The Vintage & Classic Car Collection in Udaipur is a private collection of cars belonging to the House of Mewar, displayed at Garden Hotel. Its setting in the former Mewar State Motor Garage and its royal automobiles make it a distinctive stop for anyone interested in the city’s history of motoring.
- Location: Garden Hotel, Udaipur.
- Setting: The collection occupies the former Mewar State Motor Garage.
- Planning note: Published opening hours differ, so confirm them before setting out.
What is the Vintage and Classic Car Collection?
The Vintage & Classic Car Collection is a private collection of vintage cars belonging to the House of Mewar. The collection was opened to the general public in its entirety in 2000, and it is housed in the original former Mewar State Motor Garage.
The cars on display belonged to the Maharanas of Mewar, past and present. The collection operator says the vehicles have been restored to working order. The former garage also retains its original Shell petrol pump, which the operator describes as still standing and usable.
How do you get to the collection from Hotel Savera?
The collection is about an 11-minute walk or a 4-minute drive from Hotel Savera. It is identified as the Vintage & Classic Car Collection at Garden Hotel, Udaipur; the Garden Hotel and Restaurant, part of the HRH Group of Hotels, is also within the former garage grounds.
If you are planning a broader city itinerary, the collection can be one stop in a day that includes other sights; this one-day Udaipur route offers another way to plan your time.
What can you see in the Udaipur car museum?
The collection includes a range of vehicles associated with the Maharanas, from early models to later touring cars. The operator names a 1924 Rolls Royce, a 1930 Ford, a 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II, a 1946 Buick and a 1946 M.G. TC among the exhibits.
Other cars include a pair of 1938/39 Cadillacs, a 1959 Morris-Minor 1000 Traveller and a Vauxhall 12. Rajasthan Tourism describes the collection as including Cadillac, Chevrolet and Morris vehicles owned by the Maharanas of Udaipur.
What are the opening times and ticket prices?
The collection opens at 9:00 AM; published closing times range from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. HRH Hotels and the Government of India’s Incredible India page give these differing times.
Admission is INR 330 for an adult and INR 200 for a child; rates may change, be amended or be withdrawn without prior notice. Check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–17:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
For a visit that also includes Udaipur’s palace, the City Palace visiting guide covers its own tickets and timing.
FAQs
Where is the Vintage & Classic Car Collection?
It is at Garden Hotel in Udaipur, inside the original former Mewar State Motor Garage.
Who owned the cars in the collection?
The cars on display belonged to the Maharanas of Mewar, past and present.
How much are tickets?
Admission is INR 330 for adults and INR 200 for children, though rates may change without prior notice.