Written by the Royal Limo Services dispatch team. Updated September 24, 2026.
Quick answer: All three are chauffeur-driven and all three photograph beautifully — the difference is what you want the arrival to say. Rolls-Royce announces, Maybach understates, and the Cullinan splits the difference by putting the Rolls badge on an SUV that’s far easier to get in and out of. Rates are $575/hr for the Ghost, $750/hr for the 2024 Rolls-Royce, $995/hr for the Cullinan, $650/hr for the Maybach sedan and $850/hr for the Maybach SUV — all-inclusive, with gratuity, taxes and tolls in the price. For a bride in a gown, book the Cullinan. For a dignitary who doesn’t want a crowd, book the Maybach sedan. See our full exotic and luxury car service.
Rolls-Royce Ghost vs. Cullinan vs. Maybach: The Arrival, the Practicalities, the Cost, and Which One Your Occasion Actually Needs
Have a date in mind? Single exotics book out first on wedding and event weekends.
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The Short Version
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | Rolls-Royce Cullinan | Maybach sedan | Maybach SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $575 | $995 | $650 | $850 |
| Body | Sedan | SUV | Sedan | SUV |
| Passengers | 2 | 2 | 2–3 | 2–4 |
| The statement | Unmistakable | Unmistakable, with height | Quiet money | Quiet money, with presence |
| Entry and exit | Low — a step down into the seat | High — step across, not down | Low | High |
| Best for | Weddings, galas, proposals | Brides, proposals, photo-forward events | Executives, dignitaries, discreet VIPs | VIP travel with luggage or a fourth seat |
All rates are all-inclusive — gratuity, taxes and tolls included, no surge. Hourly minimums apply: {{HOURLY_MINIMUM}}
Rolls-Royce Ghost — the entry into the marque
At $575/hr, the Ghost is the most-booked Rolls in our fleet, and for a simple reason: it’s the full Rolls-Royce arrival at the lowest point of entry. The badge, the presence, the way people turn — all of it.
Where it wins: a wedding where the budget is set, a gala, an anniversary, a proposal where the car is part of the reveal. What to know: it’s a sedan, so it seats two comfortably and the seat sits low. For a bride in a structured gown, or for an older guest, that low entry is worth thinking about before the day.
Rolls-Royce Cullinan — the one brides book
The Cullinan is the Rolls SUV, and at $995/hr it’s the most requested exotic we run for weddings and proposals. The reason is practical as much as aesthetic: you step across into it rather than down into it. In a gown, with a veil, with a photographer waiting, that difference matters more than any spec on paper.
Where it wins: bridal arrivals, proposals, any event that’s being photographed or filmed. What to know: it still seats two in comfort — it’s an SUV in shape, not in capacity. If you need to move four people, the Maybach SUV is the better answer.
Maybach sedan — quiet money
Maybach is the choice for clients who want the luxury without the crowd gathering. At $650/hr, the sedan has the quietest cabin in our fleet — rear seats that recline, near-silence at highway speed, and a profile most people don’t stop to photograph.
Where it wins: executive travel, dignitary and diplomatic movements, private jet arrivals, client pickups where discretion is the brief, and VIPs who’d rather not be recognized at the curb. What to know: if the point of the booking is for people to notice, this isn’t the car. That’s exactly why the people who book it, book it.
Maybach SUV — presence with room
At $850/hr, the Maybach SUV is what you book when the Maybach cabin is right but the sedan is too small. Four passengers travel comfortably, luggage fits, and the higher seating position makes it easier for older guests.
Where it wins: VIP travel with luggage, FBO pickups, executive couples, and corporate programs where the principal travels with an assistant or security.
Choosing by Occasion
| Occasion | Book | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bride to the ceremony | Cullinan | Entry in a gown, and how it frames in photos |
| Couple’s exit | Ghost or Cullinan | The car is part of the send-off |
| Proposal | Cullinan or Ghost | The reveal; the interior is part of the moment |
| Gala or black-tie | Ghost or Maybach sedan | Depends whether you want the entrance or the discretion |
| Visiting executive or dignitary | Maybach sedan | Quiet, unremarkable to onlookers, extremely comfortable |
| Private jet arrival with luggage | Maybach SUV | Space without giving up the cabin |
| Milestone birthday | Cullinan | It’s the one guests photograph |
| Discreet VIP or talent movement | Maybach sedan, or the bulletproof Escalade | Low profile by design |
Pairing vehicles for a wedding? Rolls for the couple, S-Class for the parents, Sprinter for guests — one dispatch, one invoice.
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What Nobody Mentions Until the Day
- Entry height. Gowns, suits, knees and cameras all care. The Cullinan and the Maybach SUV are step-across; the sedans are step-down
- These are two-seat occasions. Exotic sedans are built for a couple, not a group. Plan a second vehicle for anyone else
- Luggage is limited in any exotic sedan. For airport work with bags, the SUVs are the practical choice
- Photographers need staging time. Tell us if there’s a photo sequence and we’ll build it into the hours
- Weather. The SUVs handle a Chicago winter without a second thought
- Minimums. Exotic bookings carry an hourly minimum — build the timeline around it rather than against it
What It Costs, All In
Because our rates include gratuity, taxes and tolls, the quoted number is the paid number. A three-hour Ghost booking is $1,725 all in. A three-hour Cullinan is $2,985. A three-hour Maybach sedan is $1,950. No surge on a holiday weekend, no fuel surcharge, and nothing to settle with the chauffeur at the end.
Full rates for every vehicle are on our exotic and luxury car service page.
Booking One
- Send the date, the occasion and the itinerary — online, by phone, or through the app
- We hold the vehicle for your date
- You get an all-inclusive quote with hours, vehicle and route
- Chauffeur details arrive before the booking
Book early. We run one of each of these, and peak wedding and event dates go first.
About the Dispatch Team
This guide was written by the dispatch team at Royal Limo Services™ — the people who assign these vehicles every week and see which one the client wishes they’d booked. We’re based at 5600 N River Rd in Rosemont, minutes from O’Hare, with 5.0 stars across {{REVIEW_COUNT}} verified Google reviews, BBB A+ accreditation, National Limousine Association membership, and the 2025 and 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards for Best Chauffeur Limo Service in North & Central America. Dispatch answers 24/7 at (866) 811-0999.
Rolls-Royce and Maybach FAQs
How much is a Rolls-Royce with a chauffeur in Chicago?
$575/hr for the Ghost, $750/hr for the 2024 Rolls-Royce and $995/hr for the Cullinan, all-inclusive.
How much is a Maybach?
$650/hr for the sedan and $850/hr for the SUV, all-inclusive.
Which is better for a wedding?
The Cullinan, in most cases — you step across into it rather than down, which matters in a gown.
Which is the most discreet?
The Maybach sedan. It’s the quietest cabin we run and the least likely to draw a crowd.
How many people fit?
Two in the Rolls sedans and the Cullinan, two to three in the Maybach sedan, and up to four in the Maybach SUV.
Is gratuity extra?
No. Gratuity, taxes and tolls are included in every rate.
Is there a minimum booking?
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Can I book a Rolls for the couple and other vehicles for the party?
Yes — that’s the most common wedding setup, coordinated from one dispatch and billed together.
Do you offer self-drive rental?
No. Every vehicle is chauffeur-driven by a licensed, background-checked professional.
Can an exotic meet a private jet?
Yes, at FBOs across Chicagoland — see private jet and FBO service.
How early should I book?
As soon as the date is set. We run one of each, and peak dates go first.
Is the price higher on a Saturday or a holiday?
No. We don’t surge.
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