Pune has one of the youngest populations of any Indian city and a Maratha old town most visitors skip. A local friend is the student who knows both.
What a day looks like#
| Plan | Why a local matters |
|---|---|
| The peths and Shaniwar Wada | The old city on foot, with the stories |
| Misal pav | The place, not the chain |
| Koregaon Park | Cafés, Osho's neighbourhood, the German Bakery |
| Sinhagad at dawn | The fort, the view, pithla bhakri at the top |
| FC Road and student Pune | Where the city's energy is |
How it works#
Browse Local Friends in Pune, message one, agree a plan, meet in public. Each sets an hourly rate; food and autos are agreed first. Rent a friend in India explains the model, how much it costs explains the price, and Mumbai is three hours down the expressway.
For Punekars: getting paid#
Students and young professionals with free weekends do well here: sign up free, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and your free times. Roavi takes no commission. Reply quickly. Paid friend jobs describes the work honestly.
Live in Pune? Get paid to show visitors your city.
Become a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What do people do with a rented friend in Pune?
Shaniwar Wada and the old peths, a misal pav and vada pav crawl, Koregaon Park and Kalyani Nagar cafés, Sinhagad fort at dawn, Parvati Hill, FC Road's student life, or practising Marathi.How much does it cost to rent a friend in Pune?
Each Local Friend sets their rate; many in India charge below the worldwide $15 to $50 an hour range. Food and transport during the meetup are agreed beforehand.How do I become a rent-a-friend in Pune?
Sign up on Roavi as a Local Friend, add real photos, write what you'd show someone, set your rate and free times. You must be 18 or over. No commission.Is renting a friend in Pune safe?
Yes with the usual rules: talk in the app first, meet in public, tell someone where you are, never pay in advance outside the platform.
This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by the Roavi team.