Mercedes E-Class
£45 per hour
Plus VAT, four-hour minimum
- 10-hour London booking: £450
- Outside M25: £70 per hour
- Up to 3 passengers
- 2 large and 2 cabin bags
Flexible private travel
Hourly Chauffeur Service in London
Reserve a professional chauffeur and luxury vehicle by the hour for meetings, roadshows, shopping, dining, events, private tours and multi-stop travel across London.
Four-hour London minimum
Multiple stops
Luxury Mercedes fleet
24/7 booking support
Quick answer
What is hourly chauffeur hire in London?
Hourly chauffeur hire reserves one chauffeur and one vehicle for a set number of hours. Instead of booking separate point-to-point trips, your chauffeur follows your itinerary, waits between appointments and remains at your disposal throughout the reserved period.
London Direct Chauffeurs provides private car hire with a driver through hourly, as-directed and full-day bookings for business and personal travel. London bookings start from four hours. Trips with a pickup or drop-off outside the M25 use the outside-London rates and an eight-hour minimum.
- London minimum
- 4 hours
- London mileage
- 10 miles per hour
- Outside M25
- 8-hour minimum
- Reservations
- Available 24/7
Transparent pricing
Hourly chauffeur rates in London
The rates below apply to hourly bookings with a pickup and drop-off inside the M25. Every vehicle has a four-hour minimum. Prices are subject to VAT.
Mercedes S-Class
£65 per hour
Plus VAT, four-hour minimum
- 10-hour London booking: £650
- Outside M25: £100 per hour
- Up to 3 passengers
- 2 large and 2 cabin bags
Mercedes V-Class
£60 per hour
Plus VAT, four-hour minimum
- 10-hour London booking: £600
- Outside M25: £90 per hour
- Up to 6 passengers
- Up to 6 large and 6 cabin bags
Range Rover
£95 per hour
Plus VAT, four-hour minimum
- 10-hour London booking: £950
- Outside M25: £150 per hour
- Up to 3 passengers
- 2 large and 2 cabin bags
London bookings: four-hour minimum with up to 10 miles included for each booked hour.
Outside-M25 bookings: eight-hour minimum with up to 15 miles included for each booked hour.
Fuel, insurance and waiting during the reserved time are included. Parking, tolls, congestion charges, excess mileage, extra time and overnight costs are added where relevant. Approved extra time is billed in 15-minute increments.
Flexible travel
Why book a chauffeur by the hour?
Hourly hire works well when a fixed transfer does not provide enough flexibility. One chauffeur manages the day while you avoid arranging a new vehicle after every meeting, shop, restaurant or venue.
One chauffeur throughout
Your chauffeur stays assigned to your booking, follows the agreed schedule and remains your direct travel contact throughout the reserved hours.
Flexible multi-stop travel
Plan several stops in advance and adjust timings during the day when traffic, access conditions and the remaining booked time permit.
Waiting between appointments
Your vehicle remains available while you attend a meeting, shop, dine, visit a venue or complete a private appointment.
Professional presentation
A licensed chauffeur in business attire arrives in a clean, prepared vehicle with bottled water, charging cables and passenger essentials.
Vehicle choice
Select an E-Class, S-Class, V-Class or Range Rover according to passenger numbers, luggage, itinerary and preferred cabin.
Clear booking support
The operations team records the itinerary, contact details, vehicle, timings and special requests before assigning the journey.
Business and private hire
When hourly chauffeur hire works best
Meetings and corporate travel
Move between offices, hotels and client meetings with one executive vehicle. For complex timed schedules, use our roadshow chauffeur service.
Shopping in London
Keep the vehicle nearby while visiting Mayfair, Bond Street, Knightsbridge, Harrods, Selfridges or several shopping destinations in one day.
Events and hospitality
Arrange hotel collection, venue arrival, waiting and a return journey for sporting events, exhibitions, award ceremonies and private functions. See event chauffeur hire.
Private London tours
Build a private sightseeing plan around Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, museums, markets and dining stops.
Hotel and dining schedules
Reserve a chauffeur for hotel changes, restaurants, private clubs, evening appointments and a final return without arranging separate transfers.
Families and small groups
Use a V-Class for up to six passengers, shopping bags, pushchairs or additional luggage. Share the full luggage count before confirmation.
Simple planning
How hourly chauffeur hire works
- Send your itinerary.
Provide the date, start time, pickup, expected finish, stops, passengers, luggage and vehicle preference. - Receive your quote.
The team confirms the minimum hours, hourly rate, mileage allowance, likely extras and booking terms. - Confirm the journey.
Approve the schedule and payment. Chauffeur and vehicle details follow before travel. - Travel with flexibility.
Your chauffeur arrives early, follows the itinerary and remains available for the booked period.
Clear service scope
What your hourly chauffeur booking includes
Included service
- Licensed professional chauffeur in business attire
- Clean vehicle selected for passengers and luggage
- Waiting between stops during the booked hours
- Route and traffic monitoring during the journey
- Fuel and vehicle insurance
- Bottled water and phone charging
- 10 miles per booked hour inside London
- 15 miles per booked hour for outside-M25 hire
Charged or quoted separately
- Parking and venue access charges
- Road tolls and congestion charges
- Mileage above the included allowance
- Time beyond the confirmed booking
- Overnight chauffeur accommodation and meals
- Ferry, Eurotunnel or international travel costs
- Extra vehicles, minibuses or coaches
- Special items agreed before travel
Service area
Hourly chauffeur coverage in London and the UK
Central London and Greater London
Book hourly chauffeur service across Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster, Marylebone, Soho, the City of London, Canary Wharf and surrounding districts.
