We compare the options for visiting wineries, from car hire to a professional chauffeur, and examine the advantages and drawbacks of each.
Comparison
Compare your transport options
Car hire
✓ Complete freedom
✓ Suitable for large groups
× You have to drive
× Unfamiliar roads
× Parking
× Driving stress
Good for: Exploratory trips without tastings
Taxi/Uber
✓ Availability
✓ No advance booking
× Expensive over long distances
× Drivers do not know the wineries
× No quality guarantee
Good for: Short urban journeys
Group tour
✓ Package price
✓ Everything included
× Fixed schedule
× Large group
× No personalisation
× Standard itinerary
Good for: Budget tours and a first introduction
Private chauffeur
✓ Flexible itinerary
✓ Comfort and safety
✓ Expert knowledge
✓ You can taste the wines
× More expensive than a taxi
× Advance booking required
Good for: Wine tours, business travel and special occasions
Vehicles
Our fleet
Volkswagen Passat
For: Solo travellers and couples
Understated and comfortable for long journeys through wine country.
Mercedes E-Class
For: Business travel and couples
A comfortable saloon for transfers and full-day journeys.
Mercedes S-Class
For: Special occasions and corporate travel
Flagship comfort for a journey that becomes part of the experience.
BMW 7 Series
For: Business and executive travel
A spacious executive saloon for longer routes.
Mercedes V-Class
For: Families and small groups
Spacious, with room for guests and their wine purchases.
Volkswagen Multivan
For: Families and small groups
Flexible seating and luggage space for journeys across France.
Mercedes Vito
For: Large groups and corporate outings
A practical, spacious choice for larger parties.
Mercedes Sprinter VIP
For: Group travel
A VIP format for groups, with comfort and luggage space.
Not sure which vehicle suits your trip? We will advise you when you enquire.