Self Drive Car Guwahati to Shillong

Planning a road trip from Guwahati to Shillong? At North East Rental, we offer Guwahati’s best self-drive cars for your Meghalaya adventure — with seamless LGBI airport pickup, transparent pricing, and vehicles built for mountain roads.

Route Details

Distance: 98 km  |  Drive Time: 2.5–3.5 hours  |  Route: NH6 via Jorabat and Nongpoh

The drive from Guwahati to Shillong is one of the most scenic road trips in North East India. The highway rises from the Brahmaputra plains into the Khasi Hills, passing Umiam Lake (Barapani), Nongpoh market, and misty valley viewpoints. Having your own self-drive car means you stop wherever you want.

Recommended Cars for Guwahati to Shillong

• Hyundai Creta / Tata Nexon — Comfortable, fuel-efficient, handles mountain bends with ease. Best for couples and small families.
• Toyota Innova Crysta — Best for groups of 5–7 needing luggage space and comfort on the 3-hour drive.
• Mahindra Thar 4×4 — For adventure seekers wanting to explore offbeat Meghalaya trails beyond Shillong.

Extend Your Trip Beyond Shillong

• Cherrapunji (54 km from Shillong): Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, living root bridges
• Dawki (82 km from Shillong): Crystal-clear Umngot River, Bangladesh border viewpoint
• Mawlynnong (90 km from Shillong): Asia’s cleanest village, Sky Walk
• Shnongpdeng: Cliff jumping, kayaking on Umngot River

Pricing

✔ No security deposit  ✔ Zero hidden fees  ✔ Full tank at pickup  ✔ Weekly discounts available