Hourly Chauffeur Hire
Hire a chauffeur by the hour in London from £45. Unlimited stops and waiting, bags carried, parking and Congestion Charge included. Three-hour minimum.
Why choose us
- The car stays with youWaiting between stops for as long as you have booked.
- One agreed priceFixed before you travel, with no meter running.
- Free itinerary changesUpdate your journey up to 1 hour before pickup.
- Luggage assistanceYour chauffeur loads and unloads every case.
- Licensed chauffeursTransport for London private hire operator 73850301.
- 24/7 customer serviceReal people on the phone at any hour.
By the hour, at your direction
Hourly chauffeur hire is a booking
where the car and driver stay with you for a block of time rather than a single
journey, going wherever you direct and waiting at every stop. The trade is
simple: you stop paying per trip and start paying per hour, and the day stops
being a sequence of separate transactions. Westway Ride offers it across London
and over 35 UK cities as part of our chauffeur services
range.
Rates start at £45 an hour in a
Mercedes-Benz Business Class, £55 in a Business Van, £65 in a First Class or BMW 7 Series and
£75 in a Range Rover. The minimum booking is three hours, and you can
extend in 30-minute increments at the same rate. Every quote covers the
chauffeur, the vehicle, fuel, all waiting time at every stop, ULEZ compliance,
parking and the Congestion Charge where a journey enters the zone.
That last item matters more than it used
to. The Congestion Charge rose to £18 a day in January 2026, on top of
central London parking at roughly £15 to £25 per stop. Three stops on a Bond
Street afternoon can run to £75 in parking before you have bought anything,
assuming you find a space at all.
Below: how the arrangement works, what it
costs, which vehicle fits which kind of day, the ten things included in the
rate, two London routes we run constantly, how hourly hire compares with the
alternatives, and the questions clients ask before booking.
Hourly Chauffeur Hire: Your Vehicle, Your Schedule
The industry calls this “as directed”,
which undersells it. In practice it means a morning of meetings across the City of
London, an afternoon between Knightsbridge
and Mayfair,
or a private tour at your own pace, all under one booking.
Every chauffeur is suited, TfL-licensed
and enhanced DBS-checked, and every vehicle is under three years old. Nobody
stands on Sloane Street with bags trying to hail something.
Pricing is per hour and fixed, with no surge at 17:00 on a Friday and no metered add-ons. The rate card above applies whatever the day or hour, and the three-hour minimum is the only floor.
One detail worth knowing before you book: hourly packages carry a published
mileage allowance, roughly 12 miles for each hour booked. A four-hour hire
includes 49 miles and an eight-hour hire 99 miles, which comfortably covers a
central London day but is worth checking against a run out to Bicester Village
or Windsor. Most competitors leave this unstated until the invoice.
Beyond seven or eight hours, full-day
hire
usually works out better, and firms booking regularly should ask about a corporate
account.
Which car you choose then depends on what you are carrying.
Booking takes three steps
- 01
Select Location, Date & Time
Enter your desired pick-up and drop-off locations, along with the pickup date and time.
- 02
Choose Your Vehicle
Select the perfect vehicle from our fleet to suit your needs and preferences.
- 03
Make Your Booking
Confirm your booking and make the payment.
Hear what our clients have to say
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent service from Westway Ride! Friendly, professional driver and a smooth, comfortable journey to Heathrow yesterday. Highly recommended and will definitely use again. Thank you! 😊"
Fahad Karimin the last week · Google review
"Absolutely fantastic experience. Mahir was waiting for me as soon as I arrived, took care of my cases which was great after a very long flight and quickly took me to the car. He was kind enough to share the wifi with me as I was having difficulty with my phone, gave me an ETA and let me know 5 minutes before we arrived. Absolutely wonderful service. I can not recommend them enough. Thank you for such great service."
Maria State3 weeks ago · Google review
"Excellent experience with Westway Rides! Everything was smooth from booking to drop-off. The service was reliable, the car was clean, and the driver was very polite. Would definitely use them again"
Ahmad javed (Ahmed javed)a month ago · Google review
"A very comfortable and relaxing ride! From start to finish, the experience with Westwey Rides London was excellent. The chauffeur was friendly, professional, and made the journey feel effortless. The car was spotless, spacious, and extremely comfortable. Everything was handled smoothly, and I really appreciated the attention to detail. Definitely a great choice for anyone looking for a stress-free and comfortable chauffeur service in London. Highly recommended!"
Velvet Huesa month ago · Google review
"We have used Westway for all of our Heathrow transfers. We travel as a family of 5 with my three young children plus a grandma. They have been perfectly reliable, easy to communicate with, and flexible when there are last minute changes to flights. All of the drivers have been very polite and professional. I highly recommend this company and plan to continue to use them regularly."
Daniel Byles-Smith3 months ago · Google review
"Had a great experience with westway ride. The driver was punctual, professional, and very courteous throughout the journey. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, making the trip smooth and enjoyable. Really appreciated the safe driving and friendly attitude. Highly recommend this service and would definitely book again!"
Hira Khan6 months ago · Google review
"Excellent chauffeur service! I had a great experience with Westwey Rides London. The chauffeur was professional, punctual, polite, and very helpful throughout the journey. The car was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The entire booking process was smooth and hassle-free, and the service was truly reliable. I would definitely recommend Westwey Rides London to anyone looking for a comfortable and professional chauffeur service in London"
kelly taylora day ago · Google review
"Excellent service and suport Two flight was cancelled but the third was ok . But communication between me and office was better than expected. Many thanks once again. Zbigniew Kaczor from Poland."
Zbigniew Kaczor5 days ago · Google review
"The transfer organisation was perfect.The drivers were on time.I highly recommend 👍👍👍"
emre baykurt2 weeks ago · Google review
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Everything you need to know about our chauffeur service.
From £45 an hour in a Business Class, £55 in a Business Van, £65 in a First Class or BMW 7 Series and £75 in a Range Rover. The rate covers the chauffeur, vehicle, fuel and all waiting time.
Three hours. After that you can extend in 30-minute increments at the same hourly rate, subject to availability. Most clients book three to four hours for shopping or a run of meetings.
Yes, at no extra charge. Your chauffeur parks nearby and waits as long as you need. A text brings the car back to the kerb within a few minutes.
There is an allowance, roughly 12 miles per hour booked: 49 miles across four hours, 99 across eight. Central London days rarely approach it, but a run to Bicester Village or Windsor is worth mentioning when you book.
Boot space decides it. The Range Rover takes 8 to 10 large bags, the Business Van 12 or more, and the First Class 6 to 8. For a full Knightsbridge and Mayfair circuit, choose one of the first two.
For three to six hours, hourly wins. Past seven or eight hours, the day rate is usually cheaper for the same time, so ask before you book if your schedule is likely to run long.
Yes, where a journey enters the zone. That charge went up to £18 a day in January 2026, and our vehicles are ULEZ compliant, so neither reaches your invoice.
Yes, and it’s popular with families and international visitors. Three to four hours covers Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s and the South Bank at your own pace. Longer itineraries suit our private tours.
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