Full-Day & Half-Day Chauffeur Service
Professional chauffeur and car hire on a half-day (4 hours) or full-day (8 hours) basis — across Monaco, the French Riviera, Paris, Geneva, Zurich, London, Milan, and all major European destinations. Fixed-rate packages with a dedicated driver exclusively at your disposal. From a single vehicle to a coordinated fleet with personalised dispatch.
Half-Day Chauffeur — 4 Hours
A half-day chauffeur booking provides 4 consecutive hours with a dedicated driver and vehicle exclusively at your disposal. This is the appropriate format for a morning of back-to-back meetings across a city, an afternoon arrival programme from the airport through to a hotel check-in and first dinner, an evening covering a pre-dinner reception followed by dinner and a return, or a day trip to a single destination with waiting time included.
The 4-hour minimum applies to Mercedes E-Class, V-Class, and S-Class. Within those 4 hours, your driver waits at every stop, adapts to any schedule change, and moves the moment you are ready. There are no additional charges for waiting or short stops within the agreed period.
Full-Day Chauffeur — 8 Hours
A full-day chauffeur booking provides 8 consecutive hours with a dedicated driver and vehicle. This is the standard format for a complete working day — a full day of meetings across multiple addresses, an event day covering arrival, programme, and departure, a day combining an airport arrival, site visits, business lunches, and an evening engagement, or a multi-stop tour across a region with full flexibility throughout.
The 8-hour full-day rate offers better value per hour than the 4-hour rate and eliminates any concern about time pressure when the programme runs longer than initially planned. Your driver remains available for the full 8 hours regardless of how the day evolves.
Half-Day & Full-Day Rates
| Vehicle | Half-Day (4h) | Full Day (8h) | 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 (SUV) | — | — | €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 |
Need more than 24 hours, a multi-day programme, or a fleet of multiple vehicles? Ultra Luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Maybach) require a minimum 24-hour booking. For multi-day hire, fleet operations, or bespoke logistics across several days or cities, contact us directly by phone or WhatsApp at +33 753 54 87 71, or by email at [email protected] — we will prepare a tailored quote for individuals, corporate clients, protocol offices, event organisers, and DMC partners.
When to Choose Half-Day vs Full-Day
The choice between half-day and full-day depends on the density and timing of your programme. A half-day (4 hours) suits a focused morning or afternoon block — airport arrival into the city, or an evening covering dinner and returns. A full-day (8 hours) suits any programme that runs from mid-morning through to late evening, or any day where the schedule is likely to extend beyond an initial estimate. If in doubt, the full-day rate is more economical per hour and removes the risk of running short.
For programmes exceeding 8 hours in a single day — particularly for events that start in the morning and conclude late at night — the 24-hour rate provides the most appropriate coverage without any timing pressure throughout the day.
Fleet for Every Occasion
Our half-day and full-day chauffeur service operates across a diversified fleet covering every level of requirement:
- Mercedes E-Class — the standard of professional executive transport. Discreet and reliable for business days, airport connections, and city programmes. 1 to 3 passengers.
- Mercedes V-Class — the executive van for groups, families, or anyone travelling with substantial luggage. Up to 6 passengers with full luggage access throughout the day.
- Mercedes S-Class — the flagship sedan for senior executives, VIP guests, and any programme where presentation matters as much as punctuality. 1 to 3 passengers.
- Ultra Luxury Fleet — Mercedes G-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce. Available on a 24-hour basis for the most demanding occasions — state visits, gala evenings, villa stays, and ultra-premium client entertainment.
Personalised Dispatch — One Contact, Entire Fleet
When a half-day or full-day programme requires more than one vehicle — a delegation arriving in multiple cars, guests distributed across several hotels, or an event needing coordinated arrivals and departures — Blackcars provides a dedicated dispatcher managing the entire operation from a single point of contact.
Your dispatcher handles driver assignments, schedule updates, real-time pickup sequencing, and communication with every driver simultaneously. One phone number. Every vehicle. Every driver. Every change handled without your direct involvement in the operational detail. The dispatch service scales from 2 vehicles to full fleet operations of tens of cars across a half-day or full-day programme.
