Hourly chauffeur hire in Manchester: a car and chauffeur at your disposal
Hourly chauffeur hire, also called as-directed hire: one chauffeur and one Mercedes-Benz stay with you by the hour, half day or full day, so you can add stops and change plans without booking each leg, with 20 miles included for every hour you book.
- 3hours is the minimum booking
- 20miles included in every booked hour
- FuelFuel is part of the hourly rate
- LessLess per hour the longer you book
Chauffeur driven car hire by the hour, at your disposal
Because MCH keeps the chauffeur and the car at your disposal, you can add stops, wait, change plans and carry on without booking each leg. People also call it an hourly chauffeur service, as-directed chauffeur hire, chauffeur hire by the hour or private chauffeur hire.
It suits meetings, events, weddings and days out. Think of it as chauffeur driven car hire Manchester businesses and families use for the day, because you get a professional chauffeur and no parking to worry about.
Hourly, half day and full day chauffeur hire rates in Manchester
Chauffeur service by the hour gets cheaper because the hourly rate falls the longer you book, so half day chauffeur hire (5 to 7 hours) costs less per hour than a short booking, and full day chauffeur hire (8 to 12 hours) costs less still.
To hire a chauffeur for the day, first choose a car and the number of hours. The guide price below then shows the total, plus VAT.
Which car?
How many hours?
All rates at a glance
| Car | Passengers | Hourly: 3 to 4 hours | Half day: 5 to 7 hours | Full day: 8 to 12 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E-Class | 1 to 3 | £55 | £50 | £45 |
| Mercedes V-Class | Up to 6 | £75 | £70 | £65 |
| Mercedes S-Class | 1 to 2 | £100 | £90 | £80 |
| Customised V-Class | Up to 5 | £125 | £115 | £100 |
However, MCH adds airport charges, extra parking, tolls and extra mileage separately, and your written quote shows the total.
How an as-directed chauffeur service works
Hourly hire is simple, so these six things are all you need to know about as-directed chauffeur hire.
Clock starts at your time
The hire begins at the time you select, so it runs whether or not you have boarded.
20 miles an hour
Ten hours includes 200 miles, so out and back is fine, while one way is not.
Chauffeur, car and fuel
All three are in the hourly rate, so there is no separate fuel charge.
Add stops freely
Stops and changes of plan are part of as-directed hire, so add them freely while you stay within the area.
Extending the hire
MCH can extend only if the chauffeur and car are free, so ask early, and the extra time costs more.
Charged separately
The note under the rates lists what comes on top, so your quote shows the total.
Hourly chauffeur hire or a long distance transfer?
Hourly hire suits retained use in one area, so for a one-way journey to another city, book a long distance chauffeur transfer instead, because it is priced for exactly that trip.
| What to compare | Hourly chauffeur hire | Long distance transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A day or evening with stops, because plans can change | One journey between two places, one way or return |
| How it is priced | By the hour from three hours, then plus VAT | By the route, so you see a guide price excluding VAT |
| Where it ends | In the area where it began | At your destination |
| Miles | 20 miles included for every hour you book, so the distance grows with the time | The whole route is in the price, so you pay one figure |
| Stops and waiting | Add stops freely, because the chauffeur waits within your hours | A direct journey, so any waiting is quoted separately |
| Coming back | Back where you started, since it is part of the same booking | Booked as a separate trip, so a discount applies where possible |
For a one-way trip, then see our long distance chauffeur routes and guide prices.
Three examples: hourly, half day and full day chauffeur hire
Each example shows hourly hire, or chauffeur service by the hour, in a single area.
An evening in Manchester
Four hours in an E-Class for dinner and a show, so the chauffeur waits throughout.
- 18:00Collection from work in Didsbury
- 18:30Dinner in Spinningfields
- 20:15Theatre in the city centre
- 22:00Home to Altrincham
£220 guide price, plus VAT: 4 hours at £55 an hour in an E-Class, so it includes 80 miles.
Plan a night out by the hourA golf day in Cheshire
Six hours in a V-Class for a group of four, because clubs are declared at booking.
- 09:00Collection from Wilmslow
- 09:45Tee off at a club near Knutsford
- 14:00Lunch at the clubhouse
- 15:00Return to Wilmslow
£420 guide price, plus VAT: 6 hours at £70 an hour in a V-Class, so it includes 120 miles.
Book a golf day chauffeurA day across the North West
Ten hours in a V-Class, so the day runs out and back across Warrington, Chester and Liverpool.
- 08:00Collection in Manchester
- 09:30Meeting in Warrington
- 12:30Lunch in Chester
- 15:00Appointment in Liverpool
- 18:00Back in Manchester
£650 guide price, plus VAT: 10 hours at £65 an hour in a V-Class, so it includes 200 miles.
Run a business day by the hourAll guide prices are indicative and exclude VAT, however your written quote is final.
Where chauffeur driven car hire by the hour fits in Greater Manchester
From match days to weddings, hourly hire gives you a car and a chauffeur for the whole occasion, so choose yours below.
Events and occasions
- Football match day chauffeur hireRetained cars for the Etihad, Old Trafford and Anfield, so the car waits.
- Concert and arena nights, car waitingCo-op Live, AO Arena and theatre nights, so the journey home is easy.
