Cape Town: Private Chauffeur Car Day with Flexible Pickup

Summary

Private driver service in Cape Town with flexible stops and comfort

You’ll have your own local driver in Cape Town for up to nine hours — no taxi stress or schedules to chase. Stop where you want: vineyards in Stellenbosch, penguins at Boulders Beach, or just anywhere along Chapman’s Peak. There’s bottled water waiting and someone who actually knows the city behind the wheel. You might find yourself lingering longer than planned.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I almost missed my pickup because I was still fumbling with the hotel coffee machine (those little pods never work for me). But our driver, Sipho, just grinned when I rushed out, waving my half-zipped backpack. “No stress, we’re on Cape Town time,” he said. I liked that. The car smelled faintly of mint and leather seats — not the usual taxi funk — and there were cold bottles of water waiting. Maybe it sounds small, but after a week of dusty taxis and confusing e-hailing apps, this felt like a treat.

We’d mapped out a rough plan: Stellenbosch for wine, maybe Boulders Beach if we had time to see the penguins. Sipho didn’t rush us once. He told us about his favorite bakery in Paarl (we stopped; the bread was still warm), and when we hit Chapman’s Peak Drive, he pulled over so we could catch the weird golden light over Hout Bay. He even helped my friend wrangle her stroller out of the trunk without making it awkward — just did it with a nod, like he’d done it a hundred times before.

The private car service meant we could change our minds on a whim — which we did, more than once. At one point I realized I’d left my sunglasses in a vineyard bathroom (classic me), but Sipho just shrugged and doubled back without making me feel silly. The day stretched longer than I expected; by late afternoon the air had that salty tang from False Bay and everyone was quiet for a bit, watching the clouds roll over Table Mountain. It wasn’t flashy or dramatic, but honestly? That slow drive back through Cape Town is what stuck with me most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private chauffeur service in Cape Town

• Meet professional driver
• Travel within 160 km radius
• Visit Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl
• Explore Penguin Colony and Boulder's Beach
• Drive to Simon's Town
• Tour Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point
• Driver waits at all locations
• Flexible pick-up and drop-off locations

Top questions

Is pickup included in this private chauffeur service?

Yes, hotel or city center pickup is included.

How many people fit in the vehicle?

You can choose between an eight-seater van or a four-seater SUV.

Can I visit Stellenbosch or Franschhoek on this trip?

Yes, trips within a 160-170 km radius like Stellenbosch are included.

Is this service wheelchair accessible?

Yes, vehicles are wheelchair accessible and infant seats are available if needed.

Can drop-off be at a different location than pickup?

Yes, drop-off can be at any location within the covered areas around Cape Town.

What’s included during the day trip?

Bottled water, air-conditioned private transport, tolls for Chapman’s Peak Drive, plus pickup and drop-off.

How long does the private chauffeur service last?

The standard booking covers 8-9 hours per day; extra time costs more.

Are there extra fees for going outside Cape Town?

Yes, trips beyond greater Cape Town (like Hermanus) cost extra.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or city center pickup by your private driver in an air-conditioned vehicle (van or SUV), bottled water along the way, toll-free access to Chapman’s Peak Drive if you go that route, and flexible drop-off anywhere within Cape Town’s main surrounding areas before heading back at your own pace.