Not every journey has a fixed start and end point. Sometimes you need a car and driver for a stretch of the day — a few meetings across the city, an afternoon of shopping, or simply the flexibility to change plans without booking a new ride each time. That is exactly what hourly chauffeur hire is for.

How It Works

You book a Mercedes-Benz vehicle and a driver for a block of time, starting from as little as a couple of hours. Every hour booked includes 20 km of driving — enough for most city-based itineraries without a second thought. Within that block, the itinerary is entirely yours: multiple stops, waiting time between them, and changes of plan along the way are all part of the arrangement, not extra requests.

What If I Finish Early, or Need More Time?

If you finish earlier than booked, the agreed price stays the same — your driver and vehicle were reserved for that window regardless of how it was used. If you need more time than planned, it's simple: just let your driver know. Extra time is billed at the same standard hourly rate and settled afterward, either in person or through a follow-up payment link.

Multi-Day Bookings

A single driver can be booked for up to 12 hours in one day. For longer days, or for multi-day programs, the booking continues with a driver rotation — you are never left without coverage because one person's shift ended. Hourly and multi-day bookings can be arranged together in a single reservation, keeping the same vehicle category throughout your stay, with a full day-by-day price breakdown shown upfront.

Who Actually Uses Hourly Hire?

Is There a Minimum Booking Length?

Yes — a short minimum applies depending on vehicle category, shown automatically when you select a vehicle on the booking page. Below that minimum, a fixed point-to-point transfer is usually the more sensible option; above it, hourly hire starts to make more sense the more stops and flexibility you need.

In practice, the appeal of hourly hire isn't really about the hours themselves — it's about not having to plan your day around your transportation. The car is simply there, for as long as you need it.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres are included in hourly chauffeur hire?

Every hour booked includes 20 km of driving. A 4-hour booking includes 80 km, an 8-hour booking includes 160 km, and so on.

Can I book the same driver for several days in a row?

A single driver can cover up to 12 hours per day. For multi-day programs, the booking continues with a driver rotation, keeping the same vehicle category throughout your stay.

What happens if I finish earlier than booked?

The agreed price stays the same, because the driver and vehicle were reserved for the whole booked period.

What if I need more time than I booked?

Tell your driver. Extra time is billed at the same standard hourly rate and settled afterwards, either in person or through a payment link.

Until when can I cancel an hourly booking free of charge?

Hourly bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup.