New Orleans · By the Hour

Hourly car service in New Orleans.

Your chauffeur stays with you all day. You direct every stop. Private, luxury hourly service for executives, VIP guests, and anyone who values their time.

You direct every stop 3-hour minimum No hidden fees 100% private

Reserve in 2 minutes

Book by the hour. Your chauffeur confirms within the hour.

  • Choose vehicle, pickup time & estimated hours
  • Confirmation in your inbox within the hour
  • Direct every stop — your chauffeur waits and adapts
  • Extend anytime, billed in hourly increments
  • Reserved exclusively for you, never shared
Start your reservation

Need a full day or a group? Call 1-877-527-2888.

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Serving New Orleans Since  2012
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Complete control over your day

Your schedule. Your stops. Your chauffeur.

Our hourly chauffeur service is built for people who need to move through New Orleans entirely on their own terms. You set the itinerary, you decide the stops, and your chauffeur is ready the moment you are — and stays with you for as long as you need.

From back-to-back executive meetings to a full day of private events, we adapt to every change in your schedule without hesitation. This isn't a point-to-point transfer. This is private transportation built entirely around you.

Transparent hourly rates

Flat hourly pricing. No surge, ever.

Know your rate before you book — quoted upfront, billed by the hour, with no hidden fees.

Mercedes-Maybach flagship sedan New Orleans
Flagship Sedan

Mercedes-Maybach

Starting at
$250 /hr
3-hour minimum
Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV New Orleans
Electric SUV

Escalade IQ

Starting at
$165 /hr
3-hour minimum
Cadillac Escalade luxury SUV New Orleans
Luxury SUV

Cadillac Escalade

Starting at
$144 /hr
3-hour minimum
Mercedes Sprinter executive van New Orleans
Executive Van

Mercedes Sprinter

Starting at
$195 /hr
4-hour minimum

Rates vary by date and availability. Request your exact quote when you reserve.

Booking policy

Simple, transparent terms.

3-hour minimum

For sedans and SUVs — the starting block for any hourly booking.

4-hour minimum

For Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans and larger group vehicles.

Billed by the hour

Additional time is billed in hourly increments — no hidden fees.

24-hour cancellation

Plans change — cancel up to 24 hours ahead with no trouble.

Premium hourly car service

Why executives choose Lagniappe by the hour.

One chauffeur, one vehicle, your entire day on your terms.

Flexible hours

Book in hourly blocks with no fixed destination. Three-hour minimum, extend anytime — your chauffeur stays as long as you need.

Executive chauffeur

Background-checked, professionally dressed, and trained in executive protocol. Discreet and punctual on every trip.

Premium fleet

Mercedes-Maybach, S-Class, Cadillac Escalade, or Sprinter van — every vehicle spotless, insured, with Wi-Fi and bottled water.

100% private

Your vehicle is reserved exclusively for you for the full duration. No shared rides, no extra pickups between your stops.

As-directed chauffeur service

Hourly service for every kind of New Orleans day.

Also known as as-directed or "car and driver" service, our New Orleans hourly car service puts a private chauffeur and luxury vehicle at your disposal for as long as you need — by the hour, the half-day, or the full day. It's the most flexible way to handle multi-stop business days, client entertaining, wedding and event days, shopping and dining, or simply touring the city without parking, navigation, or rideshare waits between stops.

Building a bigger itinerary? Pair hourly car service with corporate transportation, MSY airport transfers, group transportation, black car service, or meeting & event transportation — all on one account and one flat hourly rate.

Hourly car service New Orleans
Ready when you are

Ready to take control of your day?

Reserve your hourly chauffeur in two minutes — your driver confirms within the hour.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How it works

Book, arrive, and move.

Your chauffeur handles everything in between.

1

Book your hours

Choose your vehicle, pickup time, and estimated hours. Group and custom itineraries welcome. Confirmation arrives within the hour.

