A private driver in Dallas through Elly8.net costs US$95 an hour in a Business Sedan, US$120 in a Business SUV, US$145 in a First Class SUV and US$155 in a First Class Sedan, with a 3-hour minimum. For longer days there are fixed packages: a 4-hour city highlights tour from US$380, an 8-hour full day from US$700 and a 10-hour corporate roadshow day from US$855, all-in per vehicle.
What you are paying for is not the car so much as the plan: one chauffeur who waits outside each meeting, knows which Uptown hotel driveway is quickest, and takes the toll road when the freeway jams. Dallas is a city of long distances between neighbourhoods, and a private driver turns three separate rides and three waits into one day with no gaps. This guide covers how to book one well.
How much does a private driver cost in Dallas?
An Elly8.net private driver in Dallas is US$95 an hour in a Business Sedan, US$120 in a Business SUV, US$145 in a First Class SUV and US$155 in a First Class Sedan, three-hour minimum. A full 8-hour day is US$700 in a Business Sedan. Prices include taxes and standard gratuity; tolls and parking are billed at cost.
The smallest booking is three hours in a Business Sedan, US$285. Hourly time runs from your booked pickup until the chauffeur is released, and you can choose up to 12 hours at checkout.
Which car for which Dallas day
| Day | Vehicle | Passengers / bags | Hourly | Best package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetings for one or two | Business Sedan | 3 / 2 | US$95 | Corporate roadshow day, US$855 |
| Client day, executive visit | First Class Sedan | 3 / 2 | US$155 | Full day, US$1,145 |
| Executive with luggage or a small team | First Class SUV | 6 / 6 | US$145 | Full day, US$1,070 |
| Family day, shopping with bags | Business SUV | 6 / 6 | US$120 | Full day, US$885 |
| Group of up to 12 | Executive Sprinter | 12 / 12 | US$190 | Evening out, US$950 |
Capacities are from the Elly8.net fleet page. For a group, read our Dallas Sprinter van guide instead; this guide is about one to six people who want a driver for the day.
Dallas neighbourhoods a private driver connects
Uptown and Victory Park. Hotels, restaurants and offices along McKinney Avenue, and the arena district. Our Dallas prices use Uptown as their centre.
Downtown and the Arts District. Towers, the convention center and the museums. The Dallas Museum of Art anchors the Arts District, and Klyde Warren Park sits between it and Uptown.
Dealey Plaza. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President Kennedy and sells tickets online, so a driver who drops you on time and waits nearby makes the visit easier.
Park Cities, SMU and NorthPark. Highland Park and University Park are leafy and residential. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is on the SMU campus, and NorthPark Center, with about 200 retailers, is a short drive north. Shopping days are where a waiting car shines: bags go in the trunk between stores.
Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts and the Design District. The evening and gallery districts, with tighter streets and busy weekend curbs.
Las Colinas, Legacy West, Plano and Frisco. The corporate and suburban north and west, with headquarters campuses, shopping and golf. These are the long legs of a business day.
Love Field and DFW. Love Field is about 5 miles (9 km) from Uptown, around 13 minutes on a clear road; DFW is about 21 miles (34 km), roughly 27 minutes. A private driver day often starts at one and ends at the other.
Traffic: when Dallas slows down
- Weekday afternoons. The evening rush on the freeways into downtown and north toward Plano and Frisco is the slowest part of most days. Schedule the longest leg before it, or accept the toll road.
- Toll roads. The North Texas Tollway Authority runs the main toll network. NTTA notes that drivers without a TollTag, billed by ZipCash, pay twice as much; on an Elly8.net booking, tolls are billed at cost.
- Event nights. Cowboys games in Arlington, arena shows in Victory Park and big conventions downtown put extra traffic on the same roads. Ask the desk about the calendar when you book.
- Weather. Spring storms can slow everything quickly. A chauffeur who has your schedule can adjust the route without you making a call.
Sample itineraries with prices
A day of meetings
Land at Love Field at 8:30 a.m. The chauffeur meets you inside, and you are in Uptown for a 9:30 meeting. Lunch in Las Colinas, an afternoon meeting at Legacy West, and drop-off at DFW for a 6:30 p.m. flight. That is ten hours of one chauffeur, the bags in the trunk all day: the corporate roadshow day, US$855 in a Business Sedan or US$1,395 in a First Class Sedan. Our roadshow chauffeur page explains how the desk handles agenda changes.
A culture and shopping day
Pickup at an Uptown hotel at 10:00 a.m., the Sixth Floor Museum, lunch near Klyde Warren Park and the Arts District, an afternoon at NorthPark, and back to the hotel by 4:00 p.m. That fits six hours by the hour, US$570 in a Business Sedan, or the 4-hour private city highlights tour at US$380 if you trim it. See private city tours for how tours are planned.
Dinner and a show
A 7:00 p.m. pickup, dinner in the Design District, a concert at the American Airlines Center and the ride home: the 5-hour evening out package, US$475 in a Business Sedan or US$775 in a First Class Sedan, with the car waiting. Our event transportation page covers galas and private events.
A day west
Six hours at the Fort Worth Stockyards, with its daily cattle drive, Western shops and barbecue, is the signature Dallas day trip: US$525 in a Business Sedan, US$665 in a Business SUV. The Fort Worth page has fixed prices for that side of the Metroplex.