Corporate & Business Programmes
The half-day and full-day format is the standard for corporate executive travel across European cities. A senior executive visiting Monaco, Cannes, or Geneva for a day of meetings typically requires a full-day chauffeur — driver present from hotel departure in the morning through to the final dinner or evening flight. The fixed-rate structure eliminates any concern about meter running during waiting time between appointments and provides the client with a confirmed cost before the day begins.
For corporate groups, our fleet coordination allows multiple executives to be transported simultaneously throughout the day — in separate vehicles, on different schedules — with a central dispatcher managing all movements from a single contact point for the corporate travel manager or executive assistant.
Government, Diplomatic & Protocol Days
Official visits and diplomatic programmes operate on tight, protocol-driven schedules where vehicles must be present, positioned, and ready at precise times across a full official day. Our half-day and full-day chauffeur services for government and diplomatic occasions provide exclusively allocated vehicles, drivers operating under full confidentiality, and coordination with protocol officers and advance teams throughout the programme.
For multi-vehicle official programmes — ministerial visits, bilateral delegations, intergovernmental events — our dispatch service coordinates the entire fleet from a single operational contact integrated into the protocol team's communication structure. Contact us directly to discuss the specific requirements of your official programme.
Events — Public, Corporate & Private
Half-day and full-day packages are the natural transport structure for events of defined duration. A morning conference session followed by a networking lunch requires a half-day. A full event day covering registration, sessions, gala dinner, and late-night departures requires a full-day or 24-hour booking. For major public events — Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Yacht Show, MIPIM, Cannes Lions — the full-day format provides a driver available from the first morning transfer to the final late-night return.
Our fleet dispatch manages multi-vehicle event operations across any scale — from a small VIP group requiring 3 vehicles to a corporate delegation needing coordinated fleet management across a full event week.
Weddings & Private Celebrations
A destination wedding or multi-day private celebration on the French Riviera or across Europe has a transport programme that maps naturally onto half-day and full-day blocks: a half-day for the pre-wedding afternoon arrival transfers; a full-day covering the wedding ceremony, cocktail, reception, and late-night returns; a half-day for the farewell brunch and final departures. Our fleet and dispatch service coordinates all vehicles across the full celebration programme, with a dedicated dispatcher managing every car simultaneously.
Destinations Covered
Half-day and full-day chauffeur packages are available across all major European destinations — Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Paris, Geneva, Zurich, Davos, London, Milan, Rome, Florence, Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and all European capitals and luxury destinations. For any destination not listed, contact us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4 hours truly half a day in your pricing?
Yes. Our half-day rate covers 4 consecutive hours of exclusive driver disposal. This is the industry standard across European chauffeur services — not 6 or 8 hours. The full-day rate covers 8 consecutive hours.
Can I split the 4 or 8 hours across different parts of the day?
No. The half-day and full-day bookings are structured as consecutive hours from the agreed start time. For programmes with a significant gap in the middle of the day, two separate bookings (or a 24-hour booking) are the appropriate structure. Alternatively, the driver can remain available throughout the gap — within the agreed booking period.
What happens if my programme overruns the booked hours?
Extensions are billed at the standard rate for additional time, subject to driver availability. We recommend advising us of a likely extension as early as possible during the booking. For programmes where the duration is genuinely uncertain, booking the next tier up (8 hours instead of 4, or 24 hours instead of 8) is the most reliable approach.
Is a full-day (8 hours) significantly better value than two half-days?
Yes. The full-day rate is structured to provide better value per hour than two separate 4-hour bookings, while also providing operational continuity — the same driver, the same vehicle, familiar with your programme throughout the day, without the logistical break of a vehicle change mid-day.
Can you provide a fleet of vehicles on a full-day basis for a corporate event?
Yes. Our dispatch service coordinates multiple vehicles on half-day or full-day bookings for corporate events, delegations, and private occasions. A dedicated dispatcher manages all vehicles and drivers simultaneously, with invoicing and scheduling consolidated through a single point of contact.
Do you provide full-day chauffeur for government and official visits?
Yes. Full-day chauffeur for official programmes is one of our core service offerings. All vehicles are exclusively allocated, drivers operate under confidentiality, and we coordinate directly with protocol officers and security teams. Contact us directly to discuss your programme.
Looking for a professional chauffeur for the day? Contact us to confirm availability and rates for your destination.