As-Directed Chauffeur — Kent & Nationwide
A Driver, At Your Complete Disposal
Your chauffeur, your vehicle, your schedule — by the hour or the full day. Corporate meetings, sporting events, shopping, sightseeing and every itinerary in between. No fixed route, complete flexibility, absolute professionalism throughout.
The Service
Your Day, Your Direction
Not every requirement fits a single transfer from A to B. Some days demand a driver who is with you from morning until evening — adapting to appointments, waiting between them, accommodating changes and managing every movement so that you do not have to think about logistics at any point. That is precisely what an as-directed booking provides.
The vehicle and driver are placed entirely at your disposal for the agreed period. Whether that period involves three meetings, a sporting event, a day of shopping across London or a private tour of the Kent countryside — the booking holds. We go where you direct, at the time you choose, and wait for however long is needed.
The rate for your chosen period is agreed in advance and does not change. Use the time however your day demands — efficiently, leisurely or anywhere between. The driver is yours.
How It Can Be Used
Any Day That Demands More Than a Transfer
An as-directed booking covers any scenario where a dedicated, professional driver adds genuine value across a full period of time.
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Corporate Day Hire
Multi-meeting days across Kent, London and the Home Counties — managed entirely by a professional driver who waits between each appointment and adapts to your schedule as it evolves.
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Sporting & Event Days
Ascot, Goodwood, Epsom, Twickenham, Wimbledon and beyond. Your driver manages arrival, waiting and return entirely around the event's rhythm — no car parks, no logistics stress.
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Shopping & Leisure
London retail, country house visits, gallery days — with a driver who handles all parking, carries bags between stops and adapts to a day that may change direction at any point.
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Medical & Appointment Days
For Harley Street consultancies, hospital visits or multi-clinic days — a calm, professional driver who waits however long is needed and collects you exactly when you are ready.
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Sightseeing & Tours
A private tour of Kent, London and the surrounding countryside, entirely at your own pace and in your own sequence. No fixed route, no group, no time pressure.
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Bespoke Itineraries
If your day does not fit a standard category, an as-directed booking covers it. Tell us what you need and we will confirm the most appropriate arrangement.
Why As-Directed
What a Dedicated Driver Provides
A professional driver at your disposal changes the nature of your day entirely. Logistics disappear. Focus arrives. The day becomes productive in ways a point-to-point transfer simply cannot achieve.
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Complete Flexibility
Destinations, timings and plans can change throughout the day without any additional administration. Your driver simply adapts — professionally and without question.
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Your Time Entirely
The vehicle and driver are yours for the agreed period. There are no other passengers, no other commitments and no pressure to vacate ahead of schedule.
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Productive in Transit
A consistent, reliable driver who knows you are working in the back means calls are taken, documents reviewed and meetings prepared during every journey between stops.
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Discreet & Invisible
Your chauffeur is present when needed and entirely invisible when not — waiting at a discreet distance from any meeting, venue or appointment as appropriate.
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Luggage & Purchases Handled
Shopping bags, equipment, gifts and personal items are all managed between stops. You are never carrying anything unless you choose to.
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Agreed Rate for the Period
As-directed bookings are agreed at a fixed rate for your chosen period — half-day, full-day or multi-day. You know the cost and there are no surprises.
How It Works
Arrangement to Close of Day
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Tell Us Your Day
Share the date, the anticipated duration and the broad outline of your day. Precise destinations are not necessary at this stage — a general picture is enough.
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Period & Rate Agreed
We agree the duration of your as-directed booking and a fixed rate for that period. Half-day, full day or multi-day — the rate is confirmed before your booking.
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Driver Assigned
A professional, experienced driver who is comfortable with flexible, dynamic days is assigned to your booking. We match the driver to the nature of your day.
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Collection at Your Start Point
Your driver arrives at the confirmed time, at your home, hotel or office — ready for whatever the day requires.
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The Day Unfolds
Your driver adapts to each instruction, each change and each requirement throughout the day. Route, waiting and departure are entirely at your direction.
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Return or Close of Day
At the end of your booking period, you are returned to your chosen destination. Over-runs and extensions can always be discussed if the day requires it.
Client Voices
Trusted by Those Who Demand the Best
“I used Express Travel Kent on a full-day basis for a series of meetings across three counties. Having a professional driver for the entire day — managing logistics, waiting between appointments, knowing the routes — was genuinely transformative for how I work when travelling.”
Alistair M.
Business Owner, Canterbury
“We booked an as-directed day for a very special shopping and lunch trip to London. Our driver was superb — discreet, helpful with bags, completely flexible with our changes of plan. It felt genuinely luxurious. We have already booked again.”
Catherine & Paul L.
Private Clients, Sevenoaks
“We have used Express Travel Kent's as-directed service for hospitality days at Ascot and at Goodwood. The flexibility is exactly what a day like that demands. The driver adapts to the day with complete professionalism, however it evolves.”
Northgate Events
Corporate Client, Maidstone
Common Questions
Before You Make the Call
If your requirements are specific or your day is complex, please call us directly. As-directed bookings are best discussed in person.
An as-directed booking means your driver and vehicle are at your disposal for an agreed period — you direct all movements, destinations and timing throughout the day. It is entirely different from a point-to-point transfer.
We typically offer as-directed bookings from a minimum of four hours. Half-day and full-day packages are the most popular. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Yes — that is precisely the purpose of an as-directed booking. Destinations, timings and plans can change throughout the day and your driver will accommodate all of it without additional administration.
Yes. Multi-day as-directed bookings are available for extended visits, tours or business trips. Please discuss your requirements with us and we will arrange the most appropriate terms.
Yes. Your driver waits throughout the booking period. Whether you are in a two-hour meeting or an afternoon event, waiting is part of the as-directed arrangement.
Corporate days, sporting events, London shopping trips, medical appointments, private tours, gallery visits, country house days — any day where flexibility and a professional driver add real value.
If your day runs beyond the agreed period, we discuss any extension directly with you on the day. There are no unilateral charges — any additional time is agreed between us.
Yes. As-directed bookings are not limited to Kent. Multi-county days, London visits and days that cross into multiple regions are all managed seamlessly within a single booking.
Arrange Your Day
Tell Us What Your Day Requires
Share the date, the approximate duration and the general nature of your day. We will agree a rate, assign the right driver and handle every detail from there.