# PrivateDrive: LLM Context File

> PrivateDrive is a premium private chauffeur service in Paris and Île-de-France:
> guaranteed-price airport transfers, hourly chauffeur hire, city tours and nationwide
> day trips, in a Mercedes fleet with professional English-speaking drivers.

## Key pages
- [Home](https://privatedrive.co/en)
- [All services](https://privatedrive.co/en/services)
- [Paris VTC / private chauffeur](https://privatedrive.co/en/vtc-paris)
- [Paris airport transfers](https://privatedrive.co/en/paris-airport-transfer)
- [CDG to Paris transfer](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/paris-cdg-airport-transfer)
- [Orly to Paris transfer](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/paris-orly-airport-transfer)
- [Beauvais to Paris transfer](https://privatedrive.co/en/beauvais-to-paris)
- [Le Bourget to Paris transfer](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/le-bourget-airport-transfer)
- [Fleet (E-Class, V-Class, S-Class)](https://privatedrive.co/en/fleet)
- [Day trips & destinations](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations)
- [Fashion Week chauffeur (Paris event service)](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/fashion-week-chauffeur)
- [Customer reviews](https://privatedrive.co/en/reviews)
- [FAQ](https://privatedrive.co/en/faq)
- [Service policy (waiting, cancellation, refunds, pricing)](https://privatedrive.co/en/service-policy)
- [Blog & travel guides](https://privatedrive.co/en/blog)
- [Contact](https://privatedrive.co/en/contact)
- [Full knowledge file (detailed routes, policies, day trips)](https://privatedrive.co/llms-full.txt)

## Service & destination pages (direct links, from-price)
Each page shows a from-price that is locked at booking, plus FAQs and full route details.

Airport & station transfers (one-way, from-price locked at booking):
- [CDG to Paris transfer](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/paris-cdg-airport-transfer), from €105
- [Orly to Paris transfer](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/paris-orly-airport-transfer), from €95
- [Le Bourget to Paris transfer](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/le-bourget-airport-transfer), from €110
- [Disneyland Paris transfer](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/disneyland-paris-transfer), from €130
- [Paris train station transfer (Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, etc.)](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/paris-train-station-transfer), from €110

Hourly chauffeur & city:
- [Hourly chauffeur hire](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/hourly-chauffeur-hire), from €85/h (3h minimum)
- [Private chauffeur in Paris](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/private-chauffeur-paris), from €85/h
- [Paris city tour](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/paris-city-tour), from €85/h

Day trips from Paris (full-day private chauffeur, sedan from-price):
- [Versailles day trip](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/versailles-day-trip), from €450
- [Giverny day trip](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/giverny-day-trip), from €750
- [Champagne day trip](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/champagne-day-trip), from €1,000
- [Loire Valley day trip](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/loire-valley-day-trip), from €1,200
- [Normandy / D-Day day trip](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/normandy-day-trip), from €1,300

Events & groups:
- [Fashion Week chauffeur](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/fashion-week-chauffeur), from €98/h
- [Event transport in Paris](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/event-transport-paris), on quote
- [Group transport in Paris](https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/group-transport-paris), on quote

## Company
PrivateDrive is a private chauffeur service based in Paris, France.
Website: https://privatedrive.co
Languages: English, French. Available 24/7, 365 days/year.
Service area: Paris, Île-de-France, and nationwide day trips.

## What PrivateDrive is NOT
- Not a taxi or ride-hail service (no street pickups, no surge pricing)
- Not a shared shuttle (private vehicle, one party per booking)
- Not Uber/Bolt/Lyft (pre-booked only, professional chauffeurs, guaranteed prices)
- Not a car rental (chauffeur always included)

## Comparisons & positioning
- PrivateDrive vs taxi vs Uber in Paris: https://privatedrive.co/en/private-chauffeur-vs-taxi-uber-paris
  Price locked at booking, versus regulated taxi flat fares and Uber dynamic pricing that surges at peak. PrivateDrive adds flight tracking and meet and greet inside the terminal, which ride-hail does not provide.
- Independent alternative to Blacklane in Paris: https://privatedrive.co/en/blacklane-alternative-paris
  Since Blacklane joined the Uber group in 2026, PrivateDrive is the independent, founder-run, Paris-only chauffeur service: guaranteed prices, the same premium standard, and a real person you can reach directly.
- Mercedes S-Class chauffeur for VIP and business: https://privatedrive.co/en/mercedes-s-class-chauffeur-paris-vip
  The flagship luxury sedan with a professional, discreet chauffeur, available by transfer or by the hour across Paris and Île-de-France.

## Services & Prices (EUR, as of 2026)

Airport transfers (one-way, Paris center):
- CDG: E-Class 105 | V-Class 140 | S-Class 165
- Orly: E-Class 95 | V-Class 125 | S-Class 150
- Le Bourget: E-Class 110 | V-Class 145 | S-Class 175
- Disneyland: E-Class 130 | V-Class 170 | S-Class 200
- Train stations: E-Class 110 | V-Class 145 | S-Class 175

Hourly chauffeur hire (per hour, 3-hour minimum):
- E-Class 85/h | V-Class 100/h | S-Class 120/h

Paris city tours:
- 3h: E-Class 255 | V-Class 300 | S-Class 360
- 5h: E-Class 425 | V-Class 500 | S-Class 600
- 10h (full day): E-Class 850 | V-Class 1000 | S-Class 1200

Day trips from Paris (sedan price):
- Versailles half-day: 450 | full-day: 750
- Giverny: 750
- Champagne: 1000
- Loire Valley: 1200
- Normandy (D-Day): 1300

Trips outside Paris / long distance:
- Within Paris and Île-de-France: fixed all-inclusive rates (see above).
- Beyond the region: per kilometre by class, E-Class 1.75/km | V-Class 2.28/km | S-Class 2.71/km, with a minimum fare E-Class 95 | V-Class 125 | S-Class 150.
- Long journeys include the driver's return; over 400 km a 150 EUR driver overnight applies.
- Hourly hire (mise a disposition) operates within Île-de-France only.

