By the hour · 2-hour minimum
Hourly car service in Los Angeles, as directed
Book a car and chauffeur for a block of time and go where the day takes you. Add stops as you go, leave the shopping in the trunk and pay one price, fixed before the first mile.
- Minimum
- 2 hours
- Sprinter minimum
- 3 hours
- Stops
- As many as you like
Get your price
Fixed price before you pay · Free cancellation 24h
Hourly Car Service by the hour
Total for each package and car class, chauffeur included, with any number of stops. The Sprinter van starts at 3 hours. Gratuity is not included; tolls and parking may be added.
Live rates. The exact fixed price for your trip is shown before you pay, with no surge pricing.
What as-directed service means
An as-directed booking is a car and chauffeur for a set number of hours with no fixed route. You say where to go next, and the chauffeur drives, waits and drives again until the time is up. Nothing is charged per mile, so an hour parked outside a meeting costs the same as an hour on the freeway.
You can list up to three stops when you book so the chauffeur can plan, then change or add stops during the booking. Online bookings run from 2 to 12 hours, and the Sprinter van, for groups of up to 12, starts at 3.
Days that work best by the hour
When the plan has several stops, some waiting or loose timing.
Open houses and apartment viewings
Five showings from Silver Lake to Culver City on a Sunday. The car waits at each one, you compare notes in the back seat, and nobody hunts for parking on a hillside street.
A shopping day
The Grove and Melrose Place in the morning, South Coast Plaza after lunch. Bags stay in the trunk while you keep going.
Location scouts and shoots
A scout from the Arts District to the Malibu coast keeps one car all day. The Business SUV or Sprinter moves the team between spots.
Group outings in a Sprinter
Up to 12 people stay together for a birthday dinner, an Arts District brewery crawl or a day in the beach towns. One vehicle, one chauffeur, a 3-hour minimum.
Two events in one evening
A reception in Beverly Hills, then a late show in Hollywood. The car is outside each venue, so you leave when you are ready.
Errand days
Bank, doctor, pharmacy and the repair shop, all before school pickup. Useful for anyone who does not drive, or does not want to that day.
How to book a car by the hour
- 1
Set the start and the length
Pick a pickup time at least 2 hours ahead and how long you need, from 2 to 12 hours.
- 2
Sketch the plan
Add up to three stops and any notes, like a loading zone or a gate code. The plan can change on the day.
- 3
See every class priced
Business Class, Business SUV, First Class and the Sprinter each show a total for your hours. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- 4
Ride as directed
Your hourly chauffeur arrives 15 minutes early and follows your directions until the booking ends.
Planning your hours around LA traffic
- Allow 30 to 45 minutes between Westside and Downtown stops on weekdays
- If the plan crosses the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass between 4 and 7 p.m., add an hour
- Count the waiting: two hours of shopping on Rodeo Drive is two hours of the booking
- Need only a ride there and a ride back much later? Two one-way rides may cost less, so compare both
- Book the Sprinter for groups of 7 to 12 and plan at least 3 hours
- Enter the first pickup and the final drop-off so the chauffeur can plan the route
Cars for this trip
Recommended classes, best fit first. You book a class; we assign a model in it.
Business Class
Up to 3 · about 3 bags · $130/hr
Airport runs and business trips for 1–3 people
Business SUV
Up to 6 · about 6 bags · $160/hr
Families, extra luggage and groups up to 6
First Class
Up to 6 · about 6 bags · $200/hr
VIP arrivals, weddings, galas and red-carpet nights
Sprinter Van
Up to 12 · $350/hr
Groups of 7–12 for events, wine country and nights out
Popular routes and areas
Fixed-price routes and the neighborhoods we pick up in most for this service.
Related services
Hourly Car Service questions
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp or call (213) 376-1699.
What is the minimum for hourly car service?
Two hours for Business Class, Business SUV and First Class, and three hours for the Sprinter van. Online you can book up to 12 hours in one booking; for back-to-back days, make one booking per day.
Does the car stay with me between stops?
Yes. The car and chauffeur are yours for the whole booking, so they wait nearby while you are inside and come to the curb when you are ready. Shopping bags and jackets can stay in the car between stops.
What is included in the hourly rate?
The car, the chauffeur and any number of stops during your booked hours, plus bottled water, phone chargers and Wi-Fi in the car. Gratuity is not included, and tolls or parking may be added.
Can I add time if the day runs long?
Book a little more time than you think you need, since the chauffeur may have another ride after yours. If you need extra time on the day, call or text us as early as you can and we will tell you what is possible.
Is hourly or one-way cheaper for my trip?
One-way is usually cheaper for a single ride from A to B, and hourly makes sense once you have several stops or want the car to wait. Enter the trip both ways in the booking form to compare exact prices before you pay.
Can an hourly booking leave Los Angeles?
Yes. The pickup has to be in Los Angeles or Orange County, but the day can go anywhere, such as Malibu, Laguna Beach or Temecula wine country. Plan the drive back inside your booked hours.
Can I book a car by the hour for a group of 10?
Yes. The Sprinter van seats up to 12 and is booked by the hour only, with a 3-hour minimum. For six or fewer people, the Business SUV or First Class usually costs less and is easier to park at most stops.
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