Cab from Hubli to Badami — about 110 km, 2.5 to 3 hours via Bagalkot into Chalukya heritage country. The Badami cave temples above Agastya Lake, plus the UNESCO temples of Pattadakal and the birthplace-of-temple-architecture ruins of Aihole nearby — a single, unforgettable heritage circuit.
110 km · 2.5–3 hrsCave templesAihole + PattadakalChalukya heritage
Fares
Hubli to Badami taxi fare, cab & car rental price
Sedan (Dzire/Etios) — AC₹12 / km
Ertiga (6–7 seater) — AC₹16 / km
Innova Crysta — AC₹20 / km
Tempo Traveller (12+1) — AC₹19 / km
Driver batta₹300–500 / day by vehicle
Minimum billing300 km / day
All outstation trips: minimum 300 km/day billing, driver batta per day as shown, tolls / parking / state taxes at actuals. AC rates shown; non-AC slightly lower. Use the rate estimator for your exact trip or WhatsApp us for a fixed quote.
Sample costing — Badami heritage day (Sedan AC)
Round trip ≈220 km billed at the 300 km/day minimum: 300 × ₹12 = ₹3,600 + batta ₹300 = ≈ ₹3,900. Adding Aihole + Pattadakal (a ~90 km triangle) pushes actual km past the minimum — billed per km. Innova for the family ≈ ₹6,400.
Route facts
The Hubli–Badami run, from drivers who do it weekly
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The route
Hubli → Kundgol → Bagalkot → Badami. Good roads through North-Karnataka farmland; almost no ghats.
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Badami caves
Four rock-cut cave temples (Shaivite, Vaishnavite and Jain) carved into the sandstone cliff over Agastya Lake — the star attraction.
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Pattadakal (UNESCO)
A cluster of Chalukyan temples blending North and South styles, ~20 km from Badami — a World Heritage Site.
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Aihole
Called the cradle of Indian temple architecture — 100+ early experiments, ~35 km from Badami. History buffs love it.
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The full triangle
Badami–Pattadakal–Aihole is the classic loop. Start early; each deserves an unhurried hour or two.
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Best season
October to February — the sandstone gets fierce in summer. Mornings are best for the caves and photos.
A day trip is about ₹3,900 by Sedan (300 km minimum + batta). Add Aihole + Pattadakal and it bills per actual km beyond 300.
About 2.5 to 3 hours for the 110 km via Bagalkot.
Yes, with an early start — it’s a ~90 km triangle around Badami. A packed but very rewarding day.
Yes — the driver shuttles you between Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole and waits while you explore.
Yes — a Chalukya + Vijayanagara heritage tour over 2–3 days is popular. WhatsApp +91 82175 77849 for an itinerary.
Yes — we run both directions (Hubli to Badami and Badami to Hubli) as a taxi, cab or car rental, one-way or round trip. Share your date on +91 82175 77849 and we’ll confirm the current Hubli to Badami cab price.