Hourly Hire
A car and driver for as long as you need. Compare hourly rates for shopping, meetings or sightseeing.
The service
Some days don’t follow a plan. Hourly hire gives you a car and driver for a set time, and you change the route as you go.
Hourly fares are time-based, from one hour in half-hour steps, for pickups in London. The operator confirms the final price and terms.
Ideal for
See indicative hourly fares, in half-hour steps, before you request a quote.
Agree your plans with the operator and adjust the route as you go, subject to their terms.
Minimum hours, mileage and extensions are set by the operator.
Vehicle classes
A comfortable saloon. A popular choice for meetings, airport transfers and evenings out.
Business
A comfortable saloon. A popular choice for meetings, airport transfers and evenings out.
Saloon comfort with extra boot space for golf clubs, skis or a long trip's worth of luggage.
Extra luggage
Saloon comfort with extra boot space for golf clubs, skis or a long trip's worth of luggage.
The first-class option. A quiet cabin and a spacious rear seat for working or resting.
First class
The first-class option. A quiet cabin and a spacious rear seat for working or resting.
Seats up to seven. A good fit for families, groups and teams.
Groups & families
Seats up to seven. A good fit for families, groups and teams.
Eight seats and a case each. Keeps a group and its luggage together.
Groups
Eight seats and a case each. Keeps a group and its luggage together.
Nine seats and a case each. Keeps a larger group together for the day.
Groups
Nine seats and a case each. Keeps a larger group together for the day.
Thirteen seats and a case each, for weddings, events and group days out.
Large groups
Thirteen seats and a case each, for weddings, events and group days out.
Fourteen seats and a case each, the largest vehicle offered for a group.
Large groups
Fourteen seats and a case each, the largest vehicle offered for a group.
FAQ
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Online hourly fares start from one hour and go up in half hours, to a maximum of 24. Whether you can extend on the day is up to the operator, so confirm this when they contact you.
Hourly fares on this site are based on time, not mileage. If your day takes you far outside London, mention it in your request and the operator will confirm any extra charges.
No. MinicabTransfer is a fare comparison and quote request service. We don’t own vehicles, employ drivers or carry out journeys. Every journey is carried out by a TfL-licensed private hire operator.
The TfL-licensed operator you choose. When you send a quote request, the operator contacts you directly to confirm the details. Your booking, if you go ahead, is with them.
Not necessarily. Fares shown are based on distance and vehicle class. The operator confirms the final price, and what it includes, directly with you before you travel.
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