Hourly Car Hire San Diego CA | As-Directed Charter
Detailed Drivers is a 5.0-star rated San Diego hourly car hire service featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, providing as-directed chauffeur service from $100/hr with California TCP-licensed chauffeurs. Wedding chauffeurs, Torrey Pines golf days, multi-stop business runs across the Sorrento Valley biotech corridor, Padres game packages, and full-day Temecula Wine Country tours.
Executive Sedan: $100/hr · 2-hour min
First Class SUV: $120/hr · 2-hour min
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: $170/hr · 2-hour min
Sprinter Van: $200/hr · 3-hour min
Common bookings: Wine tours, weddings, golf days, multi-stop business
Lead time: 24 hours (60+ days for Comic-Con week)
Detailed Drivers provides 24/7 hourly as-directed chauffeur service across San Diego County from $100/hr for an Executive Sedan with a 2-hour minimum. The service is structured for multi-stop trips where the client doesn't need a fixed return time — wedding chauffeurs at the Hotel del Coronado, Torrey Pines golf days, multi-stop investor days across the Sorrento Valley biotech corridor (Qualcomm, Illumina, ResMed, Pfizer La Jolla), full-day Temecula Wine Country tours (60 miles north via I-15, 4–5 wineries), and Padres game packages at Petco Park. California TCP-licensed chauffeurs hold California Public Utilities Commission permits and undergo background checks and drug testing. Vehicles include Executive Sedans (Mercedes E-Class, Cadillac CT6, XT6, Lyriq) at $100/hr, First Class SUVs at $120/hr, Mercedes-Benz S-Class at $170/hr, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans at $200/hr (3-hour minimum, 10–14 passengers). No overtime surcharge — extensions bill at the same hourly rate. Book at (888) 420-0177.
San Diego hourly car hire pricing
All hourly rates are flat — no surge during Comic-Con, BIO Convention, Padres playoffs, or peak-traffic windows. No overtime surcharge — additional hours bill at the same rate.
| Vehicle | Hourly | Min hours | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $100/hr | 2 hr | 3 pax, 3 bags | Multi-stop business, golf, solo executive |
| First Class SUV | $120/hr | 2 hr | 6 pax, 6 bags | Family days, biotech executive groups, golf with clubs |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $170/hr | 2 hr | 3 pax, 2 bags | Wedding party, BIO Convention CEO, VIP guests |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van | $200/hr | 3 hr | 10–14 pax | Wedding shuttles, Comic-Con groups, wine tours |
San Diego hourly hire common use cases
Hotel del Coronado weddings
Sprinter shuttle for guests between downtown SD hotels and the Hotel Del across rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. Plus an Executive Sedan or S-Class for the wedding party from getting-ready hotel through ceremony, photography, reception, and post-reception departure. Typical booking: Sprinter $200/hr × 5 hr = $1,000 for the Saturday plus sedan $100/hr × 6 hr = $600.
Torrey Pines golf days
Pickup from your hotel at 8 AM, drop at Torrey Pines (North or South Course) by 8:30 AM. Chauffeur waits at the Lodge at Torrey Pines or returns for pickup based on tee time and pace. Lunch/cocktails afterward at A.R. Valentien (Lodge at Torrey Pines), return by 4–5 PM. Typically 8–9 hours billed hourly. SUV $120/hr if traveling with golf clubs.
Sorrento Valley biotech investor days
Multi-stop investor days run 6–8 hours covering Qualcomm (5775 Morehouse Dr), Illumina (5200 Illumina Way), ResMed (Sorrento Valley), Pfizer La Jolla (10770 Science Center Dr), Eli Lilly Biotechnology Center, plus UCSD and Mission Bay. Chauffeur waits at each lobby, navigates La Jolla parking, and manages timing buffers between meetings. Sedan $100/hr or SUV $120/hr.
Padres game packages
Pre-game pickup from your hotel or restaurant, drop at Petco Park (downtown, 100 Park Blvd), chauffeur returns at game-end pickup zone for the postgame ride. Typical 4–6 hour booking covers a 7 PM game with dinner before and drinks after. Padres playoff postgame surge hits 3.5x in rideshare — flat-rate hourly is the only guaranteed option.
Temecula Wine Country day trips
60 miles north via I-15 — 75 minutes off-peak. Day trips visit 4–5 wineries (Ponte Family Estate, Wilson Creek, Doffo, Robert Renzoni, Wiens Cellars), lunch at a winery, return SD by 6–7 PM. Full-day Sprinter $1,600–$2,000 (8–10 hours).
Coronado & La Jolla day-at-disposal
Hotel del Coronado guests booking a chauffeur for a full Coronado-and-La-Jolla day — Coronado beach in the morning, lunch at the Marine Room (La Jolla cliffs), Birch Aquarium afternoon, La Valencia Hotel cocktail hour, dinner downtown. Typical 8-hour Executive Sedan ($800) or SUV ($960) booking.
Last Updated: April 2026
