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Private chauffeur in Shanghai
Precellence Service arranges your private chauffeur in Shanghai (pick-up at Pudong PVG and Hongqiao SHA airports, transfers, hourly hire) with the same point of contact as for your chauffeur in Paris.
- PVG
- SHA
Which journeys, which cars and what price in Shanghai?
| Journey | Duration (approx.) | Business sedan | Luxury sedan | Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pudong (PVG) → Lujiazui, the financial district | about 45 min to 1 hr | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Pudong (PVG) → the Bund and Jing'an | about 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Hongqiao (SHA) → Jing'an | about 30 to 45 min | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Chauffeur at your disposal for 4 hours | 4 hr | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Chauffeur at your disposal for 8 hours | 8 hr | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
Prices are given on quote: they depend on the exact journey, the car and the time of day.
- Cars
- Business sedan: Mercedes E-Class or equivalent.
- Luxury sedan: Mercedes S-Class or equivalent.
- Van: Mercedes V-Class or equivalent, for families and small groups.
The exact model and the number of seats and bags are confirmed in the quote.
- Waiting time at the airport
- Complimentary. The length of the wait is stated in your quote.
- How to book
- Send your quote request online or on WhatsApp. You pay Precellence. You receive a written confirmation.
Can you book my chauffeur in Paris and in Shanghai in a single request?
Yes. That is the whole idea of this service: both ends of your journey, one quote, one point of contact.
Leaving from Paris
Your Precellence chauffeur drives you to the airport, then welcomes you back on your return.
On arrival in Shanghai
A chauffeur from our network of selected partner chauffeurs is waiting for you, to the same exacting standards.
For the person making the booking
Assistant, family office, concierge or agency: a single request covers the departure from Paris, the arrival and the return. You receive one quote and one invoice.
Where does the chauffeur meet you at the airport?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
- Key facts
- East of the city; Terminals 1 and 2, for most international flights.
- Where the chauffeur waits
- In the arrivals hall, after customs and baggage collection, holding a sign with the passenger's name.
- To Lujiazui
- about 45 min to 1 hr
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
- Key facts
- West of the city; Terminals 1 and 2, mainly for domestic flights. Hongqiao high-speed railway station is next to Terminal 2.
- Where the chauffeur waits
- In the arrivals hall, after customs and baggage collection, holding a sign with the passenger's name.
- To Jing'an
- about 30 to 45 min
How does the booking work?
We book for you: there is no other provider for you to contact.
- You write to us with your dates, flight numbers, addresses, and the number of passengers and bags.
- We send you a written quote, after checking with our network of selected partner chauffeurs on the ground.
- You pay Precellence: one payment, one invoice, whatever the country.
- Before pick-up, you receive your chauffeur's name and phone number.
What should you know before booking a chauffeur in Shanghai?
- The Huangpu River separates Pudong, home to the Lujiazui financial district, from Puxi, with the Bund, Jing'an and the former French Concession.
- Pudong (PVG) handles most international flights; Hongqiao (SHA), closer to the centre, mainly domestic flights.
- Hongqiao station has high-speed trains to Suzhou, Hangzhou and Beijing.
- If you have your hotel's address in Chinese characters, include it with your request.
Frequently asked questions: private chauffeur in Shanghai
How much does a private chauffeur cost in Shanghai?
The price is given on quote: it depends on the journey, the car and the time of day. The most requested journeys are listed in the table on this page. The written quote states the final price and what it includes.
Where does the chauffeur meet me at the airport in Shanghai?
In the arrivals hall of your terminal, at Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA), after customs and baggage collection, holding a sign with your name. Waiting time is complimentary; its length is stated in your quote. Give us your flight number: your pick-up follows your actual arrival time.
Can you also arrange my chauffeur in Paris?
Yes. Precellence Service is a private chauffeur company in Paris. Your chauffeur drives you to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Orly (ORY) when you leave, then our partner network welcomes you in Shanghai. One request, one quote, one invoice.
Private chauffeur, chauffeur-driven car, car with driver, executive car service, limousine service: is it the same service in Shanghai?
Yes. All these terms mean a chauffeur-driven car booked in advance, at a price set by quote, with a dedicated chauffeur. In China, people also speak of hiring a car with a driver (包车). It is neither a taxi nor an app-booked ride.
What language does the chauffeur speak in Shanghai?
Tell us the language you would like in your request: we ask the local network for it, subject to availability. In China, English is not always spoken: state your needs in your request. Our team replies in writing in your language; by phone, in French or English.
Can I go to Suzhou or Hangzhou with a private chauffeur?
On request, subject to availability of the local network. Suzhou is about 1 hr 30 min by road from central Shanghai, Hangzhou about 2 hr 30 min. The high-speed train from Hongqiao station is often faster: we can arrange the chauffeur to the station.
In which other cities around the world?
The whole international network (London, Geneva, Istanbul…)
Elsewhere in the world: on request.
Ready to book your chauffeur in Shanghai?
Write to us: you receive a written quote, then your chauffeur's name before pick-up.
+33 (0)1 58 96 39 43 · [email protected] · Phone: French or English.


