Delhi is a city that rewards company. The lanes of Old Delhi, the food, the metro, the markets and the touts all get easier with someone who grew up there. That's why "rent a friend in Delhi" is one of the most common searches in India, from visitors and from Delhiites who'd like to be that person.
What a Delhi Local Friend is for#
| Plan | Why a local matters |
|---|---|
| Old Delhi food | Chandni Chowk, Karim's area, the right paratha lane at the right time |
| Monuments at the right hour | Humayun's Tomb and Lodhi Garden early, Qutub late |
| Markets | Sarojini, Dilli Haat, Khan Market, with someone who knows prices |
| The metro and autos | Which line, which exit, what an auto should cost |
| Hauz Khas and the nights | Where Delhi actually goes out |
How it works#
Browse Local Friends in Delhi, message one, agree a plan, meet in public. Each sets their own hourly rate. Rent a friend in India covers the model and the safety rules, and what it's like to rent a local friend describes a real day.
For Delhiites: getting paid#
Delhi gets more international arrivals than any Indian city, plus business travellers all year. Sign up free, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and your free times, and reply fast. Roavi takes no commission. Paid friend jobs explains what the work pays and involves.
Live in Delhi? Get paid to show visitors your city.
Become a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What would a Delhi local friend show me?
Chandni Chowk and Old Delhi's food lanes, Humayun's Tomb and Lodhi Garden at the right hour, Hauz Khas and Khan Market, Sarojini and Dilli Haat markets, the metro, and how to deal with auto-rickshaws and touts.How much does renting a friend in Delhi cost?
Each Local Friend sets their own rate; many in India charge below the worldwide $15 to $50 an hour. Meals and transport during the meetup are agreed beforehand.Is it safe to rent a friend in Delhi?
Yes with the standard rules: chat in the app first, meet in a public place, tell someone your plan, keep payments on the platform. For women travellers, a female Local Friend is a common choice in Delhi.How do I earn as a Local Friend in Delhi?
Sign up free on Roavi, add real photos and a bio, set your hourly rate and free times. Visitors message you; you meet in person. No commission, no guide licence needed because you don't sell tours.