Special Events

Special Events

The show ends at 10:45. The whole arena hits the exits at once, the garage line doesn't move, and every rideshare app says "high demand." That's the moment a reserved car earns its keep. Our concert and event transportation in Portland gets you to the door before the show and back home after it, without the parking hunt or the surge.

American Town Car has driven Portland since 2008. We're licensed, carry $5 million in liability coverage on every ride, and hourly service starts at $79.

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What we drive for

  • Concerts at the Moda Center and around town

  • Trail Blazers games

  • Timbers and Thorns matches at Providence Park

  • Shows at Keller Auditorium

  • Symphony and concerts at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

  • Dinner and a show, or a night on the town

  • Company outings and client entertainment at games and events

 

Planning a birthday, bachelorette, or prom night instead? That's our party limo service. Weddings have their own wedding transportation page.


How an event night works

Book by the hour and the car is yours for the evening. Your chauffeur picks you up, drops you at the venue, and stays with the vehicle. When the show ends, you meet at the pickup spot you agreed on, and you're on your way while everyone else is still walking to the garage.

A few things to know:

  • Hourly time starts at your scheduled pickup, even if the group is running late.

  • Running long? Overtime or encores happen. Ask your chauffeur to extend; extra time depends on availability and is billed in increments.

  • Just need a drop-off? Point-to-point works too, from $99. We'll book a separate ride home. On point-to-point trips the first 15 minutes of wait at pickup are free, then per-minute waiting applies ($3 sedan, $4 SUV, $5 for a 14 passenger van).


For most concerts and games, hourly is the better call. You don't have to guess when the show ends, and you're not trying to book a car at the same moment as everyone else.


Portland venues: what to expect


Moda Center and the Rose Quarter

The Rose Quarter has more than 2,500 parking spaces, and its own site warns that parking "sells out often and early." Garages open about two hours before an event. Rideshare pickup is on NE Holiday St. across from the Convention Center MAX station, which is where the post-game app crowd ends up. With a reserved car, you skip the garage line and the rideshare queue.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

At 1037 SW Broadway, right downtown. Parking is metered street spots, surface lots, and Smart Park garages, all competing with downtown dinner traffic. Being dropped at the door is simpler.

Keller Auditorium

At 222 SW Clay St. Big productions draw full houses and a crowded curb at curtain time, so plan your arrival time with your chauffeur when you book.

Providence Park

Home of the Timbers and Thorns, and a summer concert stop. Tell us your section and kickoff time when you book and we'll plan drop-off and pickup with you.


What it costs

  • Hourly service starts at $79 per hour.

  • Point-to-point rides start at $99.

  • A 25% service fee applies to every reservation. It covers administrative costs, fuel, mileage, and operating expenses. It isn't a tip.

  • Late nights: pickups or drop-offs between 10:30 PM and 5:30 AM carry a minimum $25 surcharge. Most concert rides home will hit this.

  • Extra stops on point-to-point trips are $25 each. On hourly bookings, stops are part of your time.

  • Gratuity is separate and up to you.

 

Full payment is taken when you book. Get a quote for your exact total.


Pick your vehicle

Every vehicle has Wi-Fi, bottled water, phone chargers, climate control, leather seats, and privacy glass.

 

Vehicle Seats Good for
Cadillac XTS or Mercedes 580 Up to 3 A date night or a client dinner and show
Cadillac Escalade ESV or GMC Yukon XL Up to 6 A small group to a game or concert
Mercedes Sprinter Up to 14 Friend groups and team outings
27 or 37 seat mini bus 27 to 37 Company nights at a Blazers game
Motorcoach Up to 55 Large corporate groups

 
See the full fleet.


Ground rules

Our Terms are simple, and it's easier to know them before the night:

  • No drinking in the vehicle. Alcohol consumption is prohibited in all our vehicles. Violations carry a sanitation fee starting at $2,000. Excessive cleaning starts at $395.

  • Conduct. Your chauffeur can end service for excessive intoxication or disorderly behavior, with no refund.


Booking and cancelling

Popular dates fill up, especially Blazers home games and big touring shows. Book as soon as you have tickets.

Cancellation windows, measured from your pickup time:

 

Booking Notice needed
Point-to-point under 2 hours 24 hours
Hourly 48 hours
14 passenger van 14 days
15 or more passengers 30 days

 
Late cancellations are charged in full. Special event bookings may carry stricter terms, which will be written into your confirmation. Cancel by email at info@americantowncar.net.

Where we pick up

Anywhere in the Portland metro and beyond: Downtown Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Vancouver, WA, Salem, McMinnville, Newberg, and Dundee. See all service areas.


Concert and event transportation FAQs


Is a car service better than Uber for a Blazers game or concert?

For the ride home, usually yes. After a sold-out event, rideshare demand spikes and Rose Quarter pickups funnel to NE Holiday St. A reserved car is already waiting for you, and your price was set when you booked.

Does the driver wait during the show?

On an hourly booking, yes. The car stays reserved for you for the full booking, and your chauffeur meets you at the pickup spot you agreed on.

How much does concert transportation cost in Portland?

Hourly service starts at $79 per hour and point-to-point at $99, plus a 25% service fee. Rides between 10:30 PM and 5:30 AM add a $25 minimum surcharge.

What if the concert runs late?

Ask your chauffeur to extend. Extra time depends on availability and is billed in increments to the card on file.

How many people can ride together?

Sedans seat 3, SUVs 6, the Sprinter 14, mini buses 27 or 37, and the motorcoach 55.

Can we drink in the car on the way to the show?

No. Alcohol isn't allowed in any of our vehicles.

How far ahead should I book?

As soon as you have tickets, especially for Blazers home games and sold-out tours. Large vehicles need the most notice.

 

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