A private chauffeur for the day in Christchurch gives you a driver and vehicle dedicated to your schedule—whether that's a full morning in the city centre, an afternoon through the Port Hills, or a flexible itinerary that changes as your day unfolds. Chauffeur.co.nz has offered day-hire service since 2002, with employed chauffeurs who stay with you for as long as you need.
How does day hire actually work?
You book the vehicle and chauffeur for a set number of hours—typically four, six, or eight—and they remain at your disposal throughout. Your driver waits while you attend appointments, shop, or dine, then continues to your next destination. The itinerary is yours to set or adjust on the go.
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. For up to four passengers or more luggage, the V-Class offers four suitcases and four carry-ons. Groups of up to ten travel in the Sprinter, with space for ten suitcases and ten carry-ons. The vehicle you book is the one that arrives.
Can I use a day hire for errands around Christchurch and out to the airport?
Yes. Day hire works for any combination of stops—Merivale shopping, a lunch booking in Sumner, Christchurch Airport, or meetings in the central city. Your chauffeur follows your schedule, not a fixed route, so the day adapts as you need it to.
How is pricing structured for a full day?
You pay a single fixed price, GST-inclusive, with no surge and no meter. The exact cost is shown in full on the booking page at chauffeur.co.nz/book before you confirm. Price depends on the vehicle and the number of hours you require.
Who will be driving?
Every chauffeur is employed directly by chauffeur.co.nz, trained in-house, and accountable to the company—not an app contractor who can decline the job. You work with the same driver for the duration of your 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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