When you plan a journey with a chauffeur service, one of the first questions is how to book it. Should you reserve a single point-to-point transfer, or hire a chauffeur by the hour? Both are useful, and the right answer depends on your plans.
What is a point-to-point transfer?
A point-to-point transfer is a ride from one address to another. You choose the pickup location, the destination and the time, and your chauffeur takes you directly. It is ideal for a clear, simple journey, such as going from home to the office, from a hotel to a restaurant or between the airport and your destination.
What is hourly chauffeur service?
With hourly service, you reserve a chauffeur and vehicle for a number of hours. The driver stays with you, takes you to each stop and waits while you are busy. It suits plans with more than one destination, or where you are not sure when you will be ready to leave.
When point-to-point is the better choice
- You have one pickup and one destination.
- You know exactly when you need to travel.
- You are heading to or from the airport.
- You do not need the car to wait.
When hourly is the better choice
- You have several meetings or errands in a day.
- You expect to add stops as you go.
- You are unsure how long each stop will last.
- You want a car and driver on standby between engagements.
A simple rule of thumb
If you can describe your plan in one sentence with one start and one finish, point-to-point is probably right. If your description includes the words "and then", "maybe" or "depending on", hourly service will probably give you the flexibility you need. When you are unsure, ask for advice before you book.
Thinking about convenience
Hourly service means you never need to book another ride between stops. Your chauffeur handles parking and navigation, and your belongings can stay in the vehicle. For a busy day, that can be more convenient than a series of individual transfers.
Estimating the hours
If you choose hourly service, list your stops and estimate the time at each, then add travel time and a buffer. If you are unsure, contact us and we can talk through your plan. It is usually better to allow a little more time than you expect to need.
Booking either option
Both options can be requested online from the quote form. Choose Point-to-Point Transfers or Hourly Chauffeur Service, enter your details and select your vehicle. Read more about point-to-point transfers and hourly chauffeur service, or email Fielimon@yahoo.com if you would like advice.