Service · Hourly Charter
Chauffeur-as-directed service for the days that don't fit a simple A-to-B structure. Multi-stop business mornings, all-day shopping in the city, wine country tours, executive roadshows. Your dedicated chauffeur stays with you start to finish.
What Hourly Charter Is
Some days don't fit a single transfer. You have three meetings across the city, a lunch in between, and a dinner reservation that may or may not run long. You don't want to manage three separate bookings. You want one chauffeur, one car, all day.
That's hourly charter. The chauffeur arrives at your starting location, stays with you through the day's stops, waits when you're inside, drives when you're ready, and returns you to your final destination, all for one continuous booking and one final invoice.
It's the right service when your itinerary has multiple stops, open or flexible timing, extended waits at any stop (more than 30 minutes), or simply the desire for a chauffeur to be there throughout the day rather than re-booking at every stop.
Most NLS hourly charters run 4 to 8 hours. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day options are all common. Each is priced by the hour with the same vehicle and chauffeur for the duration. For broader corporate travel programs or specialty itineraries like wine country tours, hourly charter is the underlying engine.
When to Book
Real scenarios from real NLS bookings. Each represents a different reason hourly charter is the right service over a transfer or single-route booking.
Three meetings, a working lunch, and a flight at the end. The classic Bay Area or LA business day where you can't afford to wait for ride pickup between every meeting.
Multiple investor meetings or office visits across a city or region. NLS chauffeurs are NDA-bound and trained to maintain pace through high-stakes days.
Three to four wineries across Napa or Sonoma with a chauffeur who knows the routes, the vintners, and how to read when you're ready to move on.
An open afternoon in San Francisco or Beverly Hills. Union Square to Fillmore, Rodeo Drive to the Grove, with stops as you go and as long as you need.
The hours between getting ready and the ceremony, with stops at multiple photography locations, the venue, and a private moment afterward.
A senior executive or distinguished guest visits Silicon Valley or Los Angeles. NLS provides their dedicated transportation throughout the visit, multi-day if needed.
The chauffeur is dedicated to you for the booked time block. They wait at each stop, follow your timing, and adjust to changes throughout the day.
You give your chauffeur the day's plan at the start of service, written or verbal, and they handle the rest. Schedule changes, additional stops, restaurant reservations, all of it gets coordinated as you go.
Most clients communicate directly with the chauffeur for the day's logistics. For more complex itineraries, dispatch can pre-load the route and provide written confirmation of timing and stops.
Billing accumulates from the chauffeur's departure from the garage to their return, what's known as garage-to-garage time. The minimum booking is 2 hours, with 15-minute increments after that. Wait time during stops counts toward your booking, but is what you're paying for, not an extra charge.
Pricing Structure
Transparent hourly billing with no surprise fees during service. Quotes provided upfront based on duration, vehicle class, and timing.
Booking Process
For complex itineraries, calling our 24/7 concierge is fastest. For straightforward charters, online booking takes a few minutes.
Roughly map out start time, end time, key stops, and vehicle preference. Don't worry about precision, we adjust on the day. For complex multi-stop itineraries, share via email and our team will configure the booking.
Book online at reservations or call our 24/7 concierge at +1 (650) 364-0118. Receive confirmation within minutes.
The day before service, you'll receive your chauffeur's name and direct contact number. For multi-day bookings, the same chauffeur typically continues throughout.
Chauffeur arrives 15 minutes before scheduled start. Brief them on the day's plan when you're ready. Adjust as you go. Additional stops, longer waits, or extended hours are all accommodated subject to availability.
Final invoice with hours, tolls, parking, and gratuity sent within 24 hours. 20% gratuity is applied to every bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
For complex itineraries, calling our 24/7 concierge is fastest. We'll walk through your day, recommend the right vehicle, and provide a transparent quote in minutes.
