Drop Taxi & Cab Hire in Mangalore: One-Way, Outstation and Airport

Mangaluru sits on the coast and is the starting point for the temple circuit of Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya, Udupi and Kollur. It is also the main gateway for Kasaragod and Kannur on the Kerala side and for the ghat road to Bangalore.

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Popular drop taxi routes from Mangalore

DestinationDistanceDriving timeGood to know
Mangalore to Udupiabout 60 kmabout 1 hourA short coastal run, often combined with Malpe Beach.See live fare
Mangalore to Dharmasthalaabout 70 kmabout 1.5 hoursReached through Belthangady; temple queues are shorter on weekdays.See live fare
Mangalore to Kukke Subramanyaabout 110 kmabout 2 hoursA ghat road section near the end; monsoon rain can slow it.See live fare
Mangalore to Kollurabout 130 kmabout 2.5 hoursMookambika Temple is reached by a forest road after Kundapura.See live fare
Mangalore to Gokarnaabout 240 kmabout 5 hoursA long coastal day; many people stay overnight near the beach.See live fare
Mangalore to Madikeri (Coorg)about 140 kmabout 3 hoursThe Sampaje Ghat road is slow in heavy monsoon rain.See live fare
Mangalore to Bengaluruabout 370 kmabout 7.5 hoursGoes through Shiradi Ghat; most people leave in the evening for an overnight drop.See live fare
Mangalore to Kannurabout 160 kmabout 3 hoursA coastal highway run into Kerala; the fare screen shows toll and any state charges.See live fare

Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.

Choose your vehicle

Hatchback

Swift, WagonR or similar. Four seats, good for one or two people with light luggage.

Sedan

Dzire, Etios or similar. Four seats with a larger boot for a family of four.

SUV or Innova

Ertiga, Innova or similar. Six or seven seats, for families and hill roads.

Tempo traveller

Twelve to seventeen seats for groups travelling together.

Cab services in Mangalore

One-way drop taxi

Pay for one side only. Best when you do not need the cab back.

Outstation round trip

The same cab and driver stay with you until you are back; halts and extra days are shown before you book.

Airport pickup and drop

Book a cab to or from the airport at any hour of the day.

Local hourly rental

A cab by the hour for shopping, meetings and temple visits.

Tour packages

Sightseeing packages for the places people visit from here.

Tempo traveller on rent

Family and office groups, with room for luggage.

Pickups across the city, including Mangaluru International Airport (Bajpe) (IXE); Mangaluru Central, Mangaluru Junction (Kankanady); KSRTC Bus Stand (Bejai), State Bank Service Bus Stand bus stands.

When people book a cab in Mangalore

  • Airport pickup and drop to Bajpe for morning and late flights
  • Temple trip to Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya in one day
  • One way drop taxi to Udupi, Kollur or Gokarna
  • Outstation cab to Bangalore through the Shiradi Ghat road

Places people go from Mangalore

  • Panambur Beach
  • Tannirbhavi Beach
  • Kudroli Gokarnath Temple
  • St Aloysius Chapel
  • Pilikula Nisargadhama
  • Kadri Manjunath Temple
  • Mangaladevi Temple
  • Sultan Battery

Why book with Oray in Mangalore

Fares shown first

Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.

Checked drivers

A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.

Track and share

Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.

Pay your way

Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.

Help any hour

Booking and support run 24x7.

How it works

  1. Enter the pickup and the drop
  2. Pick a car and see the fare
  3. Confirm with an OTP
  4. Driver and car details reach you before pickup

Questions about taxis in Mangalore

How do I book a taxi from Mangalore airport?

Choose Mangaluru airport as your pickup, enter your drop, pick a car and confirm with an OTP. The fare is shown before you book.

Can I do Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya in one day by cab?

Many people do. Book an outstation cab with a driver for the day and start early, because temple queues and the ghat road add time.

Is a one way drop taxi available from Mangalore to Bangalore?

Yes. A drop taxi is priced for the single trip, so you do not pay for the return journey.

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