Frequently Asked Questions
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- Rates vary by region.
- $50-70/hr Paso Robles, Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez, and Edna Valley (5 hour minimum)
- $50-70/hr Lodi, Napa/Sonoma, Jackson/Plymouth/Sierra Foothills (5 hour minimum)
- $60/hr Temecula (4 hour minimum)
- $50/hr Monterey (4 hour minimum)
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Yes. You are hiring a designated driver who drives your vehicle. We don’t have any limo, party bus, town car, SUVs available. Our clients love their own cars more! If you cannot obtain your own vehicle or rental, we may be able to refer you to a local alternative.
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Destination Drivers is insured to drive your personal vehicle or rental* by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance. Our worldwide policy covers Non-owned and hired autos including general liability, bodily injury, errors & omissions, and property damages including damage to your vehicle (or rental*) while being driven by your Destination Drivers Designated Driver.*There is an obligatory $25 fee for rental vehicles charged at the time of booking.
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Our team comes from different backgrounds. Each driver is trained and tested to ensure they exercise high-level awareness and attention to detail. Every driver is a non-smoker with a clear DMV record.
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Your designated wine driver is included at an hourly rate. They bring bottled waters to keep everyone hydrated. Drivers are happy to pick up food for you and bring it along, if requested. Tasting fees are not included, although there may be discounts at some wineries due to being a guest of Destination Drivers. You’ll be treated like a VIP in the comfort of your own vehicle. No DUIs, no problems!
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Where to? It’s your day and you get to go where you want, when you want, for as long as you want. With that in mind, we routinely make suggestions and assist with planning to make your experience the best it can possibly be.
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For groups larger than one vehicle can fit, you may simply hire additional drivers to drive additional vehicles. We can drive up to 15 passenger vans.
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You are most welcome to bring your puppy! Many wineries allow dogs, and some do not. We can tailor your destinations to those which are dog-friendly, and drivers are OK with watching/walking your dog should there be any issues.
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In most areas, we can and strive to offer this possibility. With advance notice we can make reservations for you to experience cave tours, barrel tastings, and arrange special plans.
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Request a driver online or by phone. Call now at 833.868.7733 and speak with a real person who cares about making your day the best it can possibly be, or click through this website to arrive at a booking form.
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• We are insured, in contrast to similar local services.
• We are pioneers in personal wine driver service and designated driver service.
• More affordable than limousines, buses, and vans. Often 1/2 or 1/3 the cost.
• Trained, friendly, non-smoking, clean-record, knowledgeable drivers
• Excellent customer service + phone/text support
• Customizable itineraries, trip guidance
• 5-Stars on Yelp!
• 5-Stars on Tripadvisor
• 5-Stars on Google