Background: the lights of downtown Vancouver at night, out of focus behind rain on a car window.

The quietadvantage. Chauffeur & Executive Protection in Vancouver

Vancouver, BC 

Answered at every hour · (778) 814-6421

Why Hermes

Some people notice everything, and would rather not be noticed. We built Hermes for them. The right car at the right door. A route walked before you take it. A team that is always there, and never looks like it. That is the quiet advantage.

What we do

Two disciplines. One standard.

Most companies drive you. A few protect you. We do both, and you can book either on its own, or both on a single call.

False Creek and the Granville Bridge at dusk, Vancouver

I · Movement

Chauffeured, quietly.

Flight-tracked airport pickups, hourly cars for the day, the Sea-to-Sky to Whistler. A chauffeur who knows the city and when to say nothing.

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A protection professional in a dark suit, seen from behind at dusk

II · Protection

Protected, invisibly.

Advance work, secure movement and close protection for executives, families and visiting principals. Planned like a chauffeur booking, felt as calm.

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One evening, handled

You will remember the evening. Not the logistics.

  1. Vancouver International Airport control tower with the North Shore mountains behind

    18:40 YVR, South Terminal

    Wheels down. Your chauffeur already knew.

    Your flight was tracked from departure. When the plane landed, the car was at the curb and your bags had somewhere to go.

  2. Downtown Vancouver towers at blue hour across the water from Stanley Park

    19:10 Into the city

    A route driven this morning, not guessed tonight.

    Traffic, closures, the quieter way in. Chosen before you landed, so the drive is just a drive.

  3. A downtown Vancouver hotel entrance lit at night

    19:35 The hotel

    The side entrance, as requested.

    The arrival was walked in advance. Someone has already spoken to the front desk. You go straight up.

  4. A historic hotel entrance at night with a black car waiting

    22:20 Dinner

    The car is outside before the bill arrives.

    No calling, no waiting on the sidewalk. Your chauffeur watched the evening from a respectful distance.

  5. A modern West Coast home lit at dusk

    23:45 Home

    Gate closed. Lights on. Goodnight.

    Your chauffeur waits until you are inside. Tomorrow’s car is already confirmed.

  6. Next Your evening

    Tell us where you need to be.

    A written, all-in quote before you travel. Or a confidential conversation about protection.

What “premium” means, specifically.

Every chauffeur company says luxury. These are the things we do on every booking, written down so you can hold us to them.

Dispatch
24/7A person answers, every hour of every day
Surge pricing
0The written quote is the price
Confidentiality
100%Every chauffeur signs an agreement
In Vancouver
PLACEHOLDER: yearsPLACEHOLDER: years in service, e.g. since 2015
  1. 01

    Your flight, tracked from wheels-up

    Early, late or diverted, the pickup moves with it. You never call from the plane.

  2. 02

    Waiting time at YVR included

    PLACEHOLDER: complimentary wait time at YVR, e.g. 60 minutes after landing at no charge, because customs is not your fault.

  3. 03

    An all-in quote, in writing

    Gratuity, tolls and waiting spelled out before you travel. No surge pricing, ever.

  4. 04

    Chauffeurs, not drivers

    Licensed, background-checked and trained in defensive driving. Suits, not uniforms. Confidentiality agreements as standard.

  5. 05

    The car, prepared

    Detailed before every trip, cabin at temperature, water and chargers on board, child seats on request.

  6. 06

    Protection by licensed professionals

    Licensed under BC’s Security Services Act. Licence PLACEHOLDER: BC security business licence number

PLACEHOLDER: One real, short Google review quote from a client (with permission), e.g. about an airport pickup

PLACEHOLDER: Reviewer first name and context, e.g. “Sarah, executive assistant”
Google rating
PLACEHOLDER: Google rating and review count
Passenger Transportation Board
PLACEHOLDER: PTB licence number
Commercial insurance
PLACEHOLDER: insurance coverage amount

Questions, answered

Anything else, call or message us. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day.

(778) 814-6421

How much does a chauffeur service cost in Vancouver?
Price depends on the vehicle, the route and how long you need the car. Hourly service starts from PLACEHOLDER: starting hourly rate and airport transfers are quoted as a flat fare. You always receive the full price in writing before you book, with no fees added afterward. Request a quote.
Do you track flights for YVR pickups?
Yes. We follow every inbound flight from departure, so if it lands early or late your chauffeur adjusts automatically. You don't need to call us from the plane. How YVR pickups work.
How far in advance should I book?
For airport transfers and shorter trips, a day's notice is usually enough, and we can often arrange same-day cars. For weddings, galas and peak dates, book two to three weeks ahead to secure the vehicle you want.
Which areas do you serve?
All of Greater Vancouver, including Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey and the North Shore, plus the Fraser Valley, Squamish and Whistler. We also drive cross-border to Seattle. See all services.
Can I request the same chauffeur each time?
Yes. Regular clients can ask for a chauffeur they know, and we schedule them whenever possible.
Are your chauffeurs licensed and insured?
Yes. Every chauffeur is professionally licensed, insured and background-checked before driving for Hermes Travel. PLACEHOLDER: add Passenger Transportation Board licence number
Do you provide executive protection?
Yes. Alongside chauffeur service we provide discreet, intelligence-led protection: close protection, secure chauffeuring, advance work, residential and event coverage. It starts with a confidential assessment. Executive protection.
Is your protection service licensed in British Columbia?
Protection work in BC is regulated under the Security Services Act. Hermes Travel provides it under BC security business licence PLACEHOLDER: BC security business licence number, and every protection professional holds a BC security worker licence.

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Tell us where you need to be. We will handle the rest.

A written quote, usually within the hour. Or a confidential protection consultation. Someone answers at any hour.

Request a quote

Written quote, usually within the hour. PLACEHOLDER: Confirm quote response time