Scottsdale Sprinters is a Scottsdale chauffeured transportation company serving metro Phoenix. The Phoenix metro area turns into a winter wonderland every December, snow or no snow. From the Mesa Temple grounds to whole neighborhoods synchronized to music, millions of lights fill the Valley. A chauffeured tour turns a stressful night of driving and parking into the best family memory of the season. Here is how to plan it, with the vehicles and rates we actually book.

Christmas Lights Tour Transportation Phoenix: Magical Holiday Displays

The Phoenix metro area turns into a winter wonderland every December, snow or no snow. From the Mesa Temple grounds to whole neighborhoods synchronized to music, millions of lights fill the Valley. A chauffeured tour turns a stressful night of driving and parking into the best family memory of the season. Here is how to plan it, with the vehicles and rates we actually book.

Why a Chauffeured Lights Tour Works

The Driving Problem

The driver misses every display while watching the road. Constant stopping annoys the neighbors. Parking at the popular spots is impossible. Kids cannot see from the back seat, and the windows-down cold air gets old fast.

The Chauffeur Solution

Everyone sees everything from big windows. The cabin stays warm. Hot cocoa is welcome on board. A local driver knows the best routes and the right order to hit them. The only job you have is to enjoy it.

Top Phoenix Area Christmas Displays

Must-See Destinations

Mesa Temple Christmas Lights (101 S LeSueur, Mesa): Reflecting pool and a sea of lights. Best experienced on foot. We drop you at the grounds, you walk, we pick you up.

Glendale Glitters (downtown Glendale): More than a million lights and live entertainment. Downtown drop-off, scheduled pickup.

ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo (455 N Galvin Parkway, Phoenix): Entrance drop-off, timed pickup. Season, hours and admission are quoted below from the Zoo's page.

Tempe Fantasy of Lights (downtown Tempe): Whimsical displays and a boat parade along Mill Avenue. Check the venue's page for this year's dates.

Spectacular Neighborhood Displays

Ahwatukee Christmas Street: Synchronized music and a whole street in on it. A slow cruise-through from the vehicle is the way to see it.

Paradise Valley: Elegant, high-end displays on big lots. A scenic vehicle tour.

Gilbert neighborhoods: Family-friendly and extensive. A comprehensive loop.

Chandler Tumbleweed Tree (downtown Chandler): A desert Christmas tradition. A quick stop on an East Valley tour.

Mesa Temple, Glendale Glitters, Tempe Fantasy of Lights and the neighborhood displays each set their own schedule. Check the venue's page for this year's dates.

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group

Seats	Rate	Minimum
6	$125/hr	4 hours
14	$145/hr	4 hours
16	$175/hr	4 hours
28	$250/hr	4 hours

Rates are hourly. 7+ hours earns 1 free hour, 12+ hours earns 2, 15+ hours earns 3. 8% tax applies. Checkout shows exactly what is charged today and when any balance is due. Tip is optional — 10/15/20% presets at checkout. It is never added automatically.

Tour Plans and What They Cost

The Family Classic (Luxury SUV, 4 hours)

5:30 PM: Home pickup
6:00 PM: Mesa Temple grounds walk
8:00 PM: Gilbert neighborhood drive
8:30 PM: Hot cocoa stop
9:00 PM: Ahwatukee drive-through
9:30 PM: Home

Four hours is $500 before tax, $540 with tax. A family of four pays $125 per person; six aboard is about $83 each. Luggage and gear fit confirmed separately.

The Extended Tour (Executive Sprinter, 6 hours)

5:00 PM: Scottsdale pickup
5:30 PM: Glendale Glitters walking tour
7:30 PM: Dinner break (your choice or ours)
8:30 PM: Paradise Valley tour
10:00 PM: Gilbert neighborhood drive
11:00 PM: Return to Scottsdale

Six hours is $870 before tax, $940 with tax. Ten aboard pay $87 each; a full 14 pay about $62 each.

The Romantic Evening (Luxury SUV, 4-hour minimum)

6:00 PM: Pickup
6:30 PM: Paradise Valley homes
7:15 PM: Mesa Temple grounds walk
8:15 PM: Your own champagne toast in the back seat
9:00 PM: Dinner drop-off

Three hours on the clock bills at the 4-hour minimum: $500 before tax, $540 with tax.

The Group Night (Limo Party Sprinter (16 Pax), 4 hours)

Four hours of neighborhood cruising with the lighting and sound system on is $700 before tax, $756 with tax, about $44 per person with 16 aboard.

The Party Bus Experience (Party Bus (28 Pax), 5 hours)

5:30 PM: Multiple pickups
6:00 PM: Music on, cocoa poured
6:30 PM: Glendale Glitters drop-off and walk
8:00 PM: Drive tour begins
9:30 PM: Carol singing optional
10:30 PM: Returns

Five hours is $1,250 before tax, $1,350 with tax. Twenty friends pay about $63 each; a full 28 pay about $45 each.

Making It Special

Onboard

We provide climate control, bottled water, blankets on request, phone charging and Bluetooth for your holiday playlist. Bring hot cocoa or coffee in travel mugs, cookies and treats, and your own playlist.

Drinks for the Adults

Adults can drink on board. Arizona's open-container law, A.R.S. § 4-251, exempts passengers in a vehicle for hire such as a party bus or limousine. It is BYOB, everyone drinking must be 21 or older, and the driver never drinks. If anyone on board is under 21, no alcohol at all. You can read the full explainer.

Popular Requests

A Santa hat for the chauffeur (we embrace it), coordinated photo stops and a dinner reservation worked into the route.

ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo

This is the one display we publish sourced, current details for. From the Zoo's official ZooLights page, checked September 15, 2026:

Season: November 25, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Hours: 5:30–10:30 pm
Ages: all ages
Admission: standard admission is valid for one public night in the season, and the current page does not require a timed-entry ticket
Ticket sales: members from September 17, 2026; general sales from October 1, 2026

It is primarily a walking visit, and most animals are not visible at night. Dates, hours and ticketing are the Zoo's to change, so check its page before you buy or plan.

A sensory-friendly night and a drive-through night are ticketed separately and run under their own rules.

Arizona December evenings are cool, not cold, and rain is unlikely. Availability varies by night, so request a current quote for yours.

Family Tips

With young children: Start at 5:00 or 5:30 PM, keep it to about 3 hours, pack snacks, limit yourself to one walking stop and finish before the meltdown hour.

With teenagers: A later start is fine. Add a dinner or dessert stop, let them run the playlist and keep the chargers handy.

Multi-generational: Choose the vehicle with the easiest entry, keep the cabin warm and pace the stops for every mobility level.

Booking Recommendations and Cancellation

Availability varies by date and by vehicle. Request a current quote for your date and we will confirm what is open.

Cancellation terms depend on your date and booking; read the cancellation policy before you book. One free date change when you ask 72 or more hours ahead. Full details at /policies.

Ready for Holiday Magic?

Ready to book the date? Call our reservations team at (623) 986-6339, text (623) 986-6339, email reservations@scottsdalesprinters.com, or get a quote. Checkout shows exactly what is charged today and when any balance is due. Cancellation terms depend on your date and booking; read the cancellation policy before you book.