The Hourly / As Directed service is designed for clients who prefer full flexibility and a chauffeur at their disposal throughout the day. Whether you’re moving between meetings, attending multiple events, or simply wish to have a consistent car and driver on standby, this option provides complete continuity without the need to schedule individual rides.
Unlike Point-to-Point or Multi-Stop service, where each trip is arranged separately, Hourly service reserves both the same vehicle and chauffeur exclusively for you. You may even request a preferred chauffeur, and while assignments depend on scheduling availability, we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. It’s ideal for clients who want a seamless experience and value having their driver nearby, ready whenever plans shift or an unexpected stop arises.
How It Works
Hourly reservations begin with a three-hour minimum and operate on a garage-to-garage model, meaning the time starts when the chauffeur departs from base and ends when they return after the trip. This covers the total duration of your service, including travel to and from your location.
For local trips within San Diego County, travel time from the garage is typically about 30 minutes on each end, though this may vary depending on pickup or drop-off distance. Hourly trips traveling outside of San Diego County — such as Los Angeles, Palm Springs, or Orange County — require a higher minimum number of hours, depending on the final destination and return distance.
Once the minimum is met, additional time is billed in 15-minute increments based on the hourly rate of the selected vehicle. This structure ensures transparent, accurate billing and the freedom to extend service as needed without committing to another full hour.
When to Choose Hourly / As Directed
- You want the same chauffeur and vehicle available all day, ready when you are.
- You have an open schedule with meetings, errands, or events that may vary in length or location.
- You prefer continuity and convenience rather than scheduling separate transfers for each leg of your day.
- You prefer the freedom to leave personal belongings in the car between stops, knowing it will remain secured with your driver.
- You value consistency and personalized service from start to finish.
This option is also ideal for clients who enjoy building rapport with a trusted chauffeur or have ongoing service needs where familiarity matters. Unless unforeseen circumstances occur, both the car and driver remain the same for the entire duration of the booking.
The hourly service differs from our Multi-Stop service, which applies when the same passenger books multiple Point-to-Point transfers throughout the day. In those cases, we always do our best to keep the same chauffeur, but last-minute changes in scheduling or routing may result in a different driver or vehicle — and for safety, luggage or personal items cannot remain inside the car between trips.
Black Car Service Worldwide offers Hourly / As Directed service as the most flexible and personalized option for those who value time, consistency, and peace of mind. It’s your car and chauffeur — dedicated exclusively to you, for as long as you need them.