Kilometre charges
Bike Rental KM Limits and Extra-Kilometre Charges Explained
A kilometre limit is the distance included in the rental rate. It is not necessarily a restriction on how far you may ride, but going beyond it can add charges and some routes may still require approval.
How the calculation works
Suppose a scooter costs ₹600 per day, includes 100 km and charges ₹5 for each additional kilometre. A 135 km day adds 35 × ₹5, or ₹175, making the rental component ₹775 before fuel or other agreed charges.
For a two-day booking, confirm whether allowances combine to 200 km or reset daily. Never assume unused kilometres roll into another day.
Record the readings
Photograph the odometer at pickup and return with timestamps where practical. Ensure both readings appear on the handover record and report any instrument problem immediately.
Ask how partial days, delayed returns and extensions affect the allowance. A time extension may be charged differently from extra distance.
Compare two quotes properly
A lower daily price with a small allowance can cost more than a higher rate with enough kilometres for the route. Estimate the complete journey, include a sensible buffer, and calculate the likely total.
Fuel, tolls, parking, traffic penalties and damage are separate from extra-kilometre charges unless the agreement explicitly says otherwise.