When you're exploring Canterbury with a private driver, the standard you expect comes down to three things: a chauffeur employed and trained by one company, a vehicle you can name in advance, and a price agreed before you leave. Since 2002, chauffeur.co.nz has delivered exactly that across Christchurch and the wider region—no app lottery, no surprises.
What does a private driver for touring actually include?
You book a specific vehicle—Mercedes E-Class, V-Class, or Sprinter—for the hours or itinerary you need, with one of our employed chauffeurs behind the wheel. The price is fixed and GST-inclusive, shown in full at /book before you confirm. Whether it's a half-day through Akaroa or a full day across Arthur's Pass, the vehicle you reserve is the one that arrives.
How does pick-up work if I'm starting from Christchurch Airport?
Your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal with a name board, tracks your flight, and waits at no extra charge if you're delayed. From there, the tour begins—whether that's straight to Kaikōura, a loop through the Port Hills, or a wine route around Waipara.
Can I design my own itinerary or does it have to be a set route?
You set the route. Tell us where you want to go—Banks Peninsula, Castle Hill, Hanmer Springs—and we'll price it as a fixed day rate with no meter running. Our chauffeurs know the region, so they can suggest timing or stops, but the day is yours.
Which vehicle should I choose for a small group touring around Christchurch?
The V-Class suits up to four passengers with four full suitcases plus four carry-ons, which works well for couples or small families touring with luggage. If you're a larger group—up to ten people—the Sprinter offers the same comfort with more seats and boot space.
Is the chauffeur someone employed by you or a contractor who might cancel?
Every chauffeur is employed directly by us, trained to our standard, and accountable to one team. There's no app in the middle, no bidding system, and no one declining your job an hour before pick-up.
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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