How Much Does a Private Chauffeur Cost in Hawke's Bay?
A private chauffeur in Hawke's Bay with Electric Executive costs from $160 NZD per hour, GST inclusive, with a minimum of one hour for drop off and one hour for pick up. A typical evening restaurant transfer (drop off, later collection) is therefore billed from $320 NZD. Executive airport taxis are fixed fares from $80 NZD (Napier CBD, small SUV) to $262 NZD (Cape Kidnappers, 11 seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter), GST included. All prices include the vehicle, chauffeur, Wi-Fi, chilled glass-bottled water, refreshments and device charging.
Pricing table (NZD, GST inclusive)
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private chauffeur transfer | From $160 per hour | 1 hour minimum drop off, 1 hour minimum pick up |
| Airport taxi, Napier CBD | $80 / $90 / $100 | Small SUV / eVito / Sprinter, each way |
| Airport taxi, Mangapapa Hotel | $120 / $142 / $164 | Small SUV / eVito / Sprinter |
| Airport taxi, Hastings | $130 / $154 / $178 | Small SUV / eVito / Sprinter |
| Airport taxi, Havelock North | $145 / $172 / $199 | Small SUV / eVito / Sprinter |
| Airport taxi, Cape Kidnappers | $190 / $226 / $262 | Small SUV / eVito / Sprinter |
| Early or late surcharge | $40 per hour or part hour | Before 6:00am or after 10:00pm NZ time |
| Waiting time | $1.50 per minute | After 5 minute grace period; never charged for delayed flights |
| Luggage trailer | Small from $56.25, large from $112.50 | Small: 4 club sets. Large: 12 club sets and 6 cases |
| Child seat or capsule | Small charge, on request | Diono 3QXT, Maxi Cosi capsule |
| E-bike rack | Per bike, on request | Thule Velospace XT 4, two e-bikes |
What affects the price
Pricing is per vehicle, not per guest. Airport taxi fares are fixed by destination and vehicle class: a small SUV (up to 3 guests), a Mercedes-Benz eVito (up to 7) or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (up to 11). The Napier CBD fare is the lowest at $80 NZD; Cape Kidnappers, at the end of a long private road, is the highest at $190 NZD. Private chauffeur hours are the same rate for every vehicle class; longer evenings simply extend the hours.
Deposits, cancellation and payment
A 50% deposit may be required to confirm a booking. Cancellation more than 48 hours before travel is free; within 48 hours the full fare is charged. Rescheduling is free subject to availability. Payment is taken in the vehicle by card, or by invoice for hotels, DMCs and corporate accounts.
Why Electric Executive
Hawke's Bay's only premium, fully electric transport operator. Qualmark Silver certified, official Air New Zealand taxi partner, 2026 Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism award, and preferred provider to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Porters Boutique Hotel, Black Barn Retreats and Hawthorne House. Rated 5.0 from 39 Google reviews.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a minimum booking? Yes. One hour for a drop off and one hour for a pick up.
- Do you charge per person? No. Pricing is per vehicle and per hour or per journey.
- Can my hotel be invoiced? Yes. Partner hotels and corporate accounts can be invoiced per trip or monthly.