Getting Around Pondicherry: A Complete Transportation Guide
- Aj
- Apr 24
- 2 min read
Exploring Pondicherry is half the fun! Whether you're up for a laid-back bike ride through leafy French lanes or prefer the convenience of an e-bike, car rental, or local ferry, here’s how to move around like a pro.
Rental Bicycles
1. Pondy Cycle Tours
📍 Kandappa Mudaliar St, MG Road Area
💸 $0.89 - $1.79/day
🗺️ Recommended for: Aurobindo Ashram and surrounding areas
2. Sri Angalamman Rental Bicycle
📍 No.118, Mission St, Heritage Town (Opp. World of TITAN)
💸 $1.79 - $2.38/day
🗺️ Recommended for: Auroville explorations
Rental E-Bikes / Motorbikes
1. Royal Brothers
📱 Booking: Online
💸 $8.34 - $14.89/day
🛣️ Ride Anywhere – no distance limits
2. Go Bikes
📱 Booking: Online
💸 $8 - $25/day
🛣️ Ride Anywhere
3. Sukuto
📱 Booking: Online
💸 $12 - $35/day
🛣️ Ride Anywhere
Rental Cars
1. Rent Trip
📱 Booking: Online
💸 $17.87 - $41.69/day
🛣️ Unlimited range
2. Deepa Travels
📍 No B2 Fire Service Quarters, Dhanvantari Nagar, Gorimedu
📱 Booking: Online/Offline
💸 $21.44 - $41.69/day
🛣️ Unlimited range
3. Goibibo
📱 Booking: Online
💸 $35.74 - $72.83/day
🛣️ Unlimited range
Auto Rickshaws (Tuk-Tuks)
A fun, affordable way to zip through the city.
💸 Fares:
First 1.8 km: $0.42
Each additional km: $0.21
Roughly $0.021 per 100 meters thereafter
🛵 Book Online:
Ola Auto
Uber Auto
These app-based options provide doorstep pick-up and upfront pricing.
Buses
Pondicherry’s local buses are budget-friendly and connect most major areas.
💸 Fare Range: $0.036 - $0.12 per person🕓 Timely and frequent service
Popular Routes:
To Auroville: From New Bus Stand (20–30 mins)
To Promenade: Take a bus to White Town
To Paradise Beach: Head to Chunnambar Boathouse, then hop on a ferry
Ferry Rides
1. Paradise Beach Ferry
⏱️ Travel Time: 25-30 minutes
💡 Pro Tip: Arrive early—queues can last 1–2 hours on weekends.
💸 Fare Breakdown:
Ride: $2.38 round trip
Beach Entry: $0.12
Still Camera: $0.24
Video Camera: $0.36
2. Chunnambar Boat House
🕘 Boating Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Long Beach Rides: Before 4:00 PM only
💸 Entry Fees:
Adults: $0.15
Children (4–8 years): $0.06
Camera Fees: $0.24 – $0.60
Vehicle Entry:
Two-Wheeler: $0.12
Van: $0.60
Bus: $1.20