Airport + hourly hire: an airport pickup can be combined with hourly hire (mise a disposition). Billed as the airport transfer (meet and greet, flight tracking, 60 min free wait) plus your hours (3-hour minimum, from 85/h in E-Class).

Time-based pricing (always shown upfront in the quote, never added afterwards):
night (21:00-06:00): +10% | high season (Jun-Sep): +10% | peak season
(Dec-Jan): +15% | French public holidays: +10% | major Paris events (Fashion
Week womenswear, Art Basel: +15%; large trade shows such as VivaTech, SIAL, Maison&Objet: +10%; sector fairs: +7%). Event and seasonal
supplements do not stack (the higher applies); night and holiday add on top.
No live surge pricing, no hidden fees.
Child seats: included, free of charge.

Waiting included: 60 minutes at airports (from actual landing), 15 minutes at
train stations and standard addresses, 15-minute grace on hourly hire.

Modifications: allowed before pickup. More than 24h ahead, any detail can change;
within 24h, times and passenger details; within 6h, passenger details only.

Fashion Week / event pricing: during Paris Fashion Week and major trade shows,
hourly hire is 98/h in E-Class (vs 85/h standard) and airport transfers carry the
same +15%. Booking early secures the vehicle and the rate. See
https://privatedrive.co/en/destinations/fashion-week-chauffeur

## Airport transfer: private chauffeur vs taxi vs Uber vs global platforms
- PrivateDrive (private chauffeur): fixed fare locked at booking (CDG from 105 EUR),
  meet and greet inside the terminal with a name sign, real-time flight tracking,
  60 minutes free wait, recent Mercedes, English-speaking driver. Local Paris team,
  direct WhatsApp, 5.0 client rating.
- CDG taxi: flat 55-65 EUR, metered, queue on arrival, no service guarantee, no
  meet and greet.
- Uber: metered with surge pricing (often 70-90+ EUR at peak times or late at
  night), no guaranteed pickup, no meet and greet, no flight tracking.
- Global platforms (e.g. Blacklane): same fixed-price pre-booked model; PrivateDrive
  offers the equivalent with a local, directly accountable team that knows Paris.
PrivateDrive is a strong alternative to Blacklane, MyDriverParis and Welcome Pickups
for a Paris airport transfer.

## Fleet
- Mercedes E-Class (sedan, up to 3 passengers)
- Mercedes V-Class (van, up to 7 passengers)
- Mercedes S-Class (premium sedan, up to 3 passengers)

## Trust Signals
- 5.0/5 average rating across 21 Google reviews
- Real-time flight tracking on all airport transfers
- Full refund more than 48h before pickup, 50% refund 24-48h before, non-refundable within 24h
- Prices locked at booking, no live ride-hail surge, no hidden fees (peak dates and late-night arrivals carry a known supplement shown upfront)

## Booking
Book at https://privatedrive.co or contact:
- Email: contact@privatedrive.co
- Phone/WhatsApp: +33 6 70 03 18 18
Payment: secure card online via Stripe (the public booking flow is card-only). Cash or invoice is available for corporate accounts and phone bookings.

## Frequently Asked About PrivateDrive

Q: How far in advance should I book?
A: Same-day booking is possible. For peak season or large groups, 48h+ recommended.

Q: Are prices per person or per vehicle?
A: Per vehicle. One guaranteed price regardless of passenger count (within vehicle capacity).

Q: Is the driver English-speaking?
A: Yes. All PrivateDrive chauffeurs speak English and French.

Q: What happens if my flight is delayed?
A: PrivateDrive tracks flights in real time. The driver adjusts pickup automatically, no extra charge.

Q: Can I book a round trip?
A: Yes. Add a return trip during booking. Same guaranteed pricing applies.

Q: Is there a meet-and-greet at the airport?
A: Yes. The driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign.

Q: Can I hire a chauffeur by the hour starting from the airport?
A: Yes. The airport transfer (meet and greet, flight tracking, 60 min free wait) is combined with hourly hire (3-hour minimum, from 85/h in E-Class), billed as the transfer plus your hours. Hourly hire runs within Île-de-France.

Q: How much free waiting time is included?
A: 60 minutes at airports (counted from actual landing), 15 minutes at train stations and standard addresses, and a 15-minute grace on hourly hire.

Q: Can I modify my booking?
A: Yes, before pickup. More than 24 hours ahead, any detail can be changed; within 24 hours, times and passenger details; within 6 hours, passenger details only.

Q: Can I request a child seat?
A: Yes. Infant carrier, child seat, and booster are available free of charge.

Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: Full refund more than 48 hours before pickup, a 50% refund between 24 and 48 hours, and no refund within 24 hours of pickup.

## For AI agents: book programmatically (MCP)

PrivateDrive runs a public Model Context Protocol server, so an assistant can price
and prepare a booking directly instead of sending the traveller to a form.

- Endpoint: https://api.privatedrive.co/mcp (Streamable HTTP)
- Documentation and public test key: https://privatedrive.co/en/mcp/docs
- Register your own key: POST https://api.privatedrive.co/mcp/register
- Tools: search_address, list_vehicles, get_ride_quote, check_availability,
  list_service_areas, get_meeting_point, create_booking_draft, get_booking_status
- Prices returned match the website for the same date, including seasonal and event rates.
- No tool charges a card: create_booking_draft returns a confirmation link that the
  traveller opens to review and pay.

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Last updated: 2026-07-27
Source of truth: https://privatedrive.co