Published: October 21, 2026
Most car services only do point A to point B. An as-directed chauffeur works differently, you book the car and the chauffeur by the hour, and you decide where it goes as the day unfolds. Here’s what as-directed hourly service actually means, how a flexible, multi-stop tour of LA works in practice, and how Crown Limousine covers it.
Table of Contents
- What “As-Directed” Hourly Service Actually Means
- How a Flexible, Multi-Stop Tour Works
- What to Look For in an As-Directed Chauffeur Service
- How Crown Limousine Covers It
- How to Book
- Summary
1. What “As-Directed” Hourly Service Actually Means
A standard transfer takes you from one address to another, then the trip is over. As-directed service is different: you book a vehicle and chauffeur for a block of hours, and you’re in control of where it goes for the whole booking. There’s no fixed route and no second reservation needed between stops, the car and chauffeur are simply yours for the hours you’ve booked.
2. How a Flexible, Multi-Stop Tour Works
In practice, this means your chauffeur waits while you’re at each stop and takes you straight to the next one whenever you’re ready, no re-booking, no flagging down a new ride, no clock resetting between stops. You stay in full control of the day. If you already know where you want to go, that’s exactly how it runs. If you’d like suggestions, your chauffeur can recommend stops along the way, but only if you ask, this is your itinerary, not a guided tour.
3. What to Look For in an As-Directed Chauffeur Service
- A vehicle that actually fits your group, confirmed by passenger count before you book
- No per-stop fees or re-booking, the vehicle and chauffeur should be yours for the whole block of hours, not metered stop by stop
- A chauffeur who can offer local recommendations if you want them, without insisting on a fixed itinerary
- A clear hourly minimum and what’s included, confirmed before you book, not after
- A real company with a licensed, professional chauffeur, not a rideshare driver doing a one-off hourly booking
4. How Crown Limousine Covers Your Flexible, Multi-Stop Tour with Premium Vehicles
Crown Limousine LA has offered hourly, as-directed chauffeur service throughout Los Angeles since 1994.
- A full vehicle lineup for any group size, Cadillac XTS and Tesla Model S sedans for 2, a Tesla Model Y for up to 7, a Cadillac XT6 for 5, a Cadillac Escalade for 6 to 8, and a Chevrolet Suburban for 6, up through a Mercedes Sprinter van for 14, an MKT stretch limousine for 8, Mercedes Sprinter limousines seating 12, 14, or 16, a 38-passenger party bus, and a 42-passenger executive charter bus
- Hourly packages with a clear minimum booking, 3 hours for sedans, SUVs, and the Sprinter shuttle, 4 hours for stretch and Sprinter limousines, with everything confirmed before you book
- Bluetooth connectivity so you can play your own music, and LED lighting to set the mood, on our larger vehicles
- A stocked cooler of iced water comes standard on our larger vehicles too, and you’re always welcome to bring your own drinks along for the ride
- Chauffeurs who can recommend stops if you want input, or simply follow your lead for the entire booking, the day runs however you want it to
- Background-checked, professionally trained chauffeurs, licensed under California TCP operating authority and commercial insurance
- A reservation and dispatch team that stays in contact throughout the day, so your chauffeur always has what they need to keep things running smoothly
- A 4.9-star rating on Google across 467 reviews, and 4.8 stars on Yelp across 796 reviews
5. How to Book
- Decide on your group size and the vehicle that fits it
- Decide how many hours you’ll need the car for the day
- Let us know if you’d like stop recommendations along the way, or if you’ve already got your day planned
- Call or text (310) 737-0888, or request a quote online, to lock in your date
6. Summary
- As-directed hourly service means the vehicle and chauffeur are yours for a block of hours, with no fixed route and no re-booking between stops
- You stay in full control of the day, Crown’s chauffeurs can recommend stops if you want input, but never impose an itinerary
- Crown Limousine LA covers any group size with a full vehicle lineup, from Cadillac and Tesla sedans up through a 42-passenger executive charter bus
- Clear hourly minimums, licensed and background-checked chauffeurs, and a 4.9-star Google rating across 467 reviews back it all up




