Getting around
Transport & Metro, Apps & Digital Life. 5 min read.
01Transport & Metro
Getting around Gurugram
Gurugram was built for cars, and it now struggles with how many there are.
The Rapid Metro and the Delhi Metro Yellow Line give you rail options in and out of the city. Even so, most expats settle into using a car with a driver within their first month. A few pockets are walkable, such as Cyber Hub, Galleria Market and the inner sectors of DLF Phase 2/3. The rest of the city is built around its roads.
What it costs
RIDE
Ola/Uber to IGI Airport
₹650 to 1,200
one way
Metro Lines (2026)
Rapid Metro Gurugram
Gurugram's own privately-operated elevated metro, 11 stations across 11.7km serving the DLF developments. Connects DLF Cyber City to Sikanderpur (interchange with Delhi Metro Yellow Line) and onward along the MG Road corridor. A big help for Cyber City commuters. Single ticket: ₹20.₹20
Delhi Metro, Yellow Line
The Yellow Line extends from Delhi into Gurugram, terminating at Millennium City Centre (Sector 29; formerly HUDA City Centre). Stops in Gurugram: Guru Dronacharya, Sikanderpur, MG Road, IFFCO Chowk, Millennium City Centre. Connects to Connaught Place, AIIMS, Hauz Khas. The standard rail route to Delhi proper. 45 to 55 min Cyber City to Connaught Place.45 to 55 min
RRTS Delhi-Alwar (approved corridor)
Regional Rapid Transit System Phase 1 will connect Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan to Alwar via Gurugram, Manesar, Shahjahanpur, Neemrana, and Behror. Phase 1 (to Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror) is targeted for around 2028, though independent estimates suggest passenger services may begin later (around 2031). Expected to dramatically cut Delhi-Gurugram commute times and lift property values along the corridor.
Gurugram Metro (under construction)
Gurugram's own 28.5 km elevated metro loop, 27 stations from Millennium City Centre round to Cyber City, is being built by Gurugram Metro Rail. Piling began in 2026 on the first stretch, to Sector 101, and the main corridor is targeted for around 2027.
Getting Around Day-to-Day
Personal Driver
Self-driving is not recommended, especially in your first months, a full-time chauffeur (₹25,000 to 35,000/month) is the recommended option. IKAN supports car-lease arrangements to set you up. The single biggest quality-of-life decision for Gurugram expats.
Ola / Uber
Both work well in Gurugram. Ola Corporate accounts via Cyber City employer travel desks. Surge pricing during peak hours and rain, keep both apps installed. Ola Outstation for one-way airport drops.
Auto-Rickshaws
Available across Gurugram but less metered than other cities. Negotiate the fare before boarding. Rapido Bike (₹50 to 150 for solo hops) is often faster and cheaper for short distances.
Gurugram Metro Bus
Limited public bus coverage. Not a primary mode for expats. Cyber City employer shuttles are more common, most major MNCs run dedicated employee transport from key residential clusters.
Airport Transfers
IGI Airport is 18-22 km away (30 to 60 min depending on traffic). Pre-book Ola Outstation or a chauffeur for the 5pm+ peak when NH-48 doubles travel time. Hotel and corporate cars are the reliable option for early-morning international departures.
Walkability Pockets
Walking works inside Cyber Hub, Galleria Market, and the internal lanes of DLF Phase 2/3, but not across arterial roads. There are few footpaths on NH-48 or Golf Course Road, so plan to drive or cab between most destinations.
Licence & IDP
An International Driving Permit (IDP) from your home country is accepted for up to one year from arrival. Beyond that, convert to an Indian licence at the Gurugram RTO or via parivahan.gov.in (valid visa, FRRO registration and address proof required). Most expats simply hire a chauffeur and skip this.
At peak hours, in the morning (roughly 8:30-11am) and evening (roughly 5-9:30pm), Gurugram's roads are at their busiest. The Iffco Chowk roundabout, MG Road, and the NH-48 service lanes can take 60 minutes to clear what is a 5km journey. Leaving the office before 5pm or after 9:30pm is the only practical strategy. The Rapid Metro from Cyber City to MG Road or Galleria takes 10 minutes flat, use it during evening peaks.
02Apps & Digital Life
Apps to install
Gurugram runs on phone apps. More and more of daily life is digital, from hailing a cab to ordering groceries at 10pm to paying the man who delivers your water tanker. Download these before you land and your first week will be much easier.
Transport
Ola / UberPrimary cab-hailing. Ola Corporate accounts via your employer's travel desk in Cyber City. Keep both installed, surge pricing during rain and 5-10pm peak makes having both essential.
Delhi Metro & Rapid MetroDMRC app for the Delhi Metro Yellow Line into Gurugram. Rapid Metro Gurugram is a separate, privately operated network, download its dedicated app. Both accept smart-card and QR ticketing.
RapidoBike taxis for fast solo hops, particularly useful during peak-hour traffic when a Rapido bike can outpace a car. Auto-rickshaw bookings also available.
Food, Grocery & Delivery
Zomato / SwiggyBoth deliver within 30 minutes across DLF Phase 2-5 and Golf Course Road. Zomato Gold for frequent restaurant orders. Swiggy Instamart and Zomato Blinkit for 10 to 15 minute grocery delivery.
Blinkit / Zepto / BigBasketBlinkit (Zomato) and Zepto for 10-minute instant delivery. BigBasket for weekly planning. Modern Bazaar and Le Marché apps for imported and premium products.
Healthcare & Services
Practo / 1mg / Apollo247Practo for GP appointments at Medanta, Fortis, or Artemis. 1mg for online pharmacy and home sample collection. Apollo247 for video consultations. All operate in English with home delivery.
Urban CompanyHome services: AC servicing, deep cleaning, beauty, electricians, plumbers. Reliable, English-language interface, transparent pricing. The single most useful app for managing your Gurugram home.
Utilities
DHBVN ElectricityDakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Gurugram's electricity provider. Bills are payable online at dhbvn.org.in. Keep your connection number handy for queries and power-cut complaints.
Jio / Airtel / ACT FibernetJio and Airtel for mobile, both offer eSIM in NCR. ACT Fibernet excellent for home broadband in DLF complexes. 100-300 Mbps standard in new developments.
Piped Gas (PNG), IGLMost DLF and gated societies have piped natural gas from Indraprastha Gas (IGL). Pay bills online or by UPI; for a new connection apply to IGL with your address proof and a tenant police-verification reference.
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