An hourly car and driver in Wellington means a chauffeur and Mercedes assigned to you for as long as you need — three hours, six, a full day — moving at your pace with no meter running. Since 2002, chauffeur.co.nz has offered as-directed service across the capital: you set the schedule, the vehicle stays with you, and the price is fixed and shown in full before you book.
How does hourly chauffeur hire work in Wellington?
You book a minimum block of time — typically three or four hours — and the chauffeur and vehicle remain at your disposal for that period. You direct where and when to go, whether that's meetings in Thorndon, lunch at the waterfront, or a run out to Wairarapa. The driver waits while you attend appointments, then continues when you're ready.
Which vehicles are available for hourly hire?
chauffeur.co.nz offers three options: the Mercedes E-Class Sedan for up to two passengers and two suitcases, the Mercedes V-Class for up to four passengers and four suitcases, and the Mercedes Sprinter Mini-Coach for groups of up to ten. The vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives — no substitutions.
What's included in the fixed hourly rate?
The price covers the chauffeur's time, the vehicle, fuel, and GST — no surge pricing, no meter, no hidden extras. You'll see the total cost before you confirm, and that figure won't change. For the exact rate, visit the booking page at /book and enter your details.
Can I use hourly hire for a full day around Wellington and beyond?
Yes. Many clients book six or eight hours to cover meetings in the city, a drive to Wellington Airport between appointments, or a trip out to Martinborough or the Hutt Valley. The chauffeur stays with you for the entire block, so you're not coordinating multiple pickups or waiting for different drivers.
Who will be driving?
A chauffeur employed and trained by chauffeur.co.nz — not an app contractor. They're accountable to us, know Wellington well, and won't decline the job or arrive in an unmarked car. You get continuity: the same driver for your whole booking.
Fixed prices, NZD, GST-inclusive. No surge, ever. The vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives, driven by a chauffeur we employ — trained by us and accountable to us, not an app contractor who can decline the job. The chauffeur — since 2002.
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