A chauffeur tour of Singapore is a private car and driver you hire by the hour to take you round the island in the order you choose. The chauffeur drives, waits at every stop and keeps your bags in the car. Rates start at S$95 an hour for up to two people, with a 3-hour minimum, on the same terms as any Singapore hourly chauffeur booking.
| Tour at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Couples | Executive Business Sedan, S$95/hr |
| Families of 4 | Executive MPV, S$110/hr |
| Families of 6 | Business Class Van, S$100/hr |
| Groups of 8 | Minibus, S$110/hr |
| Minimum | 3 hours; 4 or more recommended |
| Guide | Not included: chauffeur only |
Chauffeur, Not Tour Guide
Be clear on this before you book. The chauffeur drives and waits; a tour guide is not part of the service, and the chauffeur doesn’t give guided commentary. If you want a guide, book a licensed tourist guide separately.
Why Hire the Car by the Hour
A coach tour runs a fixed route with a crowd and a set time at each stop. With your own car, the plan bends. The kids want another hour at Gardens by the Bay, so you stay. It rains, so you skip the outdoor stop and go for lunch. You can change the stops as you go, within your booked time, and shopping goes straight into the boot.
Sample Itineraries
These are the routes first-time visitors ask for most. Treat them as starting points.
| Tour | Stops | Car | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day, 4 hours | Merlion Park and Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown, Little India | Executive MPV | S$440 |
| Heritage and food, 5 hours | Kampong Glam, Joo Chiat and Katong, a hawker centre | Executive Business Sedan | S$475 |
| Full day, 8 hours | The city in the morning, lunch, Sentosa in the afternoon | Business Class Van | S$800 |
Attraction tickets and meals aren’t included. The fare covers the car, chauffeur, ERP, fuel, tolls, parking and GST.
A 4-hour city tour is a half-day booking; the city-and-Sentosa day is a chauffeur for the whole day.
Adding Shopping
Plenty of tours end at the shops. The usual stops are Orchard Road (ION Orchard, Takashimaya, Paragon, Ngee Ann City), The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Raffles City and Jewel Changi. For Orchard Road and Marina Bay together, allow 4 to 5 hours.
Not every mall lets a car wait outside. Where it can’t, your chauffeur waits nearby and comes back when you call.
Ending at the Airport
On your last day you can finish the tour at Changi. Bags go in the boot at the hotel, the shopping joins them, and the chauffeur drops you at departures. Leave 2.5 to 3 hours before the flight. Passing through on a long connection instead? See the airport layover chauffeur.
Families and Groups
A Business Class Van or Minibus keeps a family or a group of friends in one car, child seats included (S$20 per seat per trip). More ideas for travelling with children are on our family chauffeur page, and which car fits your group lists seats and bags per car.
Tips for a Chauffeur Tour
- Book at least 4 hours. Three goes quickly once you add parking and walking.
- Put the outdoor stops in the morning or evening. Midday is hot.
- Tell us roughly what you want to see and we’ll suggest an order that keeps driving time down.
Booking Policies
Book at least 48 hours ahead. A deposit confirms the booking; cancellations less than 12 hours before are charged in full. Late-night time between 23:00 and 06:59 carries a surcharge from S$20, though day tours rarely reach it. Full prices are on the full rate card.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours should a Singapore chauffeur tour be?
Four hours covers a city highlights tour. Eight hours covers the city and Sentosa in one day.
Does the chauffeur act as a tour guide?
No. The chauffeur drives and waits. Book a licensed guide separately if you want one.
Can we change the stops during the tour?
Yes, as you go, within your booked time.
What car suits a family of five?
The Business Class Van seats up to 6 with bags, at S$100 an hour.
Are entry tickets included?
No. Tickets and meals are paid separately.
Plan Your Tour
Coming off a ship? A cruise stopover chauffeur is built around the all-aboard time. Otherwise, call +65 9452 0888 or email hello@hourlychauffeursingapore.com with your date, hours and group size.