Oliver EvansWhen you think of a celebrity arrival, what’s the first image that comes to mind? Let me guess, a crowd of adoring fans, flashing cameras, and one sleek stretch limousine.
Here’s a secret, though: you don’t need to be a celebrity to travel in style! With no shortage of chauffeur services in Vancouver, folks can arrange for a limo service for just about any occasion.
With some of my friends flying into Vancouver, I wanted to show them a good time browsing the streets in style. With my team’s help, we’ve rounded up our favorite picks for some limousine and black car services to really make our trip the peak of luxury.
How much will it cost to get a chauffeur service in Vancouver?
Availing a chauffeuring service in Vancouver can cost you $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the destination, any stopovers, and the vehicle booked.
1. Valora Concierge
Address: 4815 Eldorado Mews
Contact Details: +1 604 500 0171, [email protected]
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours
Valora Concierge was the pick of luxury car aficionados across town, and it’s easy to see why. It lets customers cruise in stylish limousines, such as the Mercedes-AMG Urus and the Rolls-Royce Ghost.
The company’s offerings caught us off guard with the sheer range. Their chauffeuring services didn’t just extend to luxury cars. Aviation and yacht charters are also available.
Their fleet of luxury vehicles was nothing to scoff at either. Valora Concierge offered brands like Cadillac, Mercedes, and Chevrolet for chauffeuring. Other luxury names like Lamborghinis and Porsches are available for rent as well.
Regarding their actual chauffeuring, customers we talked to praised the service as especially reliable for airport transfers. The staff was reportedly timely even at busy hours, which is a plus in our book. Airports can be hard to navigate, after all!
Their services also don’t always have to be a one-time thing. Valora Concierge offers packages for daily to monthly rentals and chauffeuring for customers looking for a regular transport service.
Just note that checking whether specific vehicles were currently available was quite difficult. We’d recommend calling ahead to confirm whether your preferred car is available to book.
A great help for busy days
“Fantastic concierge service! The staff are friendly, responsive, and go above and beyond to make things easy. A great help for busy days in Vancouver.”
– Mr. Guntas Gill, Google Review
The gold standard in concierge
“”Exceptional service. Flawless execution. The gold standard in concierge.””
– Ms. Victoria Sterling, Client Testimonials
2. Supreme Limousine & Chauffeur Service
Address: 944 E 53rd Ave
Contact Details: +1 778 927 1003, [email protected]
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours
If you’ve ever looked into chauffeuring and transfer services in Vancouver, you might have already run into Supreme Limousine. Locals pointed us to them as a reliable source for all kinds of transfer services.
Just looking at their offerings gave us a good idea of why they’re so well-loved. Their chauffeuring services covered a wide range of transfers and destinations, from airport and cruise ship pickups to long-distance event transportation.
That said, it was the event transportation that caught our eye, and a whole lot of newlyweds’ attention. The company is willing to tailor rides with entertainment, making it a popular choice for wedding parties.
Some newlywed couples we spoke with also praised the company’s routes and itineraries. Folks looking to upgrade their experience can easily consult the team for recommendations, saving the hassle of planning a schedule in advance.
We also love how proactive the team is in keeping customers updated. This can help keep customers from wondering when their service will arrive or where to meet.
Just note that the prices for extra services or add-ons, such as a meet-and-greet, could be quite high. We’d recommend consulting with the team on your budget if you’re looking to add more to your drive.
Great lighting and music to keep the energy high
“We booked a party bus for our wedding day and it was perfect! The bus was clean, spacious, and had great lighting and music to keep the energy high. Our driver was professional and punctual, making the whole experience stress-free.”
– Mr. Negin Naghshin, Google Review
The size of the vehicle was perfect
“I was originally thinking of driving the wedding party myself but I’m so glad I chose a car service. The size of the vehicle was perfect for the large wedding dress and I had several hours of extra time on a very busy day.”
– Mr. Mark Clancy, Google Review
3. Royal Limousine
Address: 8738 French St #209
Contact Details: +1 604 727 0950, [email protected]
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours
Traveling to the Lower Mainland and looking into a way to travel in style? Royal Limousine might just be up your alley.
Royal Limousine offers a wide range of destinations and transport services, especially for events. Customers can book anything from special birthday or graduation transportation to private wine tours.
