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What Is a Chauffeur Service? How It Works and What It Costs
How a chauffeur service works, how it differs from a taxi or rideshare, the main types of service and what it costs in Boston.
A chauffeur service is a reserved, professionally driven car: you book ahead, a chauffeur picks you up at a set time and place, and the vehicle is yours alone for the trip or for the hours you book. It differs from a taxi or rideshare because it is arranged in advance, priced up front, and planned around your schedule. That includes tracking your flight and waiting at the airport. Common uses are airport transfers, business days with several meetings, events and trips between cities.
- What it is
- A pre-booked private car with a professional chauffeur, for one trip or by the hour.
- How it is priced
- One-way rates for transfers, or an hourly rate with a minimum. At Mak Louren in Boston: $100 per hour for a sedan and $125 for an SUV, 3-hour minimum.1
- Who uses it
- Business travelers, executive assistants booking for others, families with luggage, wedding parties and event guests.
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How a chauffeur service works
- You reserve with the pickup, destination, time, passengers and bags, plus a flight number for airport trips.
- The booking is confirmed with the vehicle class and price.
- You receive the chauffeur’s details before pickup. At Mak Louren, the name and phone number are sent about one hour before.2
- The chauffeur arrives at the agreed time and place, helps with luggage and drives the planned route.
- At airports, flights are tracked and a set amount of waiting time is included.2
Chauffeur service vs taxi and rideshare
| Chauffeur service | Taxi or rideshare | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Reserved in advance | On demand |
| Price | Agreed before the trip | Metered or dynamic |
| Airport pickup | Flight tracked; included waiting time | Request after landing |
| Vehicle | Chosen class: sedan, SUV, van or limo | Whatever is available |
| Multiple stops | Planned; car can wait by the hour | New ride for each leg |
Book a chauffeur service in Boston
Airport transfers, hourly service and city-to-city trips with a professional chauffeur.
What a chauffeur service costs
Prices vary by city, company, vehicle and date, so compare written quotes. As one example, Mak Louren’s published Boston rates are:1
| Service | Business Sedan | Business SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly, 3-hour minimum | $100/hr | $125/hr |
| Downtown Boston to Logan, one way | $137.68 | $153.15 |
| Cambridge to Logan, one way | $152.84 | $169.81 |
Mak Louren rates, retrieved October 2, 2026. Logan rates include a standard $15 toll. Gratuity not included.1
Types of chauffeur service
- Airport transfers: see Logan car service cost by town.
- Hourly or as-directed: see what as-directed means.
- Corporate travel: see how to book car service for an executive.
- City to city: see Boston to New York car service.
- Weddings and events: see Boston wedding transportation.
Frequently asked questions
What is a chauffeur service?
A pre-booked private car with a professional chauffeur, reserved for a single trip or by the hour, with the price agreed before the trip.
Is a chauffeur service the same as a limo service?
Not exactly. Chauffeur service covers sedans, SUVs and vans as well as limousines. A stretch limo is one vehicle type, used mostly for celebrations.
Do you tip a chauffeur?
Policies differ. At Mak Louren, gratuity is not included in rates. It is optional for sedans and SUVs; the Business Van and Premium Stretch Limo carry a 20% minimum gratuity.1
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can, especially for airport trips at peak times, weekends and events. Cancellation at Mak Louren is free up to 48 hours before pickup.2
Chauffeur service in Boston and Greater Boston
Airport, hourly, corporate and city-to-city travel with published rates.
- Business Sedan$100/hr, up to 3
- Business SUV$125/hr, up to 6
- First ClassSedan $150/hr, SUV $155/hr
- Business VanUp to 15, $165/hr
Related guides
Sources
- Mak Louren Rates (retrieved October 2, 2026)
- Mak Louren Terms and Conditions (retrieved October 2, 2026)