Honda Amaze
Easy to maneuver through temple streets with a large 420-litre trunk.
Explore ancient Pallava and Chola shrines and world-renowned Kanjeevaram silk houses at your own pace. Enjoy complete flexibility to visit historic shrines and cooperative silk weaving houses with our transparent daily rental packages.
Driving from Tirupati to Kanchipuram takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (115 km) via the scenic Puttur and Tiruttani corridors. A self drive car rental from Tirupati starting at ₹2,299/day gives pilgrims and silk enthusiasts the independence to visit the renowned Kamakshi Amman, Ekambareswarar, and Varadharaja Perumal temples, followed by genuine handloom silk shopping without taxi driver commissions.
Unlike single-shrine towns, Kanchi is spread across Shiva Kanchi and Vishnu Kanchi, with major landmarks—Kamakshi Amman, Ekambareswarar (Prithvi Lingam), Varadharaja Perumal, and Kailasanathar—located 3 to 6 km apart from one another.
Booking a Tirupati to Kanchipuram car rental gives your family an air-conditioned base to move effortlessly between all four major shrines and authentic cooperative silk saree showrooms, plus a convenient stop at Tiruttani Murugan Temple right along the highway.
Park right near Kamakshi Amman, Ekambareswarar, Varadharaja Perumal, and Ulagalantha Perumal without hiring multiple local auto-rickshaws.
Tiruttani—one of Lord Murugan's six sacred Arupadaiveedu abodes—lies right on the Puttur–Nagari highway (65 km from town).
Our sedans (Honda Amaze, Hyundai Verna) and MPVs (Ertiga, Innova Crysta) offer ample secure trunk space for family saree shopping.
All 9 vehicles in our fleet are ready for Kanchipuram. Here are the top 3 customer favourites for this route:
Easy to maneuver through temple streets with a large 420-litre trunk.
Ideal 7-seater for families covering Tiruttani and Kanchi in a single day.
Premium long-distance comfort for multi-temple darshan and silk shopping trips.
Compare all 9 verified white-plate self-drive and chauffeur vehicles. All rates include 24-hour rental duration, valid state documentation, and zero hidden platform fees.
| Vehicle Model | Category | Seating & Luggage | Daily Tariff (24 Hrs) | Recommended Use | Instant Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Swift | Hatchback | 5 Seater · 2 Bags | ₹2,299 / day | City runs, couples & budget pilgrims | Book Maruti |
| Suzuki Baleno | Premium Hatchback | 5 Seater · 2 Bags | ₹2,299 / day | Spacious cabin, smooth city & ghat driving | Book Suzuki |
| Honda Amaze | Compact Sedan | 5 Seater · 2 Large Bags | ₹2,299 / day | Airport arrivals, temple boot storage | Book Honda |
| Vitara Brezza | Compact SUV | 5 Seater · 3 Bags | ₹2,399 / day | High ground clearance, steep ghat roads | Book Vitara |
| Suzuki Ertiga | Family MPV | 7 Seater · Flexible Boot | ₹2,499 / day | Family darshan groups & shared cost | Book Suzuki |
| Hyundai Verna | Executive Sedan | 5 Seater · 3 Large Bags | ₹2,899 / day | Long highway comfort & executive poise | Book Hyundai |
| Mahindra Thar | 4x4 Lifestyle SUV | 4 Seater · 2 Bags | ₹4,499 / day | Commanding hill presence & scenic tours | Book Mahindra |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | Premium MPV | 7 Seater · 4 Large Bags | ₹4,499 / day | The benchmark family temple cruiser | Book Toyota |
| Toyota Fortuner | Full-Size Luxury SUV | 7 Seater · 4 Large Bags | ₹5,599 / day | VIP pilgrimages, luxury & wedding events | Book Toyota |
Known as the City of Thousand Temples and the historic capital of the Pallava dynasty, Kanchipuram is revered as one of the seven Moksha-giving holy cities of India. It houses major sacred shrines including Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple (a foremost Shakti Peetha), Ekambareswarar Temple (representing the Earth Lingam), and Varadharaja Perumal Temple.
The road route crosses south-east from Tirupati through the verdant sugarcane belts of Puttur, Nagari, and the famous hill shrine town of Tiruttani (Lord Murugan Arupadaiveedu) before entering Kanchipuram town. Self-driving gives you the priceless advantage of stopping for darshan at Tiruttani Murugan Temple en route without booking two separate taxis.
Beyond temples, Kanchipuram is celebrated globally for authentic Kanchipuram Pure Silk Sarees. When you travel in your own self drive car, you can visit authentic weaver cooperative societies and weaver homes directly in areas like Gandhi Road and Ennaikaran Street, avoiding commercial commissions often demanded by taxi drivers.
Customize your departure time and temple stops freely when you travel in your own dedicated vehicle.
Pick up your vehicle early to arrive before the main sanctums close for their midday break (12:30 PM).
Pause at Tiruttani hill shrine for morning Subramanya Swamy darshan.
Complete morning darshan at the city's most iconic temples and architectural marvels.
Explore authentic Kanjeevaram silk weavers during the afternoon break, then visit Varadharaja Perumal at 4:00 PM before heading back.
Everything you need to know about renting self drive cars in Tirupati for your Kanchipuram road trip.
The 115 km drive takes approximately 2.5 hours each way. The route passes through Puttur, Nagari, and Tiruttani with smooth state and national highway roads.
Tariffs start at ₹2,299/day for 5-seater hatchbacks (Swift, Baleno) and sedans (Amaze); ₹2,399/day for Vitara Brezza; ₹2,499/day for Suzuki Ertiga; ₹2,899/day for Hyundai Verna; and ₹4,499/day for Toyota Innova Crysta.
Yes! Tiruttani is located directly along the route from Tirupati to Kanchipuram. With your private rental car, you can stop at Tiruttani hill shrine for darshan and proceed onward to Kanchipuram seamlessly.
No. Our entire fleet consists of privately registered (white-plate) self drive cars in Tirupati. Private vehicles do not need commercial state entry permits between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Most major temples in Kanchipuram (Kamakshi Amman, Ekambareswarar, Varadharaja Perumal) remain open from 06:00 AM to 12:30 PM, close during afternoon hours, and reopen from 04:00 PM to 08:30 PM.
There is a designated Devasthanam parking ground located approximately 150 meters from the East Tower (Gopuram) of Kamakshi Amman Temple, as well as municipal parking spaces along the outer ring road.
22 km (from Korlagunta via Alipiri) · 45 – 60 mins per way
Route Guide38 km East of Tirupati · 45 – 55 mins per way
Route Guide68 – 72 km West of Tirupati · 1 hr 20 mins per way
Route Guide135 km South-West of Tirupati · 2 hrs 30 mins – 2 hrs 45 mins per way
Active Route Guide115 km South-East of Tirupati · 2 hrs 30 mins per way
Route Guide195 km South-West of Tirupati · 3 hrs 45 mins – 4 hrs 15 mins per way
Route Guide5 – 6 km from Korlagunta / Railway Station · 15 mins from City Center
Route Guide2 km from Korlagunta Office · 5 – 20 mins between each temple
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