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Can I hire a driver and car for an entire day?

Yes. Full-day bookings reserve a chauffeur and vehicle for an extended block of time, which suits back-to-back meetings, sightseeing, or family logistics. The length of a 'day', overtime terms, and whether fuel is included are set by each provider and vary by market. In daily-oriented markets such as Lagos and Cotonou, a full-day engagement is the common default.

What a full-day booking covers

A continuous block of time with one chauffeur and vehicle. Check the listing for included hours, mileage, and fuel terms.

Half-day alternative

Where supported, half-day bookings cover a shorter block for a morning or afternoon schedule.

Example (illustrative)

a family visiting London books a full day to move between a hotel, two museums, and a dinner reservation without managing separate rides.

Local considerations

Hourly markets (US, UK, France, UAE) commonly price by the hour with a minimum. Daily markets (Nigeria, Benin) commonly price by the day.

Chauffrr editorial team · Published 2026-10-11 · Updated 2026-10-11. Information only — not legal or insurance advice.

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What happens if the day runs long?+

Additional time is usually billed as overtime according to the provider's terms shown before you book.

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