Executive Sedan
1-3 passengers
A Mercedes-Benz S-Class executive sedan for up to 3 guests. Quiet, smooth, and easy to step in and out of at every stop.
4-8 hours tour
$440 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
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DC Embassy & Government Transportation
Discreet embassy and government transportation in DC. Professional chauffeurs, low-profile sedans and SUVs, 24/7 dispatch. Call for a quote.
From $380
$110/hour · 3-hour minimum · All-inclusive · No hidden fees
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Executive SUV
1-6 passengers
A full-size executive SUV seating up to 6, with the space and window views families ask for.
4-8 hours tour
$480 / 4 hours
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Book NowStretch limousine
1-10 passengers
The classic black stretch limousine for up to 10. Turns a night tour into the celebration itself.
4-8 hours tour
$540 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
Book NowMercedes Sprinter
1-13 passengers
A black Mercedes Sprinter for up to 13, with high ceilings and walk-in comfort for bigger parties.
4-8 hours tour
$560 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
Book NowWhite Hummer limo
1-18 passengers
The white stretch Hummer seats 18 and makes the entrance. Built for birthdays and bachelorettes.
4-8 hours tour
$760 / 4 hours
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Book NowMini bus
22-32 passengers
A private mini bus for 22 to 32 guests. One vehicle, one route, the whole group together.
4-8 hours tour
$720 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
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What our guests say
5-star rated on Tripadvisor & Viator
More than 240 travelers have reviewed our private Washington DC limo tours across Tripadvisor and Viator, and the same praise repeats: the chauffeur-guide who knows every monument, the on-time hotel pickup, and a day that felt effortless. Read our Tripadvisor reviews and our Viator reviews for yourself.
What comes up again and again for our DC Embassy & Government Transportation service is airport pickups that ran to the minute, business groups moved without fuss and the on-time hotel pickup. The same details repeat: arriving on time and a spotless, comfortable vehicle. Each review below links to the Tripadvisor or Viator listing it was posted on.
★★★★★
Best way to see monuments at night
This was a great way to see a lot of sites in a few hours. Our guide was knowledgeable and accomodated our special requests. Communication with the guide was easy.
★★★★★
Great way to see the sights comfortably and on your own timeline!
This was a great way to stay cool on a hot day!
★★★★★
Good value for a large group
For 10 people (4 adult and 6 kids/teens), this was a great alternative to the other night tours. We even got to see some of the less known memorials at the Pentagon! Very friendly and helpful driver.
★★★★★
DC tour
The driver was super knowledgeable about the different monuments and allowed us to experience them in whatever order we wanted stopping at different ones for us to take pictures and explore along the route. Extremely worth it for my family and I.
★★★★★
Great way to see DC with our large group!
Our driver was very kind and everyone enjoyed the experience.
★★★★★
Khan was an excellent driver and very knowledgeable.
Our ride was smooth and the limo quite clean! Our family of 10 fit perfectly with room to spare.
★★★★★
Very Professional!!
Driver Maaz was a great tour guide. Highly recommended. Vehicle was clean and lots of room for the family.
★★★★★
Our driver was extremely welcoming, courteous, personable.
Took photos for us, knew the city, made excellent choices to tour and was engaging.
★★★★★
More than Luxury!!
Maaz was an absolute gem of a driver! From start to finish, he made sure Oupa and I felt comfortable, safe, and well taken care of throughout Washington. His driving was smooth, his car was immaculate, and he navigated the city's traffic like a pro. What really stood out was his warmth and professionalism—he was…
Maaz was an absolute gem of a driver! From start to finish, he made sure Oupa and I felt comfortable, safe, and well taken care of throughout Washington. His driving was smooth, his car was immaculate, and he navigated the city's traffic like a pro. What really stood out was his warmth and professionalism—he was patient, courteous, and went out of his way to accommodate us. He even shared great local tips that made our experience better. Oupa and I truly appreciated his kindness and reliability. If you're looking for a driver who treats you like family, Maaz is your guy. Highly recommend him without hesitation! Thank you, Maaz★★★★★
Awesome experience
Awesome experience from the booking to the tour. Amin was super from the first communication until we returned. It was very easy and we got to see all of the sights with him dealing with traffic. He picked us up and returned us to our hotel and waited at each stop so we did not have far to walk. My kids loved every…
Awesome experience from the booking to the tour. Amin was super from the first communication until we returned. It was very easy and we got to see all of the sights with him dealing with traffic. He picked us up and returned us to our hotel and waited at each stop so we did not have far to walk. My kids loved every minute. The car was extremely clean, cool and he had bottled water for us as well. I would book this again.★★★★★
Amin was great, courteous, humorous, and friendly.
