Self Drive Car Rental Jaipur to Tanot Mata
Tanot Mata Temple, near the Jaisalmer border, is about 680 km from Jaipur, a long desert highway drive best done over three days. Pick up a self drive car, set your own pace and plan the border pass before you leave. Rent is fixed per day, with no driver and quick paperwork.
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Self Drive Car Rental Jaipur to Tanot Mata: What to Know Before You Book
Tanot Mata Temple is about 120 km beyond Jaisalmer, which puts it roughly 680 km from Jaipur, so a self drive car rental Jaipur to Tanot Mata is a multi-day trip rather than a day run. The round trip is about 1,360 km. Most families split it into three days: Jaipur to Jaisalmer on day one, Tanot Mata on day two, and the drive back on day three.
Driving yourself lets you choose the start time, the fuel and meal stops, and how long you stay at the temple. That matters here, because the last stretch is a remote desert road and the temple sits in a border area managed by the BSF. Since the trust's online border pass asks for your vehicle number, it also helps to have the car booked first. You pay a fixed daily rent, add fuel and toll, and return the car in Jaipur.
Satnam Travels provides serviced and insured cars for self drive, from Swift Dzire to Innova Crysta. The full fleet and other routes are listed under self drive cars in Jaipur.
What You Get
- Serviced and cleaned car at handover
- Insured car, no driver
- Fixed daily rent, shared before you book
- Daily km limit shared at booking
- Support on call if the car has a problem
- Pickup from Jaipur, airport, railway station or your hotel
- Early morning pickup at 4 to 5 AM
Choose Your Self Drive Car for Tanot Mata
Rent shown is per day for self drive. Fuel and toll are extra. For about 1,360 km over three days, pick the car by family size, luggage and how comfortable you are with long highway hours.
Self Drive Rent, Deposit and Rules
| Detail | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Daily rent | Swift Dzire Rs. 1,800, Verna Rs. 2,400, Ertiga Rs. 3,000, Carens Rs. 3,200, Innova Crysta Rs. 4,500 |
| Distance for the full trip | About 1,360 km to Tanot Mata and back, so plan for at least three days of rent |
| Fuel | Paid by you, return the car at the same fuel level |
| Toll | Paid by you on the route |
| Documents | Driving licence held for 1 year or more, Aadhaar or other government photo ID |
| Driver age | 21 years or above |
| Security deposit | Refundable, shared at booking, returned when the car comes back in good condition |
| Extra km | Charged per km beyond the daily limit |
| Pickup | Jaipur, airport, railway station or hotel. Early 4 to 5 AM pickup available |
Your total depends on the car, the number of days, fuel type (a CNG Dzire and a diesel Innova Crysta cost different amounts per km) and toll. With a trip this long, ask for a multi day km package at booking. Rent, deposit and km limit are confirmed at booking. Temple timings and border rules are set by the temple trust and the BSF and can change, so check before you leave.
Jaipur to Tanot Mata Distance, Route and Travel Time
Jaipur to Jaisalmer is about 560 km and Jaisalmer to Tanot Mata is about 120 km, so the total is roughly 680 km each way. Jaipur to Jaisalmer takes 8 to 9 hours via Nagaur and Pokhran, and the Jaisalmer to Tanot stretch adds about 2 to 2.5 hours. Plan for 10 to 11 hours of driving without long breaks. The route via Jodhpur is longer, at roughly 640 km to Jaisalmer, but works if you want a Jodhpur halt.
Collect the car in Jaipur. A start between 4 and 5 AM beats the city traffic and gives you the whole day on the highway.
A good place for a proper meal and a fuel top-up. Nagaur Fort is a short stop if you have the time. For a Jodhpur circuit instead, see the Jaipur to Jodhpur taxi page for route options and distances.
The last large town before Jaisalmer. Keep the tank above half from here, as the road gets emptier.
The usual night halt. Fill the tank here, carry water and start early the next morning for Tanot.
A small desert town on the road to the border area. Services thin out after this point.
The temple is about 120 km from Jaisalmer. Keep your original ID ready for security checks, and complete the border pass before you arrive.
Self Drive vs Chauffeur Taxi: One Way and Round Trip Options
With self drive, you rent the car for the booked days and drive it yourself. In a chauffeur driven taxi, the driver handles the road and the fare depends on the trip type. For a route of about 680 km each way, the choice comes down to how many days you have, who is travelling and how much of the driving you want to do.
| Option | How It Works | Rent or Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Self drive, round trip | You drive to Tanot Mata and back, about 1,360 km, and return the car in Jaipur. Usually a three day booking | Daily rent from Rs. 1,800, plus fuel and toll |
| Self drive, one way drop | Pickup in Jaipur and drop at another point. Only on select routes, confirm for this route | Quoted on call |
| Chauffeur taxi, one way | A driver takes you in one direction only. Jaipur to Jaisalmer starts from Rs. 6,500 for a sedan, and the Tanot leg is quoted on call | Sedan from Rs. 6,500 to Jaisalmer |
| Chauffeur taxi, round trip | A driver takes you there and back and stays with you for local travel. A two day Jaisalmer return trip starts from Rs. 13,000 for a sedan, and a Tanot extension is quoted on call | Sedan from Rs. 13,000 to Jaisalmer and back |
Self drive suits families who want their own timing and a night halt in Jaisalmer. If elders are travelling, or you would rather not drive about 1,360 km yourself, a chauffeur trip is usually the easier choice. See the Jaipur to Jaisalmer taxi page for driver fares, vehicles and route options.
