Auto, call taxi & parcel booking in Madurai
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Book an auto or a cab, send a parcel, or move goods across Madurai district: the temple city, Thirumangalam, Melur, Usilampatti and the villages around them.
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Last updated 11 November 2026
What you can book on Rylod in Madurai
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Book an auto in Madurai and choose your driver
Autos start at ₹50 for the first 1.8 km, then about ₹25 a km. For example, Madurai Junction to Mattuthavani Bus Stand (8 km) is about ₹205 in the day.
Set your pickup and drop
In the Rylod app, choose Auto.
Choose your driver
The app lists the auto drivers near you with their fare. You pick who comes.
Book the same driver again
Add a driver you trust to My Drivers by scanning the QR in their auto or typing their driver ID. After that they are two taps away.
Auto charges on common routes in Madurai
- Madurai Junction to Meenakshi Amman Temple auto charges: about ₹50 (1.6 km, day rate)
- Madurai Junction to Mattuthavani Bus Stand auto charges: about ₹205 (8 km, day rate)
- Madurai Junction to Thirupparankundram auto charges: about ₹208 (8.1 km, day rate)
- Madurai Junction to Madurai Airport auto charges: about ₹303 (11.9 km, day rate)
- Madurai Junction to Alagar Kovil auto charges: about ₹580 (23 km, day rate)
Example fares are estimates at Rylod's suggested rate. The app shows your exact fare, and which drivers are free near your pickup, before you book.
Book a call taxi in Madurai
Book a cab now, or choose Schedule for later to book a pickup for later today or another day. Madurai Junction to Alagar Kovil (23 km) is about ₹422 in a Cab Economy in the day.
Cab Economy
4 passengers. ₹80 for the first 4 km, then about ₹18 a km.
Cab Plus
4 passengers. ₹95 for the first 4 km, then about ₹21 a km.
Cab Premium
Up to 6 passengers. ₹110 for the first 4 km, then about ₹24 a km.
Estimates at the suggested rate, before waiting time and night charges. Outstation and round trips are in the app too, with toll and parking at actuals. The app shows the exact fare before you book.
Looking for a call taxi number? Rylod has no phone booking: you book in the app in about a minute, and our support line is only for help with a trip.
Across Madurai district
Rylod covers Madurai city and the district around it. Most trips start near Madurai Junction: the Meenakshi Amman Temple is under 2 km away, the Mattuthavani bus stand and Thirupparankundram are about 8 km, and the airport is 12 km. Alagar Kovil, 23 km out, is still an auto ride; Melur, 37 km away, goes by cab. Temple festivals like Chithirai fill the old city, which is when booking a driver you already know through My Drivers saves the most time.
Towns and the villages around them. Wherever Rylod drivers are near you, you can book. If your local auto or call-taxi driver isn't on Rylod yet, ask them to join. Then you can book them in two taps from My Drivers.
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Guide fares in Madurai
Tamil Nadu rates as configured in Rylod. Drivers set their own per-km rate within the band; you always see the fare before you book. Tamil Nadu autos follow the government tariff (G.O. Ms. No. 366, 27 October 2026).
Parcels go by e-bike, cycle, bike or scooter with OTP hand-off (parcel fares). Goods move by goods auto, tempo, pickup or truck (goods fares).
What a trip costs in Madurai
Examples at Rylod's suggested rate, on real road distances. Drivers set their own rate within the band, so the fares you see in the app may be a little lower or higher.
| Route | Distance | Auto | Cab Economy | Cab Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai Junction → Meenakshi Amman Temple | 1.6 km | ₹50 | ₹80 | ₹95 |
| Madurai Junction → Mattuthavani Bus Stand | 8 km | ₹205 | ₹152 | ₹179 |
| Madurai Junction → Thirupparankundram | 8.1 km | ₹208 | ₹154 | ₹181 |
| Madurai Junction → Madurai Airport | 11.9 km | ₹303 | ₹222 | ₹261 |
| Madurai Junction → Alagar Kovil | 23 km | ₹580 | ₹422 | ₹494 |
| Madurai Junction → Melur | 37.2 km | - | ₹678 | ₹792 |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap; day fares, excluding waiting time. Night trips add the percentage shown above. Autos take trips up to about 25 km; longer trips go by cab. Long trips are quoted by the driver in the app.
Perfect for everyday trips
Drive in Madurai? Set your own fare.
Auto, cab, bike for parcels, goods auto or truck: get trip requests on your phone instead of waiting at the stand, keep your regular customers in My Customers, and get paid directly. Rylod takes no percentage commission, only a small flat fee per completed trip based on vehicle type, and the Ranger app shows the exact amount.
Print your booking QR and payment QR free. Not driving with Rylod? Make a free UPI QR for your shop or vehicle.
Common questions
How do I book a call taxi or auto in Madurai?
Download the free Rylod app from Google Play, set your pickup and drop, and choose a driver from the ones near you. You see each driver's fare before you book, and you pay them in cash. Rylod does not take bookings by phone.
Is Rylod available in Madurai?
Yes. Rylod is live across Madurai district, including Madurai City, Thirumangalam, Melur, Usilampatti and the villages around them. You can book wherever Rylod drivers are near you, and the app shows who is available before you confirm.
How much is an auto in Madurai on Rylod?
Autos start at ₹50 for the first 1.8 km and ₹25 per km after that, at the Tamil Nadu notified auto rate. Drivers set their own per-km rate within Rylod's band (₹12–₹30) and you see the fare before you book. Night rides (10 PM–5 AM) add 50%.
Which vehicles can I book in Madurai?
Autos and Cab Economy, Cab Plus and Cab Premium cars for rides; e-bike, cycle, bike or scooter for parcels; goods autos, tempos, pickups and trucks for goods.
Is there a 24-hour call taxi and auto service in Madurai?
Yes. Rylod works round the clock: book in the app any time, day or night. Rylod does not take bookings by phone. Night fares apply between 10 PM–5 AM, and the app shows them before you confirm.
Can I book an outstation cab from Madurai?
Yes. In the Rylod app choose Outstation, one-way or round trip, for a trip out of Madurai within the state. One-way trips have no charge for the Ranger's drive back, and toll, parking and permit are charged at actuals. Only Rangers who take outstation trips are shown, with their fare before you book. Rides to another state are not available in public booking.
Can I book a round trip or schedule a ride for later in Madurai?
Yes. Choose Round trip and the Ranger waits at your stop and brings you back; the first part of the waiting is free. Or choose Schedule for later to book a pickup for later today or another day, at a fare fixed when a Ranger accepts.
Can I take an auto from Madurai Junction to Melur?
That trip is about 37.2 km, which is past the roughly 25 km an auto will run, so it goes by cab, for about ₹678 at the Cab Economy rate. Shorter hops around Madurai are what autos are for.
How do I pay?
In cash, directly to the driver at the end of the trip. For parcels you choose whether the sender or the receiver pays. No card is needed.
How do I become a Rylod driver in Madurai?
Download the free Rylod Ranger app from Google Play, register with your mobile number and complete KYC in the app. Set your own fare, get paid in cash, and keep your regular customers in My Customers.
24/7 support, not for booking (book in the app): +91-7090499111