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Melbourne Chauffeur Hire — Hourly, Events & Wine Tours
Melbourne chauffeur hire from Australian Chauffeurs starts at $95 per hour in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, with a 3-hour minimum. Your chauffeur stays with you the entire booking — perfect for Yarra Valley wine tours, Spring Racing Carnival, weddings, film production crews and shopping days along Chapel Street or Chadstone. Bookings are hourly, as-directed and fully inclusive.
Hire a chauffeur by the hour anywhere in Melbourne — weddings, Spring Carnival, Yarra Valley wine tours, film crews and shopping days. 3-hour minimum, your chauffeur stays with you.
Hourly chauffeur hire rates — Melbourne
All hourly Melbourne chauffeur hire is quoted at a fixed hourly rate with a 3-hour minimum. Fuel, tolls, driver gratuity and GST are included; parking fees at private venues are passed through at cost. Package rates apply to weddings and full-day tours.
| From | To | Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly hire — as directed | Mercedes E-Class (3 pax) | 3 hr minimum | $95 / hr |
| Hourly hire — as directed | Mercedes S-Class (3 pax) | 3 hr minimum | $135 / hr |
| Hourly hire — as directed | Mercedes V-Class (6 pax) | 3 hr minimum | $145 / hr |
| Yarra Valley wine tour | 6 hr day tour, 4 wineries | Mercedes E-Class | from $795 |
| Mornington Peninsula tour | 8 hr day tour, wineries + hot springs | Mercedes V-Class | from $1,395 |
| Spring Racing Carnival | Flemington return + waiting | Mercedes S-Class | from $895 |
How it works
- 1. Tell us your day — Book a start time, start suburb and duration. Add stops as you go — the chauffeur re-routes on the fly.
- 2. Fixed hourly rate — Rate is locked in when you book. Additional hours beyond the booking are charged in 15-minute increments at the same rate.
- 3. Your chauffeur stays with you — Between stops, your chauffeur waits nearby with the vehicle — no need to re-hail or wait for a return car.
- 4. Extend on the day — Need another hour? Ask the chauffeur or extend in the app — subject to availability, most bookings can extend on the same rate.
Fleet and capacity
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 3 passengers | 3 bags | Everyday hourly hire — shopping, meetings, half-day tours. |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 3 passengers | 3 bags | Spring Carnival, black-tie events, VIP hire. |
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | 6 passengers | 6 bags | Wine tours, bridal parties, group day tours. |
| Bentley / Rolls-Royce | 3 passengers | 2 bags | Weddings and milestone celebrations (min 4 hr). |
Suburbs and areas covered
We pick up and drop off across 25 named Melbourne areas, and cover the rest of the metro on request.
- Melbourne CBD
- Southbank
- Docklands
- South Yarra
- Toorak
- Prahran
- St Kilda
- Brighton
- Malvern
- Kew
- Hawthorn
- Camberwell
- Richmond
- Fitzroy
- Carlton
- Port Melbourne
- Albert Park
- Williamstown
- Essendon
- Moonee Ponds
- Balwyn
- Box Hill
- Doncaster
- Glen Waverley
- Chadstone
Service at a glance
- $95 — Hourly rate from
- 3 hr — Minimum booking
- 6+ — Passengers (V-Class)
- 5.0★ — Google review rating
What every fixed fare includes
- Tolls, airport access fees and parking
- GST and a compliant tax invoice (ABN 41 624 350 321)
- 60 minutes complimentary wait on international arrivals, 30 minutes domestic
- Live flight tracking and meet-and-greet inside the terminal
- Uniformed chauffeur, bottled water, phone chargers and Wi-Fi on request
- Free cancellation up to 3 hours before pickup — no surge pricing at any time
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum booking time for hourly chauffeur hire in Melbourne?
The minimum hourly chauffeur hire in Melbourne is 3 hours. Below 3 hours, a point-to-point fixed-fare booking is usually cheaper — we quote both and you pick.
How much is hourly chauffeur hire in Melbourne?
Hourly chauffeur hire in Melbourne is $95 per hour in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $135 per hour in an S-Class, and $145 per hour in a V-Class people mover. All rates include fuel, tolls, GST and driver gratuity.
Can I hire a chauffeur for a Yarra Valley wine tour?
Yes — a full-day Yarra Valley wine tour with a private chauffeur starts at $795 for a Mercedes E-Class (6 hours, 4 wineries). We include a chilled esky, glassware and a suggested route through Domaine Chandon, De Bortoli, Yering Station and Rochford.
Can I hire a chauffeur for Spring Racing Carnival?
Yes. Flemington racecourse packages include arrival by a designated set-down zone, chauffeur wait during the meet, and a discreet post-race pickup. Melbourne Cup Day, Derby Day and Oaks Day book out 6 weeks ahead — reserve early.
Can the chauffeur stay with the car between stops?
Yes — the chauffeur waits with the vehicle at every stop for the duration of the booking. No re-hailing, no time lost. Overnight or extended waits are billed at the standard hourly rate.
Do you offer wedding chauffeur hire?
Yes — bridal packages start at 3 hours and can extend to full-day multi-vehicle logistics with Mercedes-Benz, Bentley and Rolls-Royce cars. Ribbons, red-carpet roll-out and complimentary champagne are included.
What happens if my event runs over?
Extensions are billed at the same hourly rate in 15-minute increments, subject to driver hours. The chauffeur will always ask before extending — you never receive a surprise invoice.
Book a chauffeur
Call reservations 24/7 on +61 424 31 31 31, or send the enquiry below and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related pages
- Melbourne chauffeur service
- Melbourne Airport Transfers
- Melbourne Chauffeur Service
- Corporate Transfers Melbourne
- Private Chauffeur — Melbourne CBD
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