Tanot Mata Temple Visit Guide
Darshan Timings and Aarti
Check before you goThe temple trust lists daily aarti from 5:30 to 6:30 AM and from 7 to 8 PM. General darshan hours are commonly listed as about 5 AM to 8 PM, but timings can change, so confirm on the day. There is no entry fee.
Border Pass
Book online before you leaveThe Shri Tanot Mata Mandir Trust states that online booking of the border pass is mandatory from 12 February 2026, with an individual pass for each adult. The form asks for your vehicle type and number, an ID and a time slot, and is for Indian citizens only. Book on the trust's official page and check current rules first.
Temple Rules and Museum
Managed by the BSFThe BSF has run the temple since the 1965 war. Remove footwear before entering, carry original ID and follow the staff's instructions on phones, bags and photography. The nearby museum displays unexploded shells, and the Vijay Stambh stands at the entrance.
Longewala and Where to Stay
Optional add-onThe Longewala war memorial is a drive of roughly 35 km from Tanot and is often added to the same day. Most travellers stay in Jaisalmer, and the temple trust also lists a dharamshala booking for those who prefer to stay close to the temple.
A Closer Look at the Jaipur to Tanot Mata Drive
A quick view of the trip before you pick up the car:
- Distance: about 680 km each way, around 1,360 km for the round trip
- Drive time: 10 to 11 hours each way via Nagaur, Pokhran and Jaisalmer
- Best plan: three days, with a night halt in Jaisalmer
- Border pass: book online before the trip, one pass per adult
- Fuel and toll: paid by you, rent is fixed per day
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Trip Tips for Your Self Drive Car from Jaipur to Tanot Mata
Best Time to Go
November to March is the more comfortable season for a long desert drive, and summer afternoons are very hot. Visitor reports describe long queues at Tanot on weekends and around the year-end holidays, so a weekday morning is calmer. Leave Jaisalmer early, as the temple is 2 to 2.5 hours away and the border pass offers hourly slots.
Driving Tips
The highway to Jaisalmer is long and fairly straight, which makes it easy to lose focus. Keep a safe gap from trucks, avoid driving at night and take a break every two hours or so. Fill the tank in Jaisalmer before the Tanot leg, carry drinking water and keep some cash. With two licensed drivers, swap regularly. Download an offline map before you leave Jaipur, as mobile signal can drop on the desert stretches.
Three Day Plan
Day one: Jaipur to Jaisalmer, about 8 to 9 hours, then a night halt. Day two: an early start for Tanot Mata, darshan and the museum, with Longewala if time allows, then back to Jaisalmer. Day three: the drive back to Jaipur. Ask us for a multi day rent and km package, since the daily km limit matters on the first and last days.
Pairing Other Temples
Some pilgrims add Karni Mata at Deshnok to a western Rajasthan circuit. For a driver-handled version of that leg, see the Jaipur to Karni Mata taxi page.
How to Book
Fill the form at the top of this page or call +91-7414000073 with your travel date, car choice and number of days. Send your driving licence and ID on WhatsApp for faster handover, and ask us for the car's registration number once the booking is confirmed so you can fill in the border pass. We confirm the booking in minutes, and you collect the car at the agreed time and place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a self drive car from Jaipur to Tanot Mata?
Yes. Tanot Mata Temple is in Jaisalmer district, which is inside Rajasthan, so no interstate permit is needed. The trip is long, so share your route and travel dates at booking so the number of days and the km limit are set correctly.
What is the self drive car rental price from Jaipur to Tanot Mata?
Self drive rent is charged per day: Rs. 1,800 for Swift Dzire, Rs. 2,400 for Hyundai Verna, Rs. 3,000 for Maruti Ertiga, Rs. 3,200 for Kia Carens and Rs. 4,500 for Innova Crysta. The round trip is about 1,360 km, so plan for at least three days of rent. Fuel and toll are paid by you. Fortuner rent is shared on call.
How far is Tanot Mata from Jaipur and how long does the drive take?
Jaipur to Jaisalmer is about 560 km and Jaisalmer to Tanot Mata is about 120 km, so the total is roughly 680 km each way. Plan for 10 to 11 hours of driving without long stops. The route via Jodhpur is longer.
Do I need a border pass to visit Tanot Mata?
The Shri Tanot Mata Mandir Trust states that online booking of the border pass is mandatory from 12 February 2026 and that each adult needs an individual pass. The online form asks for the vehicle type and vehicle number and is open to Indian citizens only. Rules near the border can change, so check the trust's website before you leave.
Is self drive or a chauffeur taxi better for Tanot Mata?
Self drive suits families who want their own timing and a night halt in Jaisalmer. A chauffeur taxi from Jaipur to Jaisalmer starts at Rs. 6,500 for a sedan one way, and a two day Jaisalmer return trip starts at Rs. 13,000. The Tanot leg is quoted on call. With elders on board, or if you do not want to drive about 1,360 km, the chauffeur option is easier.
Is one way self drive available from Jaipur to Tanot Mata?
Self drive cars are normally kept for the booked days and returned in Jaipur. One way drops are possible only on select routes, so ask before booking if you need one for this route. If you only need to travel in one direction, a chauffeur one way taxi is usually simpler.
What documents are needed for a self drive car in Jaipur?
You need a valid driving licence held for at least one year, a government photo ID such as Aadhaar or passport, and a refundable security deposit. The driver must be at least 21 years old. Foreign guests need an international driving permit along with their original licence, and should check Tanot access rules before booking because the border pass is for Indian citizens only.
When is the best time to visit Tanot Mata from Jaipur?
November to March is the more comfortable season for a desert drive. Leave Jaisalmer early, because the temple is about 2 to 2.5 hours away and border pass slots are hourly. Weekends and festival days are crowded, and temple timings can change, so confirm them before you go.
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