Armored saloons
S-Class saloons and comparable executive cars. Rear-seat comfort for working on the move, with an appearance close to the standard model.
Armored vehicles across Europe
Armored vehicles, with a security driver or for your own
Certified armored saloons, SUVs and vans in Spain and Switzerland, and across Europe on request. Planned around your arrival, briefed on your programme, handled with discretion.
- Spain and Switzerland
- Across Europe on request
- Confidentiality agreement on request
- Rates on request
Armored vehicle hire with Nero Line means a certified armored car, SUV or van for your stay in Spain, Switzerland or elsewhere in Europe, either with a trained security driver or for your own licensed driver. Vehicles are offered at protection levels from VR4, tested against handguns, up to VR10, the highest level certified for a civilian vehicle. You choose the dates, the route and the level. We confirm the vehicle class, position it at your airport, hotel or venue, and send a written offer. Rates are on request, and a confidentiality agreement can be signed before you share any details.
Where
Spain and Switzerland
Our two home markets each have an armored category inside their cars area, with every city we serve and any armored vehicle listed there.
Three ways to book
Choose how you travel
Every booking starts with the same question: who will be at the wheel. The answer decides the licence, the paperwork and the minimum duration.
With a security driver
An armored vehicle and a trained security driver, by the day or for the length of your stay. Minimum one full day.
Armored vehicle with driverFor your own driver
Your professional or security driver takes the vehicle. We check the licence class and identity before handover. Minimum two days.
Self-drive and own driverEvents and long-term
Congress weeks, summits, festivals and residencies of several weeks. Plan early: around the large events, an early request keeps more choice of vehicle and protection level.
See event datesProtection levels
Protection levels in plain words
Civilian armored vehicles are commonly rated on the VR scale. The higher the number, the heavier the threat the body and glazing are tested against, and the heavier the vehicle becomes.
| Level | Tested against | In practice |
|---|---|---|
| VR4 | Handguns, up to .44 Magnum. | Discreet protection for city travel. The lightest class, closest to a standard car in weight and handling. |
| VR6 to VR7 | Rifles. VR7 corresponds roughly to the former B6 rating. | Suited to executive and diplomatic travel where rifles are part of the risk assessment. |
| VR9 | Military rifles. Corresponds roughly to the former B7 rating. | High protection for elevated risk profiles. Heavy, with a licence requirement to match. |
| VR10 | The highest level certified for a civilian vehicle. | Available on request, subject to availability and longer lead times. |
VR4
Handguns, up to .44 Magnum.
Discreet protection for city travel. The lightest class, closest to a standard car in weight and handling.
VR6 to VR7
Rifles. VR7 corresponds roughly to the former B6 rating.
Suited to executive and diplomatic travel where rifles are part of the risk assessment.
VR9
Military rifles. Corresponds roughly to the former B7 rating.
High protection for elevated risk profiles. Heavy, with a licence requirement to match.
VR10
The highest level certified for a civilian vehicle.
Available on request, subject to availability and longer lead times.
Not sure which level fits your trip? Choose "advise me" in the request form and we will recommend one.
Vehicle classes
Vehicle classes
We describe classes rather than promise a specific model: the exact vehicle depends on dates, location and protection level, and it is named in your written offer.
Armored SUVs
X5, G-Class and Range Rover class. Higher seating, more room for luggage and a better fit for mountain roads and winter conditions.
Armored vans
On request, for delegations, families or teams who want to travel together in one vehicle.
Who books an armored vehicle
Armored vehicles suit people whose work or profile makes predictable movement a risk: executives and board members travelling between meetings, family offices moving principals and their families, delegations attending a summit, public figures arriving for a festival or a premiere.
Others book for a specific stretch of time rather than a specific person: the week of a congress, a court date, a high-value sale or a period when a household simply wants a heavier car at the door. In every case the brief is the same. A vehicle certified to a known level, a driver who knows the routes, and as few people as possible knowing the plan.
How it works
How a request works
- 01
Tell us the trip
Dates, cities or route, number of passengers and the protection level you have in mind. A rough plan is enough to start.
- 02
Receive a written offer
We confirm the vehicle class, protection level, driver arrangement and positioning, and send a written offer. Rates are on request and stated in the offer.
