Define the window
Choose the start time, pickup location and expected duration. Hourly service begins with a defined block, with a three-hour minimum.
Hourly As Directed
Hourly Car Service, As Directed
When the day is fluid, hourly service keeps the transportation plan fluid with it. Build a window around the itinerary, then use the vehicle for the stops that matter.
Plan this service
Hourly As DirectedHOW IT WORKS
A measured process from request to arrival.
Each step keeps the itinerary clear without making the experience feel over-managed.
Describe the day
List the meetings, campuses, hotels, airports, dinners or stops that are known at the time of booking.
Choose the category
Vehicle selection follows passenger count, luggage and whether the cabin is being used for one executive, guests or a small team.
Keep the plan current
Share meaningful changes during the day so the chauffeur can review timing, parking and the next practical pickup point.
HOURLY SERVICE
As-directed means the vehicle stays with the day.
The phrase is simple, but the planning still matters. A clear time window gives the chauffeur enough context to remain useful while the itinerary changes around the vehicle.
Hourly service is useful when the passenger does not want to call for a new ride between every stop. It can cover an executive moving from a Menlo Park office to Palo Alto, a hosted guest visiting Stanford and a company campus, or a roadshow team using one vehicle between meetings. The request should include the stops that are known, the number of passengers and any time-sensitive departure that cannot move.
MINIMUM
Hourly service is planned in a minimum three-hour block. Longer windows are shaped around the itinerary and vehicle category.
AS-DIRECTED
The chauffeur remains available during the confirmed window for the stops and changes that fit the agreed plan.
PARKING
Venue access, legal waiting areas and parking conditions can affect the exact handoff point and should be included when known.
EXTENSIONS
Additional time is not assumed. Request an extension before the original window ends so availability and the next rate can be confirmed.
WHO THIS IS FOR
The format should fit the person and the day.
Hourly service is most useful when the day has several chapters and the passenger benefits from keeping the ground leg continuous.
- Executives with several meetings across Menlo Park, Palo Alto or Stanford
- Executive assistants hosting a visiting client or leadership team
- Roadshow days where meeting times may move by a few minutes
- Guests combining offices, hotels, dinner and airport departure in one itinerary
VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION
Choose around the cabin, not only the badge.
The E-Class is a measured fit for one passenger or a pair traveling light. Choose an Escalade, Suburban or Navigator when guests need more room to settle between stops. For a team that should remain together, the Sprinter provides an organized shared cabin and easier communication between locations.
PENINSULA CONNECTIONS
Where the service continues after the first arrival.
Hourly days often connect Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Stanford and Woodside. Review the local pages when the itinerary includes residential privacy, campus access or several Peninsula stops.
SERVICE FAQ
Questions before you request the ride.
These answers summarize the service brief above. Final vehicle assignment and availability are confirmed with each request.
What does hourly as-directed mean?
The chauffeur and vehicle remain available during a confirmed time window for the stops and changes that fit the agreed itinerary.
What is the minimum hourly reservation?
Hourly as-directed service is planned in a minimum three-hour block. The final quote reflects the selected vehicle category and request details.
Can I add stops during the day?
Yes, when the new stop fits the timing and service window. Share changes as soon as possible so routing and access can be reviewed.
Is hourly service the same as a one-way ride?
No. A one-way ride is planned around a specific origin and destination. Hourly service keeps the vehicle available through a defined block.
Which vehicle is best for a meeting day?
The E-Class suits one-to-one travel, an SUV gives guests and luggage more room, and the Sprinter is appropriate for a group that should move together.