Pre-book your ride at Cab Booking before T1 security
Outside Terminal T1 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Cab Booking sits landside before security, so you can sort a taxi or car well before check-in or after baggage claim. It’s not a restaurant; it’s a basic transport desk for getting from AMD into Ahmedabad city or onward to suburbs like SG Highway or Gandhinagar.
This is a $ price tier operation, aimed at budget-conscious flyers who don’t want to haggle kerbside. You’ll usually see printed rate cards for common routes like Ashram Road and CG Road, with fixed fares instead of metered guessing. Cash is standard; UPI or cards may be hit-or-miss, so keep small bills in INR 100–500 notes.
Because it sits outside security in T1, you can use Cab Booking both on arrival and departure days. Landing in the middle of the night at 02:00 or 03:00, this desk is often one of the few structured options versus random touts outside. On departure days, some travellers come earlier, leave bags in a car, do a quick city errand, then return for check-in.
Expect simple taxi and car service, not an app-like interface and not a lounge. You’re booking point‑to‑point ground transport, usually small sedans seating 3–4 passengers with luggage. Tell them clearly if you have more than two full-size suitcases, or need an MUV-style vehicle for 4–6 people, so they don’t send a tiny hatchback.
Practical tip: before paying at Cab Booking in T1, ask the staff to write the total fare, destination area, and vehicle type on the slip in clear numbers. Keep that slip until you reach your hotel; it gives you something concrete if the driver tries to renegotiate mid‑ride.