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Boston Hourly Chauffeur Rates and Price Guide
Updated October 1, 2026
Quick answer
Boston hourly service is $120 per hour for a sedan and $150 for an SUV, with S-Class from $230 and Sprinter from $240. Every hourly booking carries a 3-hour minimum, so the lowest hourly charge is three times the hourly rate. Direct airport and point-to-point trips start at $130 for a sedan and $160 for an SUV.
Most price questions about a chauffeured car in Boston come down to one decision: do you need the vehicle held for you, or do you need to get from one address to another. Hourly service holds the car and chauffeur for your whole itinerary. Point-to-point service covers a single direct trip. This guide lays out both, shows the arithmetic behind the 3-hour minimum, and explains what moves the final number once you add real addresses, real traffic and a real schedule.
The figures here are the same hourly floors used across this site. They are starting points for planning, not a substitute for the written quote you receive when you book. Where a figure is a starting rate, the page says so.
Boston hourly rates by vehicle
Hourly rates are quoted per vehicle, not per passenger. A sedan is $120 an hour and an SUV is $150 an hour. The sedan and SUV figures come from the same rate calculation that includes a gratuity component, so the number you plan around is the number you should expect to see before taxes, tolls and extras are itemized on the reservation.
The S-Class and the Sprinter are different. Their hourly figures, $230 and $240, are starting rates. The booking form confirms the final price, which can vary with taxes, tolls, availability and the length of the booking. Do not read them as all-inclusive.
| Vehicle | Hourly rate | Minimum booking | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E-Class sedan | $120 per hour | 3 hours | Executive meetings, one to three guests |
| Cadillac Escalade SUV | $150 per hour | 3 hours | Families, luggage, up to six guests |
| Mercedes S-Class | from $230 per hour | 3 hours | Premium arrivals, VIP clients |
| Mercedes Sprinter | from $240 per hour | 3 hours | Groups, guest shuttles, roadshows |
The 3-hour minimum, worked out
The minimum means a booking is billed for at least three hours even if the itinerary is shorter. After three hours the arithmetic is straightforward: hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours. The table below does that multiplication for the booking lengths people ask about most. A short dinner transfer with a wait still lands on the three-hour line, while a full day of meetings or a wedding window moves to the longer rows.
Two practical notes. First, plan the clock from the first pickup to the last drop-off, not from the start of your event, because the car is working for the whole span. Second, a longer booking is usually better value than two shorter ones, since you avoid paying the minimum twice.
| Hours booked | Sedan | SUV | S-Class | Sprinter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 hours (minimum) | $360 | $450 | from $690 | from $720 |
| 4 hours | $480 | $600 | from $920 | from $960 |
| 5 hours | $600 | $750 | from $1,150 | from $1,200 |
| 6 hours | $720 | $900 | from $1,380 | from $1,440 |
| 8 hours | $960 | $1,200 | from $1,840 | from $1,920 |
Hourly rate multiplied by hours booked. Sedan and SUV figures are planning totals; S-Class and Sprinter are starting totals and the booking form confirms the final price, which can vary with taxes, tolls and availability.
What affects the final price
Once the hourly floor is set, the final quote reflects the details of your itinerary. The factors that matter most in Boston are listed here so you can raise them when you book instead of discovering them afterward.
Duration is the biggest lever. Time with the car held between stops counts, so a ceremony, a reception and a late return all belong in the quoted window. Vehicle choice is next: an SUV or Sprinter costs more per hour but can replace two cars when a group travels together.
Tolls, parking and waiting are confirmed in the quote rather than assumed. Extra stops, a change of pickup address and a late flight can all alter the plan. Taxes and availability also matter, particularly for the S-Class and Sprinter, which is why those two are quoted as starting rates. Cancellation terms are stated on your quote, so ask for the window before you book.
Logan Airport transfers and point-to-point floors
A direct trip from Boston Logan International Airport to a hotel or home is usually quoted point-to-point, not hourly. The floors for direct transfers are $130 for a sedan and $160 for an SUV. The exact figure depends on the pickup, the destination, the date and any stops, so the quote you receive is for your route. For S-Class and Sprinter transfers, the booking form confirms the price.
Choose hourly service for a Logan trip only when you want the vehicle held, for example a client who lands, goes straight to meetings and returns to the terminal later. In that case the three-hour minimum applies and the table above is the right reference.
Massport states that limousine service at Logan is available only by prior reservation, and it lists designated limousine pickup points by terminal. Massport also provides a free cell phone lot at 6 Tomahawk Drive with a 30-minute limit, and it does not allow idling or unattended commercial vehicles there or curb waiting. Because of those rules, a reserved car with your flight number is the practical way to arrange a Logan pickup. Send the airline, flight number, passenger count and bag count when you book.
Choosing hourly or point-to-point
Use point-to-point when the trip is one direct leg with no waiting. Use hourly when there are multiple stops, when the car must wait, or when the schedule is uncertain. A useful test is whether you would be unhappy if the car left after dropping you. If the answer is yes, you want hourly.
If you are unsure, describe the day to the reservations team and ask for both quotes. Comparing them takes a minute and prevents paying for waiting you did not need or leaving a gap in coverage you did.
Questions
What is the minimum booking for hourly service in Boston?
Hourly service has a 3-hour minimum. At the published rates that is $360 for a sedan and $450 for an SUV, and from $690 for an S-Class and from $720 for a Sprinter.
Are the S-Class and Sprinter rates fixed?
No. They are starting rates of $230 and $240 per hour. The booking form confirms the final price, which can vary with taxes, tolls and availability.
How much is a direct transfer from Logan Airport?
Direct transfers start at $130 for a sedan and $160 for an SUV. The final quote depends on the destination, date, stops and requirements.
Does a Logan pickup need a reservation?
Massport states that limousine service at Logan is only available by prior reservation, so book ahead with your airline and flight number.
Is a longer booking better value than two short ones?
Often yes. A single booking avoids paying the 3-hour minimum twice, so combine trips into one window when the schedule allows.
Sources
Facts below were checked against these official pages on the update date shown at the top of this page.
- Source: Logan limousine pickup points and reservation requirement, https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/getting-to-logan/taxi-limos
- Source: Logan cell phone lot, 30-minute limit, idling and curb rules, https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/getting-to-logan/pickup-and-drop-off