Washington DC · Hourly Charter
What Hourly Charter Includes
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Hourly Chauffeur Service in Washington DC
Our dispatch team offers hourly chauffeur charters for business travelers who need a vehicle and driver on standby throughout the day. We are a New York-based company that coordinates this service through local affiliate operators in DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
What Hourly Charter Includes
Hourly charter gives you a dedicated vehicle and driver for a fixed block of time, typically used for multi-stop meetings, client dinners, shopping, or uncertain schedules. The vehicle stays with you or remains nearby between stops, eliminating the need to rebook multiple point-to-point rides. This is the most flexible product for days when your itinerary changes hour by hour.
Who Uses Hourly Charter
Our hourly clients include private equity teams visiting Tysons and Bethesda, lobbyists running between K Street and Capitol Hill, diplomats with open schedules, and executives attending multiple site visits. Wedding parties, production crews, and family groups also use hourly service for dinners in Georgetown, events at the Kennedy Center, or sightseeing along the National Mall.
Pricing and Rates
Hourly sedan charters start at $130 with a three-hour minimum on weekdays. SUVs start around $240 per hour, and sprinter vans start around $240 per hour with longer minimums. Airport wait time, late-night service, and holiday bookings may carry additional surcharges. All rates include the vehicle, driver, fuel, and standard tolls.
How It Works
You book a vehicle for a defined block of time and provide a rough itinerary. The driver arrives at your first pickup location early and remains available for the full charter period. Additional time beyond the booked window is billed in 30-minute increments at the same hourly rate when the driver is available.
Honest Limitations
Hourly charters in DC can become expensive if your schedule runs long or if you are stuck in traffic between distant locations. The meter keeps running during waits, so back-to-back meetings in Tysons and Capitol Hill may cost more than expected. We recommend clustering stops by geography and booking realistic time blocks.
Current hourly rates
These are the published hourly rates for Washington, each with a three-hour minimum:
- Executive sedan (Mercedes-Benz E-Class): $120 per hour, $360 for three hours.
- Executive SUV (Cadillac Escalade): $150 per hour, $450 for three hours.
- First-class sedan (Mercedes-Benz S-Class): $230 per hour, $690 for three hours.
- Executive Sprinter for up to 14: $240 per hour, $720 for three hours.
The written quote from the booking form is the final price for your itinerary. The rates page lists every airport and route fare.
Planning an efficient charter day
Hourly service pays off when stops sit close together. Downtown, K Street and Capitol Hill form one tight cluster; Tysons and Reston form another along the Dulles corridor; Bethesda and Chevy Chase sit together on Wisconsin Avenue. Grouping meetings by cluster and making one crossing in the middle of the day, outside the morning and evening peaks, keeps the booked hours working for you.
Vehicle options and rates
- Mercedes-Benz E-ClassUp to 3 passengers · 3 bags$120/hr3-hr min
- Cadillac EscaladeUp to 6 passengers · 6 bags$150/hr3-hr min
- Mercedes-Benz S-ClassUp to 3 passengers · 3 bags$230/hr3-hr min
- Mercedes-Benz SprinterUp to 14 passengers · 14 bags$240/hr3-hr min
Hourly rates carry a three-hour minimum. Point-to-point trips are quoted flat before you book, from $130 in a sedan and $160 in an SUV. See all rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum number of hours for charter service?
Yes, sedan charters require a three-hour minimum on weekdays. SUVs and vans typically require four-hour minimums, especially on weekends and during peak event periods.
Can the driver wait outside my meeting?
Yes, the driver remains with the vehicle or nearby during your meeting. The hourly rate continues during wait time, which is why clustering nearby stops saves money.
What if my meeting runs over?
We bill overtime in 30-minute increments when the driver can accommodate the extension. Major schedule changes should be communicated to dispatch as early as possible.
What does a three-hour minimum cost?
Three hours cost $360 in an executive sedan, $450 in an SUV, $690 in the S-Class and $720 in a Sprinter.
Can I add stops during the charter?
Yes. During an hourly charter the car and chauffeur stay with you, so stops can be added or reordered as the day changes.
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