Is there a minimum number of hours?
Yes — hourly bookings have a minimum, confirmed when we quote your day. It covers the reserved car and chauffeur.
RAO Services
Hourly Chauffeur Service — As-Directed, By the Hour
One car and chauffeur, on hold for your day — you direct, we drive and wait.
An hourly chauffeur in Toronto is the simplest way to buy back a day. You reserve a car and a professional driver for a block of time, and they stay with you — driving, waiting, and moving to the next stop on your word. No re-booking between each leg.
It's the right call for any day with more than two stops or a lot of unknowns.
How as-directed booking works
You book a start time and a minimum number of hours. From there the day is yours: the chauffeur waits at each stop, keeps the car climate-ready, and only the clock decides the fare — no per-trip surprises.
Bookings start from a set minimum number of hours, confirmed with your quote. There's no instant-price widget — every day is quoted for exactly what it involves.
Days that suit an hourly car
When the day has moving parts, hourly beats point-to-point every time.
- Multi-stop business days and back-to-back meetings.
- Dinners, shopping, and evenings out where you don't want to think about parking.
- Hospital and appointment days where waiting is part of the job.
- Film, TV, and production days that never quite run to schedule.
The vehicles
Choose a sedan for one or two passengers, a luxury SUV for a small group or extra luggage, or the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for a team. Whatever the day needs, it stays with you throughout.
FAQ
Common questions
Is waiting time included?
Yes. With as-directed hourly service the chauffeur waits between stops at no extra per-stop charge — waiting is part of the booked time.
What happens if my day runs over?
Just tell your chauffeur. Additional time is billed at the same hourly rate; there's no penalty for keeping the car longer.
Can we make multiple stops?
As many as you like within your booked hours — that's exactly what as-directed service is for.
Is gratuity included?
Gratuity is appreciated but never mandatory. It can be added to your quote or handled directly, whichever you prefer.
03Why RAO
Built for executives, VIP guests, weddings, and private travel.
Every journey is handled with privacy, punctuality, and premium presentation. From boardroom pickups to weddings and corporate roadshows, our professional chauffeurs deliver a discreet, first-class experience across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
Vetted, professional chauffeurs
Private, discreet experience
Toronto & GTA coverage
Corporate & event expertise
Luxury executive fleet
Responsive 24/7 booking support
Reserve
Request a private quotation
Share your journey and our team responds with a tailored, all-in quote — no instant-price widget, no obligation.
- A response within the hour — dispatch is 24/7.
- A fixed, all-in quote. No surge pricing, no surprises.
- No payment is taken until you confirm your booking.