Where people take a driver from Salem
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem to Yercaud | about 20 km | about 30 min | The ghat road has many hairpin bends; the Summer Festival in May brings extra traffic. | See live fare |
| Salem to Mettur Dam | about 50 km | about 1 hour | A short run that fits a half-day outing. | See live fare |
| Salem to Hogenakkal | about 80 km | about 1.5 hours | Coracle rides stop when the river is in flood, so check before you go in the monsoon. | See live fare |
| Salem to Bangalore | about 195 km | about 4 hours | A national highway run through Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri with toll plazas. | See live fare |
| Salem to Chennai | about 350 km | about 7 hours | Most people leave in the evening and drive overnight. | See live fare |
| Salem to Coimbatore | about 185 km | about 3.5 hours | A regular business route through Erode and Tiruppur. | See live fare |
| Salem to Tiruvannamalai | about 150 km | about 3 hours | Roads are very busy on full moon days and during the Karthigai Deepam festival. | See live fare |
| Salem to Madurai | about 240 km | about 5 hours | Through Namakkal and Trichy; a long run, so an early start helps. | See live fare |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose how you want a driver
By the hour
A driver for a few hours: a function, a hospital visit, a shopping day.
Full day
A driver with your car for the whole day, within the city.
Outstation
A driver for a trip of one or more days; the charges are shown when you book.
Manual or automatic
Choose a driver for a manual or an automatic car.
Driver hire in Salem
Acting driver
A driver for your own car, the way most people here ask for one.
Call driver
Book a driver when you need one, for the hours you need.
Night and party drives
A driver to bring you and your car home safely.
Outstation trips
A driver for long drives so you can rest on the way.
Airport and station runs
Reach early flights and trains without driving yourself.
Family and hospital visits
A calm driver for older people and long waits.
Serving the whole city, including Salem Junction, Salem Town; Salem New Bus Stand, Salem Old Bus Stand (Town) bus stands.
When people hire a driver in Salem
- Acting driver after weddings and functions in Salem
- Driver on call for a drive up the Yercaud ghat road
- Call driver for family trips to Bangalore in your own car
- Car driver for a long drive on the Bangalore highway
Places people go from Salem
- Yercaud Lake and Pagoda Point
- Kiliyur Falls
- Mookaneri Lake
- Kottai Mariamman Temple
- Sugavaneswarar Temple
- Mettur Dam
- Hogenakkal Falls
- Kolli Hills
Also from Salem
Why book with Oray in Salem
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Set the date, the start time and the hours
- Choose a manual or an automatic driver
- Confirm with an OTP
- The driver arrives at your pickup point
Questions about hiring a driver in Salem
What is a call driver in Salem?
A call driver is a driver you book to drive your own car for a few hours or a day.
Can an acting driver take my car up the Yercaud ghat?
Yes. Choose the date and pickup time, and the driver handles the hill road and drives you back.
Are the drivers checked?
Oray checks each driver's licence, vehicle papers and insurance before approval.
Read before you travel
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