- For one person running a few short errands in town, separate taxi rides are usually cheaper.
- A driver for the day wins when there are many stops, waiting time, luggage, a group or a fixed schedule.
- The vehicle stays with you: bags, shopping and presentation materials remain in the car all day.
- Typical uses: business visitors with several meetings, wedding days, conference guests and day trips from Tallinn.
Short answer: if you are alone and need two or three short rides across town, taxis are cheaper. If your day has many stops, waiting time, luggage, a group of people or a schedule that must not slip, a car with a driver for the whole day is usually the smarter — and often the cheaper — choice.
"A driver for the whole day" sounds like something from a film. In practice it is a simple tool: one vehicle and one driver who stay with you from the first pick-up to the last drop-off. Here is when it makes sense.
How the two options really compare
A taxi charges for each ride separately. Every time you get out, the ride ends — and the next one starts with a new start fee, a new wait for a car and, at busy times, a higher app price. A taxi does not wait outside the meeting, and it does not keep your bags.
With hourly hire, you pay for the time, not for each ride. The driver waits between stops, the vehicle doubles as a cloakroom and a quiet place to make calls, and the price is agreed in advance. Hourly hire with a Transfero driver starts from €25/hr, and a full day from €250 — see the price list.
| Several taxi rides | Driver for the day | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Per ride: start fee + distance | Per hour or one fixed day price |
| Waiting between stops | You wait for a new car each time | The driver is already outside |
| Luggage and shopping | Travels with you everywhere | Stays in the vehicle |
| Group of 5+ | Two or more cars per ride | One V-Class, Sprinter or coach |
| Plan changes | Book another ride | Tell the driver |
| Best for | A few short solo trips | A full, busy or shared day |
When a driver for the day is the smart choice
A day of business meetings
Three meetings in different parts of Tallinn, lunch with a client and a flight in the evening. With a driver you go straight from door to door, prepare on the way and keep your suitcase in the car until the airport. Nobody looks at the clock wondering whether a taxi will arrive in time.
A wedding day
Collecting the bride, the ceremony, a photo session at several locations, then the venue. Timings are tight, dresses do not belong in taxis, and the couple should not have to think about logistics at all. One driver who knows the plan makes the day calmer. For a grand entrance, see our limousine service.
Guests, delegations and conferences
When you host visitors, a driver who meets them at the airport and stays with the group all day is part of the impression you make. For groups, a Sprinter (up to 23) or a touring coach (up to 55) keeps everyone together. More on corporate & group transport.
A day trip from Tallinn
Many of the best places around Tallinn are hard to reach by public transport — and with a driver you can see several of them in one day:
- Jägala waterfall — Estonia's widest natural waterfall, about 50 m wide, roughly 25 km east of Tallinn.
- Lahemaa National Park — the Viru bog boardwalk, coastal fishing villages and the manor houses of Palmse and Sagadi, about an hour from the city.
- Keila-Joa — a waterfall and a restored manor park west of Tallinn.
- Tartu or Pärnu — Estonia's university city (about 185 km) or its summer capital (about 130 km), there and back in a day.
When it is not worth it
Honesty helps you choose: if you are travelling alone with a light bag and only need two or three short rides, a taxi or ride-hailing app will cost less. A full day with a driver pays off when the day is full — many stops, waiting, people or luggage.
How to plan a day with a driver
- Write down the stops with rough times — even an approximate plan helps.
- Choose the vehicle by group size and luggage: Skoda Octavia, Jaguar F-Pace or S-Class up to 4, V-Class up to 6, Sprinter up to 8 or 23, coach up to 55.
- Get a fixed price for the day — we confirm within 30 minutes.
- Leave room for changes. With hourly hire, extra stops are simply a message to the driver.
Frequently asked questions
Hourly hire with a driver starts from €25 per hour. A full day costs €250 in a Skoda Octavia, €300 in a Jaguar F-Pace, €400 in a V-Class or an 8-seat Sprinter, €450 in a 23-seat Sprinter and €500 in an S-Class.
For one person with a few short rides, taxis are usually cheaper. With many stops, waiting time, luggage or a group that would need several taxis, a driver for the day often costs the same or less — and saves a lot of time.
Yes. With hourly hire you can add stops or change the order — just tell the driver.
Yes. The vehicle stays with you for the whole booking, so bags, shopping and materials can stay inside while you are at your stops.
Get a fixed price for your route
Tell us where, when and how many — we confirm a fixed price within 30 minutes. Available 24/7.
