Blackcars Portofino — Private Transfers, Hire Driver and Car & VIP Chauffeur
Fixed-rate private transfers and chauffeur-driven hire car across Portofino and the Tigullio coast — the Piazzetta, Castello Brown, the marina and the villa estates above the bay — with hourly and full-day disposal across the full Mercedes-to-Rolls-Royce fleet.
Quick answer: Blackcars Portofino provides fixed-rate private transfers and chauffeur-driven Hire Driver and Car service across the village and the wider Tigullio coast, with hourly Hire Driver and Car bookings from €360 for a 4-hour block. The fleet runs from the Mercedes E-Class up to the Maybach, Bentley and Rolls-Royce range — the standard format for navigating Portofino's restricted parking and narrow approach road. For airport transfers from Genoa and the full Tigullio coast, see Blackcars Portofino Airport Transfer.
Portofino — the Jewel of the Italian Riviera
Portofino is one of Europe's most photographed harbours, its pastel-coloured houses wrapped around a tiny natural bay on the Ligurian coast within the Regional Natural Park of Portofino. At its centre is the Piazzetta, a small square ringed by cafés and boutiques that has drawn royalty, film stars and yacht owners since the mid-20th century, with Castello Brown rising above the harbour and the church of San Giorgio offering panoramic views over the bay. Parking within the village itself is severely restricted and expensive, and the approach road from Santa Margherita Ligure is narrow and winding — the combination that makes a private chauffeur, rather than a self-drive arrival, the practical standard for any client staying in or visiting Portofino.
The wider Tigullio coast gives Portofino its operating context: Santa Margherita Ligure, the gateway town 5 km away with the larger hotel base and ferry connections; Rapallo, the gulf's commercial and marina hub; and Camogli, the fishing village on the opposite side of the Portofino promontory. Hire Driver and Car bookings routinely combine a Portofino Piazzetta visit with a Santa Margherita hotel stay or a Camogli lunch on the same disposal, since the coastal roads connecting them are slow and the towns are most efficiently linked by a single chauffeur rather than separate transfers.
Hire Driver and Car — Hourly & Daily Rates
| Vehicle | 4 Hours | 8 Hours | 24 Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E-Class | €360 | €700 | €1,500 |
| Mercedes V-Class | €480 | €880 | €1,800 |
| Mercedes S-Class | €700 | €1,200 | €2,400 |
| Mercedes G-Class | — | — | €4,000 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S-Class | — | — | €4,000 |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS | — | — | €4,000 |
| Bentley Bentayga | — | — | €4,500 |
| Bentley Mulsanne | — | — | €5,000 |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | — | — | €5,800 |
| Rolls-Royce Cullinan | — | — | €5,800 |
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | — | — | €6,000 |
Hire Driver and Car keeps the vehicle and chauffeur at the client's disposal for multiple stops, waiting time and itinerary changes without re-booking — the standard format for combining Portofino with Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo and Camogli on the same disposal. The G-Class, Maybach, Bentley and Rolls-Royce fleet is booked exclusively as a full 24-hour disposal; full details at our Ultra Luxury Fleet page.
Portofino 2026 — Events Worth Booking a Driver For
Portofino's social calendar is built around the Yacht Club Italiano, Italy's oldest sailing club, founded in Genoa in 1879 and based in Portofino as its summer headquarters since 1965. The season opens with the Regate di Primavera, 30 April to 3 May 2026, reserved for yachts over 50 feet and bringing some of the most prestigious international shipyards into the Gulf of Tigullio, with boats moored between Portofino, Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure and a full social programme of owner's dinners and cocktail receptions at Splendido Mare and the Yacht Club Italiano clubhouse. The Trofeo SIAD Bombola d'Oro, 22–24 May 2026, follows for the historic Dinghy 12-foot class, and the J/70 class regatta runs 4 July 2026, both staged in the same waters between Portofino and Santa Margherita.
Beyond the regatta calendar, Portofino's high season runs through summer with the Piazzetta, the marina and beach clubs at nearby Paraggi drawing the bulk of villa and yacht-owning visitor traffic, while the wider Tigullio coast hosts its own summer programme across Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo and Camogli. Fixed-price disposal across the full Mercedes-to-Rolls-Royce fleet is the standard booking format for clients coordinating villa, marina and event logistics across any of these dates, particularly given Portofino's restricted vehicle access during regatta weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drive into Portofino myself, or is a chauffeur recommended?
Self-driving is possible but not recommended — parking in the village is extremely limited and expensive, and the approach road from Santa Margherita Ligure is narrow. A private chauffeur drops directly at the village entrance and handles parking logistics separately.
Can I book a driver by the hour to combine Portofino with Santa Margherita or Camogli?
Yes — Hire Driver and Car bookings start at €360 for a 4-hour block with the Mercedes E-Class, with 8-hour and 24-hour packages across the full fleet, and are the standard format for combining several Tigullio coast towns on a single disposal.
Do you provide chauffeur service for the Regate di Primavera or other Yacht Club Italiano events?
Yes. Both the Regate di Primavera (30 April–3 May 2026) and the Trofeo SIAD Bombola d'Oro (22–24 May 2026) draw heavy demand for villa, marina and event-venue transfers — we recommend booking well in advance for either date.
What is the difference between this page and Blackcars Portofino Airport Transfer?
This page covers private transfers and Hire Driver and Car within Portofino and the immediate Tigullio coast. For fixed-rate airport transfers from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport and routes across the wider Ligurian coast, see Blackcars Portofino Airport Transfer.