2

Your chauffeur arrives early

Your driver arrives ten minutes before your first pickup — suited, briefed, and ready. Your vehicle is waiting.

3

You direct every stop

Tell your chauffeur where to go next. They wait at each location, handle schedule changes, and keep you moving on time.

What clients say

Trusted by New Orleans executives.

★★★★★ 5.0 average across 200+ Google reviews.

★★★★★
"Always early, always immaculate. Our executive team won't use anyone else in New Orleans."
Michael R. Corporate client
★★★★★
"The best chauffeur company in New Orleans. They handled a full day of meetings without a single hiccup."
Sarah L. Executive assistant
★★★★★
"Flight was delayed, my chauffeur was still waiting. Seamless from pickup to last stop."
David T. Business traveler
Perfect for every occasion

One vehicle, every reason to ride.

Corporate days

Back-to-back meetings, client dinners, and multi-venue business days — your chauffeur keeps you on schedule across every stop.

Airport + meetings

Land at MSY, head to your first meeting, then continue your day — no rental car, no rideshare waits between stops.

Private events

Weddings, galas, graduations, and concert nights — one vehicle, one chauffeur, one seamless experience start to finish.

City tours & VIP visits

First-time visitors and out-of-town guests exploring New Orleans properly — no parking, no navigation, no stress.

Effortless booking by the hour

Hourly chauffeur reservations.

Booking your hourly car service with LCS Driven takes less than two minutes. Choose your vehicle, pickup time, and estimated hours — we handle everything else. Your chauffeur is assigned immediately, confirmation is sent directly to you, and your itinerary is monitored throughout the day. Two hours for a corporate morning or a full day for a private event — your ride is pre-arranged, flexible, and ready exactly when you are.

Our signature vehicles

The executive fleet.

The Mercedes-Maybach for dignified VIP travel, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class for executive comfort, the Cadillac Escalade for group travel and bold presence, and the Sprinter van for teams of up to 14. Every vehicle is late-model, fully insured, and spotless before each booking — leather interiors, privacy glass, Wi-Fi, and bottled water. Every chauffeur is background-checked, professionally dressed, and trained in executive etiquette.

The difference

Lagniappe vs. rideshare black car.

When the day matters, certainty beats surge pricing.

  LCS Driven Uber Black
Professional chauffeur Trained & vetted App driver
Pricing Flat hourly rate Surge pricing
Flight tracking Included No
Reserved vehicle all day Yes No
Corporate billing Full account Limited
Luxury fleet Guaranteed Varies
Guaranteed pickup Yes No
Good to know

Hourly car service FAQs.

What is the minimum booking for hourly car service in New Orleans? +

Hourly service has a 3-hour minimum for sedans and SUVs, and a 4-hour minimum for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. Additional time beyond the minimum is billed in hourly increments.

How does hourly (as-directed) chauffeur service work? +

You reserve a vehicle and chauffeur for a block of time, and you direct the day — your chauffeur waits at each stop, adapts to schedule changes, and stays with you for the full duration. It's a private car and driver at your disposal, not a single point-to-point transfer.

Can I change my itinerary or add stops during the booking? +

Yes. That's the point of hourly service — add stops, change destinations, or extend your time on the fly, and your chauffeur handles it without missing a beat.

How is hourly car service priced? +

You're quoted a flat hourly rate upfront with no hidden fees. You pay for the hours you book, and any time beyond your block is billed in hourly increments.

What is your cancellation policy? +

Hourly bookings can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance. For specifics, see our terms and conditions.

Can you accommodate groups by the hour? +

Yes. Our Cadillac Escalade and 14-passenger Sprinter vans are available for hourly bookings, perfect for client groups, wedding parties, and team outings.

Total freedom. Zero hassle.

Book your hourly chauffeur today.

Reserve by the hour, direct every stop, and arrive at every destination exactly on your terms.

Prefer to talk first? Call (877) 527-2888 — 24 hours a day.