Booking a luxury driver for the day in Christchurch means a dedicated chauffeur and vehicle at your disposal, moving at your pace across the city and beyond. Since 2002, chauffeur.co.nz has offered day hire with a fixed, GST-inclusive price shown in full before you confirm—no surge, no meter—and the Mercedes you book is the one that arrives.
How does day hire work with a chauffeur in Christchurch?
You book the vehicle and chauffeur for a set number of hours, and they remain with you for the duration—whether that's meetings across Riccarton and the CBD, a wine trail through Waipara, or a drive to Akaroa and back. The itinerary is yours to shape on the day.
Which vehicle should I choose for a full day?
The Mercedes E-Class sedan suits up to two passengers with two suitcases and two carry-ons; the V-Class handles up to four passengers with four suitcases; and the Sprinter accommodates up to ten passengers with ten suitcases. All are chauffeur-driven and guaranteed—the vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives.
Can the driver wait while I attend appointments or visit attractions?
Yes. Your chauffeur stays with the vehicle throughout your booking, so you're free to spend as long as you need at each stop—whether that's a business call in Addington, lunch at a vineyard, or a walk along Sumner beach—then continue when you're ready.
Is the price really fixed for the whole day?
Completely. You see the full GST-inclusive price before you book on chauffeur.co.nz/book, with no surge pricing and no meter running. The number covers the vehicle, the chauffeur we employ, and the hours you've reserved.
Does the service cover trips outside Christchurch city?
Yes. Day hire includes journeys across Canterbury—Christchurch Airport, the Port Hills, Akaroa, Hanmer Springs, or the Waipara wine region—all within the same fixed-price booking. The chauffeur is trained by us and accountable to us, not an app contractor.
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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