Prepaid Meru Cabs line up outside T1 and T2 exits
Expect Meru Cabs waiting in the taxi lanes just outside both T1 and T2 arrivals, so you can usually get moving within 10–15 minutes of collecting bags. This is an app-based and call-centre fleet rather than random street taxis, which helps if you land late at 23:30 or later and still want a tracked ride into Ahmedabad.
Meru runs metered AC sedans and hatchbacks, with base fares commonly starting near standard city taxi rates and then charged per kilometre from AMD to spots like SG Highway or Ashram Road. You can book via the Meru mobile app while you’re still inside T1 or T2 baggage claim and then walk straight to the pickup lane once you see the driver and car number in the app.
How to use Meru Cabs at AMD, step by step
- 1. After landing at T1 or T2, switch your phone data on before leaving the gate so the Meru app can pull your location at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
- 2. Clear baggage claim and customs, then open the Meru app and set your pickup point as AMD T1 Arrivals or AMD T2 Arrivals, plus your hotel address or landmark like CG Road.
- 3. Check the fare estimate and vehicle type shown in the app, confirm the booking, and note the car’s registration number and driver name that appear on the confirmation screen.
- 4. Follow airport signs for “Taxi” from Arrivals and walk 100–200 metres to the designated pickup lane outside your terminal, then look for your exact Meru plate number in the row of cabs.
- 5. Before the car moves, confirm the destination and check that the driver starts the meter on the in-car unit so your final fare from AMD reflects the booked rate.
- 6. Pay at the end of the ride using the app’s digital payment options or cash in Indian rupees; keep the in-app receipt or SMS with the total amount and trip ID.
Late arrivals into AMD after 22:00 see more demand for app taxis, so place your Meru booking as soon as your plane turns off the runway to cut your curbside wait by a few minutes.