- Race days out and backAintree, Haydock and Chester, so the car stays there and back in one booking.
- A wedding chauffeur for the dayA car that stays with the day, so the car stays with the plan.
- Conference and event cars by the hourDelegates, venues and several moves in a day, so one car covers the schedule.
People and work
- Executive hourly car hire for businessMulti-stop business days with one chauffeur.
- Crew, talent and kit between locationsProduction moves, so the schedule holds.
- Car and driver for hotel guestsA car for the day, so guests can go where they like.
- School and student runsTerm-time collections, visits and open days.
Days out
- Private chauffeur tours of the regionA chauffeur and a car for sightseeing days, so you can stop wherever you like.
- Golf days across CheshireCourses across Cheshire and the North West, so clubs and kit travel with you.
- Birthdays, hen and stag nightsYour ride home sorted, so there is no car park to find.
Chauffeur driven cars for hourly chauffeur hire in Manchester
First, pick the car for your chauffeur driven car hire Manchester booking, based on your group and your luggage, and then MCH confirms availability when you book. Prices shown are the full-day rate per hour, plus VAT.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
An executive saloon for one to three passengers, so it suits executive car hire by the hour.
From £45 an hour, plus VAT
Meet the E-ClassUp to 6 guests, 6 medium casesMercedes-Benz V-Class
Room for groups, golf bags and a day of luggage, so it is our most booked car for groups.
From £65 an hour, plus VAT
Explore the V-Class1 to 2 guests, 2 medium casesMercedes-Benz S-Class
Premium comfort for senior guests and special occasions, so the day starts well.
From £80 an hour, plus VAT
Discover the S-ClassUp to 5 guests, 2 large casesCustomised V-Class
A cabin that puts comfort first. Features vary by vehicle, so tell us what you need.
From £100 an hour, plus VAT
Step inside the custom V-ClassMore than six passengers?
Several V-Classes
Run several cars on one programme, so the group can travel together.
Plan a V-Class convoy8 guestsExecutive Sprinter
Keep a team together in executive seating, and we quote it for your hours.
Meet the 8-seaterUp to 16 guests16-seater Sprinter
Hire a minibus and chauffeur for a larger party, and we quote it separately.
Send the 16-seater17 guests and aboveCoach
Charter a coach for the day, and we quote it separately.
Arrange a coachMinibuses and coaches run through licensed partner operators, but MCH stays your single point of contact. See the full fleet, or compare our minibus hire in Manchester and coach hire in Manchester pages.
Overnight and multi-day chauffeur hire
Hourly hire covers a single day, so trips that run past it need separate planning, and MCH quotes them with their own terms. Start with a private tour or a golf trip, or ask about a chauffeur for a few days.
Hourly chauffeur hire: your questions answered
What is hourly chauffeur hire?
Hourly chauffeur hire, also called an hourly chauffeur service or as-directed hire, gives you a chauffeur and car for the hours you book. They stay on standby at your disposal, so you add stops as you go, and the service is designed to end in the area where it began.
What is the minimum booking for chauffeur service by the hour?
Hourly chauffeur hire starts at three hours. Half day chauffeur hire covers five to seven hours, while full day chauffeur hire covers eight to twelve, and the hourly rate falls as you book longer.
How much does it cost to hire a chauffeur for the day in Manchester?
In an E-Class, a full day costs £45 an hour for 8 to 12 hours, so eight hours comes to £360 plus VAT. Meanwhile, a V-Class runs from £75 down to £65 an hour, and an S-Class from £100 down to £80, all plus VAT.
What does the hourly rate include, and how many miles do I get?
The rate covers the chauffeur, the car and fuel, and every booked hour includes 20 miles, so ten hours includes 200 miles and you can go out and come back within that allowance.
Can I add stops, change plans or extend my booking?
Yes to the first two. Adding stops and changing the order of your day is the point of as-directed hire, as long as you stay within the area and the booked hours. MCH can extend only if the chauffeur and car are free, so please ask as early as you can, and extra time costs the hourly rate for your car.
Can I use hourly hire for a one-way journey to another city?
Not usually. For a one-way trip to another city, book a long distance chauffeur journey from Manchester instead, because it is priced for exactly that trip.
What is chauffeur driven car hire?
Chauffeur driven car hire, sometimes called car hire with driver, means a professional chauffeur drives a car for you, so you never drive, park or navigate. With MCH you can book it by the hour, as a half day or as a full day, in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, V-Class or S-Class.
Can I book private chauffeur hire for a wedding or an event?
Yes. Weddings, match days, concerts, conferences, school runs and nights out all suit hourly hire, because the car stays with you throughout. However, longer or multi-day events need their own quote, and businesses can also arrange a corporate chauffeur service.
Other chauffeur services in Manchester
Each service has its own page, so you can find rates, examples and booking details.
Fixed-price runs to every major airport
Chauffeur to the airportCorporateBusiness travel you can hand over
Executive cars for businessFuneral carsFamily cars for the funeral day
Ask about funeral carsVenuesStadiums, racecourses and arenas
Add an event to the dayOur fleetCars, minibuses and coaches
Browse every vehicleAll servicesEvery way we can move you
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