Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore — 10, 12, 13, 16 and 17 seater, with driver.
The most comfortable way to move 8 to 17 people. Low step-in floor, push-back seats, proper air conditioning and a ride that doesn't leave everyone sore after 200 km. Chauffeur-driven, available 24×7 across Bengaluru.
Why groups in Bangalore keep asking for the Urbania by name
For years, a group of twelve in Bengaluru had two options: split into three cars, or take a tempo traveller and accept the bounce. The Force Urbania changed that. It's built on a monocoque body rather than a truck-style ladder frame, which is why it rides closer to a car than a van, and why nobody arrives at Coorg complaining about their back.
The practical differences show up fast. The floor sits low, so older relatives step in instead of climbing. The seats recline properly. The AC actually reaches the last row, which matters more than it sounds on the Mysore road in April. And it looks like a vehicle you'd put a client in.
We run the Urbania in several seating layouts, so the same vehicle family covers a family of eight heading to Ooty and a seventeen-person team heading to an offsite. If your group is larger, our tempo travellers go up to 20 seats and our buses run from 25 to 40+.
Every Urbania layout, and who each one suits
Same vehicle, different interiors. The trade is always the same one: more seats means less legroom and less luggage space. Here's how to pick.
10 seater Urbania
The comfort pick. Wide gaps between rows and a real boot behind the last seat, so a family of eight travels with full suitcases and still has room to stretch.
- Best for Long outstation, airport runs
- Luggage Excellent
- Legroom Maximum
12 seater Urbania
The balance most people land on. Two more seats than the 10 without giving up meaningful luggage room — our most requested configuration for weekend trips.
- Best for Weekend groups, family tours
- Luggage Good
- Legroom Generous
13 seater Urbania
One extra seat over the 12, useful when the group is exactly thirteen and you'd otherwise be paying for a second vehicle for one person.
- Best for Odd-numbered groups
- Luggage Good
- Legroom Comfortable
16 seater Urbania
Team-sized. Fits a full department or an extended family in one vehicle, at the point where a second car stops making financial sense.
- Best for Corporate, wedding guests
- Luggage Cabin bags — ask us
- Legroom Standard
17 seater Urbania
Maximum capacity. The efficient choice for short city hops, staff shuttles and airport transfers where the run is short and luggage is light.
- Best for Staff shuttles, city transfers
- Luggage Limited — plan ahead
- Legroom Standard
Not sure which fits?
Tell us the headcount and roughly how many bags. Over-booking costs you money; under-booking costs you a second vehicle on the day. We'll say which layout actually works.
- Bigger group Tempo traveller
- 25+ people Bus rental
Seat counts vary slightly by body build and whether the driver's seat is counted. We confirm the exact layout of the vehicle assigned to your date when you book.
The honest comparison, not the sales version
Both are good vehicles. They're good at different things, and the right answer depends on your trip rather than your budget alone.
| Force Urbania | Tempo traveller | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10 – 17 seats | 9 – 20 seats |
| Ride quality | Monocoque body, car-like on highways | Ladder frame, firmer over rough roads |
| Step-in height | Low floor, easy for elders | Higher step, needs a grab handle |
| Seats | Individual push-back, more shoulder room | Push-back on most, tighter width |
| Air conditioning | Reaches the last row reliably | Good, weaker at the rear on hot days |
| Cost to hire | Higher | More economical |
| Best for | Clients, elders, long highway runs, weddings | Larger groups, shorter trips, tighter budgets |
| Page | You're on it | Tempo traveller options |
Rough rule of thumb: if the trip is over four hours each way, or there are elderly passengers or clients on board, the Urbania earns its extra cost. For a day trip to Mysore with a young group, a tempo traveller does the job for less.
Where the Urbania earns its keep
Airport transfers for groups
Families and teams arriving together at Kempegowda International Airport, with luggage that fits behind the last row instead of on laps. Flight-tracked pickups — see the airport taxi page.
Corporate travel & client visits
Site visits, investor tours and offsites where the vehicle is part of the impression. Monthly-billed contracts available for offices in Whitefield, ORR, Electronic City and Manyata.
Weddings & family functions
Moving the immediate family and older relatives between venues comfortably, while the wider guest list travels by bus.
Outstation trips & hill routes
Coorg, Chikmagalur, Ooty, Wayanad and Sakleshpur — the ghat sections are exactly where the Urbania's ride quality shows up against a van.