- 03
Confirm and verify
On confirmation we complete identity checks, and for self-drive the licence check and the security deposit. A confidentiality agreement can be signed first.
- 04
Handover where you are
The vehicle is positioned to your airport, hotel, residence or venue at the agreed time, with the driver briefed on your programme.
Where
Where we provide armored vehicles
Spain and Switzerland are our two home markets. Across Europe, armored vehicles are available on request, including trips that cross borders.
Event calendar
Plan around the big events
Summits, congresses and festivals bring road closures and busy arrivals into a few days. These are the dates we plan for.
30 November to 3 December 2026
ILTM Cannes
Cannes
Plan this event18 January to 22 January 2027
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Davos
Plan this event12 February to 14 February 2027
Munich Security Conference
Munich
Plan this event1 March to 4 March 2027
Mobile World Congress
Barcelona
Plan this event16 March to 19 March 2027
MIPIM
Cannes
Plan this event5 April to 11 April 2027
Watches and Wonders Geneva
Geneva
Plan this event11 May to 22 May 2027
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes
Plan this event4 June to 6 June 2027
Monaco Grand Prix
Monaco
Plan this event17 June to 20 June 2027
Art Basel
Basel
Plan this event21 June to 25 June 2027
Cannes Lions
Cannes
Plan this event22 September to 25 September 2027
Monaco Yacht Show
Monaco
Plan this event
Nero Line is independent of the event organisers. Event names are used only to describe the dates and places we serve.
Discretion
Confidential by default
Your name, your programme and your movements stay with the people who need them to deliver the service. Nothing about a booking is published, and we do not use client names for marketing without consent.
If you prefer to formalise this before sharing details, ask for a confidentiality agreement. We sign it before you send names, flight numbers or addresses.
- Confidentiality agreement on request, signed before details are shared
- Your programme shared only with the driver and the team handling the booking
- Vehicles in these classes look close to their standard counterparts
Request
Request an armored vehicle
Rates on request. Tell us the essentials and we reply promptly with availability and a written offer. No payment and no commitment at this stage.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The armored vehicle at the protection level you choose and, if you book with a driver, a trained security driver for the agreed hours. We position the vehicle at your airport, hotel or residence and brief the driver on your programme. Everything included is listed in your written offer.
It depends on your risk profile and where you travel. VR4 is tested against handguns, VR6 to VR7 against rifles and VR9 against military rifles, with VR10 the highest level certified for a civilian vehicle. If you are unsure, choose "advise me" in the form and we recommend a level with the offer.
Yes, with the right licence. Most high-protection vehicles exceed 3,500 kg maximum authorised mass, so a standard category B licence is not sufficient and the driver needs category C1, which covers vehicles up to 7,500 kg. Lighter armored vehicles that a category B holder may drive are offered on request, subject to availability.
Yes. Your professional or security driver can take the vehicle, provided their licence covers its class. We check identity and licence before handover and a security deposit applies. The minimum for self-drive and own-driver bookings is two days.
No. Our service is the armored vehicle and, if you choose, a trained security driver. If you travel with your own protection team, we coordinate the vehicle and the driver with them.
As early as your plans allow. Armored vehicles are a small category, so around large events such as the World Economic Forum in Davos or the Cannes Film Festival, send your request as soon as your dates are fixed. For an ordinary city stay, allow a few days of notice so the right vehicle can be positioned for your dates.
Spain and Switzerland are our two home markets, covering cities from Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella to Zurich, Geneva and Davos. Across Europe, including France, Monaco, Italy, Germany, Austria, the Benelux, Portugal and the United Kingdom, armored vehicles are available on request, and so are trips that cross borders.
Your details are shared only with the driver and the team handling your booking. If you prefer a formal commitment, ask for a confidentiality agreement and we sign it before you send names, flight numbers or addresses.
Rates are on request. The price depends on the protection level, the vehicle class, the number of days, the driver hours and how far the vehicle has to travel to reach you. Your written offer states the full amount before you commit.
One full day when you book with a security driver, and two days for self-drive or for your own driver. Longer stays and residencies are welcome, and multi-city programmes can be combined in one booking.