Hire a Driver in Portland to Drive Your Own Car
Sometimes you don’t need our Escalade or our Sprinter — you need someone else behind the wheel of your own car. Portland Private Town Car provides vetted, professional drivers who drive your vehicle, not ours, so you can relax, work, or enjoy a night out in the car you already know.
How It Works
Book online or by phone with your pickup address, date and time. Your driver arrives in their own transportation, meets you at your car, and confirms their identity with you before taking the wheel. You ride in your own vehicle for the booked time, with stops along the way if you need them, and pay at the end of the trip.
Pricing
$65 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum per booking. Billed hourly for single trips; multi-stop trips within the Portland area are included in your booked time. Gratuity is optional and not included in the rate.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- A vetted, professional driver
- Their time from pickup to drop-off
- Waiting time
- Multiple stops within the Portland metro area
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- • Fuel
- • Tolls
- • Parking for your vehicle
Whose Insurance Covers the Car?
Your own auto insurance stays primary while our driver operates your vehicle. We recommend confirming your policy covers a permitted driver before booking, especially for a rental or a vehicle you don’t own outright. Our drivers are licensed, background-checked professionals, but this service does not replace your vehicle’s own insurance coverage.
When This Makes Sense
- Airport drop-off or pickup: leave in your own car and skip airport parking, or have your car waiting when you land.
- A night out: enjoy dinner, a show, or a few stops downtown without worrying about parking or driving home.
- Business travel or meetings: arrive in your own vehicle while you take calls or prepare on the way.
- Events and game days: skip event parking and traffic, with drop-off at the entrance and pickup after.
- Any time you’d rather not drive: a long day, an early flight, or simply not wanting to be behind the wheel.
How This Differs From Our Other Services
Our regular chauffeur service puts you in one of our vehicles — a Cadillac Escalade ESV or Mercedes Sprinter — with a professional driver, starting at $90/hour. This driver-only service is for when you want to stay in your own car: no vehicle provided, just a trained, background-checked driver at the wheel, starting at $65/hour.
Professional, Vetted Drivers
Every driver is background-checked, licensed, and trained in defensive driving and local Portland navigation. They’re comfortable operating a range of vehicle types and are expected to treat your car the way they’d treat their own.
Hire a Driver FAQ
Do I need to provide the car?
Yes. This service is for driving your own vehicle. If you’d rather ride in one of our vehicles, see our regular chauffeur service. Portland Chauffeur Service →
How much does it cost?
$65 per hour with a 3-hour minimum. Call (503) 867-9527 for a quote on longer or multi-day bookings.
Whose insurance applies while the driver has my car?
Your own auto insurance stays primary. Confirm your policy covers a permitted driver before booking.
Can the driver make stops along the way?
Yes, within the Portland metro area and within your booked time.
Are your drivers background-checked?
Yes. All drivers are licensed, background-checked, and trained before they’re cleared to drive for clients.
How far in advance should I book?
Booking ahead gets you the best availability. Call or text for same-day requests.
Book Your Driver
Call or text (503) 867-9527, 24/7, to book a driver for your own car.
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