Hourly Private Chauffeur in Paris: How It Works

Unlike a one-way transfer, an hourly chauffeur hire (called "mise à disposition" in French) means booking a driver and vehicle for a set block of time — 3 hours, a half-day, or a full day — during which they remain exclusively at your disposal. You move when you want, stop where you want, and pay a single flat price for the duration.

What hourly hire looks like in practice

You book a time slot (minimum 3 hours). The driver picks you up at your hotel or address, follows your itinerary throughout the day, waits while you attend meetings or visit attractions, and drives you to each new destination as you go. No app to open mid-meeting, no taxi to hail in the rain, no guesswork about when the next ride will arrive.

Who benefits most from this service

Business travellers with multiple stops

An executive flying into CDG, heading to three meetings across Paris, and departing from Orly the same evening doesn't want to think about transport between each stop. Hourly hire solves it with a single booking and a single invoice.

Tourists who want to see Paris at their own pace

Louvre in the morning, lunch in Saint-Germain, Champs-Élysées, Marais shopping, dinner in Montmartre — all possible without the Metro with luggage or waiting for a taxi in the evening.

Families with young children

A Mercedes V-Class van with a child seat on request, luggage in the boot, and a driver who waits calmly while you finish lunch is a very different experience from dragging buggies through underground stations.

Available vehicles

• Mercedes S-Class — 1–3 passengers, executive comfort, ideal for VIPs
• Mercedes V-Class (Prestige Van) — up to 7 passengers, families, groups
• Mercedes Van (Business Van) — up to 16 passengers, seminars, events