Private Chauffeur in Paris: Hire by the Hour or by the Day

Same premium service, different use cases. Hourly hire is ideal for a few hours of flexibility in Paris. A private chauffeur booking is designed for longer engagements: full days, multi-day trips, or long-distance travel across France and Europe.

Yes. Multi-day bookings are available at preferential rates. Your chauffeur stays with you throughout and adapts to your schedule. Contact us for a custom quote.

Absolutely. We regularly drive clients to Normandy, the Loire Valley, Champagne, Burgundy, and beyond. Long-distance trips to London (via the Channel Tunnel), Brussels, Amsterdam, or the French Riviera are also available.

Mercedes E-Class and S-Class sedans, and V-Class premium vans for up to 7 passengers. Every vehicle is from our recent fleet.

A private chauffeur in Paris costs from €85/hour versus Uber at €25 to 60 per trip. The difference is the service level: a PrivateDrive chauffeur is dedicated to you for the duration, adapts to schedule changes, carries luggage, and drives a guaranteed Mercedes from our recent fleet. For a single short trip, Uber is cheaper. For a day of multiple meetings or a full-day tour, a private chauffeur in Paris is more efficient and often more economical than multiple Uber rides.

The Palace of Versailles is 35 to 45 minutes from central Paris by private car, and a chauffeured day trip covers the return journey, the tolls and the waiting time while you visit, with your chauffeur on standby throughout. Half-day and full-day rates are listed on our Versailles day trip page, which is where the booking is made.

Yes. This is the primary use case for hourly chauffeur hire in Paris. You book by the hour (minimum 3 hours), and your chauffeur drives you between meetings, waits between appointments, and adapts in real time to your schedule. Popular for executives with 3 to 5 meetings per day across Paris arrondissements, La Défense, and the inner suburbs.

In France, VTC (Voiture de Transport avec Chauffeur) is the regulated status for private car services. ‘Private chauffeur’ refers to the same service. PrivateDrive operates under a VTC license with premium Mercedes vehicles, you get the regulatory guarantee of a VTC with the service level of a high-end private chauffeur.

We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance for standard hourly hire. For peak periods (Fashion Week, Roland Garros, Paris Air Show, Christmas), book 48 to 72 hours ahead. Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible depending on availability, contact us directly via WhatsApp for urgent requests.

Yes. Child seats (infant, toddler, and booster) are available free of charge on request. Mention the age and weight of your child when booking and we will install the appropriate seat before your pick-up. All child seats meet current EU safety standards.

A private chauffeur in Paris costs from €85/h in a Mercedes E-Class. The premium S-Class is €120/h and the V-Class van €100/h. Airport transfers have a price locked at booking, from €105 (CDG), €95 (Orly), €110 (Le Bourget). All prices include vehicle, chauffeur, fuel and tolls.

Yes. Hourly hire is charged at €85/h (minimum 3 hours). For a full 10-hour day, expect €850 in an E-Class. Your chauffeur stays at your disposal, you decide the stops and schedule.

Yes, all our chauffeurs speak English. This is a PrivateDrive requirement, particularly important for our international clientele from the US, UK, Middle East and Brazil.