Hospital and medical appointments are a common hourly chauffeur use case. Driver drops at the entrance, waits through the appointment, drives home.
Why hourly here
The duration is hard to predict — appointments run late, scans take longer than planned. Per-mile + waiting fees punish that uncertainty. Hourly flat-rates it.
Standard saloon hourly = £45/hr; 3-hour minimum = £135. Covers most NHS appointment cycles.
Vehicle category
For elderly or mobility-impaired passengers, the accessible vehicle with rear-ramp access is often the right call.
For ambulatory passengers, Standard saloon is plenty — easier door access than an MPV.
What we ask at booking
- Hospital name and entrance specifics (some big hospitals have multiple drop-off points)
- Approximate appointment time
- Driver helpfulness preference — some passengers want driver-assisted entry; some prefer self-management
- Phone number for in-vehicle coordination
Common patterns
- Outpatient clinic appointment: 3-hour minimum hourly covers most.
- Day surgery + recovery: 5-6 hours hourly.
- Repeat-appointment regulars: dedicated chauffeur for weekly or monthly cycles.