Call: it is the fastest channel
For a departure within the hour, the phone remains the best way: +33 7 66 48 89 38, 24/7. In one minute, we know whether a driver is available, what time he can be there and at what fare. The MyCourse app also works for an immediate ride, but on the phone we can tell you straight away what is possible and suggest a solution if the first slot does not suit you.
One of our clients summed it up in his review: "I had not booked. I called on arriving at La Rochelle station and was picked up within 30 minutes." That is the most common case outside the high season. In midsummer or on a festival night, the wait can be longer: we tell you frankly on the phone rather than keep you waiting.
What to have at hand when you call
- Where you are, precisely: the station on the forecourt side, the name of the restaurant, the hotel. At the station, the usual meeting point is next to the bollards.
- Where you are going: the address or the name of the rental, the village if you are heading to Île de Ré.
- How many of you there are, with luggage and children: that decides between a Tesla and a 7 or 8-seat van.
- A phone number you can be reached on: the driver sends you a text message with the vehicle and his arrival time.
With these four pieces of information, the fare is given to you during the call and the ride is booked. You fill in nothing, you create no account.
What happens next
You receive a confirmation by text message with the driver's name and the vehicle. He lets you know when he is on his way and when he is outside. The fare given on the phone does not change on arrival, even at 2 am. If your train is delayed further in the meantime, tell us: the driver adjusts to the actual time.
The tip that avoids everything: book the return with the outbound trip
Most evening "emergencies" are return trips. A dinner, a concert at La Sirène or La Coursive, a wedding in the countryside: if you roughly know what time you will want to go home, book the return at the same time as the outbound trip. The driver is scheduled, the fare is known, and if the evening runs half an hour over, he waits within the agreed limit. You can also book the return "in principle" and call when you are ready: on busy evenings, a fixed time remains the safer option.
The slots where you need to plan ahead
Summer weekends, the Francofolies festival, match nights and major holiday departures: last-minute requests are numerous and the drivers are on the road. For a 7 am flight from Nantes or Bordeaux, or a first high-speed train at 6 am, book the day before: the driver is outside your door at the agreed time, at 3 am if need be. For the rest of the year, a phone call is enough in the vast majority of cases.
To find out more about our evening and night journeys, see the page night private driver in La Rochelle.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a driver in La Rochelle without a booking?
Outside the high season, often less than 30 minutes. In summer and on event nights, the wait can be longer: we tell you on the phone before confirming.
Is the fare higher in the evening?
The fare depends on the time and the period. It is given to you before the journey and does not change afterwards, whatever the arrival time.
Can I book a return without a precise time?
Yes. You book the return in principle and call when you are ready. A fixed time remains the safer option on busy evenings.
