The Maruti Ertiga with driver — the value sweet-spot for a family of five or six from Hubli-Dharwad. More room and comfort than a sedan, a friendlier rate than an Innova, and easy on fuel for long outstation runs. Great for weekend trips, airport runs and temple tours.
6–7+1 seater ACBest value MPVEasy on long runsWith driver
Fares
Ertiga rent in Hubli
Ertiga — outstation (AC)₹16 / km
Driver batta₹350 / day
Local 4 hr / 40 km package₹2,300
Local 8 hr / 80 km package₹3,000
Local extra (beyond package)₹14/km · ₹200/hr
Minimum billing (outstation)300 km / day
AC rate shown; non-AC slightly lower. Outstation bills a minimum 300 km/day plus batta; tolls and parking at actuals. Need more comfort or seats? See the Innova Crysta; travelling light? The Sedan is cheaper still.
Sample costing — Gokarna family day trip (Ertiga)
300 km (daily minimum) × ₹16 = ₹4,800 + batta ₹350 = ≈ ₹5,150 + parking. For five or six people, that’s roughly ₹900 a head for a full coast-and-temple day.
Why families pick the Ertiga
The right-sized family cab
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Five or six, comfortably
The third row is real — kids or two more adults fit without squeezing, unlike a sedan.
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Value for money
Between a sedan and an Innova on price, closer to the Innova on comfort — the smart middle.
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Weekend getaways
Goa, Dandeli, Gokarna, Jog — enough boot for the bags and easy on fuel over distance.
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Airport runs
A family arriving or leaving from Hubli (HBX) with bags — the Ertiga handles it in one trip.
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Temple & family tours
Savadatti, Mantralaya, Murudeshwar — comfortable seating for elders and children alike.
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City functions
Local 8hr/80km package for weddings and shopping days across Hubli-Dharwad.