Bangalore is full of people who've just arrived. Every month thousands move for work, and plenty of business travellers pass through with a free evening. "Rent a friend in Bangalore" is often their question: who can show me the city? For Bangaloreans, it's a way to earn from what they already know.
What a Bangalore Local Friend does#
| Plan | Why a local matters |
|---|---|
| Food | VV Puram food street, the old Basavanagudi cafés, a proper dosa breakfast |
| The brewery scene | Indiranagar and Koramangala, where the city actually goes out |
| Sundays | Cubbon Park, Lalbagh, the Sunday market |
| Weekend trips | Nandi Hills at sunrise, Mysore, Coorg: planned by someone who's done them |
| Settling in | Where to live, how to get around, which areas suit you |
How it works#
Browse Local Friends in Bangalore, message one, agree a plan, meet in public. Rates are set by each Local Friend. Rent a friend in India explains the model and the safety rules.
For Bangaloreans: getting paid#
Evenings and weekends are enough. Sign up free on Roavi, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and free times, and reply quickly. Roavi takes no commission, and you don't need a licence because you're not selling tours. Paid friend jobs describes the work honestly.
Live in Bangalore? Get paid to show newcomers your city.
Become a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
Who rents a friend in Bangalore?
Mostly newcomers who moved for a job and want someone to show them the city, business travellers with a free evening or weekend, and visitors heading on to Mysore or Coorg who want a local's advice.What do you do with a local friend in Bangalore?
Eat at VV Puram food street and the old Basavanagudi cafés, try the brewery scene in Indiranagar and Koramangala, walk Cubbon Park or Lalbagh on a Sunday, or plan a weekend trip to Mysore, Coorg or Nandi Hills.How much does it cost?
Each Local Friend sets their rate; many in India charge below the worldwide $15 to $50 an hour. Food and transport are agreed before you meet.How do I become a Local Friend in Bangalore?
Sign up free on Roavi, add real photos and a bio, set your rate and when you're free, usually evenings and weekends. Visitors message you; you meet in person. No commission.