1420 km · about 16 hours · M-2 / M-4 / M-5 / M-9
Islamabad to Karachi Car Rental with Driver
Islamabad to Karachi is 1420 km by road and takes about 16 hours via the M-2 / M-4 / M-5 / M-9. A car with a driver starts at Rs 26,000 one way, with fuel, motorway tolls and the driver included. We run this route every day, at any hour.
The Islamabad to Karachi journey
- Distance
- 1420 km by road
- Typical drive
- About 16 hours
- Route
- M-2 / M-4 / M-5 / M-9
- Passes through
- Lahore, Multan, Sukkur
Islamabad to Karachi fares by vehicle
One-way fares for the full 1420 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 26,000 |
| Toyota Yaris | 5 | Rs 32,500 |
| Corolla Altis Grande | 5 | Rs 37,500 |
| Suzuki APV | 8 | Rs 40,000 |
| Honda Civic | 5 | Rs 43,000 |
| Honda BR-V | 7 | Rs 43,000 |
| Hiace High Roof | 13 | Rs 53,000 |
| KIA Sportage | 5 | Rs 57,000 |
| Toyota Fortuner | 7 | Rs 73,500 |
| Toyota Coaster | 22 | Rs 83,000 |
| Toyota Prado | 7 | Rs 96,000 |
| Land Cruiser V8 | 7 | Rs 123,000 |
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 1420 km, and the car's return leg.
- All motorway and highway tolls on the route.
- The driver's time, including meals and accommodation if the journey runs overnight. No tip is expected.
- Pickup from any address in Islamabad and drop at any address in Karachi.
Both ends of this route
Other routes from Islamabad
- Islamabad to Lahore380 km · about 4 hours · from Rs 10,000
- Islamabad to Rawalpindi25 km · about 45 minutes · from Rs 3,500
- Islamabad to Multan620 km · about 7 hours · from Rs 14,500
- Islamabad to Faisalabad320 km · about 4 hours · from Rs 9,000
- Islamabad to Peshawar185 km · about 2 hours · from Rs 7,000
- Islamabad to Quetta1140 km · about 15 hours · from Rs 21,500
- Islamabad to Murree65 km · about 2 hours · from Rs 4,500
- Islamabad to Skardu690 km · about 14 hours · from Rs 16,000
Islamabad to Karachi — common questions
- How long does it take to drive from Islamabad to Karachi?
- About 16 hours for 1420 km via the M-2 / M-4 / M-5 / M-9, including the stops a driver actually makes. Traffic at either end can add to that.
- How much is a car from Islamabad to Karachi?
- From Rs 26,000 in a Suzuki Alto and about Rs 37,500 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 Islamabad to Karachi 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.
- Can the Islamabad to Karachi journey be done in one day?
- It can, but at 16 hours it is a long day. We usually suggest an overnight stop, or two drivers who swap if the journey has to be continuous.
- Can we stop on the way from Islamabad to Karachi?
- Yes. This route passes Lahore, Multan, Sukkur, and a stop at any of them is usually possible at no extra cost. Tell us at booking so the driver can plan the timing.
- Which car should I book for Islamabad to Karachi?
- On a journey this long, a Corolla Altis Grande or an SUV is far more comfortable than an economy car. For a family with luggage, a Honda BR-V or KIA Sportage; for a group, a Hiace.
- Do you pick up from anywhere in Islamabad?
- Yes, anywhere in Islamabad — including Islamabad International Airport and Faisal Mosque — and we drop at any address in Karachi.