130 km · about 3 hours · N-35 (Karakoram Highway)
Gilgit to Chilas Car Rental with Driver
Gilgit to Chilas is 130 km by road and takes about 3 hours via the N-35 (Karakoram Highway). A car with a driver starts at Rs 6,000 one way, with fuel, motorway tolls and the driver included. We run this route every day, at any hour.
The Gilgit to Chilas journey
- Distance
- 130 km by road
- Typical drive
- About 3 hours
- Route
- N-35 (Karakoram Highway)
Gilgit to Chilas fares by vehicle
One-way fares for the full 130 km. A same-day return costs less than two one-way fares, because the car is returning regardless — tell us at booking and the price reflects it.
| Vehicle | Seats | From |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Alto | 4 | Rs 6,000 |
| Toyota Yaris | 5 | Rs 7,500 |
| Corolla Altis Grande | 5 | Rs 8,500 |
| Suzuki APV | 8 | Rs 8,500 |
| Honda Civic | 5 | Rs 9,500 |
| Honda BR-V | 7 | Rs 9,500 |
| Hiace High Roof | 13 | Rs 12,000 |
| KIA Sportage | 5 | Rs 12,500 |
| Toyota Fortuner | 7 | Rs 16,000 |
| Toyota Coaster | 22 | Rs 18,500 |
| Toyota Prado | 7 | Rs 21,000 |
| Land Cruiser V8 | 7 | Rs 26,500 |
Indicative one-way fares including fuel, motorway tolls and the driver. The final fare is confirmed on the call.
What the fare covers
- Fuel for the full 130 km, and the car's return leg.
- All motorway and highway tolls on the route.
- The driver's time. No tip is expected.
- Pickup from any address in Gilgit and drop at any address in Chilas.
Both ends of this route
Gilgit to Chilas — common questions
- How long does it take to drive from Gilgit to Chilas?
- About 3 hours for 130 km via the N-35 (Karakoram Highway), including the stops a driver actually makes. Traffic at either end can add to that.
- How much is a car from Gilgit to Chilas?
- From Rs 6,000 in a Suzuki Alto and about Rs 8,500 in a Corolla Altis Grande, one way with a driver. Fuel and motorway tolls are included in both.
- Is fuel and toll included in the Gilgit to Chilas fare?
- Yes. The quoted fare covers fuel, all motorway tolls and the driver. There is nothing to pay at a toll plaza and no empty-return charge added at the end.
- Is a return trip cheaper than two one-way fares?
- Yes, noticeably, when it is the same day — the car was returning anyway, so the empty leg becomes a paid one. Tell us at booking and the price reflects it.
- Which car should I book for Gilgit to Chilas?
- A sedan is comfortable for this distance. For a family with luggage, a Honda BR-V or KIA Sportage; for a group, a Hiace.
- Do you pick up from anywhere in Gilgit?
- Yes, anywhere in Gilgit — including Gilgit Airport and Kargah Buddha — and we drop at any address in Chilas.