The tour saved our feet, and we got to see all that we wanted to see. Thanks, Amin!
★★★★★
We had so much fun.
My kids enjoyed the ride. It’s very convenient, an easy way to explore DC……………..
★★★★★
It was great for a business experience with my board of directors while in DC for a convention.
We saw so much in DC within 3 hours and had a great time. Our driver was so great and also told us all the highlights during the drive as well. Well worth the time and cost.
★★★★★
Great experience - great driver, expert guide
We had a great experience and would highly recommend. We booked a four hour hop on, hop off excursion and opted to pay extra for a tour guide in addition to the driver. Our group was 18 family members in town for college graduation, ranging in age from 8 to 80. We had some ideas of the stops we wanted, and Teri our…
We had a great experience and would highly recommend. We booked a four hour hop on, hop off excursion and opted to pay extra for a tour guide in addition to the driver. Our group was 18 family members in town for college graduation, ranging in age from 8 to 80. We had some ideas of the stops we wanted, and Teri our guide worked with us to incorporate them as well as other highlights she recommended. It worked perfectly. Family members could "choose their gear" with respect to walking, and the more ambitious were able to do several things in the same stop (eg Korean War memorial along with Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam). Thanks to Inam our driver and Teri our guide for a great experience!★★★★★
Best DC night tour with customer pickup
Very professional and courteous drivers. We had 2 Escalade SUVs. Very clean. Being in DC felt like we were being driven around by secret service. We had family in from Texas and Kentucky. Seeing and stopping at the monuments at night is a must do for those coming to DC for first time. Favorite stops included USMC…
Very professional and courteous drivers. We had 2 Escalade SUVs. Very clean. Being in DC felt like we were being driven around by secret service. We had family in from Texas and Kentucky. Seeing and stopping at the monuments at night is a must do for those coming to DC for first time. Favorite stops included USMC Memorial, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. Looking across Tidal Basin at night from Lincoln memorial is so special . And this time of year cheery blossoms are in full display, We thank you guys for a wonderful time. I would highly recommend your team for anyone traveling to DC★★★★★
Great low stress, comfortable way to see the city!
Aziz was early, courteous and very professional. It was great being able to control the pace at which you see everything. The Escalade was spacious and comfortable for our tall group of six.
★★★★★
Time value experience
We reserved a car to pick us up from the airport, tour the sites in downtown Washington DC and then drop us off at our hotel. Our flight arrived early but our driver was there anyway, waited patiently while we toured the sites on foot when needed and also added a couple of visits when we had some extra time. Great…
We reserved a car to pick us up from the airport, tour the sites in downtown Washington DC and then drop us off at our hotel. Our flight arrived early but our driver was there anyway, waited patiently while we toured the sites on foot when needed and also added a couple of visits when we had some extra time. Great experience for the money and time as it kept us from losing the afternoon when we arrived.★★★★★
Great way to see the Capital if you only have a few hours.
We had an afternoon flight on a Sunday and decided to get a tour of DC in the morning. It turned out to be a great way to see the major sights and monuments in a short period of time. Stopped at all the major landmarks on the Mall.
★★★★★
Absolute best way to spend our last day in DC!
We had that awkward few hours between checkout and our flight and this tour filled it perfectly! Khalid was so kind, patient, and had great recommendations of what to go see! Definitely would recommend this tour!
★★★★★
Week with friends
Just a great time. Saw many places but most of all our driver William was very good, courteous, and knowledgeable.
★★★★★
The friendly staff, the mystique of the limo experience.
The knowledge of the driver enhanced the tour greatly. Would definitely recommend this private tour over bus tour any day.
★★★★★
Wonderful tour!
Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Stopped at our high priority sights and even took us to a gift shop. My family was very impressed,
★★★★★
Best Sweet Sixteen Party
We surprised our daughter and her friends with an evening limo tour of DC for her sweet sixteen birthday. The girls had the best time, played their music between stops, and enjoyed taking photos of each other at the monuments at night. Perfect Instagram moments! Smart Limo accommodated our requests to put some decor…
We surprised our daughter and her friends with an evening limo tour of DC for her sweet sixteen birthday. The girls had the best time, played their music between stops, and enjoyed taking photos of each other at the monuments at night. Perfect Instagram moments! Smart Limo accommodated our requests to put some decor and goody bags in the limo before surprising our daughter. Thanks, Smart Limo for an unforgettable birthday experience!★★★★★
We had already spent the previous day on a tour to see the main highlights of DC, so we were exhausted.
