This is such a practical post and honestly something every first time group traveler needs to read before they start comparing prices randomly online.
The cost splitting logic is so underrated. People always think renting a vehicle is expensive until they actually divide it by headcount and realize it is cheaper than booking separate cabs with zero coordination stress.
Your point about doorstep pickup is a big deal too. Getting 11 people to one central point is a mission in itself, home pickup removes that headache completely.
One thing I would add is always ask the operator upfront whether toll, parking and driver allowance are included in the quoted rate or billed separately. That is where most people get surprised at the end of the trip.
Also for anyone planning longer routes like Uttarakhand or Rajasthan, going with a Luxury Tempo Traveller on rent in Delhi makes a genuine difference on overnight or multi day journeys, the comfort is worth it
