Los Angeles black car service · Updated June 2026
Black Car Service Los Angeles
Detailed Drivers is a 5.0-star rated Los Angeles black car service featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, providing reserved Business Sedans, First Class SUVs, and the Mercedes S-Class for LAX transfers, executive runs, and VIP arrivals. No-surge engine-priced estimates across Beverly Hills, Century City, Santa Monica, Downtown LA, and Burbank — 24/7, with flight tracking and curbside meet-and-greet.
Los Angeles black car service — Quick Facts
Business Sedan: $120/hr · 3-hr min · 3 pax
First Class SUV: $150/hr · 3-hr min · 6 pax
Mercedes S-Class: $230/hr · 3-hr min · 3 pax
LAX → Beverly Hills: $190 sedan / $230 SUV
LAX → Downtown LA: $230 sedan / $280 SUV
LAX → Century City: $200 sedan / $240 SUV
All-in estimates · gratuity, tax, and card fees included · call (310) 907-5114
Reserved executive sedans, SUVs, and Mercedes S-Class — driver's personal car never used
LAX flight tracking and curbside meet-and-greet, 24/7
No surge during the Oscars, Grammys, Coachella, or SoFi Stadium events
Corporate accounts with NDA-compliant chauffeurs and centralized billing
(310) 907-5114
5.0/5 · 144 reviews
Black Car Service Los Angeles is best for executives and travelers who want a reserved, professionally chauffeured vehicle rather than an on-demand rideshare — LAX arrivals with meet-and-greet, point-to-point transfers between Beverly Hills, Century City, and Downtown LA, and VIP runs to premieres and galas. Detailed Drivers prices every transfer from the engine, so the rate is set in advance and never surges.
For an hourly as-directed day rather than a single transfer, see chauffeur service in Los Angeles or executive car service in Los Angeles; for discreet point-to-point work see private car service in Los Angeles. Black car runs are one tier on the Los Angeles car service hub, and most begin with an LAX airport transfer. For Westside residence pickups, see our guides to Santa Monica car service and Malibu car service, or our ranked roundup of the best LAX shuttle services.
Where we drive black car clients across Los Angeles
Business districts
Century City · Downtown LA — Bunker Hill, South Park · Beverly Hills Golden Triangle · Wilshire corridor · El Segundo · Burbank Media District · Culver City
Executive residences
Beverly Hills · Bel Air · Holmby Hills · Pacific Palisades · Brentwood · Malibu · Hidden Hills · the Bird Streets above the Sunset Strip
Hotels
The Beverly Hills Hotel · Hotel Bel-Air · The Peninsula Beverly Hills · Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills · Sunset Tower · Fairmont Century Plaza · Shutters on the Beach
Venues
Dolby Theatre · Crypto.com Arena · Academy Museum · TCL Chinese Theatre premieres · the Beverly Hilton · the Four Seasons Beverly Hills · Soho House West Hollywood
Airports
Los Angeles International (LAX) · Hollywood Burbank (BUR) · Long Beach (LGB) · Ontario International (ONT) · Van Nuys (VNY, private)
Fleet
Business Sedan — Mercedes E-Class, Cadillac CT6 · First Class SUV — Cadillac Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon Denali, Lincoln Navigator L · Mercedes S-Class for VIP arrivals
Neighborhoods
Beverly Hills · West Hollywood · Santa Monica · Westwood · Pasadena · Studio City · Sherman Oaks · Manhattan Beach · Newport Beach
How much does Black Car Service Los Angeles cost?
Los Angeles black car service is engine-priced from the same rate card the booking widget uses, calculated with our rate engine and our rate engine and framed as all-in with gratuity, tax, and card fees included. Compare vehicles on the Detailed Drivers fleet page, see the Uber Black vs private car service guide, then reserve online.
| Tier | Hourly estimate | LAX → Beverly Hills | Capacity | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Sedan | $120/hr · 3-hr min | $190 | 3 pax · 3 bags | solo executive transfers and LAX runs |
| First Class SUV | $150/hr · 3-hr min | $230 | 6 pax · 6 bags | executives with luggage or small groups |
| Mercedes S-Class | $230/hr · 3-hr min | $410 | 3 pax · 3 bags | VIP arrivals, premieres, and galas |
Business Sedan, First Class SUV, and Mercedes S-Class are the black car tiers. Point-to-point and hourly options apply. Tolls or special access fees, if any, are confirmed before booking.
