What Is As-Directed Hourly Chauffeur Service?
An as-directed hourly chauffeur is the modern version of having a private driver on call. You book a chauffeur and a vehicle for a set number of hours. The driver is yours for that block of time — you direct the route, you choose the stops, and you decide how long to stay at each one. The chauffeur waits for you between stops, ready when you are.
This is fundamentally different from a one-way transfer or a rideshare trip. If your day involves three meetings, a doctor's appointment, and dinner before a Celtics game, booking separate rides for each leg is more expensive, less reliable, and more stressful. An hourly chauffeur in Boston turns six fragmented rides into one seamless booking with one professional driver who knows your plan.
Common Use Cases for Hourly Chauffeur Service
- Multi-meeting business days: a visiting executive hitting Back Bay, Kendall Square, and the Seaport in one day. The chauffeur waits curbside at each stop and reroutes if a meeting runs long. See our corporate chauffeur page for full corporate features.
- Medical appointments: elderly parents who should not drive after a procedure, post-surgery patients, or chemotherapy patients who want a calm, private ride home and a driver who waits through the appointment.
- Nights out: dinner in the North End, a show at the Citizens Bank Opera House, drinks after — no DUI risk, no parking, no surge pricing on the ride home.
- Shopping and errands: a Saturday of Costco, IKEA, the Natick Mall, and a stop at your tailor — the driver handles bags and parking while you focus on the list.
- Personal assistant driving: busy professionals who need to take calls, answer email, or just decompress in the back seat while a professional handles Boston traffic.
- University and college visits: families touring Harvard, MIT, Boston University, and Boston College in a single day without the parking nightmare.
Hourly Pricing & Minimums
Hourly rates are per vehicle, not per passenger. Wait time between stops is included.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hourly Rate | Minimum | Day Rate (8hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sedan (Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5) | 3 pax | $65/hr | 3 hours | $520 |
| Black SUV (Cadillac Escalade / Suburban) | 6 pax | $95/hr | 3 hours | $760 |
| Mercedes Sprinter Van | 12 pax | $135/hr | 4 hours | $1,080 |
For exact pricing to your specific itinerary, request a reservation or call (978) 962-9184. Compare vehicle options on our luxury fleet page.
How an Hourly Booking Works
Coverage Area for Hourly Chauffeur
Eagle Eye Rides provides as-directed hourly chauffeur service across the entire Boston metro area, including Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, Waltham, Woburn, and Worcester. We also cover the rest of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. For pickups starting outside the Boston metro, a small deadhead fee may apply — call us for a quote to your specific location.
Heading to Logan at the end of your booking? We can drop you at the terminal for your departing flight — see our Logan Airport car service for terminal-specific information.
Hourly Chauffeur vs. Rideshare Per Trip
For a single one-way ride, rideshare is often cheaper. For a day with three or more stops, an hourly chauffeur is usually the better value — and always the better experience. Here is the math on a typical Boston business day:
- Three separate rideshare trips across Back Bay, Kendall Square, and the Seaport on a Tuesday: $35 + $28 + $32 = $95, plus three waits, three driver swaps, three chances of cancellation.
- Three-hour hourly chauffeur covering the same stops with the same driver: $195, but the driver waits, knows your schedule, and you take calls in the back between stops without ever opening the rideshare app.
For business travelers billing client time, the productivity gained in the back seat usually pays the difference. For personal use — a medical appointment, a night out, an errands day — the value is convenience, safety, and peace of mind.
Cancellation Policy
Hourly chauffeur bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. Cancellations within 24 hours are billed at one hour of the booked rate. Same-day cancellations or no-shows are billed at the full reservation minimum. We know plans change — just call us as early as you can.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an hourly chauffeur in Boston cost?
Eagle Eye Rides charges $65/hour for a luxury sedan (3-hour minimum), $95/hour for a black SUV (3-hour minimum), and $135/hour for a Mercedes Sprinter van (4-hour minimum). Wait time between stops is included, so the driver stays with you for the full booking. An 8-hour day-rate package is available at a discount.
How does as-directed chauffeur service work?
You book a chauffeur and vehicle for a set number of hours. The driver is yours for that time — you decide the route, the stops, and how long to spend at each. The chauffeur waits curbside or in a nearby lot between stops. There is no preset destination; you can change plans on the fly.
What is the cancellation policy for hourly chauffeur bookings?
Hourly chauffeur bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. Cancellations within 24 hours are billed at one hour of the booked rate. Same-day cancellations or no-shows are billed at the full reservation minimum.
Can the driver wait for me between appointments?
Yes. Wait time is included in your hourly rate. Your chauffeur waits in the vehicle while you are in a meeting, at a doctor's appointment, or running errands. For long waits (more than 60 minutes), the driver may relocate to a nearby legal parking spot but will return on a single text.
Do you offer hourly chauffeur service outside of Boston?
Yes. We provide as-directed hourly chauffeur service across all of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. For trips starting outside the Boston metro, a small deadhead fee may apply. Call us at (978) 962-9184 for a quote to your specific pickup location.
Explore More Chauffeur Options
Looking for a different chauffeur setup? See our main Boston chauffeur service page, our corporate and executive pages for business use cases, or our wedding page for bridal and wedding party transportation.