A long layover
A six-hour connection at DFW is enough for a short look at the city if you have no checked bags to collect. The chauffeur meets you inside arrivals, drives you to Uptown for lunch and a walk through the Arts District, and has you back at your departure terminal with time for security. Three to four hours by the hour, from US$285 in a Business Sedan, usually covers it; tell the desk your airline so the return drop is at the right terminal.
Private driver, rental car, rideshare or DART?
Be honest about the trip. DART is good value for a solo traveller staying near a station: Visit Dallas lists a US$3 Local 3-Hour Pass and a US$6 Day Pass, and the free M-Line Trolley runs through downtown, the Arts District and Uptown. App rides suit one short hop at a quiet time. A rental car suits a week of independent driving, with parking at each stop and toll charges to manage.
A private driver wins when the day has several stops far apart, when you need to work between meetings, when parking is the problem, or when you want a fixed budget rather than a stack of separate fares. Our chauffeur vs renting a car and Uber Black vs a pre-booked chauffeur guides compare the options category by category, and our DFW Uber vs taxi vs private car guide covers the airport run.
Private drivers for families, guests and VIPs
Not every private driver booking is a business day. Some of the most useful are the quiet ones.
Visiting family. Grandparents flying in for a graduation or a holiday often prefer one chauffeur for the week's key moments: the airport arrival, a dinner, a day out and the airport departure. Child seats are available on request for younger travellers; give the ages when you book. A family day at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden on Garland Road fits comfortably into the 4-hour block.
Hotel guests. Concierges can book on a guest's behalf through a hotel account, with the confirmation sent to the desk and the guest. Travel advisers do the same through a travel-agent account. For flights and hotels themselves, our travel partner is BookingWorldwide.net; Elly8.net books the car.
Executives and private visits. For a confidential visit, ask for an NDA when you book, and keep the itinerary to the people who need it. A First Class Sedan or First Class SUV suits a principal travelling with an assistant; the SUV has room for luggage and a quieter rear cabin for calls. Private flyers landing at Addison Airport can start the day there, from US$160 to Uptown in a Business Sedan, and our DFW car service guide covers the commercial-airport meeting routine.
Evenings out. A driver who waits outside the restaurant means nobody has to think about parking in Deep Ellum or Bishop Arts on a Saturday. The chauffeur follows local rules on alcohol in the vehicle, and the 5-hour evening package covers most dinners and shows.
Booking well
- Send the agenda. Addresses and times in order, with flight numbers for airport pickups. The chauffeur plans the route before the day.
- Choose the vehicle by the busiest moment. If a colleague joins for lunch with a suitcase, book the SUV.
- Book a little slack. Ten hours as a roadshow day costs less per hour than ten single hours, and an extra hour costs less than a missed flight.
- Use an account for repeat visits. A corporate account gives monthly invoicing, saved traveller profiles and NDAs on request.
Rides in Dallas are operated by licensed, commercially insured local chauffeur partners vetted through the Limousine Worldwide network; Elly8.net takes the booking, fixes the price and runs the 24/7 desk. Partner vehicles are four model years old or newer. Cancellation is free more than 72 hours before pickup; 10% within 72 hours; 50% within 48 hours; 100% within 24 hours or for a no-show, refunded to the original card. Travelling on in Texas, we also publish fixed prices for Austin, Houston and Oklahoma City.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private driver in Dallas for a day?
The 8-hour full-day chauffeur package is US$700 in a Business Sedan, US$885 in a Business SUV, US$1,070 in a First Class SUV, US$1,145 in a First Class Sedan and US$1,400 in an Executive Sprinter. That is 8% below eight separate hours. Taxes and standard gratuity are included; tolls and parking are billed at cost.
Does the driver wait between stops?
Yes. With an hourly booking or a package, the chauffeur and vehicle stay with you for the whole booked time, waiting outside meetings, museums, shops and restaurants. Your bags can stay in the vehicle. The time runs from your booked pickup until the chauffeur is released.
What is the minimum booking for a private driver in Dallas?
Three hours, which is US$285 in a Business Sedan and US$465 in a First Class Sedan. You can choose up to 12 hours at checkout. For a single trip, such as Love Field to Uptown from US$115, a fixed transfer is cheaper than the hourly minimum.
Can a private driver pick me up at Love Field or DFW?
Yes. The chauffeur tracks your flight and meets you inside arrivals with a name board. Love Field to Uptown is a fixed US$115 in a Business Sedan and DFW to Uptown US$200; a full day can start at either airport and end at the other.
Can I book a driver for a business roadshow in Dallas?
Yes. The corporate roadshow day gives you ten hours with one chauffeur and vehicle, from US$855 in a Business Sedan to US$1,710 in an Executive Sprinter, 10% below the hourly rate. Corporate accounts add monthly invoicing, and NDAs are available on request for confidential visits.
Is a private driver better than a rental car in Dallas?
For a week of independent touring, a rental car may be cheaper. For a day with several stops, meetings or shopping, a private driver removes parking, navigation and toll-tag questions and lets you work between stops. NTTA notes that drivers without a TollTag pay twice as much in tolls.
