St. Augustine was laid out centuries before the car, and it still drives that way. Sunshine Luxury Transport gives you a private car and a local chauffeur who knows where to stop in the historic district, how to get across to Anastasia Island when the Bridge of Lions is up, and how to reach the beach, dinner, or a day trip without a single parking search. Reserve ahead for local rides, evenings out, multi-stop days, and longer private trips from St. Augustine.
Historic district drop-offs
Anastasia Island & beaches
Savannah, Amelia, Orlando
Booked in advance
Owned and run locally
Most visitors stay, eat, or tour here, and it is the hardest part of town to drive. Inns sit on narrow brick lanes, St. George Street is closed to cars, and the bayfront fills up fast on weekends
The heart of the historic district is pedestrian-only, so the nearest drop-off is a side street most visitors cannot find on the first try.
Downtown street parking runs on a three-hour limit, and lots run on four. Long dinners and museum days outlast the meter.
From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Bridge of Lions can open for vessel traffic on the hour and half-hour when requested, with no 8 a.m., noon, or 5 p.m. weekday openings. Overnight, openings are on request.
During Nights of Lights, downtown roads and parking become especially busy, particularly on high-attendance dates. A prearranged chauffeur can plan pickup and drop-off around congestion and access restrictions.
A chauffeur service takes all four off your list. You ride in a GMC Yukon that seats six or seven, or a Mercedes Sprinter for groups of up to 14, with a driver who knows these streets and a drop off as close to your door, table, or ticket line as the city allows.
St. Augustine is really several places stitched together by bridges and causeways. Here is how car service works in each one.
Most visitors stay, eat, or tour here, and it is the hardest part of town to drive. Inns sit on narrow brick lanes, St. George Street is closed to cars, and the bayfront fills up fast on weekends.
Most visitors stay, eat, or tour here, and it is the hardest part of town to drive. Inns sit on narrow brick lanes, St. George Street is closed to cars, and the bayfront fills up fast on weekends.
Across the Bridge of Lions are the lighthouse, the Amphitheatre, beach rentals, and oceanfront hotels. The trip downtown is short on a map but depends on bridge timing and beach traffic.
Just across the Usina Bridge from downtown, Vilano is quieter, with beach homes, small resorts, and waterfront dining. It is close to the historic district but far enough that most guests do not want to walk.
Vilano is a natural start point for trips north to Ponte Vedra along A1A, a scenic coastal route for the drive.
South of the plaza, Lincolnville is a historic neighborhood of Victorian homes, vacation rentals, and some of the city’s best local restaurants. Streets are residential, tight, and lined with parked cars.
A chauffeur is not only for the airport. These are the trips visitors book once they are in town.
The Castillo, the Fountain of Youth, the lighthouse, and the Alligator Farm sit miles apart across two sides of the bay. A chauffeur connects them in one smooth loop, waiting nearby while you explore. For a full day on the clock, see our hourly private driver service.
Downtown’s best tables have no parking of their own. Arrive at the door and leave without a designated driver. Our guide to St. Augustine restaurants for date night has ideas.
From November through January, the city glows and traffic crawls. Skip the garage line and see the lights from the back seat. See our Nights of Lights tour guide.
San Sebastian Winery and the St. Augustine Distillery offer tastings, which is exactly when no one in the group should be driving.
Sailing out of Jacksonville or Port Canaveral? Ride to the terminal with your luggage and skip days of port parking. Read more on cruise port transportation.
St. Augustine is a strong home base for Northeast Florida and the Georgia coast. These are the private trips we drive from the city, with typical one-way drive times.
Beach clubs, golf, and an easy coastal drive up A1A.
Theme parks, conventions, and Orlando International Airport.
The speedway, the boardwalk, and race weekend events.
Cruise departures and the Space Coast.
Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown and island resorts. See our Amelia Island car guide.
Squares, River Street, and historic homes. Read about our St. Augustine to Savannah private car.
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic, season, and pickup location.
Have a question about your trip? Call 904-587-9495. We are a family-owned team, so you will talk to someone who knows the city.
No. St. George Street is pedestrian-only. Your chauffeur drops you at the nearest legal curb, usually a side street a short walk away, and picks you up at the same spot or wherever you choose.
The historic core is walkable, but the lighthouse, the beaches, Vilano, the wineries, and World Golf Village are not. Downtown guests often book car service for those trips and for evenings out when no one wants to drive.
Yes. We pick up from homes, rentals, inns, and resorts across St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia Island. Send the full address and any gate or access code when you book.
Yes. For tours and multi-stop days, book by the hour so the vehicle stays with your group between stops. For a single drop-off, we can schedule a separate return pickup instead.
No. Your chauffeur knows the city well and can suggest stops and routes, but does not give narrated history tours. You can pair a guided walking tour with a chauffeured ride between neighborhoods.
Yes. We drive private day trips and one-way rides to Savannah, Orlando, Amelia Island, Daytona Beach, Port Canaveral, and other destinations across Northeast Florida and coastal Georgia.
Book as soon as your plans are set, especially for weekends, spring break, and Nights of Lights season from November through January. For short-notice rides, call to check availability.
Yes. We serve both cities with the same team. For rides based in Jacksonville, see our Jacksonville chauffeur service.
Tell us where you are staying and where you want to go, and we will plan the ride around the city.
