Chauffeur service

A chauffeur service is a premium car and a professional driver, booked in advance for a fixed price, that collects you at a set time and stays with your plans rather than the meter. SilverDrive runs its own fleet from Amsterdam across the Netherlands and Europe, with screened, English-speaking chauffeurs available 24/7.

What a chauffeur service is, and how it differs from a taxi

A taxi is found when you need it and priced when you arrive. A chauffeur service is arranged before the journey: the vehicle class, the chauffeur and the price are settled at booking, the driver knows your name, your flight or your running order, and the car waits rather than leaves. That difference is why companies, event organisers and private clients book a chauffeur for anything that has to go right the first time.

Our chauffeurs are executive private drivers, not standard taxi drivers. They are screened, trained, dressed for the occasion and committed to assisting you: carrying luggage, holding the door, adjusting the plan when a meeting overruns and keeping quiet when you need to work. They know Schiphol, the Amsterdam canal ring, the Zuidas and the major European routes well, and they are punctual because the schedule is planned before the day.

The chauffeur service for every occasion

Airport transfers. Flight-tracked pickups at Schiphol, Eindhoven, Rotterdam The Hague, Brussels and Düsseldorf, with 60 minutes of free waiting after landing, a name board in arrivals and the Schiphol VIP Centre or Jet Aviation for private aviation.

Business and corporate travel. Executive drivers for meetings, roadshows and multi-stop days, with consolidated invoicing for companies and a car that doubles as a quiet office.

Events and special occasions. A chauffeur service for events, congresses, galas, festivals, anniversaries and weddings, from a single Maybach to a coordinated fleet for VIP guests.

Hourly hire and long distance. Keep a car and driver for as long as you need, or travel city to city across Europe in one uninterrupted drive with the same chauffeur throughout.

Large groups. The Mercedes V-Class for up to seven, the Sprinter for sixteen and the Setra S 515 HDH coach for up to 56 passengers, popular with sports teams and business congress transfers.

Our fleet

Every booking is driven in a car from our own fleet: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class for routine transfers, the S-Class as the classic chauffeur saloon, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class when the arrival matters, the electric EQS and BMW i7, the V-Class and EQV with massage seats for groups, the Sprinter and the Setra coach. Seat heating and cooling, massage functions and a quiet cabin come as standard on the flagship cars. The vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives.

Transparent prices, simple booking

The price depends on the distance, the number of passengers, the destination and the class of car you select, and it is fixed when you book: no meter, no surge pricing and no hidden fees, so the price you see is the price you pay. Book online in about three minutes at book now or ask for a quote; pay by iDEAL or credit card, or on invoice for business accounts. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by our clients.

Where we drive

Amsterdam is our home base, and we are most familiar here, from Schiphol to the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House. We drive daily across the Netherlands, including Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht, and across Europe to Brussels, Paris, Düsseldorf and beyond. See all the cities where we operate.

Related services and guides

• Airport transfer with flight tracking and meet and greet.
• Business chauffeur on a corporate account.
• Chauffeur by the hour for days with several stops.
• Event transportation and wedding chauffeur.
• What is a chauffeur? The difference from a taxi driver, explained.

Chauffeur service: frequently asked questions

What is a chauffeur service?

A chauffeur service is a premium car with a professional driver, booked in advance at a fixed price. The vehicle, the chauffeur and the price are confirmed before the journey, the driver knows your schedule, and the car waits for you rather than leaving after the drop-off.

How is a chauffeur service different from a taxi?

A taxi is hailed or ordered when you need it and priced by the meter. A chauffeur service is planned: you choose the car class, the price is fixed at booking, the chauffeur tracks your flight or follows your running order, and the same driver can stay with you all day.

How much does a chauffeur service cost?

The price depends on the distance, the number of passengers, the destination and the class of car. SilverDrive quotes one fixed price at booking, with no meter, no surge pricing and no hidden fees. Request a quote online for an exact figure.

Can I book a chauffeur by the hour?

Yes. Hourly hire keeps the car and chauffeur at your disposal for a block of time, from a few hours to a full day. The car waits between stops, the schedule can change during the day and the price is fixed before the day starts.

Do you provide chauffeurs outside Amsterdam?

Yes. SilverDrive is based in Amsterdam and drives daily across the Netherlands, and across Europe for airport transfers, city-to-city journeys, events and multi-day stays, with the same chauffeur throughout where the booking requires it.

How do I pay for a chauffeur service?

You can pay online by iDEAL or credit card through a secure payment link. Business clients can pay on invoice, with journeys listed against their own references.