Hourly and as-directed
Hourly and as-directed chauffeur service
Your own car and chauffeur for as long as you need them. Several stops, a full day of meetings, an evening out or a day exploring, with the car waiting wherever you are.
Chauffeur by the hour
A private driver in Vancouver, for the hours you need
Some days do not fit a single trip. Keep the car and let the day unfold.
With an hourly booking, your chauffeur is yours for the time you reserve. Go from meeting to meeting, add a stop, change the order or stay longer than planned. The car waits nearby and is ready when you are.
As-directed service suits executives with full schedules, visitors who want to see the city, shopping days, evenings with several venues and anyone who would rather not think about parking, traffic or taxis.
Looking for a personal driver for a longer engagement? Our guide to hiring a personal driver in Vancouver explains how it works.
Popular hourly bookings
What clients book us by the hour for
If it involves more than one stop, an hourly booking is usually the simplest way to do it.
Meetings across the city
A day of appointments without a single taxi.
Evenings out
Dinner, a show and drinks, with the car waiting outside.
Shopping days
Robson, Alberni and South Granville, bags left in the car.
City tours
Stanley Park, Gastown, Granville Island and the North Shore.
Property viewings
Several homes in one afternoon, comfortably.
Day trips
Whistler, wineries, the Fraser Valley or the ferry terminals.
How hourly service works
Reserve the time, then use it as you like
Choose the time and car
Tell us the start time, roughly how long and how many passengers.
Share a rough plan
First stop and any you already know. The rest can change on the day.
Direct as you go
Your chauffeur follows your plan, waits between stops and adapts to changes.
Extend if you need
Running late? Additional time can be added, subject to availability.
The car waits
Step out. Step back in. The car never leaves.As-directed chauffeur service
Hourly or point-to-point?
When booking by the hour makes sense
A single transfer, such as a ride to YVR or a dinner reservation, is best booked as one trip. Book an hourly chauffeur in Vancouver when the day has more than one moving part:
- Several stopsMeetings, viewings or appointments across the city, in any order.
- Uncertain timingMeetings that run long and evenings that run late, without rebooking.
- Waiting between stopsThe car stays close by, with your bags and belongings safe inside.
- Day tripsWhistler, the Fraser Valley or the ferry terminals, there and back.
- Visitors and guestsA chauffeur for clients or family who do not know the city.
Hourly bookings are charged at the rate of the vehicle you choose. See every vehicle and its rate on our fleet page, or send us your plans for a quote.
Your chauffeur
Local knowledge, quietly applied
Hermes chauffeurs know Vancouver's traffic, its shortcuts and the best place to wait outside a restaurant. They are professionally presented, discreet and there for as long as you need them.
About our chauffeursQuestions
Hourly chauffeur service, answered
What does as-directed mean?
It means the car and chauffeur follow your directions for the time you have booked. You can add stops, change the order or wait between appointments.
Is there a minimum booking time?
Contact us with your plans and we will confirm the booking time and price for your day.
Does the chauffeur wait while I am inside?
Yes. Your chauffeur stays nearby with the car and is ready when you come out.
Can I extend the booking on the day?
Usually, yes. Additional time can be added subject to availability.
Can I book a chauffeur by the hour in Whistler?
Yes. We offer hourly chauffeur service in Whistler as well as in Vancouver.
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Other ways to travel with Hermes
Book by the hour
Your car, for as long as the day needs.
Tell us when you need the car and roughly for how long. We will confirm the vehicle, your chauffeur and the price.
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