Executive Saloon
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
- 3 passengers
- 2 large bags
- 2 small bags
From £56
By the hour
Hourly chauffeur hire in London, as directed
Keep a car and chauffeur at your disposal for as long as you need. Change plans, add stops and stay longer than expected, and your driver simply goes where you direct.
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What you can expect
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One car, one driver
The same chauffeur stays with you for the whole booking.
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Go where you like
Stops and routes decided as the day unfolds.
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Bags stay in the car
Leave shopping, luggage or equipment safely on board.
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Simple to extend
Running over? Talk to your chauffeur or our team.
What "as directed" hire means
Most chauffeur journeys are priced from one address to another. Hourly hire works differently. You book a car and driver for a block of time, and within that time the chauffeur goes wherever you ask. There is no need to know every address in advance, and no need to book a new car each time your plans move.
This is often called "as directed" hire in the chauffeur trade. It suits days with several stops, open-ended meetings, or any occasion where you would rather have a car waiting nearby than wonder how you will get to the next place.
A minimum booking length applies, and the hourly rates for each vehicle class are shown on this page from our current prices. When you get a quote, give us a rough outline of the day and an idea of where you expect to go. It helps us plan, and it lets us flag anything that might affect the price, such as a trip well outside London.
Ways clients use hourly hire
Business days with several meetings
Move between offices, hotels and restaurants without watching the clock for taxis. Your chauffeur waits close by and is ready when the meeting finishes, early or late.
Sightseeing and visitors
Show guests the city at your own pace. Stop for photographs, a museum or lunch, and carry on when you are ready. Your chauffeur can suggest practical places to be dropped off near the sights.
Shopping
Visit several shopping streets in one afternoon, leaving purchases in the car between stops rather than carrying them around.
Events and evenings
For a gala, a party or a long dinner, hourly hire means your car is there when you want to leave, not when a pre-booked return happens to arrive. See also our event chauffeur and wedding cars pages.
If you only need to get from one place to another, a single journey with our chauffeur service is usually better value.
Vehicles available by the hour
Pick the class that suits your group. Vehicles are shown as a model or similar.
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First Class
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar
- 3 passengers
- 2 large bags
- 2 small bags
From £93
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Prices updated October 2026
How hourly hire works
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Choose your start and duration
Tell us where to begin, when, and roughly how many hours you need.
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Outline the day
Share the places you expect to visit so we can plan and confirm the price.
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Direct your chauffeur
On the day, your driver follows your plans and waits nearby between stops.
Hourly hire questions
Is there a minimum number of hours?
Yes. The minimum hire is 3 hours, and hourly rates start at £35 an hour. You see the exact price for your vehicle when you get a quote.
What if I need the car for longer than I booked?
Speak to your chauffeur or our team as soon as you know. Where the driver and vehicle are free, we can usually extend your booking, and we will tell you how the extra time is charged.
Can the hourly booking include a trip outside London?
Yes, but tell us when you book. Longer trips out of the city can affect the price, so we will confirm the details with you in advance.
Will my chauffeur wait outside while I am in a meeting?
Your chauffeur waits as close as it is legal and practical to do so, which in central London may be a short walk away. They will be ready to collect you when you call.
Need a car for the day?
Tell us when you start and roughly how long you need, and we will confirm your hourly hire.
