Hourly Car Service in New York - Your Vehicle, Your Schedule
Hourly car service in New York, also known as "as directed" or charter service, provides exclusive use of a luxury vehicle and professional chauffeur for a set number of hours. Unlike point-to-point transfers where you're dropped off and the driver leaves, hourly service keeps your chauffeur and vehicle at your disposal throughout your booking. Think of it as having your own private driver and car for the day—you direct where to go, when to stop, and how long to wait at each location.
This flexibility makes hourly service ideal for business days with multiple meetings across NYC, shopping excursions, city tours, real estate viewings, wedding parties, and any itinerary where you need transportation freedom without the constraints of scheduled pickups and drop-offs. Your driver takes you wherever you want to go within the New York metropolitan area, waits while you handle business or pleasure, and remains ready for your next destination. Between stops, the vehicle is yours—work, make calls, relax, or use the travel time however you choose.
Our hourly car service operates throughout New York and surrounding areas, with chauffeurs who know the region intimately. Whether you need three hours for a morning of meetings, six hours for a shopping day, eight hours for a wedding party, or twelve hours for a full-day corporate event, we provide consistent, professional transportation on your schedule. The vehicle stays with you, the chauffeur remains at your service, and you maintain complete control over your itinerary throughout NYC.
For executives, the productivity benefits of hourly service in New York are substantial. Instead of managing separate rides, coordinating timing, and dealing with multiple drivers throughout the day, you have one professional chauffeur who learns your preferences, understands your schedule, and becomes an extension of your team. For special events, hourly service eliminates logistics stress, ensuring reliable transportation is one less thing to worry about. For visitors exploring New York, hourly service with a knowledgeable local driver transforms sightseeing from a challenge into a curated experience.
How Hourly Car Service Works in New York
When you book hourly service in NYC, the process is straightforward and designed for maximum flexibility. Unlike traditional limo services with rigid contracts and complex terms, our hourly service is simple: you get a vehicle, a driver, and freedom to direct your transportation as needed throughout the New York area. Here's exactly what happens from booking to completion:
- Book your hours: Select your vehicle type (sedan, SUV, or Sprinter van) and number of hours based on your anticipated needs. Minimum bookings are 3 hours for sedans and SUVs, 4 hours for Sprinter vans. Most clients find that 4-6 hours covers a busy day of meetings or shopping in NYC, while weddings and special events typically require 6-10 hours of coverage.
- Provide pickup details: Tell us where and when to pick you up. This could be your home, office, hotel, or any address throughout New York. Specify your desired start time, and we'll ensure your chauffeur is positioned early.
- Share your general plan: A rough itinerary helps us prepare—knowing you'll be shopping in multiple NYC neighborhoods versus attending back-to-back meetings allows us to optimize vehicle preparation. However, you're not locked into this plan and can change destinations on the fly.
- Your chauffeur arrives: Your professional chauffeur arrives 10-15 minutes before your scheduled start time, vehicle prepared and ready. Your hourly time begins at your scheduled start, not when they arrive early.
- Direct as you go: Throughout your booking, tell your driver where you want to go next. They know New York intimately and will take the most efficient routes while you work, relax, or prepare for your next stop.
- Extend if needed: Running over your booked hours? No problem. Simply let your driver know you'd like to extend, and we'll continue service at the same hourly rate. There's no penalty for needing more time—just transparent hourly billing.
Hourly Car Service Pricing
| Vehicle Type | Hourly Rate | Minimum | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan (E-Class, 5 Series) | $104/hour | 3 hours | Individual executives, couples |
| Luxury Sedan (S-Class, 7 Series) | $136/hour | 3 hours | VIP clients, special occasions |
| SUV (Escalade, Navigator) | $152/hour | 3 hours | Groups, families, extra luggage |
| Mercedes Sprinter Van | $200/hour | 4 hours | Corporate groups, roadshows |
What's Included
- Dedicated vehicle: The vehicle is yours exclusively for your booked duration
- Professional chauffeur: Licensed, trained driver in professional attire
- Unlimited stops: Go wherever you need within the service area
- All wait time: No additional charges for waiting during stops
- Flexibility: Change your itinerary on the fly
- Amenities: WiFi, charging, bottled water, climate control
Additional Costs
- Tolls: Bridge, tunnel, and highway tolls charged at cost
- Parking: Parking fees charged at cost when applicable
- Extended time: Same hourly rate applies if you go over your booked hours
When to Use Hourly Service in New York
Business Day with Multiple Meetings Across New York
Executives with back-to-back meetings across NYC find hourly service invaluable for maintaining productivity and punctuality throughout a demanding day. Your chauffeur knows the fastest routes between locations, understands New York traffic patterns throughout the day, handles parking and drop-off logistics at each venue, and keeps the vehicle ready at each stop. Between meetings, you can work on your laptop using the vehicle's WiFi, make confidential calls in privacy, review presentation materials, or simply decompress before the next appointment. No searching for cabs, no waiting for rideshares that might cancel, no parking headaches at each destination, no calculating distances and timing between locations. Your chauffeur manages all logistics while you focus entirely on your business objectives. For C-suite executives, investment bankers, consultants, and anyone whose time carries premium value, hourly service in New York isn't an expense—it's a productivity multiplier that pays for itself through efficiency gains.
