Hourly chauffeur, all day.
A vetted chauffeur and vehicle dedicated to you for a block of hours — two, four, eight, or a full day — across the North American commercial footprint, directed by you in real time.
Principals · Assistants · Planners · Event teams
Sedan · Executive SUV · Sprinter
2–3 hours · sedan or SUV · longer for groups
Written confirmation before the block begins
A vehicle held for your day, not your trip.
Hourly chauffeur service puts a vetted chauffeur and vehicle on call for a block of hours across the North American commercial footprint. Unlike a point-to-point transfer, which prices one pickup to one destination, hourly is designed for the way an actual day unfolds — meeting circuits, multi-stop shopping and dining, visiting-client half-days, VIP event escort, wedding choreography, and client-entertainment nights that run from dinner into late evening. The assigned chauffeur remains with the vehicle and on-call throughout the reserved block.
Request with itinerary notes
Share pickup time, starting address, anticipated duration, the stops you expect to make (rough is fine; hourly is built to accommodate changes), vehicle class preference, and passenger count. Add preferences up front: quiet cabin, specific route, climate, timing sensitivities around meetings or flights.
Vehicle staged & chauffeur briefed
A vetted local operator is assigned and the chauffeur is briefed on the itinerary, your preferences, and any relevant context: VIP meeting timing, restaurant reservation windows, family members riding separately. The chauffeur's direct mobile number is shared before the pickup window opens.
On-call through the block
The chauffeur remains with the vehicle for the full reserved duration. New stops are added in real time, routes adjusted to live traffic, and return trips to the hotel handled without re-booking. No per-ride re-authorization, no dispatch queue, no new quote mid-day. The block is yours to direct.
Trip close & reconciliation
Actual hours logged against the reserved block. Any overtime is billed transparently in thirty-minute increments at the same hourly rate, not a surge multiplier. The final receipt reflects total hours plus tolls and standard inclusions. No per-stop fees, no mileage surcharges layered on top.
Dedicated chauffeur and vehicle
One assigned chauffeur and one vehicle held for the full reserved block. The chauffeur does not release to other trips, does not re-queue, and does not hand off mid-day unless the client extends beyond the original chauffeur's availability window.
Multi-stop, no per-stop fees
Hourly is priced by time held, not by distance or stops. Adding, moving, or removing stops within the reserved block is the default, not an upcharge. Client days typically include six to twelve stops with no change to the base rate.
Standard vehicle classes
Luxury Sedan (Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series), Executive Sedan, Executive SUV (Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator), Luxury SUV, and Executive Mercedes Sprinter for groups. Class is matched to passenger count, luggage, and itinerary before the block is booked.
Direct mobile to the chauffeur
The assigned chauffeur's mobile is shared before pickup so you can reach them directly throughout the day: to adjust timing, confirm the next stop, or request a hold at the curb. The concierge desk remains on as a second line for changes across the block.
Itemized hourly pricing
The quote states the hourly minimum, vehicle class, wait policy, toll treatment, gratuity treatment, overtime increment, and any pass-through variables before the block is confirmed.
Change-friendly coordination
Adding stops, extending the block, moving pickup addresses, or splitting a day across two vehicles are handled by the concierge in real time. Changes do not require a new quote or a new booking ID; they flow against the original reservation.
Quiet cabin by default
Assigned chauffeurs default to a quiet cabin: no unsolicited conversation, no radio, unless the passenger opens dialogue. Route, climate, and audio preferences noted on the itinerary are briefed to the chauffeur before the pickup window.
Transparent reconciliation
Actual hours held are logged against the reserved block and shown on the final receipt. Overtime, tolls, parking, third-party charges, and any quote-specific variables are itemized. Any change to the originally quoted block is handled according to the confirmed quote terms.
Executive meeting days
Back-to-back meetings across midtown Manhattan, the Loop in Chicago, or the K Street corridor in DC. The chauffeur holds at each address, moves to the next meeting on cue, and handles the evening dinner and hotel return without a new booking. Four to eight hours is the common block.
Shopping and dining days
Rodeo Drive into Melrose into a Beverly Hills dinner, or the Design District into Bal Harbour into South Beach. The vehicle holds curbside at each boutique and restaurant, luggage and purchases stay in the cabin, and the block stretches to cover a late dinner or a show without re-booking.
Wedding-day coordination
One dedicated vehicle carries the couple from the suite to the first look, the ceremony, the reception venue, and the hotel at end of night. Timing is matched to the planner's run of show, with the chauffeur briefed on the full timeline rather than quoting each leg separately. Eight to ten hours is typical.