Is black car service better than Uber, taxi, transit, or driving in LA?
| Option | What it means in Los Angeles | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed Drivers | Reserved black car and chauffeur, flight tracking, meet-and-greet, set engine price, corporate billing. | Executives, VIP arrivals, airport transfers. |
| Uber Black | On-demand in a driver's personal car; surges during awards season and event nights, no guaranteed vehicle. | Casual rides when timing is flexible. |
| Taxi | Available at the LAX stand, but no pre-arrival coordination, dedicated chauffeur, or executive handling. | Short low-touch trips. |
| Metro / transit | The K Line and Metro rail cover some corridors, but executive residences and studios need a ground leg. | Solo commutes on a fixed route. |
| Self-driving | I-405 congestion, valet, and event closures make driving yourself impractical after a flight or before a meeting. | Local trips you already know. |
Black Car Service Los Angeles route estimates from LAX
| Route | Business Sedan | First Class SUV | Mercedes S-Class | Distance · timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX → Beverly Hills | $190 | $230 | $410 | 12 mi · I-405 N to Santa Monica Blvd · 25–45 min |
| LAX → Downtown LA | $230 | $280 | $460 | 18 mi · I-105 E to I-110 N · 30–50 min |
| LAX → Century City | $200 | $240 | $420 | 13 mi · I-405 N to Santa Monica Blvd · 25–45 min |
| LAX → Santa Monica | $170 | $210 | $380 | 8 mi · Lincoln Blvd / I-10 · 15–25 min |
| LAX → Hollywood | $220 | $270 | $450 | 17 mi · I-405 N to US-101 · 30–50 min |
| LAX → Burbank studios | $260 | $320 | $510 | 25 mi · US-101 · 35–60 min |
| LAX → Pasadena | $290 | $360 | $550 | 30 mi · I-110 N to CA-134 · 45–75 min |
Route miles are Google-routed Los Angeles distances used by our rate engine. Final confirmation accounts for exact address, stops, and vehicle availability.
When should you book Black Car Service Los Angeles?
Early-morning LAX departures
Book the night before for 5–7 a.m. departures from Beverly Hills and the Westside, when on-demand availability is thin and timing is critical.
Awards-season arrivals
Oscars, Grammys, and premiere nights need an S-Class reserved well ahead; Uber Black surges hardest during these windows.
Corporate roadshows
Multi-meeting days across Century City, Downtown LA, and the studios are better served by an hourly chauffeur than repeated point-to-point black car runs.
Event nights at SoFi & Crypto.com
Reserve ahead for game and concert nights in Inglewood and Downtown LA, when surge pricing and traffic peak together.
Why choose Detailed Drivers for black car service in Los Angeles
Corporate travel and airport transfers
Our Los Angeles black car is a corporate car service at heart — airport transfers, corporate travel, and door-to-door rides for business professionals across greater Los Angeles. Professional chauffeurs track your flight, meet you on landing, and handle baggage, so executives move from the terminal to the meeting without delay. The same reservation extends across Southern California and Orange County, with discretion and privacy for VIP clients.
Special occasions and group travel
Beyond business, black car covers special occasions and special events — premieres, dinners, and nights out from Beverly Hills to the Valley. Larger parties travel together in Sprinter vans with one chauffeur, keeping a group on a single itinerary. Whether it is a quiet executive ride or a memorable experience for a celebration, we match the right vehicle to the occasion and the schedule.
Set pricing, even on short notice
Every black car booking is quoted from the rate engine, so the pricing is set in advance with no surge — even for last-minute changes or a short-notice reservation. Reliable, professional chauffeurs and clean, late-model cars give clients a consistent, high-quality ride every time. Request a quote with your itinerary and we confirm the vehicle, the chauffeur, and the price before the trip.
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Last updated June 2026 · All-in pricing — no surge, no hidden fees
