An hourly chauffeur in Wellington means you book a driver and vehicle for as long as you need — three hours, six, a full day — and direct them as your plans unfold. chauffeur.co.nz has offered this as-directed service since 2002: you're assigned one of our employed chauffeurs in a Mercedes E-Class, V-Class or Sprinter, and the fixed, GST-inclusive price is shown in full before you confirm.
How does hourly chauffeur hire actually work in Wellington?
You book a minimum block of time — typically three or four hours — and the chauffeur waits while you attend meetings, visit Te Papa, shop on Lambton Quay, or meet friends in Thorndon. The clock runs continuously, so there's no need to schedule multiple separate trips or worry about availability between stops.
Which vehicle should I choose for an all-day booking?
The Mercedes E-Class Sedan suits up to two passengers with two large bags; the V-Class takes four passengers and four suitcases; the Sprinter mini-coach accommodates ten passengers and their luggage. The vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives, so match your choice to your group size and baggage from the outset.
Can I change my itinerary once the booking has started?
Yes. As-directed service means exactly that: you can alter destinations, add stops between the airport and your hotel in the CBD, detour to Weta Workshop in Miramar, or extend time at a café in Oriental Bay. Your chauffeur is employed by us and accountable to you throughout the hire, not a contractor juggling app requests.
What does the hourly rate include?
The fixed price covers the chauffeur's time, the vehicle, fuel, parking, tolls and GST — no meter, no surge pricing, no surprises. You see the total cost when you visit /book and enter your hours and vehicle choice; we never publish a dollar figure on the page because the number depends on duration and fleet selection.
Is hourly hire practical for a full day exploring the Hutt Valley or the south coast?
Absolutely. Many clients book six or eight hours to visit Martinborough wineries, drive the coastal route to Red Rocks, or combine meetings in Lower Hutt with dinner back in the city. The chauffeur remains with the vehicle the entire time, so you set the pace and the route without watching the clock at every stop.
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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