Detailed Drivers is a 5.0-star rated Los Angeles hourly car service featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, providing as-directed chauffeurs by the hour for roadshows, studio production days, shopping, and events. One chauffeur and vehicle stay assigned for the full block — sedans, SUVs, the Mercedes S-Class, and the Sprinter Van — with no-surge engine pricing across Beverly Hills, Burbank, and the Westside.
Los Angeles hourly 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
Sprinter Van: $240/hr · 3-hr min · 12 pax
Half-day (4 hr sedan): $480
Studio day (8 hr SUV): $1,160
Evening block (3 hr S-Class): $690
All-in estimates · gratuity, tax, and card fees included · call (310) 907-5114
Hourly Car Service Los Angeles reserves a chauffeur and vehicle for a block of time rather than a single trip, so the car waits between stops across a multi-stop day — meetings in Century City, Rodeo Drive shopping, studio production runs between Burbank and Culver City, and evening events. Detailed Drivers prices every block from the engine at a three-hour minimum, with no surge.
Hourly is the booking model behind chauffeur service in Los Angeles and executive car service in Los Angeles; for group days it runs in a Sprinter van rental in Los Angeles. It is one option on the Los Angeles car service hub, and many bookings begin with an LAX airport transfer.
Los Angeles hourly car service is calculated from our rate engine on the same rate card the booking widget uses, with a three-hour minimum, framed as all-in. Compare vehicles on the Detailed Drivers fleet page, see the Uber Black vs private car service guide, then reserve your block online.
| Block | Vehicle | Hours | Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-day as-directed | Business Sedan | 4 hr | $480 | meetings, shopping, lunch, and an airport run |
| Studio or roadshow day | First Class SUV | 8 hr | $1,160 | talent and crew between Burbank and Culver City |
| Evening event block | Mercedes S-Class | 3 hr | $690 | dinner and event with the car waiting |
| Group hourly (Sprinter) | Sprinter Van | 5 hr | $1,180 | 10–14 passengers for a multi-stop day |
All four tiers are available by the hour with a three-hour minimum. Estimates extend by the hour. Tolls or special access fees, if any, are confirmed before booking.
| Option | What it means for a multi-stop LA day | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed Drivers | One chauffeur and vehicle for the full block, waiting between stops; set engine price, no surge. | Roadshows, production days, shopping, events. |
| Uber Black | A new car each leg that cannot wait between stops, and surges during events. | Single point-to-point rides. |
| Taxi | No waiting between stops, no continuity, no multi-stop itinerary. | Short one-off trips. |
| Metro / transit | Impractical for a multi-stop day with bags, schedules, and spread-out LA destinations. | Solo trips on a fixed route. |
| Self-driving | Parking and valet at every stop, plus no downtime to work or rest between them. | Local trips you already know. |
When a day has three or more stops across Century City, DTLA, and the studios, an hourly block is cheaper and smoother than separate point-to-point rides.
As-directed call-time schedules for talent and crew need a vehicle that waits and adjusts. Book full-day SUV or Sprinter blocks ahead during production.
Temecula, Santa Ynez, and Malibu day trips work best as 8-hour Sprinter or SUV blocks with a dedicated chauffeur for the group.
For premieres, galas, and concert nights, a 3–4 hour S-Class or SUV block keeps the car waiting so there is no late-night surge or wait for a ride.
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Last updated June 2026 · All-in pricing — no surge, no hidden fees
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