As for destinations, Royal Limousine spanned quite a number of places all over the Lower Mainland and British Columbia in general. These included everything from Burnaby to more remote destinations like Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
What we really love about this company is its flexibility and customization options. Their rides could be further personalized by asking the team to play the customers’ music of choice or set specific pick-up and drop-off times.
All of these came at surprisingly reasonable prices too. Given the sheer flexibility of their services, being able to avoid breaking the bank for a nice ride out is a plus in our book.
That said, we still recommend staying in touch with your driver on the day of service. Some customers mentioned drivers being delayed without prior notice, leading to tricky scheduling just to stay on your itinerary.
Extremely accommodating and easy to work with
“Mike, who handled both the booking and driving, was fantastic. I called to request a time change and he was extremely accommodating and easy to work with. He also went above and beyond by helping us connect our music before heading to the venue.”
– Mr. Kevin Hoang, Google Review
It was super easy to book everything
“We hired Royal Limo to take the wedding party to the Venue. I came across Royal Limo on Wedding Wire and Mike was very easy to work with! It was super easy to book everything and him and his team were prompt.”
– Ms. Doris P., Google Review
4. Star Chauffeured Services
Address: 328 Industrial Ave
Contact Details: +1 604 685 5600, [email protected]
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours
With a presence in Vancouver since the 1980s, we were surprised this company didn’t land on our radar sooner! Star Chauffeured Services was something of a local gem among Vancouverites, especially those looking into accessible options.
Star Chauffeured Services offers all the classics of a chauffeur service, providing event transportation for a wide range of occasions. Their door-to-door airport transfer services were a popular choice among regular users we spoke with.
They also had a varied fleet of vehicles, accommodating just about any group size. Their vehicle offerings ranged from smaller sedans to SUVs and vans, and we even got to see a whole highway coach bus!
The drivers themselves are great. Most of Star’s drivers were reportedly quite friendly and engaging throughout the drive, helping put nervous customers at ease.
On top of that, their accessibility was quite the highlight. Customers praised the drivers’ professionalism and their proactive assistance to customers with mobility issues throughout the entire drive.
If you’re interested, we recommend being clear on your schedule when booking a service. Some customers reported that their appointments were cancelled or delayed on short notice, making it difficult to arrange alternative transportation.
Extremely careful with me
“I am currently wearing a heavy leg brace and relying on a cane. Randy put me in the front seat and anytime we stopped or started he was extremely careful with me reentering his vehicle. Extremely patient.”
– Ms. Ellen Jones, Google Review
He’s a total pro
“Aris is amazing! He’s a total pro. We’ve had him several of times and now we always request him! Sometimes he plays cash cab with us, sometimes he plays tour guide or sometimes we just chill. He’s cool.”
– Mr. Nick Skalkos, Google Review
5. Vanlimo Limousines Private Tours & Transfers
Address: 1427 W King Edward Ave
Contact Details: +1 604 760 6527, [email protected]
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours
As we know, events usually draw guests in the high double digits, and arranging transportation for large parties can be a nightmare. Luckily, Vanlimo Limousines has been helping Vancouverites handle that nightmare.
Vanlimo offers private chauffeur services for a variety of events, from corporate meetings to full weddings. On top of that, they offer private tours with custom itineraries for experiencing Vancouver in style.
In fact, these private tours were quite the highlight among the regulars we spoke to. Many praised the team’s route planning during these, which helped them hit clients’ intended stops as quickly as possible.
Their fleet was another surprise waiting in store for us. Though smaller in number, they more than made up for it in range. Their options range from luxury sedans to full-stretch limousines and minibuses!
Of course, this gave us some insight into why they were such a popular pick for larger groups. Their stretch vehicles can comfortably seat 10 to 20 passengers, reducing the need to book multiple vehicles to get your party from point A to point B.
However, the advance notice period for booking their services was too early, with a minimum of two to three months for larger events. This can make it tricky for organizers trying to align attendees’ schedules.
You will be treated like a valued customer
“Integrity is important to me- using this company means you can trust that you will be treated like a valued customer, and appreciated. I have yet to touch the car door handle or pick up my luggage.”
– Ms. Havana Martin, Google Review
Pulled up in a beautiful 9 seater van
“A huge thanks to Ricky and Vanlimo for a smooth and comfy ride! We ended up with an extra person which brought us over capacity of our original vehicle but Ricky came to the rescue and pulled up in a beautiful 9 seater van which was perfect and roomy.”
– Ms. Kelly Liu, Google Review
