Choosing a Car
Weekend Trip Cost: Worked Examples for the Swift, Creta and Nexon EV
By Rental Wheelz Editorial Team · Written with AI assistance from Rental Wheelz's published fleet, pricing and policy data · 2026-10-23
A 2-night, 3-day weekend costs about ₹5,230 in a Maruti Swift, ₹9,210 in a Hyundai Creta and ₹7,250 in a Tata Nexon EV, counting the day rate, 5% GST and our estimated fuel or charging cost for a Coorg trip. The refundable deposit (₹8,000, ₹12,000 and ₹10,000) is shown separately below because it comes back after return.
How is each total calculated?
The sums use only figures from our car pages: the day rate , the deposit, and the Coorg fuel estimate, our published estimate for a Bengaluru to Coorg round trip. Our pricing guide adds 5% GST to the day rate, so GST is included here; confirm it on your actual quote. Three billed days are assumed for a 2-night weekend. Confirm on WhatsApp how pickup and return times are counted for your booking.
| Line | Maruti Swift | Hyundai Creta | Tata Nexon EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day rate × 3 days | ₹1,200 × 3 = ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 × 3 = ₹7,200 | ₹2,000 × 3 = ₹6,000 |
| GST at 5% | ₹180 | ₹360 | ₹300 |
| Fuel or charging (Coorg estimate) | ₹1,450 | ₹1,650 | ₹950 |
| Trip total | ₹5,230 | ₹9,210 | ₹7,250 |
| Refundable deposit (separate) | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Cash needed at pickup | ₹8,000 deposit plus the rental | ₹12,000 deposit plus the rental | ₹10,000 deposit plus the rental |
Deposits are collected at pickup by UPI or card and refunded within 3 business days of return, as long as no chargeable item appears on the damage schedule. The cash-flow impact is real even though the money returns.
What does each car cost per person?
Divide the trip total by four adults, leaving the deposit out:
- Swift: ₹5,230 ÷ 4 = about ₹1,308 each
- Nexon EV: ₹7,250 ÷ 4 = about ₹1,813 each
- Creta: ₹9,210 ÷ 4 = about ₹2,303 each
The gap between the Swift and the Creta is ₹3,980 for the weekend, and the Nexon EV sits ₹2,020 above the Swift and ₹1,960 below the Creta.
Where does the fuel estimate come from, and what if you drive more?
The Coorg figures are our published estimates for the round trip; the Coorg fuel cost by car post compares them across the fleet. The roads in Coorg itself, detours and city driving at both ends add to them. The Swift's page lists 18 km/l in the city and 20 km/l on the highway; the Creta, a diesel, lists 14 and 18 km/l.
To adjust, use litres = kilometres ÷ mileage, then multiply by today's pump price. With ASSUMED prices of ₹100 per litre petrol and ₹90 per litre diesel, each extra 100 km on the highway adds about ₹500 for the Swift (5 L) and about ₹500 for the Creta (5.6 L). Check pump prices before relying on that. The Nexon EV's charging cost depends on where you charge, so use the ₹950 estimate as a floor and confirm the plan on WhatsApp.
Return a petrol or diesel car at the same gauge level it was given at, or the shortfall is charged at a flat ₹110 per litre under the fuel policy. Topping up at a pump is cheaper than paying that rate.
Is the Nexon EV practical for a weekend trip?
The Nexon EV lists 275 km of range. A Coorg round trip is roughly 530 km, based on about 265 km each way from HSR Layout, so at least one charging stop is needed; the car page says to plan one and that we will map it with your booking. The EV is cheapest to run (₹950 against ₹1,450 and ₹1,650), but only if the route fits the charging plan. Our Nexon EV Coorg charging stops post covers the planning.
Most renters charge the EV overnight from home, and we point to the nearest public charger when home charging is not possible, so the answer depends on your stay as much as the route. For a trip that stays within about 130 km out and back, the car page says no charging stop is needed, which makes it a simple fit for a nearer weekend destination.
Which car fits which weekend?
| Situation | Swift | Creta | Nexon EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest total cost | Best | Highest | Middle |
| Four people with bags | Tight: 2-bag boot | Good: 3-bag boot | Tight: 2-bag boot |
| Rough or hilly roads | 163 mm clearance | 190 mm clearance | 190 mm clearance |
| Long route, no charging plan wanted | Yes | Yes | Needs a planned stop |
| Lowest fuel or charging cost | ₹1,450 | ₹1,650 | ₹950 |
| Smallest deposit | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 |
Rule of thumb from the table: choose the Swift for a couple or a small group travelling light on a tight budget, the Creta when four people and luggage matter or the road is rough, and the Nexon EV when the route allows a planned charge and low running cost is the priority. The Nexon EV vs Swift running cost post goes deeper on that pair.
What else changes the final bill?
- Tolls and parking: paid by you and not in any figure above.
- Late return: 60 minutes of grace, then ₹150 per hour. Message before the return time if plans shift.
- Cancelling: full refund more than 24 hours before pickup, 50% between 6 and 24 hours, none inside 6 hours; see the cancellation policy.
- Challans: forwarded at the exact amount, with no markup.
- An extra day: at the same daily rates with GST, one more day adds ₹1,260 (Swift), ₹2,520 (Creta) or ₹2,100 (Nexon EV) plus extra fuel or charging. Ask before the original return time, since the car must be free for the extra days.
Pick a route first with the Coorg, Ooty or Hampi pages, then send dates on WhatsApp for a quote that shows the actual total for your car.
Bengaluru specific
Bengaluru sits at roughly 900 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau, which is why most weekend drives out of the city to the Western Ghats start with a long, gradual climb or descent.