A private driver for the day in Christchurch means you set the schedule and we deliver the vehicle and the chauffeur to match. Since 2002, chauffeur.co.nz has offered by-the-day hire with a Mercedes E-Class, V-Class or Sprinter — the vehicle you book is what arrives, driven by a chauffeur we employ and train, not an app contractor.
How does a full-day private driver booking work in Christchurch?
You choose the vehicle that suits your group — Sedan for two passengers, SUV for up to four, or Mini-Coach for ten — then build your own itinerary across the city, the Port Hills, or further afield. The price is fixed and GST-inclusive before you confirm, with no meter and no surge.
Which vehicle should I book for a day of private use?
The Mercedes E-Class Sedan carries two passengers with two suitcases and two carry-ons; the V-Class SUV takes four passengers with four suitcases plus carry-ons; the Sprinter Mini-Coach accommodates ten passengers and ten suitcases. Head to /cars for the full spec, then /book for exact pricing.
Can I use the service for errands, meetings and lunch stops around Christchurch?
Yes — the day is yours to direct. Whether it's a loop through Fendalton, Sumner and the airport, or a series of stops in the central city and out to Lyttelton, your chauffeur stays with the vehicle for the duration you've booked.
Is the driver employed by chauffeur.co.nz or an independent contractor?
Every chauffeur is employed and trained by us, so you deal with one accountable team from booking through to the end of your day. There's no app layer, no contractor who can decline the job, and no handoff to a third party.
Where can I see the cost for a full day with a private driver?
The exact price — fixed, GST-inclusive, and shown in full — is available at /book once you enter your date and vehicle choice. We never use a meter or apply surge pricing, so the number you see is the number you pay.
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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