Chauffeur Service Charleston SC | Private Driver Charleston
Detailed Drivers is Charleston's premier chauffeur service and black car service, providing flat-rate transportation 24/7 across the Historic District, Lowcountry barrier islands, and the Boeing-Volvo manufacturing corridor. Licensed professional chauffeurs, CHS airport transfers, and hourly as-directed service for Spoleto Festival, plantation weddings, and corporate travel.
Sedan: $65/hr | SUV: $85/hr | Sprinter: $135/hr
CHS airport transfer: $65 flat | Kiawah Island: $120 flat
Uber Black surge (Spoleto): $25 base × 4.0x = $100 vs Detailed Drivers $65/hr flat
Recommended lead time: 24 hours (1-2 weeks for Spoleto/Wine + Food)
Charleston chauffeur service rates and pricing
Chauffeur service in Charleston costs $65/hr for a sedan and $85/hr for an SUV, with flat-rate pricing that never surges. Not during Spoleto Festival, not during Wine + Food week, not during peak wedding season (March-June and September-November). Every rate below is the rate you pay.
| Vehicle | Hourly rate | CHS transfer | Kiawah transfer | Min hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan | $65/hr | $65 flat | $120 flat | 2 hr |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV | $85/hr | $85 flat | $155 flat | 2 hr |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van | $135/hr | $105 flat | $185 flat | 3 hr |
All CHS airport transfers include flight tracking, baggage claim meet-and-greet, and 45 minutes of complimentary wait time. Gratuity not included. Corporate accounts receive volume discounts — call (888) 420-0177 for custom rates.
Charleston chauffeur service vs Uber and Lyft
Uber Black and Lyft Lux in Charleston surge 2.5-4.0x during Spoleto Festival USA (17 days in May-June), Charleston Wine + Food Festival (February), Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (February), and peak wedding weekends. The Historic Peninsula has limited rideshare supply — surge pricing hits fast.
| Feature | Detailed Drivers | Uber Black | Lyft Lux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate — $65/hr | Variable — $25-$100+ | Variable — $22-$88+ |
| Surge risk | None | 2.5-4.0x peak | 2.0-3.5x peak |
| Flight tracking | Included | None | None |
| Meet and greet | Included — name sign at CHS baggage claim | Curbside only | Curbside only |
| Driver vetting | Licensed, background checked, drug tested | Self-reported | Self-reported |
| Pre-booking | Required (24hr recommended) | On-demand | On-demand |
| Corporate billing | Centralized invoicing | Personal card only | Personal card only |
| Vehicle condition | Inspected fleet vehicles | Owner's personal car | Owner's personal car |
Charleston surge pricing math
Spoleto Festival letout (10 PM, Gaillard Center):
Uber Black $25 × 4.0x surge = $100
Detailed Drivers flat rate: $65/hr
Savings: $35 (35%)
Wine + Food Festival weekend (February):
Uber Black $25 × 3.0x = $75
Detailed Drivers: $65/hr (no change)
Savings: $10 (13%)
Charleston is a small-market city with very limited Uber Black supply. During festivals and peak wedding weekends, the available driver pool on the Historic Peninsula shrinks dramatically. Detailed Drivers pre-books your chauffeur so availability is guaranteed regardless of event demand.
Charleston airport transfers
Detailed Drivers provides flat-rate airport transfers from Charleston to Charleston International Airport (CHS), Hilton Head Airport (HHH), and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). CHS handled 5.2 million passengers in 2023. Every transfer includes flight tracking, baggage claim meet-and-greet, and 45 minutes of complimentary wait time.
| Route | Distance | Off-peak | Rush hour | Sedan rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHS to Historic District (via I-26 S) | 10 mi | 15-20 min | 25-35 min | $65 flat |
| CHS to Mount Pleasant (via I-526/Ravenel Bridge) | 14 mi | 20-25 min | 30-45 min | $70 flat |
| CHS to Kiawah Island (via US-17 S/Bohicket Rd) | 35 mi | 45-55 min | 55-70 min | $120 flat |
| CHS to Sullivan's Island / Isle of Palms | 18 mi | 25-30 min | 35-50 min | $75 flat |
| CHS to Summerville (via I-26 N) | 25 mi | 25-30 min | 35-45 min | $80 flat |
CHS pickup instructions
Charleston International Airport has a single terminal with two concourses. Your chauffeur monitors your flight in real time and meets you at the Arrivals Level baggage claim exit. CHS is a compact airport — the walk from gates to baggage claim is 5-10 minutes. Your chauffeur holds a name sign and assists with luggage to the vehicle staged in the commercial vehicle area, directly outside the terminal. For Boeing corporate visitors, we coordinate CHS-to-Aviation Avenue transfers with campus security in advance.