Shopping Excursions Throughout New York
Hourly service transforms shopping in NYC from a logistical challenge into a genuine pleasure. Your chauffeur drops you at each boutique, department store, or specialty shop, then either waits nearby or circles depending on your estimated shopping time. As you accumulate purchases, your chauffeur handles your bags, storing them securely in the vehicle's trunk while you continue shopping unencumbered. No struggling with multiple shopping bags on public transit, no hunting for parking at each destination, no walking blocks between stores in uncomfortable shoes, no worrying about theft or leaving purchases unattended. For visitors shopping in New York, hourly service means you can hit multiple neighborhoods in one day without exhausting yourself. For residents, it means you can finally shop at all those stores you've been meaning to visit without the usual transportation hassles. Your chauffeur knows the New York retail landscape and can offer suggestions for shops, lunch spots, and efficient routes to maximize your shopping time.
City Tours
Visitors exploring New York get much more from their experience with hourly service. Your chauffeur becomes your guide, suggesting stops, providing local insights, and ensuring you see what you want to see at your own pace. It's like having a private tour without the rigid schedule of a tour bus.
Real Estate Tours
Looking at apartments, homes, or commercial properties? Hourly service lets you view multiple listings efficiently with a driver who knows the neighborhoods. Your chauffeur can offer observations about areas, traffic patterns, and local amenities while you focus on evaluating properties.
Wedding Day Transportation
Weddings involve complex logistics: getting ready, ceremony, photos, reception, after-party. Hourly service ensures the bridal party, family, or couple has reliable transportation throughout this carefully choreographed day. Your chauffeur adapts to schedule changes and keeps everything running smoothly.
Special Events
Anniversaries, birthdays, celebrations of any kind benefit from hourly service. Start with dinner, move to a show, end with drinks—wherever the evening takes you, your chauffeur is ready.
Hourly vs. Point-to-Point: Which Should You Choose?
| Scenario | Best Option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Airport to hotel | Point-to-Point | Single destination, no need for ongoing service |
| 3 meetings in one morning | Hourly | Multiple stops with wait time between |
| Wedding day | Hourly | Flexible schedule, multiple locations, long day |
| Office to dinner reservation | Point-to-Point | Single destination, you'll get your own way home |
| Shopping on Fifth Avenue | Hourly | Multiple stores, packages to manage |
| City sightseeing | Hourly | Flexible itinerary, multiple stops |
| Hotel to meeting and back | Point-to-Point (round trip) | Could go either way, but point-to-point is simpler |
Rule of thumb: If you have two or more stops with wait time between them, hourly service usually provides better value and much more convenience than booking separate trips.
Corporate Hourly Accounts
For companies with regular hourly service needs, we offer corporate accounts featuring:
- Negotiated hourly rates based on volume
- Monthly invoicing with detailed trip reports
- Dedicated account manager
- Priority booking during peak periods
- Traveler profiles for consistent service
- Multiple authorized bookers
- Customized billing codes for expense allocation
Contact us to discuss your corporate transportation needs and set up an account.
Service Area
Our hourly service covers the entire New York metropolitan area. Popular service zones include:
- All New York neighborhoods and business districts
- Surrounding suburbs and communities
- Airport trips (as part of hourly booking)
- Cross-city routes
For extended trips outside the metro area, contact us for custom pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum booking for hourly service?
Sedans and SUVs require a 3-hour minimum. Sprinter vans require a 4-hour minimum. This ensures availability and efficient scheduling for all clients.
What if I go over my booked hours?
No problem—we simply extend your booking at the same hourly rate. Your chauffeur will confirm with dispatch, and the additional time is added to your invoice. There's no penalty for extending.
Do I need to provide a detailed itinerary?
A general sense of your plans helps us prepare, but you don't need every stop mapped out. Many clients book hourly service precisely because they want flexibility. Tell your chauffeur where to go as you go.
Are tolls and parking included?
Tolls and parking are additional and charged at cost. We use EZ-Pass for toll efficiency, and parking is only charged when necessary for your itinerary.
Can I book hourly service for someone else?
Absolutely. Many clients book hourly service for visiting executives, family members, or VIP guests. Provide the passenger's contact information when booking.
What if I finish early?
You're charged for your booked minimum hours regardless of actual usage. If you book 3 hours and finish in 2, you're still charged for 3. Plan accordingly or let us know if your needs change.
Can my chauffeur recommend places to go?
Our chauffeurs know New York intimately and are happy to offer suggestions for restaurants, attractions, or routes. Just ask—they're great local resources.
Is the chauffeur available for the entire booked time?
Yes, your chauffeur and vehicle are dedicated exclusively to you for your entire booking. They don't pick up other passengers or leave during your service window.
Service Areas in New York
We provide hourly car service throughout New York and surrounding areas:
Airports Served
Professional hourly car service to all New York area airports: