The Delhi to Rishikesh drive is about 250 km via Delhi-Meerut Expressway + NH334 and takes around 5.0 hours by car. In a petrol car doing 18 km/l, fuel for the one-way trip costs about Rs 1,418 at Delhi pump prices (Rs 102.12/litre, August 2026). Add roughly Rs 280 in tolls one-way, taking the road-trip budget to about Rs 1,698 each way.
Delhi to Rishikesh fuel cost by vehicle
| Vehicle | One-way fuel | Round-trip fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol car (18 km/l) | Rs 1,418 | Rs 2,837 |
| Diesel car (22 km/l) | Rs 1,082 | Rs 2,164 |
| CNG car (28 km/kg) | Rs 742 | Rs 1,484 |
| Bike (45 km/l) | Rs 567 | Rs 1,135 |
Fuel prices used: Delhi petrol Rs 102.12/l, diesel Rs 95.20/l, CNG Rs 83.09/kg (as of August 2026). One-way car toll: about Rs 280 (FASTag; NHAI revises rates every April).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does petrol cost from Delhi to Rishikesh?
About Rs 1,418 one-way in a petrol car doing 18 km/l over the 250 km route, at Delhi prices of Rs 102.12 per litre.
What is the round-trip fuel cost for Delhi to Rishikesh?
Roughly Rs 2,837 in a petrol car, Rs 2,164 in a diesel car, or Rs 1,484 in a CNG car, plus about Rs 560 in tolls both ways.
How much is the toll from Delhi to Rishikesh?
About Rs 280 one-way for a car via Delhi-Meerut Expressway + NH334 (2025-26 FASTag rates; NHAI revises every April).
What is the cheapest way to drive from Delhi to Rishikesh?
Among cars, CNG works out cheapest at about Rs 742 one-way; a bike costs about Rs 567 in petrol.