Chauffeur.co.nz provides a professional driver and late-model Mercedes for touring from Christchurch, with the fixed, transparent pricing and employed-driver standard the service has maintained since 2002. Every driver is trained and accountable to us—not an app contractor—and the vehicle you reserve is the one that collects you. Your rate includes GST and is confirmed in full before you commit.
What does a professional driver for touring actually mean in Christchurch?
It means a chauffeur employed and trained by us, driving a late-model Mercedes E-Class, V-Class or Sprinter, available for point-to-point transfers or full-day use across Canterbury. They know the region, handle luggage, and remain accountable to the company—not a gig-economy app.
Which vehicle should I book for a day touring around Christchurch and Akaroa?
The Mercedes E-Class sedan suits two passengers with two large bags and two carry-ons. For four passengers or more luggage, the V-Class accommodates four guests and four suitcases. The Sprinter scales to ten passengers when you're moving a larger group to Akaroa or the vineyards.
How is the price structured for a full day with a driver?
You'll see a single, GST-inclusive figure before you book—no meter, no surge, no hourly surprises. The exact rate depends on your itinerary and vehicle choice, and you'll find it by entering your details at chauffeur.co.nz/book.
Can the driver wait while we stop at Akaroa or a winery?
Yes. Build your stops into the booking—whether that's an hour at a Banks Peninsula café or two wineries in Waipara—and the fixed price reflects the full itinerary. The same chauffeur and vehicle stay with you for the duration.
Does the service pick up from Christchurch Airport for a touring day?
Absolutely. Collection from Christchurch Airport is straightforward: your driver meets you in the arrivals hall, handles bags, and begins the day's itinerary from there—whether that's straight to Akaroa, a loop through the Port Hills, or north to Kaikōura.
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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