Your luggage capacity depends on which vehicle you book: the Mercedes E-Class accommodates three passengers with three standard suitcases, the V-Class handles up to seven passengers with six bags, and the Sprinter mini-coach carries sixteen passengers with sixteen bags. Chauffeur.co.nz guarantees the vehicle you reserve is the one that collects you at Christchurch Airport, so you can plan your luggage with certainty.
What counts as a standard bag for Christchurch Airport transfers?
A standard bag is a check-in suitcase up to 23 kg — the size most airlines allow in economy. Carry-on items, laptop bags and handbags fit in the cabin without affecting your luggage count. If you’re travelling with oversized items like golf clubs or ski gear, mention that when you book so the right vehicle is assigned.
Can I bring extra luggage if there are fewer passengers?
Yes, within reason. If you book the E-Class for two passengers instead of three, you’ll have room for an additional bag or two. The V-Class offers similar flexibility — fewer passengers means more boot space. The key is to let us know your actual luggage count when you reserve, so your chauffeur arrives prepared.
What happens if my luggage doesn’t fit the vehicle I booked?
It won’t happen if you’ve told us what you’re bringing. We confirm your passenger and bag count before dispatch, and the vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives — no substitutions, no surprises. Our chauffeurs are employed and trained by us, so they check the manifest before leaving for the airport.
Do I pay more for extra bags on a Christchurch chauffeur?
No. You pay a single fixed price shown in full before you confirm your booking — GST included, no surge pricing, no meter. That price covers your passengers and the luggage appropriate to the vehicle you choose. Visit chauffeur.co.nz/book to see the exact figure for your route and vehicle.
Which vehicle should I book for a family returning from overseas?
Most families with two adults and two children fit comfortably in the V-Class, which takes six suitcases — enough for a long-haul trip. If you’re arriving from Australia or the Pacific with lighter luggage, the E-Class works well for three or four people. Christchurch Airport pickups include meet-and-greet inside the terminal, so your chauffeur will help load everything.
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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