St. Charles Christmas Traditions Car Service (2026)
St. Charles Christmas Traditions runs on historic Main Street from November 27 to December 24, 2026, and Black Car Service can drive your family or group there and back so nobody has to drive. Our event transportation is booked by the hour, from $100 an hour in the Cadillac XT6 with a 3-hour minimum, or one way on a flat fare by distance.
2026 festival hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening day, Friday, November 27 | Noon to 8:30 p.m. |
| Fridays | 6 to 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturdays | Noon to 8:30 p.m. |
| Sundays | Noon to 5 p.m. |
| Wednesdays, "A Christmas Carol" Stroll | 6 to 8:30 p.m. |
| Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Dates and hours are from discoverstcharles.com, which lists them as the 2026 dates. The festival features costumed characters called the Legends of Christmas, Victorian carolers, roasted chestnuts, and photos with Santa at the Historic KATY Train Depot in Frontier Park.
Drive times to Main Street
| From | Distance | Drive without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| St. Peters | 7.0 miles | 14 minutes |
| Chesterfield | 16.7 miles | 27 minutes |
| Clayton | 17.7 miles | 25 minutes |
| Downtown St. Louis (Enterprise Center) | 22.1 miles | 34 minutes |
We measured these with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap on October 17, 2026, without traffic.
Hourly or one way?
| Vehicle | Seats | Hourly rate | 3 hours | 4 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XT6 | Up to 4 | $100 | $300 | $400 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | Up to 4 | $105 | $315 | $420 |
| Chevrolet Suburban Premier | Up to 6 | $125 | $375 | $500 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | Up to 6 | $150 | $450 | $600 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Up to 14 | $225 | 4-hour minimum | $900 |
Hourly keeps the vehicle with you, which suits a short visit or a night with dinner. For a long afternoon, two one-way rides can cost less. Our measured route from Clayton was 17.7 miles, and rides of 15 to 20 miles are $105 each way in the XT6 or Lyriq, or $150 in the Escalade ESV or Suburban Premier. The booking page shows the exact fare for your address.
Tips for the visit
- ●Sundays close earlier, at 5 p.m.
- ●Wednesday evenings are the "A Christmas Carol" Stroll, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- ●Groups of up to 14 can ride together in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
- ●Pickups between midnight and 5:59 a.m. carry a flat $40 after-hours fee.
Going to Christmas Traditions? Book hourly or one way online and see the price before you pay.
Book your ride →When is Christmas Traditions in St. Charles in 2026?
From November 27 to December 24, 2026, on Main Street in St. Charles, according to discoverstcharles.com.
What are the Christmas Traditions hours?
Opening day is noon to 8:30 p.m. After that, Fridays are 6 to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays noon to 8:30 p.m., Sundays noon to 5 p.m., and Christmas Eve 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
How much is a car to Christmas Traditions from Clayton?
Our measured route is 17.7 miles, which is $105 each way in the Cadillac XT6 or Lyriq. Hourly service starts at $100 an hour with a 3-hour minimum.
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