✦ Family Travel
Mercedes V-Class Private Tours of Ireland
With a seven-seater and a nine-seater, most groups need one vehicle or the other, and rarely both people and their luggage. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class settles that trade-off: up to six guests, their bags, and one driver-guide, PSV-licensed, for the whole trip.
€600 to €1,200 per vehicle, per day — the same rate whether two people travel or six.
The V-Class, Specifically
Not a generic “minivan” — here is exactly what you’re booking.
SeatsUp to 6 guests
Larger groupsExecutive mini-coach, up to 19
In-vehicleWi-Fi & bottled water
Hybrid optionAvailable on request
Driver-guidePSV licensed & insured
AccreditationNCDA member
Pricing basisPer vehicle, per day
Full dayFrom €600
Seven days€3,000–€4,000
Will Our Luggage Actually Fit?
This is the real question behind “how many seats,” and most vehicle listings dodge it. A car that seats six rarely has room for six full suitcases at the same time — you end up choosing between the people and the bags.
Tell us your real headcount and roughly how much luggage — a carry-on each, or full suitcases for a two-week trip — when you enquire. The V-Class is matched to what you’re actually bringing; a larger group or heavier luggage load moves to the executive mini-coach rather than squeezing into a vehicle that technically “seats” you but not your bags.
Why This Vehicle Over a Rental Van
Automatic vs. manual is someone else’s problem
Travellers renting in Ireland worry about finding an automatic, since most rental stock is manual. With a driver-guide, transmission is irrelevant — you are never the one shifting gears on the left.
One vehicle, one driver-guide, the whole trip
A rental van is just a van. This one comes with someone who knows the roads, handles the parking, and adjusts the day when plans change.
Priced per vehicle, not per seat
Two guests and six guests pay the same rate. A rental van sized for a large group still needs fuel, insurance and someone confident enough to drive it on narrow roads.
Your Vehicle for the Trip
The same vehicle and driver-guide from pickup to drop-off — not a rotating pool of subcontracted cars.
What Does a Mercedes V-Class Tour Cost?
From €600 for a full day, and €3,000 to €4,000 for a seven-day route. The rate is per vehicle — two guests pay the same as six, so a fuller car is simply better value per person. USD pricing is available on request before you confirm. Fuel and driver time are included in the day rate; hotels, meals and attraction tickets are quoted separately.
Who Books the V-Class
Couples
Full space and privacy at the same per-vehicle rate a larger group pays — see our private couples tours of Ireland.
Families up to six
One vehicle for the whole family, luggage included in the plan — see our private family tours of Ireland.
Small friend groups
Up to six travelling together without splitting into two cars or a coach.
Who’s Driving It
I’m Gerry Murphy. I drive the V-Class myself on most tours, hold a current PSV licence, and I’m a member of the National Chauffeur Drivers Association. Over a decade of driving American visitors around Ireland sits behind that licence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mercedes V-Class Private Tours Ireland
How many suitcases fit in the V-Class alongside six passengers?
It depends on suitcase size and what else you’re bringing, which is exactly why we ask for your real headcount and luggage load at enquiry rather than quoting a fixed number. Groups with a full suitcase each, rather than carry-ons, are often better matched to the executive mini-coach even at five or six guests.
What is the price of a Mercedes V-Class private tour in Ireland?
From €600 for a full day, per vehicle. A seven-day route runs €3,000 to €4,000. USD pricing is available on request before you confirm.
Is the Mercedes V-Class the best option for a group of six?
For six guests with normal luggage, yes — it’s the standard vehicle and the most efficient per-person cost at that size. Beyond six, or with heavy luggage, the executive mini-coach (up to 19) is the better fit.
Do we need to worry about automatic vs. manual transmission?
No. Your driver-guide drives; you don’t need an automatic rental to avoid a manual gearbox on the left side of the road.
Is Wi-Fi actually available in the vehicle?
Yes, along with bottled water. A hybrid vehicle option is also available on request.
Can we book the V-Class for just part of our trip?
Yes. Some travellers hire the vehicle and driver-guide for the trickiest driving days only — the Ring of Kerry and Dingle are the routes most people ask about — and handle calmer legs themselves.
Private Family Tours of Ireland
Family-specific pricing, inclusions and itineraries.
Private Couples Tours of Ireland
Romantic routes, castle stays, and the real cost for two.
What Private Tours of Ireland Cost
Full price table by duration and group size.
Ready to Book the V-Class?
Send your dates, headcount, and roughly how much luggage you’re bringing. A day-by-day plan comes back within 48 hours, free, with no deposit until it’s right.
WhatsApp +353 83 148 4498 · drivers@gerrymurphychauffeurservices.ie