An hourly personal driver in Wellington means one chauffeur stays with you for your entire visit, waiting while you work through meetings, shop along Lambton Quay, or explore the waterfront at your own pace. We've operated this way since 2002: you book the hours you need, the price is fixed and shown in full before you confirm, and the same driver remains at your disposal throughout.
How does hourly chauffeur hire actually work in Wellington?
You book a block of hours — three, six, eight, whatever suits your itinerary — and one of our employed chauffeurs stays with you for that period. The vehicle waits while you attend to business, make stops in Thorndon or along Courtenay Place, or spend time at appointments. You're not watching a meter; the price is agreed upfront.
What vehicles are available for as-directed hire?
You can book a Mercedes E-Class sedan for up to two passengers with two suitcases and two carry-ons, a V-Class for up to four passengers with four suitcases, or a Sprinter mini-coach for groups of up to ten. The vehicle you reserve is the one that arrives, and full specifications are on the /cars page.
Can I use hourly hire for a mix of airport transfer and city stops?
Yes. A common Wellington booking starts with collection from Wellington Airport, continues to a hotel in the CBD, then includes meetings in Pipitea or site visits in Lower Hutt, and finishes with an evening return to the airport. One driver, one continuous booking, no separate fares.
Who will be driving, and do they wait during stops?
Your driver is a chauffeur we employ directly — trained by us, accountable to us, not an app contractor. They stay with the vehicle throughout your booking, so there's no hailing a new car or explaining your route again after each stop.
How do I find out the cost for a specific number of hours?
Head to /book, enter Wellington as your city and specify the hours you need. The system shows the complete GST-inclusive price before you confirm — no surge pricing, no surprises, just a fixed rate for the time you've booked.
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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