Boston Hourly Car Service
Hourly car service in Boston: keep the car, change the plan
Book a block of hours, keep the same vehicle and chauffeur for all of it, and add stops as the evening or the day unfolds. The chauffeur waits at every stop.
(617) 440-2174Duration blocks
Pick a block
Blocks are booked in the same online system as every other Alve ride. These cards describe the blocks; the booking happens on the next page.
How hourly works
How hourly car service works
Before the ride
- Choose a block and a start time.
- Give a pickup address and, if you know them, the first stops.
- Choose a vehicle class: sedan for two, SUV for up to five, van for up to fourteen.
- You get a confirmation with the chauffeur's name.
During the block
- The chauffeur waits at every stop; nothing has to be rebooked.
- Add a stop or change the order by telling the chauffeur.
- Need longer? Ask the chauffeur; extensions depend on the day's availability.
- The block ends where you say it ends.
Use cases
When hourly is the right booking
- 01
Evening out
Dinner, a show, a last drink. One car for the whole night, waiting outside each one.
- 02
Shopping and errands
Newbury Street to Copley to Chestnut Hill with the bags staying in the car.
- 03
Event day
A game, a concert, a gala: drop at the door, the car holds through the event, no ride-share scramble after.
- 04
City day with a driver
Boston and Cambridge at your own pace, with a chauffeur who knows where to stop and where to wait.
- 05
Appointments day
Back-to-back appointments across town without parking or waiting for a new car each time.
Hourly vs point-to-point
Hourly or a transfer?
A transfer is one pickup and one drop: the airport run, the ride to the wedding. It is the right booking when you know exactly where you are going and when.
Hourly is for everything with a middle: more than two stops, an end time you do not know yet, or bags and coats you would rather leave in the car. If you would otherwise book three separate rides, book one block instead.
Example itinerary
An example four-hour evening
An illustration of how a block is used, not a package.
Pickup, Brookline
The chauffeur is outside early.
Dinner, North End
Drop at the door. The car holds nearby.
Theater District
Two blocks, no parking search.
One more stop, Seaport
Added during the evening by telling the chauffeur.
Home
Block ends at the door.
Fleet
Vehicles available by the hour
- Premium sedan
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Volvo S90
up to 2 passengers
Couples and solo evenings
- Mid-size SUV
Lincoln Aviator, Cadillac XT6
up to 3 passengers
Small groups
- Full-size SUV
Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban
up to 5 passengers
Groups with shopping or gear
- Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
up to 14 passengers
Larger parties
Service area
Where hourly service runs
Boston
Every neighborhood, from the Seaport to Brighton.
Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton
The inner ring, where most evening blocks start or end.
Greater Boston suburbs
Blocks can start or end anywhere in the Greater Boston service area.
FAQ
Hourly car service questions
Do I keep the same car and chauffeur for the whole block?
Yes. One vehicle and one chauffeur from pickup until the block ends, waiting at every stop in between.
Can I add stops during the block?
Yes. Tell the chauffeur and the plan changes; there is nothing to rebook.
What if I need more time than I booked?
Ask the chauffeur during the block. Extensions depend on that day's availability, so booking the longer block up front is the safer choice.
How do I book hourly service?
Online through the Alve Limousine booking page, or by calling (617) 440-2174. Choose the vehicle class and the start time; describe the plan in the notes.
Where can an hourly block start?
Anywhere in the Greater Boston service area: Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton and the surrounding suburbs.
Who operates Boston Hourly Car Service?
Alve Limousine, a Boston chauffeured transportation company established in 2018. Every vehicle is individually Massport-permitted and licensed for livery service, every chauffeur is a W-2 employee, and the fleet carries $1,000,000 combined single limit insurance.
Booking band
Book a block
Same booking system as every Alve ride. Pick the vehicle, the start time and the hours.
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