Charleston fleet — vehicles and capacity
Every vehicle in the Charleston fleet is professionally maintained, inspected, and equipped with bottled water, phone chargers, and climate control. Clean, polished, and ready for Boeing board members or Spoleto VIP patrons.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
3 passengers, 2 bags
$65/hr
Best for executive CHS airport runs, Boeing and Volvo corporate visits, and couple travel to Kiawah Island and Isle of Palms resorts.
Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV
6 passengers, 6 bags
$85/hr
Best for family beach trips with luggage, corporate delegations to the Boeing campus, and groups attending Spoleto performances and Lowcountry dining.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
10-14 passengers
$135/hr
Best for plantation wedding parties, Spoleto Festival group transportation, corporate retreat shuttles to Kiawah, and convention groups at the Charleston Area Convention Center.
Corporate chauffeur service in Charleston
Charleston's manufacturing corridor in North Charleston and Berkeley County brings thousands of corporate visitors through CHS annually. Detailed Drivers provides corporate chauffeur accounts for the Lowcountry's major employers.
Manufacturing and defense
Boeing South Carolina (5500 International Blvd, North Charleston — 7,000+ employees, the sole 787 Dreamliner final assembly and delivery facility in the U.S.), Volvo Cars USA (1800 Volvo Car Way, Ridgeville — American manufacturing HQ for the S60 sedan), Robert Bosch LLC (North Charleston — automotive components), and Joint Base Charleston (Air Force Base and Naval Weapons Station). Our chauffeurs know the security gate protocols and visitor parking at each facility.
Tech, healthcare, and institutions
Blackbaud (65 Fairchild St — cloud computing for nonprofits), Google Data Center (Berkeley County), MUSC Health (170 Ashley Ave — flagship academic medical center), Roper St. Francis Healthcare (316 Calhoun St), and the College of Charleston (66 George St). Our chauffeurs handle executive site visits, physician conference transportation, and academic event logistics across the Historic Peninsula and North Charleston.
Spoleto Festival and wedding transportation
Spoleto Festival USA runs 17 days from late May through mid-June, with performances at the Gaillard Center (95 Calhoun St), Dock Street Theatre (135 Church St), Memminger Auditorium, and dozens of venues across the Historic Peninsula. Multi-venue evenings are standard — our chauffeurs navigate the one-way streets, tidal flooding closures, and post-performance congestion that make Spoleto transportation uniquely challenging.
Charleston is one of the top wedding destinations in the United States. Plantation venues — Middleton Place, Boone Hall Plantation, Magnolia Plantation — are 20-40 minutes from downtown via US-17 and River Road. Downtown venues include Lowndes Grove, The Cedar Room, and Cannon Green. Our Sprinter Vans handle bridal party shuttles, and our sedans transport VIP guests between hotels (Belmond Charleston Place, The Dewberry, Hotel Bennett) and ceremony locations.
Set up a corporate account by calling (888) 420-0177 or visiting detaileddrivers.com/reservations.
Areas we serve in Charleston
Detailed Drivers covers the entire Charleston Lowcountry — from the Historic Peninsula to the barrier islands and the manufacturing corridor in North Charleston and Berkeley County.
How to book Charleston chauffeur service
Book your Charleston chauffeur in four steps. As of 2026, Detailed Drivers serves 50+ cities across the United States with consistent service and flat-rate pricing.
Visit detaileddrivers.com/reservations or call (888) 420-0177
Online booking is available 24/7. Phone reservations connect you directly to our dispatch team.
Enter pickup and dropoff locations with date and time
For hourly service, specify start time and estimated duration. For CHS airport transfers, enter your flight number for automatic tracking.
Select your vehicle — sedan, SUV, or Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz S-Class for 1-3 passengers, Cadillac Escalade ESV for 4-6 passengers, or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van for 7-14 passengers.
Receive confirmation and chauffeur contact 24 hours before pickup
You receive your chauffeur's name, vehicle details, and direct phone number. Day-of changes are handled by your chauffeur directly.
Detailed Drivers is Charleston's premier chauffeur service, providing flat-rate private transportation across the Historic District, Lowcountry barrier islands, and Charleston International Airport (CHS). Sedan rates start at $65 per hour with a 2-hour minimum; SUV rates start at $85 per hour. CHS airport transfers cost $65 flat, with flight tracking and baggage claim meet-and-greet included. Every chauffeur is licensed, background checked, and drug tested, driving professionally maintained fleet vehicles. Charleston corporate clients include Boeing South Carolina, Volvo Cars USA, MUSC Health, Blackbaud, and Joint Base Charleston. Detailed Drivers operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, serving Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston Wine + Food Festival, plantation weddings at Middleton Place and Boone Hall, and corporate site visits across the Boeing-Volvo manufacturing corridor. Book at (888) 420-0177 or detaileddrivers.com/reservations.
Charleston and Southeast transportation
Last Updated: March 2026
