The transfer from Queenstown Airport to Kelvin Heights in a Mercedes E-Class is charged at a fixed rate that includes GST and never changes with demand. You'll see the complete fare when you visit the booking page—no surprises, no meter running. The sedan suits up to three passengers with three pieces of luggage.
How long does the drive from Queenstown Airport to Kelvin Heights take?
The journey typically takes 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. The route follows State Highway 6 north out of Frankton, then crosses the Kawarau Falls Bridge into Kelvin Heights. During peak ski season or summer holidays, allow a few extra minutes for congestion around the airport and Frankton Road.
Can I see the price before I commit to booking?
Yes. The full GST-inclusive fare appears on the booking page before you enter payment details. There's no surge pricing, no meter, and no hidden fees—what you see is what you pay. Head to chauffeur.co.nz/book to get the exact number for your date and time.
Is the Mercedes E-Class big enough for a family with luggage?
The E-Class comfortably seats three passengers and holds three standard suitcases. If you're travelling with more people or extra ski gear, the Mercedes V-Class handles up to seven passengers and six bags. You'll lock in the vehicle you choose, and that's exactly what will arrive.
Who will be driving the car?
Your driver is a chauffeur employed and trained directly by chauffeur.co.nz, not an independent contractor using an app. They're accountable to us, know the Queenstown region well, and won't decline your booking at the last minute. We've been doing this since 2002.
Does the service operate from Kelvin Heights back to the airport as well?
Absolutely. The same fixed-price model applies in both directions. Many Kelvin Heights residents and holiday rental guests use the return leg for early-morning flights, and you can book that trip just as easily online with the fare displayed upfront.
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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