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As-directed service

Hourly Chauffeur Service in Rhinebeck

A car and chauffeur held for you by the hour, for as many stops as the day needs — the right choice when the itinerary is likely to move.

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24/7 by advance reservation. Quotes are answered by a person, not an automated fare screen.

What is hourly chauffeur service?

You reserve a vehicle and chauffeur for a block of time, and they stay with you throughout, driving wherever the day takes you.

Nothing needs to be decided in advance beyond the start time and the number of hours. Stops can be added, timings can slip, and the car is always outside when you are ready to move on.

It is the same principle as a private driver for the day, without keeping one on staff.

When is hourly the better choice?

When there are three or more stops, when waiting is involved, or when the schedule genuinely might change.

  • House hunting or property viewings across several towns
  • A day of business meetings with uncertain end times
  • Family occasions, milestone birthdays and anniversary dinners
  • Medical appointments where the wait is unpredictable
  • Event days where guests need moving more than once
  • Holiday shopping, gallery days or antiquing along the river

How is the time counted?

From the agreed start time at your pickup address until the chauffeur is released at the end of the booking.

Waiting between stops is part of the booked time rather than an extra charge. The written quote states the hourly rate, the minimum, and what happens if you run over, so there are no surprises when the day ends late.

What should I tell you when booking?

Start time and address, how many hours you expect, the general shape of the day, passenger count and any luggage.

A rough itinerary helps even when it is not final — it lets the right vehicle be assigned and gives the chauffeur a sense of the distances involved.

What affects the hourly quote?

Vehicle category, number of hours, day and time, distance covered, tolls and parking, and passenger count.

Weekend evenings and peak wedding-season Saturdays are the busiest, so those are worth reserving well ahead.

As-directed rates

Two ways to keep the car with you

Choose the hour or the whole day. Either way the chauffeur stays with you and the trip is confirmed in writing before anything is booked.

Car by the hour

$65per hourplus gratuity

Standard sedan

A car and chauffeur held for you, used as directed for as long as you need — stops, waiting and changes of plan included in the booked time.

  • Standard sedan at $65 per hour, plus gratuity
  • Used as directed — add stops or change the plan as the day goes
  • Waiting between stops is part of the booked time, not an extra charge
  • SUV, luxury SUV and Sprinter quoted on request
  • Minimum hours and any tolls or parking stated in your written quote
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Car by the day

$650flat ratestarting rate

Standard sedan

For non-stop days when a few hours is not enough — one flat rate, one chauffeur, the whole day at your direction.

  • Standard sedan from $650 flat for the day
  • Best value once a day runs past roughly ten hours
  • One chauffeur throughout, so nothing is re-explained
  • SUV, luxury SUV and Sprinter quoted on request
  • Included hours, mileage and any tolls stated in your written quote
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Rates shown are for a standard sedan. Gratuity, tolls, parking and any minimum hours are set out in your written quote, and nothing is charged until you accept it.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a car by the hour cost?
A standard sedan is $65 per hour plus gratuity, used as directed for as long as you need it. SUV, luxury SUV and Sprinter vehicles are quoted on request, and any minimum hours, tolls or parking are stated in your written quote before you commit.
How much is a car for the whole day?
Full-day as-directed service starts at a $650 flat rate for a standard sedan. It suits non-stop days when a few hours is not enough, and the included hours and mileage are confirmed in writing before the day.
What is the difference between hourly and point-to-point?
Point-to-point is one trip from A to B at a set price. Hourly keeps the car and chauffeur with you for an agreed block of time, so you can add stops, wait somewhere and change your mind without rebooking.
Is there a minimum number of hours?
Minimums vary by date and vehicle and are stated plainly in your written quote before you commit. Nothing is applied that you have not seen in advance.
Can I extend on the day?
Usually, if the chauffeur has no booking immediately after yours. Ask as early in the day as you can, and any additional time is confirmed with a revised quote.
Does the chauffeur wait with the car between stops?
Yes. That is the point of hourly service — the vehicle stays with you, luggage and coats can be left in it, and you are not searching for a ride after each stop.
Is hourly service good value for an airport run?
Rarely. A straight airport transfer is normally better as point-to-point. Hourly earns its keep when there are several stops, uncertain timings, or a day you want covered end to end.

Reserve a chauffeur by the hour

Describe the day and you will receive a written quote with the hourly rate, minimum and total before you commit.

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