Private-tour escort
Half-day city driving for an international principal or a delegation visiting a portfolio company. The chauffeur holds at each stop, adjusts route to the client's interests, and handles the return to the hotel or the evening dinner without a new quote. Concierge coordinates the tour guide and any restaurant reservations alongside the vehicle.
Multi-vendor event days
Planners and producers use hourly for the lead-in days of a major event: vendor visits, venue walk-throughs, talent transfers between the hotel and the venue, and the load-out at end of night. The vehicle is held for the team for the full working day rather than booked leg by leg.
VIP event escort
Art Basel openings, gala benefits, sporting events, and conference evenings where the vehicle is held at the venue for the duration. The chauffeur stays with the car, communicates by mobile when the principal is ready to depart, and handles the return to the hotel without a dispatch request.
Hold the car for the day.
Tell us the pickup time, the city, and roughly how the day runs. The concierge sends an itemized quote by email with the assigned chauffeur and hourly rate after review.
— CONCIERGE REVIEW · NO OBLIGATION
Experience the concierge standard.
Our team curates the perfect ride through vetted local operators, ensuring every detail meets our rigorous standards of excellence.
Frequently asked questions.
Minimums are typically two to three hours for a Luxury Sedan or Executive SUV, depending on the market and time of day. Larger vehicles generally require longer commitments: four to five hours for a Mercedes Sprinter, and longer still for Mini Coaches or Motorcoaches where the operator is staging crew and equipment for the day. Peak-demand dates like Art Basel week in Miami, UN General Assembly week in New York, or major conference weeks in Chicago often carry an elevated minimum because the operator is committing a vehicle for the full reserved block and cannot easily release it for other work. The concierge confirms the applicable minimum for your market, vehicle class, and dates in the emailed quote before the booking is accepted.
Overtime is billed in the increment and rate structure stated in the quote, commonly thirty-minute increments for hourly blocks. The concierge tracks remaining time against the reserved block and flags timing so you can decide whether to extend before the block closes. Extensions are subject to the assigned chauffeur's availability for the added window; if the chauffeur is booked onto a subsequent trip, a handoff to a second vehicle is coordinated when available. Final hours are reconciled on trip close and reflected on the receipt as base hours plus any overtime, tolls, and quote-specific inclusions.
Yes. Hourly chauffeur service is priced by time, not by distance or stop count, so adding, moving, or removing stops within the reserved block does not generate per-stop fees. This is the structural difference between hourly and point-to-point: a point-to-point transfer charges a fixed rate for one origin and one destination, and every additional stop is a separate add-on. Hourly charges for the time the chauffeur and vehicle are held for you, whether that time is spent driving, waiting at a meeting, holding at a restaurant, or returning to the hotel between engagements. Most client days include six to twelve stops with no change to the underlying rate.
All standard classes are available for hourly bookings: Luxury Sedan (Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series, three passengers with three bags), Executive Sedan (four passengers), Executive SUV (Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator, six passengers with six bags), Luxury SUV (six passengers with seven bags), and Mercedes Sprinter for groups of up to fourteen. Group classes, including Mini Coach (twenty-four passengers) and Motorcoach (fifty-six passengers), are available on request with longer minimums and more lead time, since the operator is staging a larger vehicle and typically a second crew member. The concierge matches the class to passenger count, luggage, and itinerary; SUVs are recommended when the day includes airport stops or significant luggage.
Same-day hourly bookings are accommodated when operator capacity exists in the relevant market, typically at a modest premium reflecting the rush-dispatch cost. Luxury Sedan availability is usually strongest; Executive SUV and Sprinter availability tightens first during peak windows. For preferred vehicle class and standard rates, twenty-four to forty-eight hours of notice is recommended, and seventy-two hours or more is recommended for full-day bookings, group vehicles, or high-demand dates. Requests submitted outside concierge hours still reach the on-call line; the desk triages and responds by phone or email, confirming the assigned chauffeur and vehicle before the pickup window opens.
Point-to-point is priced for a single leg: a fixed rate covering one pickup, one drop-off, and a standard wait window. It is the right model for airport runs, single-destination transfers, and any trip where the origin, destination, and approximate duration are known at the time of booking. Hourly is priced for time held rather than distance covered, and is the right model for flexible, multi-stop days where the itinerary may shift in real time, for VIP event escort where the vehicle is held at the venue, and for any scenario where the client wants the chauffeur to remain with the vehicle between engagements. The concierge recommends the right model based on the trip details before quoting.