Hourly Chauffeur
Complete flexibility for your dynamic schedule. Book a luxury vehicle by the hour for meetings, events, or multi-stop journeys.
Your Time, Your Schedule
True North VIP's hourly chauffeur service offers the ultimate in flexibility and convenience. Whether you have a packed schedule of business meetings, a day of luxury shopping, or a night out on the town, our "as-directed" service puts you in complete control.
With a 2-hour minimum booking, you have a dedicated professional chauffeur and premium vehicle at your disposal. Change your destination on the fly, make unlimited stops, and keep your belongings secure while you attend appointments.
Our service is perfect for those who value efficiency and comfort. Your chauffeur waits for you at every stop, ensuring a seamless door-to-door experience without the wait times or uncertainty of ride-sharing apps.
Flexible Scheduling
Modify your itinerary instantly. Add stops or extend your time as needed.
Dedicated Service
Your chauffeur and vehicle remain with you throughout the entire booking.
Perfect For Every Occasion
Business & Corporate
- Executive Meetings
- Client Entertainment
- Roadshows
Leisure & Lifestyle
- Luxury Shopping Tours
- Night on the Town
- Medical Appointments
Popular Packages
As-Directed Chauffeur Service
Hourly chauffeur service—commonly referred to as "as-directed" or "at disposal" service—provides dedicated professional transportation for executives, corporate teams, or private clients requiring multiple stops, flexible scheduling, or extended availability throughout a business day or special event.
How Hourly Service Works: Clients book a chauffeur and vehicle for a specified time period (minimum 3 hours, extendable in hourly increments). During the reserved time, the chauffeur and vehicle remain at your disposal, waiting between stops and ready to depart immediately when needed. This eliminates the coordination required when booking separate point-to-point trips and ensures transportation availability precisely when required.
Typical Minimums & Pricing Structure: Most hourly service requires 3-hour minimums to ensure operational efficiency. Pricing includes vehicle, chauffeur, fuel, and standard operational costs within the NYC metropolitan area. Extended geographic range (such as hourly service from Manhattan to locations beyond 50 miles) may incur mileage surcharges beyond included distance allowances.
Wait Time Management: Between stops, chauffeurs position vehicles in designated waiting areas or nearby locations to minimize walking distance when you're ready to depart. For office visits or business meetings, chauffeurs monitor communication channels for pickup instructions. For shopping or dining, chauffeurs provide estimated wait-time notifications if delays affect subsequent scheduling.
Common Hourly Service Scenarios
Business Meeting Circuits
Executives attending multiple meetings across Manhattan benefit from hourly service that eliminates the inefficiency of coordinating separate car services between stops. Example schedule: 9:00 AM pickup from hotel, 9:30-10:30 AM meeting in Financial District, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM meeting in Midtown (Park Avenue), 1:00-2:30 PM lunch meeting in Hudson Yards, 3:00 PM return to hotel. Total: 6 hours of dedicated service allowing flexibility if meetings run long.
Shopping & Personal Errands
Personal clients conducting extended shopping trips or running multiple errands use hourly service to transport purchases between locations without carrying bags or coordinating ride timing. Manhattan shopping circuits might include Madison Avenue boutiques, Midtown department stores, and SoHo galleries. The chauffeur secures purchases in the vehicle while clients continue shopping unencumbered.
Client Entertainment
Corporations entertaining clients or investors book hourly service for dinner, entertainment, and return transportation. Typical scenario: pickup clients from hotel at 6:00 PM, transport to restaurant (7:00 PM reservation), wait during dinner (approximately 2 hours), transport to evening entertainment venue or theater (9:30 PM), return to hotel (11:30 PM completion). Total: 5-6 hours ensuring seamless transportation throughout the evening.
Corporate Roadshows
Investment banks and corporations conducting investor roadshows utilize hourly service for full-day or multi-day transportation needs. Service includes office-to-office transit between investor meetings, wait time management during presentations, and flexible scheduling to accommodate extended meetings or early completions. Dedicated chauffeurs for multi-day roadshows build familiarity with executive preferences and optimize routing efficiency.
Recommended Time Blocks by Use Case
3-Hour Block (Minimum)
Best For: Short meeting circuits with 2-3 stops within Manhattan, extended airport departures with shopping/dining time before flight, or event attendance with coordinated pickup/return (theater, concerts).
Example: 9:00 AM hotel pickup → 9:30 AM Financial District meeting → 11:00 AM Midtown meeting → 12:00 PM hotel return. Flexibility for 30-45 minute meeting overruns included within 3-hour block.
5-Hour Block
Best For: Half-day meeting schedules with 3-4 stops, corporate client entertainment (dinner and entertainment with return), or shopping expeditions with multiple destinations.
Example: 1:00 PM pickup → office meetings in Financial District and Midtown → client dinner in Tribeca → 6:00 PM completion. Allows 3-4 meetings plus 90-minute dining window.
8-10 Hour Block (Full Day)
Best For: Full-day meeting schedules, investor roadshows with multiple meetings across NYC/NJ, or extended corporate events requiring all-day availability.
Example: 8:00 AM pickup → full day of investor meetings across Manhattan → lunch coordination → afternoon meetings → 6:00 PM completion. Provides flexibility for schedule changes and meal breaks.
Multi-Day Arrangements
Best For: Extended roadshows (3-5 days), corporate events with multi-day executive transportation needs, or VIP visitor programs requiring consistent service over several days.
