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Chauffeur hire by the hour in Nice
Hourly chauffeur hire keeps a V-Class and its driver with you for a set number of hours. The car waits outside each meeting, you change plans as the day goes, and you pay one rate per hour instead of booking ride after ride.
- Waiting included
- Plans can change
- One hourly rate
- Invoice with VAT
When hourly makes sense
Three or more stops in a day? Book by the hour
Back-to-back meetings
Sophia Antipolis in the morning, lunch in Cannes, a visit in Monaco in the afternoon. The driver waits; you never look for a car.
Property and site visits
Villas, offices or venues spread across the hills, with unknown timing at each address.
Evening events
Dinner, then a reception, then the hotel. The van stays nearby with your coats and bags.
Several stops, a group or an odd hour? Ask us for a quote.
Roadshows across the Riviera
How far apart the meetings really are
A roadshow day often links Nice, Sophia Antipolis, Cannes and Monaco. The drives between them are short on paper and longer at rush hour, which is why a driver who waits for you saves the day.
| From Nice city centre to | Distance | Drive, light traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Èze village | 12 km / 7 mi | About 20 min |
| Monaco | 21 km / 13 mi | About 25 min |
| Antibes | 22 km / 14 mi | About 30 min |
| Sophia Antipolis | 25 km / 15.5 mi | About 30 min |
| Menton | 30.5 km / 19 mi | About 30 min |
| Cannes | 33 km / 20 mi | About 35 min |
Morning and evening peaks, summer weekends and big events can double these times. When you send your agenda, we tell you if a meeting slot looks too tight for the drive before it.
Hourly hire or single rides?
Choose the format that fits the day
| Hourly hire | Single transfers | |
|---|---|---|
| Stops | As many as the hours allow | One pickup, one drop-off |
| Waiting | Included in the hours | Only the time included in the fare |
| Changes on the day | Easy, the driver stays with you | A new booking for each new ride |
| Best for | Three or more stops, unknown meeting lengths | A direct ride from A to B |
Hourly hire is quoted on request: send the date, the start and end times and the addresses you know, and you receive a quote for the day before you confirm.
What to send with your request
- Start time and pickup address, end time and last drop-off
- The meetings or visits you already know, in order
- The number of passengers and any bags or samples
- Who receives the VAT invoice
Visiting Monaco during the day? Your driver can take you there, but cannot pick passengers up inside the Principality at the moment. The van waits at an agreed point just across the border in France.
Book by the hour
Hourly hire questions
Is waiting time included?
Yes. That is the point of hourly hire: the time your driver waits between stops is part of the hours you book.
Can we extend the booking on the day?
Usually yes, if the driver is free afterwards. Tell the driver as early as you can; extra time is added to the invoice.
Does the driver stay with the van during meetings?
Yes, nearby, so the van is ready when you come out. Leave bags inside if you wish.
Can we book hourly for a holiday day out?
For sightseeing, the French Riviera day tour is set up around villages and viewpoints, which usually suits families better.
Can the day start at the airport?
Yes. Give us the flight number: your driver follows the flight and meets you in Arrivals. Tell us in your request when you want the hourly booking to begin.
How much can we carry for a roadshow?
It depends on the number of passengers. With fewer people on board there is room for presentation material or product samples. List them in your request and we confirm that everything fits.
Can the hire cover several towns in one day?
Yes. Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Sophia Antipolis and the coast towards Èze and Menton can all be part of one hourly booking. Monaco is drop-off only.
Keep your chauffeur for the day
Send your agenda and request a quote for the hours you need.