The Vintage Car Museum is the royal family of Mewar's collection of classic cars, shown in the old state garage at the Garden Hotel near Gulab Bagh. Tickets are about ₹330 for adults and ₹200 for children, a visit takes about 45 minutes, and the hotel's restaurant serves a simple thali lunch.
Key facts
- Opened to the public in 2000 by the Mewar royal family
- Includes several Rolls-Royces and the Cadillac convertible seen in the 1983 Bond film Octopussy
- Tickets: about ₹330 adult, ₹200 child (checked October 2026)
You don’t have to love cars to enjoy this one. The Vintage Car Museum shows how the Maharanas of Mewar travelled through the 20th century, in a garage that still smells faintly of polish.
What’s inside
The collection belongs to the royal family and is kept in the old state garage at the Garden Hotel. It opened to the public in 2000. Expect around two dozen cars, including:
- Rolls-Royces from the 1920s and 1930s, some with custom bodies built for royal use.
- The Cadillac convertible that appeared in the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy, much of which was filmed in Udaipur.
- A Rolls-Royce with a large searchlight, used for royal hunts.
- Vintage Mercedes, Fords and other classics, plus a solar-powered car from more recent times.
Most cars are still in working order and some are used on royal occasions.
Tickets and timings
- Adults: about ₹330. Children: about ₹200. (Checked October 2026.)
- Open daily from morning to evening.
- Allow about 45 minutes.
Lunch on site
The Garden Hotel’s restaurant serves a simple, inexpensive vegetarian thali, which is a pleasant lunch after the visit. For more, see our Rajasthani thali guide.
Combine it with
- Gulab Bagh next door, the city’s largest garden, with a small zoo and toy train.
- The City Palace, a 10-minute walk away.
It’s one of the best stops for Udaipur with kids, and a good rainy-day plan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ticket price for the Vintage Car Museum in Udaipur?
About ₹330 for adults and ₹200 for children. Fees checked October 2026; check at the counter.
Where is the Vintage Car Museum in Udaipur?
At the Garden Hotel, near Gulab Bagh and Lake Palace Road, about a 10-minute walk from the City Palace.
Is the Vintage Car Museum good for kids?
Yes. It's short, visual and close to Gulab Bagh's garden and toy train, which makes an easy family morning.
