Hourly and day hire
Chauffeur hire by the hour in London gives you a car and a professional chauffeur for as long as your plans need, from a couple of hours to several days. There is no minimum or maximum hire time: your chauffeur stays with you and goes wherever the day takes you.
How it works
With hourly chauffeur hire, GS Executive provides a car and chauffeur for a set number of hours, a full day or several days. Your chauffeur stays with you, waits between stops and follows your plans as they change. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we send a personal quote.
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Some days do not fit neatly into a single journey. A round of meetings, a day of property viewings, an afternoon of shopping or a visit from family can involve half a dozen stops, each with its own timing. Booking a separate car for each leg means waiting and uncertainty. Hiring a chauffeur by the hour means the car is simply there when you need it.
This is often called "as directed" hire. You tell your chauffeur where you would like to go, and the plan can change as the day unfolds. Add a stop, stay longer at lunch or head somewhere new; your chauffeur adjusts the route and keeps your bags and shopping safely in the car in between.
There is no minimum or maximum hire time. Some clients book a couple of hours for an appointment and a dinner; others keep the same chauffeur for several days while visiting London, travelling between meetings, galleries and restaurants. For longer trips, multi-day hire can take you out of town and across the UK.
Every booking includes the chauffeur's details in advance, complimentary bottled water and a receipt for every journey.
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Plan your hire
Slide to a length of hire to see what it usually suits. There is no minimum or maximum, so these are simply ideas.
| Length of hire | Usually suits | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | A single appointment, a dinner reservation or a quick round of errands. | Quote for 2 hours |
| 4 hours | A round of meetings or an afternoon of shopping. | Quote for 4 hours |
| 6 hours | A day of viewings, client visits or a trip out of town. | Quote for 6 hours |
| 8 hours | A full working day of meetings across London. | Quote for 8 hours |
| 10 hours | A long day with an early start and a late finish. | Quote for 10 hours |
| 12 hours | An event with travel at both ends, or a very full itinerary. | Quote for 12 hours |
| Full day | Roadshows, weddings or a day at the races. | Quote for Full day |
| Multiple days | Visiting dignitaries, family visits or touring the UK. | Quote for Multiple days |
Included
Book a few hours or several days. Your chauffeur stays with you, so there is never a wait for the next car.
Add a stop, extend lunch or change direction; your chauffeur re-plans the route without fuss.
Shopping, bags and papers stay securely in the car between stops, so you travel light.
Questions
It means your chauffeur follows your instructions through the day rather than a single fixed journey. You decide where to go and when, and the plan can change as you go.
No. There is no minimum or maximum hire time. Tell us roughly how long you need the car and what you have planned, and we will quote for it.
Yes. Multi-day hire is popular with visitors to London and with clients travelling around the UK. You can keep the same chauffeur throughout, which makes each day simpler.
Yes. During an hourly or day hire your chauffeur stays with you, waiting nearby while you are at each appointment and ready to collect you when you are done.
Yes. That is the point of hourly hire. Tell your chauffeur where you would like to go next, and they will re-plan the route. If the day runs longer than booked, let us know and we will extend it where we can.
Every quote is prepared personally. Tell us how long you would like the car, the vehicle you prefer and an outline of your plans, and we will send a clear quote before you book.
GS Executive Chauffeur are my number one choice! I love using them when I go with my sons to watch our local football team play in Stratford, the journey home is always safe, hassle free and away from the very large crowds of football fans.
There isn't anyone in luxury Chauffeur travel that I trust more to arrive on time than GS Executive Chauffeur Services! And this is especially when I need travel to Airports.
The cars are always so clean! The quality is there to be seen and the drivers are always so nice, I have never had any issues whatsoever and I can't wait to order my next trip.
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Tell us how long you need the car and roughly what you have planned.