A full-day private driver in Wellington means a chauffeur we employ, a Mercedes you choose, and a single GST-inclusive price agreed before you start. You're not hiring a vehicle by the hour — you're securing a driver who stays with you from breakfast in Oriental Bay through meetings in Thorndon, then out to the Wairarapa and back, all without a ticking meter or a shift change.
How does booking a driver for the whole day actually work?
You tell us your start time, finish time and rough itinerary when you book at chauffeur.co.nz/book, and we quote a single fixed price that covers the entire day. The same chauffeur stays with you for the duration — no handovers, no surprises — and the vehicle you reserve is the one that arrives.
Which vehicle makes sense for a full day with just one or two passengers?
The Mercedes E‑Class sedan suits up to two passengers with two suitcases and two carry‑ons, and it's the natural choice when discretion and comfort matter more than cabin space. If your day involves four people or more luggage, the V‑Class offers four seats and correspondingly more room.
Can the driver wait during appointments or meetings?
Yes. Your chauffeur remains with the vehicle throughout the day, so you can step into a meeting on The Terrace, spend two hours at Te Papa, or take lunch in Martinborough, then continue when you're ready. There's no meter running and no penalty for downtime — it's already part of the day rate.
Does a full-day booking cover trips outside Wellington city?
It does. A day rate gives you the flexibility to visit Martinborough vineyards, the coast at Castlepoint, or Kapiti Island's mainland gateway without renegotiating every leg. Outline your intended route when you book so the quote reflects the full scope, and your chauffeur will plan accordingly.
What if plans change during the day?
Let your chauffeur know. The vehicle and driver are yours for the agreed window, so if a meeting finishes early or you decide to add a stop at Wellington Airport or Seatoun, the day unfolds as you need it to. Major changes to duration or distance may adjust the final reconciliation, but there's no surge pricing or guesswork.
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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