Example: Monday-Thursday investor roadshow with 8-hour daily service. Same chauffeur assigned for all days to build familiarity with schedule, preferences, and optimal routing between recurring meeting locations.
Hourly Service Protocols & Best Practices
Communication During Service: Chauffeurs provide mobile phone numbers at service commencement for direct communication throughout the reserved period. Text or call when ready for pickup from each location, or provide estimated wait times if meetings extend beyond planned duration. Chauffeurs monitor messages continuously during wait periods.
Schedule Flexibility: Hourly service accommodates meeting overruns, early completions, or route changes without requiring new bookings. If your 10:00 AM meeting extends to 11:15 AM, the chauffeur adjusts subsequent timing accordingly. If a scheduled meeting cancels, redirect to an alternative destination or extend wait time for other purposes.
Extensions Beyond Reserved Time: If your scheduled time block approaches completion but additional service is needed, communicate extension requirements to the chauffeur. Subject to vehicle and chauffeur availability, most hourly arrangements can extend in 1-hour increments. Early notification (30-60 minutes before scheduled completion) maximizes extension probability.
Geographic Coverage: Hourly service pricing typically covers NYC five boroughs, Northern New Jersey (within 25 miles of Manhattan), Westchester County, and Connecticut (Fairfield County). Extended range beyond these areas (such as Princeton NJ, Philadelphia PA, or Long Island beyond Nassau County) may incur mileage surcharges for distance exceeding included allowances.
Vehicle Recommendations for Hourly Service
Executive Sedans (BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class)
Individual executives or couples conducting business meetings benefit from executive sedans that provide professional presentation, mobile office capabilities (Wi-Fi, power outlets), and efficient urban maneuverability for Manhattan's traffic conditions. Sedans excel for meeting circuits with frequent stops where larger vehicles prove less practical for parking and positioning.
Luxury SUVs (Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator)
Small groups (3-4 passengers) or clients with extensive materials requiring cargo space choose luxury SUVs. The elevated seating position provides superior visibility appreciated during extended day-long service, while the spacious interiors accommodate laptops, presentation materials, or shopping packages collected during multi-stop circuits.
Sprinter Vans (Up to 14 Passengers)
Corporate teams conducting group meeting circuits or investor roadshows with multiple executives benefit from Sprinter van hourly service. All team members travel together, enabling discussion between meetings and eliminating the coordination challenges of multiple vehicles. Forward-facing executive seating maintains comfort during extended service periods.
Booking Hourly Service
Estimate Required Time
Calculate total time from first pickup through final dropoff, including all stops and estimated wait times. Add 30-60 minute buffer for Manhattan traffic variability and potential meeting overruns. For meeting circuits, allow 15-20 minutes travel time between Midtown and Financial District, 10-15 minutes within the same district.
Submit Quote Request
Provide service date, pickup time, estimated duration (3, 5, 8, or 10 hours), vehicle type preference, and general itinerary (if known). Specific addresses for each stop aren't required for quoting—overall geographic scope suffices. Corporate account holders can book directly through account portals.
Service Day Execution
Chauffeur arrives at scheduled pickup time with mobile contact information. Communicate itinerary changes or extensions as needed throughout service period. Final billing calculates actual time used; if service completes before reserved duration, billing reflects actual hours rather than full reservation (though minimum 3-hour charges apply).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Choose Us
- 2-Hour Minimum
- Unlimited Stops
- Dedicated Chauffeur
Client Experiences
See what our clients say about our hourly service
Andrew P.
Reliable Business Partner
"As a frequent business traveler, reliability is everything. True North VIP has never let me down - early morning flights, late night arrivals, they're always there on time with immaculate vehicles and professional service."
Steven W.
Consistently Outstanding Service
"Have been using True North VIP for over 2 years for all our corporate events and client meetings. Their attention to detail is unmatched, and they never disappoint. The fleet is always pristine and the chauffeurs are true professionals."
Marcus K.
Corporate Transportation Excellence
"We use True North VIP for all our executive transportation needs. Consistent quality, professional chauffeurs, and reliable service. They understand the importance of punctuality in business."
Catherine H.
Perfect for Special Occasions
"Booked their service for my parents' 50th anniversary celebration. The Mercedes was stunning, the chauffeur went above and beyond with courtesy, and they even had complimentary champagne waiting. Made the evening truly memorable!"
Richard B.
Exceptional Service from JFK to Manhattan
"Outstanding experience! The chauffeur was professional, punctual, and the vehicle was immaculate. Made our business trip seamless from start to finish. True North VIP exceeded all expectations."
Daniel S.
Luxury Service at Its Finest
"From booking to arrival, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism. The vehicle was spotless, amenities were top-notch, and the chauffeur's knowledge of NYC was impressive."
Jessica L.
Exceptional Airport Transfer
"Flight was delayed by 2 hours, but the chauffeur waited patiently and kept me updated. Professional service that goes above and beyond. Will definitely use again."
Alexandra M.
Perfect Wedding Transportation
"They made our special day even more perfect! The stretch limousine was gorgeous and the service was flawless. Every detail was handled professionally. Highly recommend for any special occasion."
Patricia R.
Hourly Service Perfection
"Needed transportation for multiple stops throughout the day. The chauffeur was patient, professional, and made excellent suggestions. Vehicle was comfortable and well-maintained."