World Economic Forum · Davos
WEF chauffeur service in Davos, run by specialists
Hundreds of vehicles, closed roads and security checkpoints. This is how we keep your guests on time.
In short
Ernest & Sons provides a chauffeur service in Davos during the World Economic Forum (18–22 January 2027): vetted chauffeurs, registered vehicles, VIP meet & greet, helicopter coordination and on-site dispatch, after eight years at the Forum. Book in July or August of the year before.
Updated October 2026
The service
A WEF chauffeur service that knows the town
Ernest & Sons has supplied luxury transportation in Davos during the World Economic Forum for eight years.
The Annual Meeting takes place from 18–22 January 2027. Political and corporate leaders, heads of industry and civil society arrive in a town of roughly 11,000 residents, and the receptions, dinners and side events run from early morning to late at night.
A WEF chauffeur service in Davos has to do more than drive. It has to register vehicles, place the right drivers, anticipate the closures, and answer the phone at two in the morning when a flight lands late. That is the job we do, for government delegations, ministers and C-level executives.
Accredited chauffeurs for the restricted zones
Our drivers hold access to the restricted WEF zones and have worked the Forum before. They know which streets are one-way in Forum week, where the drop-off points are, and how long the walk from a checkpoint really takes.
Coordination with your security team
Clear communication with close-protection officers and on-site coordinators is agreed before arrival. We share routes, drop-off points and alternatives so nobody improvises on the day.
Choose your service
Three ways to work with us
Daily and full-week hire
A vehicle and a driver for the whole Forum, on standby at your hotel and registered for the zones.
Delegations and travel managers
Convoys, one coordinator, centralised invoicing and follow-up for the whole programme.
Armoured vehicles and protection
Bulletproof cars and security-trained drivers for protected principals.
What is included
Everything around the car as well
The vehicle is the visible part. Most of the work happens behind it.
VIP meet & greet
We start at the airport. A coordinator meets the guest at the aircraft or the arrivals hall and walks them to the vehicle, with luggage handled.
Registration
We take care of vehicle and driver registration to save you time, and we advise which badges suit each client.
Helicopter transfers
For guests who would rather fly the last leg. Availability depends on the weather, which is fickle at this time of year.
Winter-ready cars
Winter tyres, umbrellas, snow grips for every passenger, cleaning equipment and the usual comforts: water, hand wipes, chargers and Wi-Fi.
Protection on request
Bulletproof vehicles and security-trained drivers for politically important persons.
On-site dispatch
A qualified dispatch team in Davos responds to changes and new requests and keeps the whole programme coordinated.
Vehicles
Choose the right car for the role
Business sedan
Mercedes E-Class
The everyday business sedan for short transfers and brief standby services.
Executive limousine
Mercedes S-Class
The benchmark limousine for principals, long transfers and full-day programmes.
Luxury minivan
Mercedes V-Class
Room for delegations, families and luggage, with a club seating layout.
Why it matters
Experience is the product
Every January the same problems return: a convoy holds up the Promenade, snow closes a side road, a meeting runs long and the next one starts in ten minutes. There is no software fix for this. It is solved by drivers who have seen it before and by a dispatcher who can reroute in seconds.
That is why we put so much effort into choosing drivers. Read how we select and test our chauffeurs.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long have you worked at the Forum?
Eight years. Our chauffeurs and coordinators have worked the Davos Forum for eight years, for government delegations, ministers and C-level executives.
How early should I book a chauffeur for the WEF in Davos?
Enquire in July or August of the year before the Forum. Hundreds of vehicles are deployed for the week, and the chauffeurs with real Davos experience are taken first. Late requests are possible, but the choice of drivers and vehicles narrows quickly from October.
Does Ernest & Sons register vehicles and drivers for the WEF?
Yes. We handle vehicle and driver registration for you and advise which badge suits each client. Procedures and deadlines are set by the authorities and change from year to year, so we work from the current official instructions.
What happens if the road to Davos is closed?
We plan alternatives before you travel: a second route, a helicopter option where available, and extra time in the schedule. Our dispatch team monitors conditions and informs the guest and the security team early.
Can one desk manage many vehicles for a delegation?
Yes. Larger groups of roughly 30 to 50 passengers travel in convoy, typically in Mercedes V-Class vehicles, with lead and support cars as required.
Sources and official information
Rules, closures and deadlines are set by the organisers and the authorities and change every year. Always check the current edition.
Plan your Forum
Organise your Davos programme
Tell us about your delegation, event or guests: dates, airports, hotel. A coordinator who knows Davos will reply within hours, with a clear proposal.