Temple & pilgrimage circuits
Tirupati, Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya and Sringeri runs with older travellers, where a low step-in and a reclining seat matter more than anything else.
Bangalore to Mysore day trips
About three hours each way on the expressway, comfortable enough to do both legs in a day. Mysore trip details.
Inside and out, before you book
No brochure renders. This is the vehicle that turns up at your gate.
Popular Urbania trips from Bangalore
Approximate distance and drive time from central Bengaluru. Interstate permits arranged by us and quoted upfront.
| Route | Distance | Drive time | Typical booking | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore to Mysore | ~145 km | ~3 hrs | Day trip or overnight | Mysore page |
| Bangalore to Coorg | ~265 km | ~6 hrs | 2–3 day family trip | Get fare |
| Bangalore to Chikmagalur | ~245 km | ~5 hrs | Weekend group trip | Get fare |
| Bangalore to Ooty | ~270 km | ~6.5 hrs | 3-day trip, permit needed | Get fare |
| Bangalore to Wayanad | ~280 km | ~6 hrs | Long weekend | Get fare |
| Bangalore to Tirupati | ~250 km | ~5 hrs | Darshan trip, 1–2 days | Get fare |
| Bangalore to Sakleshpur | ~220 km | ~4.5 hrs | Weekend round trip | Get fare |
| BLR airport transfers | ~35–40 km | 1–2 hrs | Point-to-point, fixed fare | Airport page |
Route not listed? We run across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Goa. Send us the itinerary.
What's in the number, and what's on top
- Local hire in Bangalore is a package — a fixed block of hours and kilometres, with clear rates beyond it.
- Outstation hire runs per kilometre against a minimum kilometres per day, so a two-day trip is billed against two days of minimums.
- Airport transfers are a fixed point-to-point fare, known before the vehicle is booked.
- Included: the vehicle, fuel and the driver.
- Quoted upfront, billed separately: tolls, interstate permits, parking, and the driver's night allowance on overnight trips.
- Seating layout affects the rate — a 17 seater and a 10 seater aren't priced the same.
Three things get you an exact figure: date, route, headcount. Send them on WhatsApp.
Four steps, one WhatsApp thread
Send the basics
Date, pickup point, destination, headcount and rough luggage. An itinerary if it's multi-day.
We suggest the layout and quote
Which Urbania configuration fits, the fare, and a clear list of what's extra.
Confirm and block the date
There are fewer Urbanias than cars on the road — confirming is what actually holds one for you.
Get vehicle and driver details
Registration, driver name and number, shared before the day. One number to call if anything shifts.
Urbania pickups anywhere in Bengaluru
Our office is in St Thomas Town off Hennur Road, but the vehicle starts its day wherever your trip does.
Force Urbania questions we get asked most
We hire it in 10, 12, 13, 16 and 17 seater layouts. Fewer seats means more legroom and luggage space, so a 10 seater suits a long outstation run and a 17 seater suits moving a full group a short distance. Compare the layouts.
The Urbania rides better, steps in lower and has stronger AC; the tempo traveller costs less and goes up to 20 seats. Over four hours each way, or with elders or clients on board, the Urbania is worth it. Full comparison here.
Local hire is a package of hours and kilometres; outstation is per kilometre with a daily minimum. The rate depends on layout, days and route. Send your date and route for the full fare including tolls and permits.
With a driver, always. Every driver is background-checked, holds the appropriate commercial licence and knows the route being driven.
Depends on the layout. A 10 or 12 seater leaves a real boot behind the last row. In a 16 or 17 seater, most of that is seating — tell us your bag count in advance and we'll suggest the layout that works.
Yes — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Goa. We arrange the interstate permits and the cost is in the quote you see before booking, not added at the end.
A week ahead where you can, three to four weeks for wedding season, long weekends, Dussehra, Diwali and December. Urbanias are scarcer than cars and go first.
Yes — regular staff and client transport with fixed routes, one point of contact and a single monthly invoice. Get in touch.
Other vehicles in the fleet
Tempo traveller rental
9, 12, 15, 16, 17 and 20 seater options — the economical pick for larger groups.
All seating options ›Bus rental in Bangalore
25, 35 and 40+ seater buses for weddings, offsites, school trips and pilgrimages.
Bus hire ›Bangalore airport taxi
Flight-tracked pickups and planned drops at Kempegowda International Airport, 24×7.
Airport transfers ›Tell us the headcount. We'll tell you the layout.
Date, route and number of people on WhatsApp — quote back in minutes, tolls and permits included.