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Maids Hands For You lets you find a driver yourself. Take a subscription, read the profiles in your district, check his experience, and call him. No commission on the hire.
Full-time, part-time or on call
Full-time means he's available through the working day: office in the morning, school pickups, errands, back in the evening. Suits households with a lot of daily running about, and families where an elderly parent needs to get to appointments regularly.
Part-time covers a fixed slot, usually the school run in the morning and afternoon, or office drop and pickup. Cheaper and enough for most families.
On call is occasional, for a long trip or a specific need, and it's the hardest to arrange reliably because a good driver with steady work isn't waiting for calls.
Check the licence yourself
This is the one thing on this page that matters more than the rest.
We check every profile before listing.
Whatever we check, look at the licence yourself before he drives your family. Ask to see the physical licence, check the expiry date, check the class covers the vehicle, and confirm the name matches. Ask how long he's been driving and where. If he'll be driving children or an elderly parent, call a previous employer.
What a driver does
Beyond the driving, most family drivers also handle basic vehicle care: keeping it clean, watching fuel, flagging when a service is due, and getting it to the workshop. Agree at the start whether that's included.
Settle the specifics before he starts: his hours, what happens when you need him late, whether he's expected on Sundays, who pays for fuel and how, and what happens with parking and tolls.
What it costs
The subscription:
Quarterly
₹7,500
3 months access · about ₹2,500 a month
Half-yearly
₹12,000
6 months access · about ₹2,000 a month
Annual
₹22,000
12 months access · about ₹1,833 a month
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His salary goes directly to him. A full-time family driver in Kerala generally earns ₹15,000 to ₹22,000 a month in 2026, and part-time school-run work ₹6,000 to ₹10,000. Kochi and Trivandrum run higher.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal driver cost in Kerala?
Around ₹15,000 to ₹22,000 a month full-time and ₹6,000 to ₹10,000 for part-time school runs, paid directly to him.
Should I hire full-time or part-time?
Part-time covers school runs and office drops and is enough for most families. Full-time suits households with constant running about or an elderly parent needing regular trips.
Do I need to check his licence myself?
Yes. Look at the physical licence, check the expiry and class, and confirm the name. If he'll drive children or an elderly parent, call a previous employer as well.
Can I hire a driver just for the school run?
Yes, and it's the most common part-time arrangement.
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