Car, Bike & Scooty on Rent in Bangalore

The airport is a long way north

Kempegowda International Airport is at Devanahalli, about 35 to 40 km north of the city centre along NH 44. Allow an hour or more in traffic, and longer if you are heading for Whitefield, Koramangala or Electronic City, which lie on the far side of town.

That changes how you should plan pickup. Riding a two-wheeler in from the airport after a flight is rarely worth it. Taking a BMTC Vayu Vajra airport bus or a cab into town and collecting near where you are staying is often the better plan. In November 2026, the metro line to the airport was still under construction, so check its status for later trips.

Arriving by train

Long-distance trains use three main terminals: KSR Bengaluru at Majestic, Yesvantpur on Tumkur Road, and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal at Baiyappanahalli in the east, near the Purple Line. Check which one your train uses, because they are far enough apart to affect where you should collect.

The Bangalore listings here name the city rather than a pickup address, so ask the provider for its nearest hub before you book.

Rain matters more than heat

Bangalore sits at around 900 metres, so heat is a smaller worry than in northern India. Rain is another matter. IMD normals show September and October as the wettest months, at about 208 mm and 186 mm, with about 129 mm in May. The Outer Ring Road near Bellandur, Silk Board and several underpasses have repeatedly flooded.

Trips out of the city

Nandi Hills, about 60 km out and only about 35 km from the airport, is the classic early-morning ride or drive. Mysuru lies at the end of the 118 km expressway, while Coorg and Chikkamagaluru are around 240 to 270 km away and work better as overnight trips in a car.