The limo tour was the perfect 2nd day! We were able to leisurely tour the city, at our pace. Our driver was AMAZING! He was very professional, knowledgeable and flexible to our needs, and an absolute pro at navigating the crazy DC streets! He took us on a tour of the off the beaten path sights! Embassy Row, which lead…
We had already spent the previous day on a tour to see the main highlights of DC, so we were exhausted. The limo tour was the perfect 2nd day! We were able to leisurely tour the city, at our pace. Our driver was AMAZING! He was very professional, knowledgeable and flexible to our needs, and an absolute pro at navigating the crazy DC streets! He took us on a tour of the off the beaten path sights! Embassy Row, which lead us to an amazing church (I do not remember the name) and to the beautiful 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, to name a few. I loved the flexibility we had to jump off at some off the beaten path location to explore or just cruise by while he told us about the site. I would absolutely recommend this personalized tour to anyone.★★★★★
Great Views and Great Service
We had a great time touring DC in the comfort of this limo. Amin, the driver was very courteous and willing to modify the tour to meet our needs. I would have no problem booking this tour again in the future.
★★★★★
The Best Way to Tour Washington DC
It was very nice to be able to tour the DC Capital area with a guided limo tour. All of us we able to sit back and enjoy the sights without having to worry about driving, navigating and parking! Our driver Amin was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend them for your touring needs!
★★★★★
Ameen was a great driver and guide.
Pick up was smooth and easy and was very flexible with the schedule. Highly recommended!
★★★★★
Family trip - check!
Our driver was wonderful and had some helpful tips for us and always got us front row service to the customized tour that we requested. The A/C was not working in the limo, so that was the only down side. I would bring info on the monuments - as this is not a guided tour, but a very comfortable trip to see the sites in…
Our driver was wonderful and had some helpful tips for us and always got us front row service to the customized tour that we requested. The A/C was not working in the limo, so that was the only down side. I would bring info on the monuments - as this is not a guided tour, but a very comfortable trip to see the sites in D.C. We had 9 people in the limo and had maxed out the space. I would recommend for parties of 6-7 or less.★★★★★
Your own pace spend as much time as you need at places of interest.
Driver was great. Good experience.
★★★★★
Absolutely the best way to be picked up from
BWI then taken on private tour around DC and dropped off at your hotel!
DC Embassy & Government Transportation: the full guide
Embassy and government transportation in Washington DC, for diplomatic staff, agency visitors and protocol-sensitive delegations, runs from $380 for 3 hours in the Executive Sedan. The work is quiet by design. A professional career chauffeur in a clean, unmarked black sedan or SUV arrives on time, holds the schedule, and moves your principal through the city without drawing attention. One dispatch line, 24/7, with the same chauffeur pool you can request by name.
Do you serve embassies and diplomatic staff in DC?
Yes. We carry diplomatic staff, embassy guests, and visiting delegations across DC regularly, and the requirements rarely change: discretion, punctuality, and a chauffeur who knows the city. Embassy Row along Massachusetts Avenue, the State Department in Foggy Bottom, and the agency offices downtown are routine destinations, not special requests. Our chauffeurs work this circuit daily and understand the protocol that comes with it.
A typical booking is a half or full day on as-directed hire: one chauffeur stays with one principal, handles every move, and waits at each stop without needing to be re-called between meetings. For a visiting delegation, we coordinate several vehicles under one point of contact so the group stays together and the timing holds.
What makes embassy transportation different from a standard corporate booking?
The car has to be invisible and the chauffeur has to be trusted with what they overhear. Embassy and government work raises the bar on three things: discretion, low-profile presentation, and timing that cannot slip during a session day or a motorcade window.
Our vehicles carry no signage, no logo wraps, and nothing that marks them as a hired car. The chauffeur wears a dark suit, opens the door, and stays silent unless spoken to. Conversations in the cabin stay in the cabin. For principals who take calls between stops, the executive SUV has an optional privacy partition. None of this is an upsell. It is the standard for every embassy and government account we hold.
Confidentiality is a condition of the assignment, not a perk: chauffeurs do not discuss passengers, destinations, or schedules, and billing is plain with no identifying detail that exposes who traveled where. The chauffeur arrives early, positions for a short walk to the door, and does not linger or photograph. If a pickup involves a controlled venue or a security-managed entrance, you tell us at booking and we plan the staging around it.
Can you coordinate multi-vehicle and multi-stop schedules?
Yes. A visiting delegation, a conference, or a state-level visit often needs several vehicles running on one timeline, and that is handled through a single dispatch contact who owns the whole movement. One person confirms every car, holds the schedule, and adjusts in real time when a meeting runs long.
Multi-stop days run on as-directed hire. The chauffeur holds between meetings and drives when your principal moves, so there is no booking and re-booking for each leg. For a group, we assign a lead vehicle and stage the convoy so it arrives and departs together. The DC variable that matters most here is access: several blocks around the Capitol, the White House, and certain federal buildings close during sessions, security events, and official motorcades. Our chauffeurs know which entrances stay open and how to reposition so your group walks a short distance, not a long one. Tell us if a stop is a federal building, an embassy, or a security-controlled venue, and we plan the pickup point accordingly. It changes where we stage, not whether we can do it.
