Find a private car and driver for transfers, sightseeing, business visits and regional journeys. Choose your destination to read practical transport advice or check vehicle options and rates.
A private driver should solve a transport problem. For one simple city journey, public transport or DiDi may be entirely sufficient.
Your trip
Usually start with
One city journey
Metro / taxi / DiDi
Airport → hotel
Taxi, DiDi or private transfer
Major city → major city
High-speed rail
Several stops in one day
Private driver
Great Wall / suburban day trip
Private driver often useful
Several business meetings
Private driver
Factory / supplier visits
Private driver often useful
Long cross-China journey
Train / flight + local drivers
The value of a private driver is continuity: the same vehicle can handle pickup, waiting, multiple stops and return transport.
What to Expect When Booking
Your quote depends on the destination, route, vehicle, service hours and luggage. Check the city’s rates page for examples, then send your travel details for a route-specific quote.
A driver booking covers the agreed transport service. Guide services, interpretation and other assistance must be confirmed separately. Tell us if you need an English-speaking driver so we can check availability.
Send your date, pickup point, planned stops, passenger count and luggage. We’ll check the route, suggest a suitable vehicle and confirm the price and pickup arrangements.
Typical vehicle options
Vehicle choice depends on passenger count and luggage.
Sedan
1–3 travelers
For individuals, couples or small groups. Confirm the space for your actual bag sizes before choosing.
7-Seat MPV
4–6 travelers
An option for families and small groups; check passenger seating and luggage together.
Van
7–8 travelers
Useful for larger small groups and business teams.
Minibus / Coach
Larger groups
Quoted according to passenger count, luggage and route.
Private Driver in China FAQ
Yes. Private vehicle-and-driver services can be arranged for airport transfers, sightseeing, business travel, regional day trips and multi-stop schedules. The exact service, vehicle and price depend on the city and route.
Do not assume that every driver is fluent in English. DragonTrail provides English-language booking and transportation coordination. Tell us if you need an English-speaking driver so we can check availability.
No. A driver booking covers the agreed transport service. Guide services, interpretation and other assistance must be confirmed separately.
Not for every journey. DiDi suits simple point-to-point rides; high-speed rail is often better between major cities. A dedicated driver is more useful for several stops, waiting, luggage in one vehicle or a fixed day schedule — see the comparison table above.
There is no useful single nationwide price. Your quote depends on the destination, route, vehicle, service hours and luggage. Check a city rates page for examples, then send your travel details for a route-specific quote.
Need a Driver for Another Route?
Send your destination, travel date, pickup and drop-off points, planned stops, group size and luggage. We’ll check whether we can arrange the journey.