Chauffeur rates, published in plain numbers
Four vehicle classes, one hourly price each, and a three-hour minimum. This page explains what each number covers, when a trip is priced by the hour instead of by the route, and what can move a quote before you confirm.
| Vehicle class | Seats up to | Hourly | Three-hour minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 3 passengers | $120/hr | $360 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 passengers | $150/hr | $450 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 3 passengers | From $175/hr | from $525 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van | 12 passengers | From $200/hr | from $600 |
Sedan and SUV rates include gratuity and fees. S-Class and Sprinter figures are starting rates confirmed in the booking form. Point-to-point sedan and SUV estimates start at $130 and $160.
Hourly
When the clock is the right way to pay
Hourly service keeps one chauffeur and one vehicle with you from the first pickup until the booking ends. It suits days that do not follow a straight line: a morning of meetings in Midtown followed by lunch in Tribeca, a property tour through Westchester, a roadshow that crosses into New Jersey, or an evening with a dinner reservation and a show at Lincoln Center. The car waits between stops, so there is no rebooking and no second pickup to coordinate.
Every hourly reservation starts with a three-hour block. In practice that covers most airport-plus-meeting combinations and most evening events. If the day runs longer, choose the extra hours in the booking form when you reserve, or call dispatch to ask about extending. The hourly chauffeur page walks through how a typical day is planned, and the full-day chauffeur page covers longer bookings.
Point-to-point
When a single ride is priced by the route
A ride from one address to another, with no waiting in between, is quoted by route rather than by the hour. The booking engine prices it from the pickup, the drop-off and the vehicle class, so a short hop across Manhattan and a run out to Greenwich are each quoted for what they are. Sedan estimates start at $130 and SUV estimates at $160. Those are floors for the shortest trips, not airport fares.
Airport transfers are quoted the same way, for the exact terminal and address. Put the airline and flight number on the request so the pickup can be planned around the real arrival rather than the scheduled one. See point-to-point car service for how single rides work, or the airports hub for JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, Westchester and Stewart.
What moves a quote
The trip sets the price, not the traffic app
The published hourly numbers do not change with demand. What does change a quote is the itinerary itself, and every one of these items is visible before you confirm:
- Vehicle class, passenger count and luggage, since a family of five with bags needs the SUV rather than a sedan.
- Extra stops along the way, and how long the car waits at each one.
- Tolls on the route. Bridge and tunnel crossings into New Jersey or across the East River depend on the path, so review how tolls are handled in the written quote.
- The date and pickup time, including early-morning and late-night requests.
- For S-Class and Sprinter bookings, taxes, tolls and availability, which the booking form confirms.
Ask the reservation team to itemize anything you are unsure about. The confirmation should say what is included so nothing is counted twice.
Choosing a class
Matching the vehicle to the trip
The executive sedan seats up to three passengers and is the everyday choice for airport runs and business travel. The Cadillac Escalade ESV class seats up to six and adds the luggage room a family or a small team needs, which makes it the practical pick for arrivals with checked bags. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the premium sedan for client meetings and occasions where the car is part of the impression. The Mercedes Sprinter seats up to twelve and keeps a wedding party, an offsite team or an airport group in one vehicle instead of a convoy.
Photos, capacities and descriptions for each class are on the fleet page. If you are unsure which class fits, call (888) 995-3383 with the passenger and bag count and dispatch will point you to the right one.
Booking
From price check to confirmed car
Open the booking page, enter the pickup, drop-off, date and vehicle class, and the reservation form shows the price before you submit. Checking a price does not hold a vehicle. The reservation is complete when you receive confirmation. Companies with frequent riders can ask about account terms on the corporate page.
FAQ
Rate questions
What is the hourly rate for a chauffeur in NYC?
The executive sedan is $120 an hour and the Cadillac Escalade ESV class is $150 an hour, both with gratuity and fees included. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class starts at $175 an hour and the Mercedes Sprinter starts at $200 an hour. Every hourly booking has a three-hour minimum.
What does the three-hour minimum cost?
Three hours comes to $360 in the sedan, $450 in the SUV, from $525 in the S-Class and from $600 in the Sprinter. The booking form shows the total for the hours you select before anything is confirmed.
Is a one-way ride priced by the hour?
No. A single ride from one address to another is quoted as a point-to-point trip for the exact route. Sedan point-to-point estimates start at $130 and SUV estimates at $160. Those minimums are not airport fares, so request a quote with both addresses.
Why are S-Class and Sprinter shown as starting rates?
Sedan and SUV hourly rates are all-in. S-Class and Sprinter are starting rates; the booking form confirms your final price, which can vary with taxes, tolls and availability.
Do you charge surge pricing?
Rates are published per vehicle class and quoted before the car is dispatched. What moves a quote is the trip itself: the route, stops, wait time, date, passenger count and luggage, all of which you see before you confirm.