Are your chauffeurs and vehicles suited to government-level work?
Yes, and the answer is about capability and discretion rather than any badge. Our chauffeurs are professional career drivers who do this full time, know DC street by street, and are trusted with protocol-sensitive and high-profile passengers. The vehicles are late-model, clean, unmarked, and maintained for daily executive use.
What an embassy or agency account actually relies on is consistency: the same trusted chauffeur pool returning for your bookings, drivers who handle a changed venue or a delayed principal without complaint, and a dispatch desk that answers in seconds at any hour. We assign drivers who have run protocol-sensitive trips before and who understand that the assignment is confidential. For a recurring need, we keep a consistent set of chauffeurs on your account so the same trusted faces return, which matters more for this work than for any other. If your office has a specific requirement for a pickup, share it at booking and we build the trip around it.
Do you handle recurring accounts and last-minute requests?
Yes to both. Many embassy and government clients run on a standing account: one dispatch number, a consistent chauffeur pool, and monthly itemized billing with no per-trip card swipes. The same setup that serves our corporate accounts covers diplomatic and agency work, with the added discretion the assignment requires.
Last-minute requests are routine. Dispatch is staffed 24/7 by a live person, not a voicemail box, so an unscheduled airport run from Dulles at 1 a.m. or a same-day add to a delegation schedule gets a vehicle confirmed in minutes when capacity allows. For a planned visit or a high-profile principal, 24 to 48 hours of lead time gives us the best flexibility on chauffeur assignment, but we move quickly when the request lands late.
Fleet for embassy and government runs
Most bookings use the executive sedan or the executive SUV, both late-model and black, both unmarked. The sedan is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class executive sedan. The SUV is a full-size executive vehicle, a Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban, with the optional privacy partition some principals prefer for calls.
For a delegation traveling together, the Mercedes Sprinter van seats up to 13 and the executive mini-bus carries 22 to 32. Larger movements run as a coordinated multi-vehicle convoy under one dispatch contact. Every vehicle in the fleet is presented the same way for this work: clean, current, and without a single marking that identifies it as a hired car.
Related services
Embassy and government accounts also overlap with the rest of our executive work. For day-to-day executive movement, see corporate chauffeur service. For single high-stakes trips where the ride itself needs to be invisible, see executive transport. For as-directed hire by the hour with a chauffeur on call between stops, see hourly chauffeur service. The full list is on the services hub.
How to book
For a single booking, call (202) 609-9811 or book online. To open a standing embassy or government account with one dispatch line and monthly billing, email info@smartlimorental.com with your office name and expected volume, and you will have a response within one business day.
Common questions about DC Embassy & Government Transportation
Do you serve embassies and diplomatic staff in DC?
Yes. We carry diplomatic staff, embassy guests and visiting delegations across Embassy Row, the State Department in Foggy Bottom and the downtown agency offices regularly. Discretion, punctuality and a chauffeur who knows the city's motorcade and session closures are the standard on every booking.
What is involved in a diplomatic car service in DC?
An unmarked black Executive Sedan or SUV, a career chauffeur who does not discuss passengers, destinations or schedules, exact timing around session days and motorcade windows, and plain billing with no identifying detail. The car stays invisible so the principal's day does not.
How much does embassy or government transportation cost?
The same flat structure as our corporate service: the Executive Sedan is $110 an hour and the Executive SUV $120, each on a 3-hour minimum, so from $380 and $420; a full 8-hour day is $880 or $960. The Mercedes Sprinter carries a delegation of up to 13 at $140 an hour on a 4-hour minimum.
Can you coordinate multi-vehicle and multi-stop schedules for a delegation?
Yes. A visiting delegation, a conference or a state-level visit often needs several vehicles on one timeline; a single dispatch contact owns the whole movement, confirms every car and adjusts in real time when a meeting runs long or a motorcade closes a street.
Are your chauffeurs suited to government-level work?
Yes, on capability and discretion. Our chauffeurs are professional career drivers, most with five or more years with us, who know DC street by street and are trusted with protocol-sensitive and high-profile passengers. Confidentiality is treated as a condition of the assignment.
Do you handle VIP protection-detail transport?
Yes. Principals who travel with a security detail ride in the SUV with the detail's vehicles coordinated through the same dispatcher, and the chauffeur follows the detail's staging and route instructions. Tell us the requirements when you book and the movement is planned around them.
More questions? See the full FAQ or call (202) 609-9811. We answer 24/7.