The benefits of having a chauffeur are convenience, flexibility, and a professional driver familiar with the area. All of this provides peace of mind and can lead to a much more enjoyable experience.
Private chauffeur services often sound expensive, but this isn’t the case with Drive Car Rental. You can have a professional chauffeur with a vehicle for slightly more than the cost of a self-rental! Let’s explore what other benefits a chauffeur can offer.
Comfort and Convenience
One of the best benefits of a chauffeur is convenience. There is no need to navigate busy streets, tight turns down alleys, and the chaos of Thailand’s famous roads. Without needing to focus on the road, passengers can relax and watch the world go by.
Some of the most beautiful sites in Thailand are blink-and-you’ll-miss-it, so every drive is enriched by being able to enjoy the view. Towering limestone karsts across the south, miniature temples sandwiched between Bangkok skyscrapers, and stunning mountain views are all on the menu.
Passengers with lots of luggage or those travelling with families and groups can also benefit from a chauffeur service. Tour vans designed to hold up to ten people with a chauffeur can be reserved for airport transfers, day trip activities, and more.
Booking with a tour agency at a per-person cost can be outrageously expensive. When the cost of a vehicle and chauffeur is shared, it can become the most sensible option.
Freedom and Flexibility
Group day tours to multiple sites can make sense for visitors short on time. However, they rarely give you the chance to dive deep, as there is always another stop on the itinerary. Furthermore, you rarely get to choose your trip mates, which can lead to some unexpected surprises along the way.
With a chauffeur and vehicle, you set the itinerary. If there are multiple sites on the agenda and you decide you’d like to spend more time at one, it isn’t a problem. Those on group tours face being left behind if they can’t keep up. Chauffeurs will happily wait as long as you wish while you see the sights, shop til you drop, or have a spa day. It’s up to you!
Chauffeurs also allow travellers to see out-of-the-way destinations that aren’t on many tourist’s radars. Remote waterfalls, scenic viewpoints, and small villages can all be visited. There’s no need to haggle with taxis or hope public transit will take you where you want.
Finally, some people have misconceptions about what a chauffeur service is; they may think it’s a white-glove sort of affair. In reality, many drivers are affable and talkative if you want to strike up a conversation. If you ask the right questions, they may be able to direct you to a place you’ll be telling stories about for years.
Time Is Money
Based on school start and end times, public holidays, and rush hour, traffic across Thailand’s major cities can quickly become snarled. Having a local driver is indispensable in these situations. A quick turn down a side street or a locally-known detour can save a ton of time–this means arriving at your destination sooner and with more time to do what you want.
Chauffeurs can also handle airport transfers. This gives you more time to prepare for your flight instead of arriving early to return your rental.
Chauffeurs often know the best times to visit certain places and can also save you time by scheduling destinations during less busy times. Tourist throngs usually arrive at popular sites in batches at well-known timeslots as the buses roll in. During the in-between hours, these places are usually quiet. You might even have the place to yourself!
Let Drive Car Rental Be Your Chauffeur
Drive Car Rental offers chauffeur services in Phuket, Samui, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Surat Thani. We also provide standard rentals at locations throughout Thailand’s major cities and airports. For long-stay business travellers, digital nomads, and expats, we offer weekly, monthly, and yearly rentals at competitive rates. Contact us today for more details!