A private chauffeur for touring from Christchurch means a Mercedes vehicle you've chosen in advance, driven by someone we've trained and employed, at a price agreed before you set off. Since 2002, chauffeur.co.nz has arranged these journeys across the South Island — whether you're heading to Akaroa for the day, through Arthur's Pass, or down the coast to Kaikōura.
What vehicles are available for a full-day tour from Christchurch?
You can book the Mercedes E-Class sedan for up to two passengers with two suitcases and two carry-ons, the V-Class for up to four passengers with four suitcases and four carry-ons, or the Sprinter mini-coach for groups of up to ten with ten suitcases and ten carry-ons. The vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives.
How does pricing work for a private touring chauffeur?
The price is fixed and GST-inclusive, with no surge charges or meter running while you tour. You'll see the full amount before you confirm the booking at /book — what you agree to is what you pay, regardless of traffic or time of day.
Who drives the vehicle on a touring day?
A chauffeur employed and trained by us — not an app contractor who can decline or cancel. They're accountable to the company, know the routes around Canterbury, and focus on your itinerary for the day.
Can I arrange a tour that starts from Christchurch Airport?
Yes, your chauffeur can meet you at Christchurch Airport and begin the tour directly from there, or collect you from any address in Christchurch. The booking system at /book lets you set your starting point and build the journey from there.
What kind of touring routes work well from Christchurch?
Popular full-day or half-day routes include the Banks Peninsula drive to Akaroa, the alpine journey through Arthur's Pass, the wine region around Waipara, and the coastal road north to Kaikōura. Your chauffeur can adapt timing and stops within the agreed itinerary.
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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