Hourly Maxicab Charter in Singapore: Plan a Day with a Driver
By SG Maxi Limo ·
An hourly maxicab charter in Singapore puts a vehicle and a chauffeur at your disposal for a set block of time, so you can make several stops without booking a new ride each time. It suits sightseeing days, packed business schedules and shopping trips where the car needs to wait while you are busy. This guide covers our hourly rates, minimum hours, sample day plans and how hourly compares with booking separate trips.
How an hourly maxicab charter in Singapore works
With a per-trip booking, you pay for one journey from A to B. With an hourly charter, you book the vehicle for a period, starting from a minimum of 3 hours, and the chauffeur takes you wherever you need to go within that time. The car waits while you visit an attraction, attend a meeting or finish lunch, and your bags can stay safely inside.
Your hours start at the agreed pickup time. Because the vehicle stays with you, plans can change during the day: if the children want longer at the beach or a meeting finishes early, simply tell the chauffeur where to go next. Just keep in mind that the overall time booked sets the budget, and adding stops far from your route may take you past it.
All our hourly bookings use flat, upfront pricing with no surge pricing. You agree the plan and the hours with us before the day, and a uniformed chauffeur arrives at your pickup point on time.
Maxi cab hourly rate and minimum hours
These are our published hourly rates. There are two tiers: a standard rate with a 3-hour minimum, and a lower rate when you book 10 hours or more.
| Vehicle | Passengers (no luggage) | Hourly, min 3 hrs (SGD) | Hourly, min 10 hrs (SGD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Seater MaxiCab | 6 | $50/hr | $45/hr |
| 9 Seater MaxiCab | 8 | $55/hr | $50/hr |
| 13 Seater Minibus | 12 | $60/hr | $55/hr |
| Toyota Alphard / Vellfire | 5 | $70/hr | $65/hr |
So a 3-hour charter in a 7 Seater MaxiCab comes to SGD $150, and a 10-hour day in the same vehicle comes to SGD $450. Midnight or peak surcharges and ERP may apply, so ask for the exact quote for your plan. The complete list of fares is on our maxicab price page.
Sample day itineraries
Here are three common ways people use a van with driver in Singapore. Times are rough guides, since traffic and how long you linger at each stop will vary.
Attractions day for a family or group of friends
- Morning: pickup from your hotel and head to Singapore Zoo or Bird Paradise in the north.
- Lunch: a stop at a hawker centre or a restaurant of your choice.
- Afternoon: Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay waterfront.
- Evening: Sentosa for the beaches or an evening show, then back to the hotel.
This kind of day often runs 8 to 10 hours, so the 10-hour rate is worth considering. For more ideas, see our guide to attractions you can visit by maxicab in Singapore.
Multi-stop business day
- Pickup from Changi Airport or your hotel in the morning.
- Meetings in the CBD, then a site visit in Jurong or Tuas.
- An afternoon meeting at one-north or Changi Business Park.
- Client dinner in town, then drop-off at the hotel.
The chauffeur waits outside each venue, so there is no time lost looking for a ride between meetings. For visiting executives, an Alphard is a popular upgrade. Companies that book regularly can use our corporate transfer service for an account manager and monthly billing.
Shopping day
- Orchard Road malls in the morning.
- Lunch and a walk around Bugis or Chinatown.
- An outlet or suburban mall in the afternoon.
- Bags stay in the vehicle between stops, so you are not carrying them around.
A shopping day usually fits into 4 to 6 hours. If you are flying out the same evening, you can end the charter with a drop-off at Changi with your luggage already on board.
Car with driver per hour in Singapore: hourly vs per-trip
Whether hourly or per-trip is cheaper depends on how many legs you have and how long you spend at each stop. Our one-way transfer fares are SGD $60 for the 7 seater, $65 for the 9 seater, $70 for the minibus and $80 for the Alphard (or $85 for an airport arrival).
| Your plan | Usually better value | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One or two point-to-point rides | Per-trip transfer | You only pay for the journeys you take. |
| Three or more stops in an afternoon | Hourly charter | In a 7 seater, three transfers cost $180, while 3 hours costs $150. |
| Long stops with bags in the vehicle | Hourly charter | The car waits, so luggage and shopping stay secure. |
| Full day of 10 hours or more | Hourly charter, 10-hour rate | The lower hourly rate applies across the whole day. |
Hourly also removes the waiting and uncertainty of booking separate rides with ride-hailing apps or flagging street taxis, which matters most for groups who need a larger vehicle at each stop.
Choosing the right vehicle for your hourly maxicab charter
Pick your vehicle based on the number of passengers and how much you plan to carry. A 7 seater suits up to 6 people on a sightseeing day. A 9 seater carries up to 8 people, and the 13 seater minibus takes up to 12 people, which works well for extended families, school groups or company outings. For bigger groups, our 23-seater mini-coach and 45-seater coach are available for hourly or daily charter on request.
Tips for planning your hours
- Write down your stops in order and share them when you book, so we can estimate the hours needed.
- Allow extra time for peak-hour traffic in the CBD and on expressways.
- If your plan might run long, ask how extending on the day will be charged.
- Let us know about prams, wheelchairs or luggage so the right vehicle is assigned.
- Pick a pickup point where the vehicle can stop safely, such as a hotel driveway or a mall taxi stand.
Who books hourly charters
Families visiting Singapore for a few days often book one hourly maxicab charter for their main sightseeing day and use per-trip transfers for the airport. Event teams book hourly vehicles to stay on standby at a venue. Wedding parties use them to move relatives between the ceremony, photo locations and the dinner. Business visitors book them when they have several meetings in different parts of the island and cannot afford to wait for a ride between each one. In every case, the value comes from having a vehicle and chauffeur ready when you are, rather than starting a new booking at every stop.
Book Your Ride
An hourly maxicab charter in Singapore is the easiest way to see the city, run a day of meetings or shop without juggling rides. Send us your date, start time, group size and rough list of stops, and we will recommend the vehicle and number of hours. Book your hourly charter online, or WhatsApp us at +65 8043 2447. We operate 24/7.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maxi cab hourly rate in Singapore?
Our 7 Seater MaxiCab is SGD $50 per hour with a 3-hour minimum, or SGD $45 per hour for 10 hours or more. The 9 seater is $55 and $50 per hour, and the 13 seater minibus is $60 and $55 per hour.
What is the minimum booking for an hourly maxicab charter?
The minimum hourly booking is 3 hours. A lower hourly rate applies when you book 10 hours or more.
Is hourly charter cheaper than booking separate trips?
For one or two rides, per-trip transfers are usually cheaper. Once you have three or more stops, or need the vehicle to wait with your bags, an hourly charter is often better value.
Can I hire a van with driver in Singapore for a full day of sightseeing?
Yes. Many families and groups book 8 to 10 hours for an attractions day, and the 10-hour rate lowers the hourly price.
Do extra charges apply to an hourly charter?
Midnight or peak surcharges and ERP may apply depending on your plan. Ask us for the exact quote before you book.