Black Car Service San Diego CA | Luxury Car SD
Detailed Drivers is a 5.0-star rated San Diego black car service featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, providing flat-rate luxury transportation from $100/hr with California TCP-licensed chauffeurs. SAN airport, La Jolla, Coronado, Gaslamp Quarter, and all of San Diego County 24/7. No surge during Comic-Con, Padres playoffs, or BIO Convention.
Executive Sedan: $100/hr · First Class SUV: $120/hr
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: $170/hr · Sprinter Van: $200/hr
SAN → downtown SD: from $120 (3 mi, 5–10 min)
SAN → La Jolla: from $120 · SAN → Coronado: from $120
No surge — Comic-Con, Padres, BIO Convention
Lead time: 24h (60+ days for Comic-Con)
Detailed Drivers is a San Diego black car and chauffeur service operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a fleet of Executive Sedans, First Class SUVs, Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans. The company holds California TCP (Transportation Charter-Party) permits issued by the California Public Utilities Commission and serves San Diego International Airport (SAN). According to the Federal Aviation Administration, SAN served 25 million passengers in 2024 — the closest major airport to its downtown in the United States at just 3 miles. Executive Sedan rates start at $100/hr; SAN-to-downtown flat rates start from $120. Corporate clients include Qualcomm, Illumina, ResMed, ServiceNow, Pfizer La Jolla, UCSD, Scripps Health. Comic-Con (130,000 attendees July), Padres home games at Petco Park, BIO Convention, and Hotel del Coronado weddings — no surge pricing. Book at (888) 420-0177.
San Diego black car rates and pricing
Black car service in San Diego costs $100/hr for an Executive Sedan, $120/hr for a First Class SUV, $170/hr for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and $200/hr for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van. Every rate locks at booking — no surge during Comic-Con week, Padres playoffs, BIO Convention, or I-5 rush.
| Vehicle | Hourly | P2P min | Capacity | Min hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan (E-Class, CT6, XT6, Lyriq) | $100/hr | from $120 | 3 pax, 3 bags | 2 hr |
| First Class SUV | $120/hr | from $150 | 6 pax, 6 bags | 2 hr |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $170/hr | from $300 | 3 pax, 2 bags | 2 hr |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van | $200/hr | from $540 | 10–14 pax | 3 hr |
- Executive Sedan — $100/hr, the SD black car standard for SAN transfers, La Jolla biotech runs, downtown corporate.
- First Class SUV — $120/hr, family Coronado weekends, biotech executive groups, SAN runs with luggage.
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class — $170/hr, biotech CEO arrivals at BIO Convention, Hotel del Coronado VIP guests, Rancho Santa Fe estate transport.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van — $200/hr, Comic-Con attendee shuttles, Hotel del Coronado weddings, Temecula Wine Country tours.
Bottom line: SD black car service is roughly 30–55% cheaper than Uber Black during peak hours — same price during Comic-Con week as a Tuesday morning.
How does SD black car service compare to Uber Black and Lyft Lux?
Uber Black and Lyft Lux in San Diego surge 2.5–4.0x during Comic-Con week, Padres playoffs at Petco Park, BIO Convention, and I-5 Friday rush. Detailed Drivers black car charges flat 24/7.
| Feature | Detailed Drivers | Uber Black | Lyft Lux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat $100/hr | $32–$160+ variable | $30–$150+ variable |
| Surge risk | None | 2.5–4.0x peak | 2.0–3.5x peak |
| Flight tracking | SAN, CBX, SNA | None | None |
| SAN pickup | Curbside meet-and-greet | Commercial pickup zone | Commercial pickup zone |
| Naval base access | Approved at NB SD, NAS NI | Limited gate access | Limited gate access |
| CBX Tijuana | Otay Mesa P2P | Not available | Not available |
| Driver vetting | CA TCP, background, drug-tested | Self-reported | Self-reported |
| Pre-booking | Required (24h recommended) | On-demand | On-demand |
| Corporate billing | NET 30 invoicing | Personal card | Personal card |
| Vehicle | Inspected fleet | Owner's personal car | Owner's personal car |
SD black car surge math
Comic-Con week — SAN to Gaslamp:
Uber Black $30 × 4.0x = $120
Detailed Drivers: from $120 flat (guaranteed)
Comic-Con guaranteed availability
Padres playoff — Petco Park postgame:
Uber Black $25 × 3.5x = $88
Detailed Drivers: from $120 flat
No cancellations
Friday 5 PM — SAN to La Jolla:
Uber Black $32 × 3.0x = $96
Detailed Drivers: from $120 flat
Predictable, professional
BIO Convention — La Jolla to downtown:
Uber Black $35 × 3.5x = $123
Detailed Drivers: from $120 flat
Reliable, vetted chauffeur
SAN airport black car transfers
Detailed Drivers covers San Diego International (SAN, 25M passengers, the closest major US airport to its downtown at 3 miles). We also service Tijuana International (TIJ) via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) pedestrian bridge from Otay Mesa, John Wayne (SNA) Orange County, and McClellan-Palomar (CLD) Carlsbad for private aviation.
