An hourly professional driver in Wellington gives you a chauffeur and vehicle for your entire visit, moving as your day unfolds rather than booking separate trips. You direct the route — meetings in Pipitea, lunch on the waterfront, back to your hotel in Thorndon — and the same driver stays with you. The price is fixed and GST-inclusive before you confirm, with no meter and no surge.
How does hourly chauffeur hire work in Wellington?
You book a vehicle and driver for a set number of hours, and the chauffeur remains at your disposal for that time. You decide the destinations and timing on the day, and the driver waits between stops. It's suited to itineraries with multiple appointments, shopping, or flexible schedules where you don't want to arrange separate bookings.
Which vehicle should I choose for hourly hire?
The Mercedes E-Class Sedan suits up to two passengers with two suitcases and two carry-ons. The Mercedes V-Class takes up to four passengers with four suitcases and four carry-ons. The Sprinter Mini-Coach accommodates up to ten passengers with ten suitcases and ten carry-ons. The vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives.
Can the driver wait while I'm in meetings or at appointments?
Yes. Hourly hire includes waiting time — the chauffeur stays with the vehicle while you attend meetings, visit clients, or complete errands. You're paying for the driver's availability across the booked period, not individual trips, so there's no need to dismiss and re-book between stops.
Does the hourly rate include trips to and from Wellington Airport?
Yes, airport transfers are included within your booked hours if they fit your itinerary. You might land at Wellington Airport, visit offices in the CBD, then head to a hotel in Oriental Bay, all within a single hourly booking. The fixed GST-inclusive price covers the full period you've reserved.
How do I find out the cost for hourly chauffeur service in Wellington?
Visit chauffeur.co.nz/book and enter your pickup location, date, and the number of hours you need. The full GST-inclusive price — with no surge and no meter — will be shown before you confirm. We've operated since 2002, and every driver is employed and trained by us, not an app contractor.
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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