The service also supports hotel collections, business addresses, private residences, restaurants, shopping districts and event venues across Greater London.
Outside London
Outside-M25 hourly hire supports Windsor, Oxford, Cambridge, Bicester Village, the Cotswolds, Stonehenge, Bath and other UK destinations. An eight-hour minimum and the outside-London vehicle rates apply.
For a direct journey without waiting or several stops, compare our city-to-city transfers and long-distance chauffeur service.
Airport connections
Hourly chauffeur hire after an airport pickup
Combine an airport arrival with hotel check-in, meetings, shopping or several appointments. Send the flight number, terminal, passenger name, luggage and first destination when booking.
London Direct Chauffeurs serves Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City Airport, Farnborough and Biggin Hill. Airport services include flight monitoring, meet and greet and luggage assistance when requested.
Airport waiting
Arrival waiting policy
Airport collections include 60 minutes of complimentary waiting from the live arrival time. Waiting after the allowance is charged at the applicable vehicle rate.
The maximum standard airport wait is 90 minutes before vehicle release unless the office approves an extension. Hotel and residential pickups include 15 minutes of complimentary waiting.
Choose the right service
Hourly hire or a point-to-point transfer?
The best booking type depends on your itinerary. Share the full schedule and the reservations team will price the suitable service.
Several stops or waiting
Best for appointments, shopping, dining, tours, events and any schedule where the chauffeur remains available.
One direct journey
Best for one pickup and one destination without extended waiting. Use a fixed transfer quote for clear A-to-B travel.
Complex corporate timing
Best for financial roadshows, several executives, timed appointments, coordinator support and multi-vehicle movements.
Current chauffeur fleet
Luxury vehicles for hourly private hire
Match the vehicle to your passenger count, luggage and preferred level of comfort. Wi-Fi is available on request in suitable vehicles.
Mercedes E-Class
Executive saloon
Up to 3 passengers with space for 2 large and 2 cabin bags.
Mercedes S-Class
First-class saloon
Up to 3 passengers with space for 2 large and 2 cabin bags.
Mercedes V-Class
Luxury MPV
Up to 6 passengers with space for up to 6 large and 6 cabin bags.
Range Rover
Premium SUV
Up to 3 passengers with space for 2 large and 2 cabin bags.
Service standards
Professional chauffeur service throughout your booking
Prepared arrival
Your chauffeur aims to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early, checks the itinerary and confirms the pickup position where required.
Discreet presentation
Chauffeurs wear business attire and support private clients, executives, families, hotels and travel managers with professional discretion.
Passenger essentials
Vehicles are prepared with bottled water, wipes, tissues, charging cables and an umbrella. Wi-Fi remains available on request.
Helpful answers
Hourly chauffeur service London FAQs
What is an hourly chauffeur service in London?
An hourly chauffeur service reserves one chauffeur and vehicle for an agreed period. The chauffeur follows your itinerary, waits between stops and remains available throughout the booked time.
What is the minimum booking for hourly chauffeur hire?
London hourly hire has a four-hour minimum for the Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes S-Class, Mercedes V-Class and Range Rover. An eight-hour minimum applies when the pickup or drop-off sits outside the M25.
How much does an hourly chauffeur cost in London?
London rates start at £45 per hour plus VAT for an E-Class. The S-Class is £65, the V-Class is £60 and the Range Rover is £95 per hour plus VAT. Outside-M25 rates start at £70 per hour with an eight-hour minimum.
How much mileage is included with hourly chauffeur hire?
London bookings include up to 10 miles for each booked hour. Outside-M25 bookings include up to 15 miles for each booked hour. Extra mileage, parking, tolls and congestion charges are quoted or added where applicable.
What is included in an hourly chauffeur booking?
Your booking includes a professional chauffeur, selected vehicle, route monitoring, bottled water, phone charging, fuel, insurance and waiting during the reserved hours. Parking, tolls, congestion charges and extra mileage are separate.
Are additional stops or itinerary changes available?
Yes. Hourly hire is designed for flexible multi-stop travel. Share planned stops before travel and update the chauffeur during the booking when timing and route conditions allow.
Which vehicles are available for hourly chauffeur hire?
E-Class suits executive travel, S-Class suits first-class and VIP journeys, V-Class carries up to six passengers with greater luggage capacity, and Range Rover suits premium SUV travel.
Is an hourly chauffeur booking extendable?
Extensions depend on chauffeur and vehicle availability. Ask as early as possible. Approved extra time is billed in 15-minute increments at the applicable hourly rate.
Does hourly chauffeur hire include airport pickups?
Yes. Hourly service connects with Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City Airport, Farnborough and Biggin Hill. Airport meet and greet and flight monitoring should be requested when booking.
What is the cancellation policy for hourly chauffeur hire?
Cancellations made more than 24 hours before pickup are free. Cancellations within 24 hours are charged in full under the current booking terms.
Plan your journey
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Book an hourly chauffeur in London
Send your date, start time, pickup, expected finish, planned stops, passengers, luggage and vehicle preference. The reservations team will confirm the correct minimum, rate, mileage allowance and total quotation.
Page reviewed and updated 12 September 2026.
