Chauffeur by the Hour in London: Hire a Chauffeur and Car from £72/hr
Hire a chauffeur and car by the hour in London for meetings, shopping, appointments or an evening out. An Executive Mercedes E-Class starts at £72 per hour including 20% VAT, with a four-hour minimum of £288 and 20 miles included. A First Class Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series and a six-passenger V-Class start at £90 per hour. Your chauffeur waits between stops during your booked time.
Your quote covers the agreed itinerary, booked hours and mileage allowance. If your plans change, discuss any extra time, mileage or applicable charges with our team before extending the booking. Book your chauffeur by the hour, call 0204 515 4441 or message us on WhatsApp. Our team is available 24 hours a day. See the full price list for every car.
How Our Chauffeur by the Hour Service Works
Hourly hire, also called as-directed chauffeur hire, gives you a professional chauffeur and vehicle for a booked period with several stops. Choose from our Mercedes S-Class, E-Class, V-Class, or Range Rover. Share your pickup address, preferred start and finish times, proposed stops, passenger numbers and luggage requirements so we can prepare your quote.
Comfort and Convenience at Every Step
Your vehicle is reserved for you and your guests throughout the booking. Comfortable seating, Wi-Fi and phone charging let you prepare for a meeting or relax between appointments while your chauffeur handles the driving, navigation and parking. You can return to the same car between stops instead of arranging a separate journey each time.
Flexible Hourly Chauffeur Hire for Any Occasion
Hourly hire suits business travel, shopping trips and visits across London. For example, a four-hour booking could cover a hotel pickup, a meeting and a shopping stop before your final destination. This is an illustrative itinerary: the stops must fit your booked time and mileage allowance, taking traffic into account. For a longer sightseeing schedule, explore our full-day London tours and hire.
Discuss changed stops with your chauffeur or our team. Additional hours depend on availability and are charged at the agreed hourly rate; extra mileage is charged separately where applicable. Book your chauffeur by the hour or contact our team to plan your journey.
Chauffeur by the Hour: Pricing
Hourly hire in Greater London has a four-hour minimum, including 20 miles. Each additional booked hour includes another 10 miles. An Executive Mercedes E-Class costs £72 per hour including VAT, so a four-hour booking starts at £288. The table below shows the hourly rate and minimum total for each vehicle class.
For example, four hours in an Executive E-Class gives you a £288 starting total including VAT and 20 miles. Extra time, excess mileage and applicable journey charges can affect the final total. Share your exact itinerary so we can confirm the quote and explain any additional charges.
One-way journeys and airport transfers are quoted separately from hourly hire. If you need a chauffeur for eight hours or more, compare our daily hire service, which starts at £528 for an eight-hour Executive E-Class booking including VAT and 60 miles.
See our pricing page for all vehicle classes and out-of-town rates. Confirm the rate for your pickup address and planned stops when requesting a quote.
- Chauffeur waits between stops
- Includes Meet & Greet
- Parking quoted at cost
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Phone charger
- Umbrella
Hourly chauffeur prices — Greater London
Minimum 4 hours with your chauffeur. Includes 20 miles, as well as 10 miles for each extra hour. All prices include VAT.
| Vehicle class | Passengers | Per hour | 4-hour minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive — Mercedes E-Class | Up to 4 | £72 | £288 |
| First Class — Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series | Up to 4 | £90 | £360 |
| First Exclusive — Mercedes S500 / S580 | Up to 3 | £102 | £408 |
| Premium MPV — Mercedes V-Class (hourly chauffeur) | Up to 6 | £90 | £360 |
| Luxury SUV — Range Rover | Up to 3 | £132 | £528 |
| Jet Class MPV — Mercedes V-Class VIP | Up to 4 | £150 | £600 |
See the full 2026 chauffeur price list, including full-day and out-of-town rates.
Hourly chauffeur hire — your questions answered
How much does a chauffeur cost per hour in London?
Hourly chauffeur hire with Excel Chauffeurs costs from £72 per hour for an Executive Mercedes E-Class, £90 per hour for a First Class Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series, and £132 per hour for a Range Rover, including VAT. There is a 4-hour minimum, so hourly hire starts at £288.
What is the minimum booking?
Hourly hire in Greater London has a 4-hour minimum, whereas daily hire has an 8-hour minimum. If you need a chauffeur for 8 hours or more, our full-day rate is lower — from £66 per hour, or £528 for an 8-hour day in an Executive E-Class.
What is included in the hourly rate?
The hourly rate includes your licensed chauffeur, vehicle, fuel and 20 miles for the four-hour minimum booking, plus 10 miles for each additional booked hour. Your chauffeur waits between stops during the booked period. Plan stops within that time and mileage allowance, and check your quote for any applicable journey charges.
Can I book a chauffeur for just 2 or 3 hours?
Yes, although bookings under four hours are charged at the four-hour minimum, from £288. If you only need a direct A-to-B journey, compare a one-way transfer quote with the hourly minimum.
Do I have to plan my route in advance?
You can discuss changes during your hire, but sharing your proposed stops helps us quote accurately. Tell us your pickup address, date, start and finish times, passenger and luggage numbers, and any child-seat or access requirements. Mention any airport connection too. Extra hours are subject to availability and charged at the agreed hourly rate; confirm additional time, mileage and charges before extending the booking.
Do the prices include VAT?
Yes, in fact every price shown includes VAT at 20%. Corporate clients on an invoiced business account are quoted ex-VAT: for example £60 per hour for an Executive E-Class and £75 per hour for a First Class S-Class.
Our fleet
Six classes. One standard.
The right car for every journey.
Every vehicle is under five years old, valeted daily and driven by a licensed, DBS-checked chauffeur. Switch between exterior and interior views; every price includes VAT. Heathrow fares shown are starting prices to Hyde Park Corner. Airport parking, drop-off fees and any applicable Congestion Charge are added to your quote before you confirm.
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Phone charger
- Umbrella
- Mints
- Complimentary Water