.
Can I book an Urbania for several days?
Yes. For the 14 and 16 seaters, multi-day trips are billed at ₹39 per km with a minimum of 300 km per day, plus ₹1,000 driver bata per day. Share your itinerary and we will send the total.
Do you provide more than one Urbania for large groups?
Yes. For larger groups we combine Urbanias, the Toyota Commuter and coaches so everyone travels on the same schedule.
Urbania hire across Chennai
We're based in Saligramam, near Vadapalani, and pick up anywhere in Chennai, including:
- Saligramam
- Vadapalani
- K.K. Nagar
- Virugambakkam
- Valasaravakkam
- Porur
- Ashok Nagar
- T. Nagar
- Kodambakkam
- Nungambakkam
- Anna Nagar
- Mylapore
- Adyar
- Besant Nagar
- Velachery
- Guindy
- OMR
- ECR
- Sholinganallur
- Tambaram
- Chennai Airport
- Chennai Central
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