Hiring a private driver in Tunisia: what it actually costs

A private car with a driver in Tunisia is priced per vehicle, not per person — so the cost is the same whether one person travels or five, and the per-head figure falls as the group grows. Day tours start at €74 for the whole car. There are 1,392 fixed transfer fares published on this site, so the price of a given route can be checked before anyone is contacted.

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What the price covers, and what it does not

The price is for the vehicle and the driver for the day. It includes the car, the driver, fuel, tolls and parking, and hotel pick-up and drop-off in the Tunis, Hammamet and Sousse areas. It does not include entry tickets, lunch, a licensed guide, or, on multi-day circuits, accommodation, which is quoted with your dates. Those are listed as options, at a price, so that two quotes can be compared honestly.

How group size changes the price

The base fare covers up to 4 travellers in a standard car. Beyond that the price steps up because the group needs a bigger vehicle — a minivan for a larger party, two vehicles for a much larger one — and the booking form shows the price for your group size before you send anything. Below the limit, the price does not change with the number of people, which is why a driver for one is the most expensive way to travel and a driver for four is among the cheapest.

A driver, a driver-guide, a licensed guide

They are three different qualifications, and confusing them is where disappointment starts. A driver knows the roads and the sites and will tell you about them. A driver-guide is a driver who also gives commentary. A licensed national guide holds a state qualification and can lead you through a site in depth. Which one you need depends on the site: see who drives you, and who guides you.

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Common questions

How much is a driver for a day in Tunisia?

From about EUR 74 for a full day with the vehicle, depending on the route and how far it goes. That is the price for the car, so a family of four pays the same as a solo traveller.

Is the driver also a guide?

No, and it is worth being clear about it. The driver knows the roads and the sites and will tell you about them, but a licensed guide is a separate qualification in Tunisia. One can be arranged at any site if you want the full commentary.

Do I pay in advance?

No deposit is taken. The fare is agreed before departure and paid to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.

Can a private driver take me to the Sahara?

Yes, but it is an overnight trip: Tunis to Douz is about six hours by road. The two-day circuit is the shortest honest version, and the driver stays with you the whole way.

Will the driver wait while I visit a site?

Yes. The vehicle is yours for the day, so there is no fixed return time. If a site is worth an extra hour, you take it.

Do I pay the driver or the company?

The fare is agreed before departure and paid to the driver on the day. No deposit is taken beforehand, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.

Distances are straight-line, measured between the coordinates on our map of the sites; road distances are longer. Prices are per vehicle and come from the same database the 33 tours and 1,392 transfer fares.

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