210 km · about 6 hours · Gilgit-Skardu Road
Skardu to Gilgit Car Rental with Driver
Skardu to Gilgit is 210 km by road and takes about 6 hours via the Gilgit-Skardu Road. A car with a driver starts at Rs 7,500 one way, with fuel, motorway tolls and the driver included. We run this route every day, at any hour.
The Skardu to Gilgit journey
- Distance
- 210 km by road
- Typical drive
- About 6 hours
- Route
- Gilgit-Skardu Road
Skardu to Gilgit fares by vehicle
One-way fares for the full 210 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 7,500 |
| Toyota Yaris | 5 | Rs 9,500 |
| Corolla Altis Grande | 5 | Rs 10,500 |
| Suzuki APV | 8 | Rs 11,000 |
| Honda Civic | 5 | Rs 12,000 |
| Honda BR-V | 7 | Rs 12,000 |
| Hiace High Roof | 13 | Rs 15,000 |
| KIA Sportage | 5 | Rs 16,000 |
| Toyota Fortuner | 7 | Rs 20,500 |
| Toyota Coaster | 22 | Rs 23,500 |
| Toyota Prado | 7 | Rs 27,000 |
| Land Cruiser V8 | 7 | Rs 34,000 |
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 210 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 Skardu and drop at any address in Gilgit.
Both ends of this route
Skardu to Gilgit — common questions
- How long does it take to drive from Skardu to Gilgit?
- About 6 hours for 210 km via the Gilgit-Skardu Road, including the stops a driver actually makes. Traffic at either end can add to that.
- How much is a car from Skardu to Gilgit?
- From Rs 7,500 in a Suzuki Alto and about Rs 10,500 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 Skardu to Gilgit 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 Skardu to Gilgit?
- 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 Skardu?
- Yes, anywhere in Skardu — including Skardu International Airport and Shangrila Lower Kachura Lake — and we drop at any address in Gilgit.