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Chauffeur hire · Mercedes V-Class & Sprinter
Your own car and driver in England
A Mercedes V-Class or Sprinter with a licensed local driver, from one day to two weeks. £750 a day, all in.
- Rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor
- Prices are final, no VAT to add
- Heathrow, cruise port and London pickups
Check availability
Hire for 1 or 2 days and book instantly.
Need 3 days or more? Plan a multi-day trip and we’ll quote one total, discount included.
All in: driver, fuel, unlimited mileage, congestion charge, ULEZ, parking and tolls.
The vehicles
Choose your Mercedes
Both are our own vehicles, the same ones we use on our private tours. You get the whole vehicle and driver to yourselves, priced per vehicle, never per person.
Mercedes V-Class
£750 a day, all in
Six passengers ride in the back in two rows of quilted leather seats, with a seventh up front. Dim the lights, draw the curtains and put a film on between stops.
- Up to 7 passengers (6 in the back)
- 1 large case + 1 small bag each
- Starlight roof and ambient lighting
- Front and rear screens with Apple TV
- Wi-Fi on board
- Privacy glass and curtains
- Quilted, perforated leather
- Air conditioning and USB charging
- Child seats on request
Mercedes Sprinter
£900 a day, all in
Eight individual quilted leather seats, each with its own USB charger, and a separate luggage area at the back, so suitcases never share the cabin.
- Up to 8 passengers
- Separate rear luggage area
- USB charging at every seat
- Wi-Fi on board
- Air conditioning and heating
- Sunroof and colour-changing lighting
- Tinted double glazing and curtains
- Quiet, fully insulated cabin
- Child seats on request
Your drivers
Local drivers who know England
Your driver is Chris or Dave, the same people who lead our private tours. Both hold private hire driver licences from Stratford-on-Avon District Council, and both know the lanes, villages and car parks that sat-navs don’t.
Ask them anything: where to stop for lunch, which village to see first, how to beat the crowds at Bibury.
Prices
One honest price for the whole vehicle
Per vehicle, per 8-hour day, with your driver, fuel and unlimited mileage included. Prices are final, with no VAT to add.
| Vehicle | 1–2 days | 3–6 days5% off | 7–14 days10% off | Booked with a tour10% off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes V-Classup to 7 passengers | £750 a day | £712.50 a day | £675 a day | £675 a day |
| Mercedes Sprinterup to 8 passengers | £900 a day | £855 a day | £810 a day | £810 a day |
How the discounts work
- The multi-day rate applies to every day of your hire.
- Booking chauffeur days alongside any of our private tours? Take 10% off the chauffeur days.
- Discounts don’t combine: you always get the larger one.
Example totals for car and driver
V-Class: 3 days £2,137.50 · 7 days £4,725 · 14 days £9,450
Sprinter: 3 days £2,565 · 7 days £5,670 · 14 days £11,340
Multi-day trips and longer days
On nights your driver stays away from home, add £150 a night for their room and meals. It’s built into your quote, so you see one total.
Need more than 8 hours in a day? Extra hours are £95 (V-Class) or £115 (Sprinter), agreed in advance.
What’s included
In the day rate
- Your own Mercedes and licensed driver for 8 hours
- Fuel and unlimited mileage
- Congestion charge, ULEZ, parking and tolls
- Wi-Fi, air conditioning and USB charging (plus Apple TV and a starlight roof in the V-Class)
- Child seats on request, at no extra cost
- Local tips and recommendations from your driver
Added to your quote if needed
- Driver’s overnight stay on multi-day trips: £150 a night
- Extra hours: £95 (V-Class) or £115 (Sprinter), agreed in advance
Not included
- Guided commentary or guiding inside sites (that’s what our tours are for)
- Entry tickets, meals and your own accommodation
Ideas
Popular ways to use your driver
Heathrow to the Cotswolds
Land, meet your driver and head straight for the hills, stopping in Oxford, Burford or Bibury on the way to your hotel.
Southampton cruise day
From the ship to London or Heathrow via Stonehenge or Windsor, with your luggage safely in the back.
A day at your disposal in London
Shops, galleries, a long lunch and dinner across town. Your driver drops you at the door and is waiting when you’re ready.
A 5 to 14 day England road trip
The Cotswolds, Bath, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond, at your own pace and without driving on the left.
Want guiding too?
Chauffeur hire is driver-only. If you’d like a guide to tell the stories and take you round the sights, choose one of our private tours. Add chauffeur days for the rest of your trip and save 10% on them.
See our private toursHow booking works
1
1 or 2 days: book instantly
Choose your vehicle and date on the calendar, add a second day if you need one, and pay securely online.
2
3 to 14 days: tell us your plans
Send your dates and rough route. We’ll reply with one all-in total, with your discount and your driver’s overnights included.
3
Confirm with a deposit
Pay a deposit to secure your dates. The balance is taken automatically 14 days before your first day; book within 14 days and you pay in full.
Multi-day trips
Plan a multi-day trip
Tell us roughly where you’d like to go. We’ll come back with a suggested plan and one all-in total for car, driver and driver overnights.
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 787 9757 or message us on WhatsApp.
Guest reviews
Rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor
Questions
How long is a day?
Eight hours, from the time your driver collects you. Need longer? Extra hours are £95 for the V-Class or £115 for the Sprinter, agreed in advance.
Is there a mileage limit?
No. Mileage is unlimited and fuel is included.
What about the congestion charge, ULEZ, parking and tolls?
All included. The day rate is the price you pay.
Where does the driver stay on multi-day trips?
We arrange a room for your driver near where you’re staying. It costs £150 a night, covering their room and meals, and it’s included in your quote so you see one total.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us your children’s ages when you book.
How much luggage fits?
Allow one large suitcase and one small bag per passenger. The Sprinter has a separate luggage area at the back. Bringing more? Tell us when you book and we’ll advise.
Is the driver a guide?
Your driver knows England well and is happy to share tips and recommendations. Chauffeur hire doesn’t include guided commentary, guiding inside attractions or entry tickets. For that, book one of our private tours, and save 10% on any chauffeur days you add.
Where can you pick us up?
Heathrow, Gatwick, the Southampton cruise terminals, any London hotel and anywhere in the Cotswolds. Somewhere else? Just ask.
What if I need to cancel?
Hires of 1 to 3 days: full refund if you cancel at least 72 hours before your first day; no refund after that. Hires of 4 to 14 days: full refund up to 30 days before your first day, 50% refund from 30 to 14 days before, and no refund within 14 days.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Chauffeur hire bookings are accepted by TFJ Management Ltd, a private hire operator licensed by Stratford-on-Avon District Council (operator no. 552). Our drivers hold Stratford private hire driver licences, and every vehicle we use for chauffeur hire is a licensed private hire vehicle.
Do I need to add VAT?
No. Tour Britannia isn’t VAT-registered, so the prices you see are final.
Check dates for your car and driver
£750 a day, all in. One day or two weeks.