Do toll road fees get added on top of car hire with driver costs in India?

Toll road fees in India are a separate cost on top of the car rental price. For example, on a trip from Kolkata to Mandarmani beach, the car hire and tolls were billed separately. The driver's overnight accommodation at the hotel was included in the rental price.

Toll roads in India work similarly to other countries: navigation apps show the toll cost in advance. Drivers are entitled to ask passengers to cover toll fees — this is standard practice, not a scam.

When booking through a transport agency in India, toll fees are usually not included in the quoted price. Rates are typically calculated per kilometre, with tolls billed separately. It's worth clarifying upfront — you can negotiate to have tolls included in the total price.