An hourly private transfer in Wellington means you hire one of our chauffeurs and a vehicle for as long as you need — two hours, half a day, or longer — and direct them as your schedule unfolds. The price is fixed and GST-inclusive before you confirm, the vehicle you book is the one that arrives, and the driver is employed and trained by us, not an app contractor.
How does hourly chauffeur hire work in Wellington?
You book a minimum block of time — typically two or three hours — and use the vehicle and driver as you choose: meetings in the CBD, appointments in Johnsonville or Lower Hutt, pickups from Wellington Airport, or errands across the city. The chauffeur waits between stops, and you pay the agreed hourly rate with no meter running.
Which vehicle should I choose for an hourly booking?
The Mercedes E-Class suits up to two passengers with two suitcases and two carry-ons. The V-Class takes four passengers with four suitcases and four carry-ons. The Sprinter accommodates up to ten passengers with ten suitcases and ten carry-ons. Full specifications are on the /cars page.
What's included in the hourly rate?
The fixed, GST-inclusive price covers the chauffeur's time, the vehicle, fuel, parking, and waiting time between your stops within Wellington and the wider region. There's no surge pricing and no meter — you see the total cost before you book at /book.
Can I add extra time if my plans change?
Yes, if the chauffeur and vehicle are available and you need to extend beyond your original booking, that can usually be arranged on the day. It's easier to book a slightly longer block at the outset, but we'll do our best to accommodate changes as they happen.
Is this available for airport pickups and drop-offs as well?
Absolutely. Many hourly bookings start or finish at Wellington Airport — collect someone from a domestic flight, head into the city for meetings, then return them to the terminal. The chauffeur tracks flight times and adjusts for any delays, and you control the entire 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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