| Route | Distance | Off-peak | Rush | Sedan | SUV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN → Downtown SD / Gaslamp | 3 mi | 5–10 min | 15–20 min | from $120 | from $150 |
| SAN → La Jolla (I-5 N) | 12 mi | 15–20 min | 25–40 min | from $120 | from $150 |
| SAN → Coronado (Coronado Bridge) | 5 mi | 15 min | 20–30 min | from $120 | from $150 |
| SAN → Del Mar / Solana Beach | 22 mi | 25–35 min | 40–60 min | from $150 | from $180 |
| SAN → Carlsbad (I-5 N) | 35 mi | 35–45 min | 55–80 min | from $180 | from $210 |
| SAN → Sorrento Valley / Qualcomm | 15 mi | 20–25 min | 35–55 min | from $120 | from $150 |
| SAN → Rancho Santa Fe | 28 mi | 30–40 min | 45–70 min | from $180 | from $210 |
| SAN → Tijuana via CBX | 18 mi | 25–35 min | 45–65 min | from $150 | from $180 |
| SAN → LAX (I-5 N) | 120 mi | 2–2.5 hr | 3–4 hr | from $400 | from $480 |
San Diego black car fleet
Every vehicle is professionally maintained, California BAR-inspected, and equipped with bottled water, phone chargers, and climate control.
Executive Sedan
3 pax, 3 bags · Mercedes E-Class, Cadillac CT6, XT6, Lyriq
$100/hr · P2P from $120
SAN airport transfers, La Jolla biotech runs, downtown corporate, solo executive travel.
First Class SUV
6 pax, 6 bags
$120/hr · P2P from $150
Family Coronado weekends, Sorrento Valley biotech executive groups, SAN runs with luggage.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
3 pax, 2 bags · Flagship
$170/hr · P2P from $300
Biotech CEO arrivals at the BIO Convention, Hotel del Coronado VIP, Rancho Santa Fe.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
10–14 pax · Executive shuttle
$200/hr · P2P from $540
Comic-Con attendee shuttles, Hotel del Coronado weddings, Temecula Wine Country tours.
Corporate black car accounts in San Diego
Centralized billing, NET 30 invoicing, NDA-compliant chauffeurs, dedicated account management. SD clients across biotech, tech, defense, and healthcare.
Sorrento Valley biotech
Qualcomm headquarters (5775 Morehouse Dr), Illumina (5200 Illumina Way), ResMed (9001 Spectrum Center), ServiceNow San Diego, Pfizer La Jolla (10770 Science Center Dr), Eli Lilly Biotechnology Center, Genentech, Bristol Myers Squibb. The Sorrento Valley / Torrey Pines corridor is the West Coast biotech hub. SAN-to-Sorrento-Valley is 15 miles, 20–25 minutes off-peak.
Universities, healthcare, defense
UCSD, USD, SDSU. Healthcare: Scripps Health (Scripps Memorial La Jolla), Sharp HealthCare, Rady Children's. Defense: Naval Base San Diego (Pacific Fleet HQ), Naval Air Station North Island (Coronado), Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Naval Medical Center San Diego. Our chauffeurs are credentialed for executive officer and visiting flag officer transport.
Set up: (888) 420-0177 · See: SD corporate travel.
Areas served in San Diego County
All of San Diego County, plus Tijuana cross-border via CBX and intercity to Orange County, LA, and Palm Springs.
How to book SD black car service
As of 2026, Detailed Drivers serves 50+ cities across the United States.
Reserve online or call (888) 420-0177
24/7 dispatch handled by our team.
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Sedan $100/hr, SUV $120/hr, S-Class $170/hr, Sprinter $200/hr.
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Last Updated: April 2026
