How much does a high-end private concierge service cost? Prices, subscriptions and services 2026

“How much does a private concierge service cost? » We hear this question every week. And yet, this is the least interesting question. A talented private concierge can save you several hundred thousand euros per year (negotiation with service providers, avoidance of rental errors, optimization of house staff) and save you weeks of qualified time which you can devote to the essentials. The real topic is not “how much” but “how much value, for what investment”. Here is the 2026 guide.

Why there is no public price, and why this is normal

A serious house does not publish its prices. For three reasons. The first: each commitment is tailor-made, established after precise analysis of the scope (residences, staff, annual rhythm, planned events). The second: confidentiality is a fundamental value of the profession, and publishing grids would amount to eroding this discretion. The third: the quality of a service is measured by the fineness of the adjustment to the customer, not by a standardized price scale.

That being said, we can explain how the price is structured, what the indicative market ranges are, and how to compare two competing proposals. This is the subject of this article.

The three pricing models on the market

Model 1: annual subscription with capped services

This is the most common model. The family subscribes to an annual package which includes a volume of services (reservations, coordination, residence management) up to a ceiling of hours or transactions. Beyond that, an hourly or mission rate applies.

Indicative market ranges in 2026: a “single-residence, light service” subscription (couple in main residence, occasional trips) generally starts from €20-30k per year depending on the house. A “multi-residence, intense service” subscription (three or four residences, busy schedule, regular receptions, children) is more often above 80-120 k€ per year. Above €150,000 per year, we enter the field of a fully dedicated service, close to the junior family office.

Model 2: minimal commitment with mission fees

More suitable for families with more stable or less predictable perimeters. The house charges a minimum monthly retainer which guarantees availability and priority, to which are added specific fees for important missions (organization of a wedding, an international move, a real estate acquisition).

Indicative ranges: the monthly retainer starts from €2,500-5,000 excluding tax depending on the expected intensity; mission fees vary between 8 and 15% of the budget managed for an event, or between 0.5 and 1.5% for a real estate acquisition mediated by us. This is the model that our company favors for multi-site families.

Model 3: the one-off project

A wedding, an acquisition, an international move, an exceptional birthday celebration. Our company accepts these missions without subscription commitment, when they involve a significant mobilization of our teams.

Indicative ranges: a wedding coordinated from A to Z (excluding the event budget) generally represents 8 to 15% of the total budget for an event of 150-300 guests. A babysoin (New Year’s Daybirthday for 50 people, for example) is priced as a day of execution plus coordination fees. A confidential real estate acquisition is a percentage of the acquisition price.

What really makes the price vary

The number of residences

A family with a main residence, a chalet in the mountains and a villa in Provençal involves three different local ecosystems (Paris, Megeve, Ramatuelle), three house teams, three networks of service providers. The additional cost of an additional residence is of the order of 15 to 25% of the basic annual package.

The size of the household and the ascendants

A couple without children represents fewer interventions than a family of five children in international schooling. The presence of elderly relatives to support (care, residence, remote assistance) represents an important element of coordination.

The international dimension

A family that travels three months a year on four continents requires 24/7 intervention capacity and responsiveness in variable time zones. The price adjusts accordingly.

Predictable events

Three dinners a year for 20 to 50 people is a different job than fifteen dinners and three large receptions a year. The family's event calendar is a central pricing parameter.

Security and confidentiality sensitivity

Certain families, because of their profile or their history, impose an additional layer of security (reinforced confidentiality, encryption of communications, physical security coordinated with specialized companies). This dimension requires time, tools and partnerships. It is an integral part of the package.

What is included, what is not

Fundamental point, often misunderstood: the price of the concierge service does not include the cost of services carried out by third parties. A reservation in a palace does not include the price of the room. The organization of a dinner does not include the cost of caterer, wine, flowers. The intervention of a private chef is billed separately.

The role of the concierge is to design, coordinate, negotiate and supervise. Third-party services are invoiced by the service providers, transparent and verifiable. A house that includes everything in an opaque package is suspect: this generally means that it receives a hidden commission from service providers, which is contrary to the principles of neutrality and customer interest.

Hidden commissions — the point of vigilance

A classic trap in the profession: the “business referral commissions” paid by hotels, villas, caterers, yacht brokers, real estate agencies to the concierge who recommends them. These commissions, generally between 5 and 15% of the amount invoiced to the client, create a conflict of interest: the concierge is encouraged to recommend not what is best for you, but what pays best.

Reputable houses refuse this practice and document it in the contract. Our house does not receive any commission from service providers. All of our remuneration comes directly from the client, in transparency. Ask any house you're considering: if it doesn't clearly answer this question, don't sign.

The real value of a private concierge service

Direct financial gains

• Price negotiation with recurring service providers (travel, hotels, rentals, drivers): 5 to 20% depending on the area.
• Avoidance of rental errors (badly located villa, incompetent staff, overly expensive).
• Optimization of domestic staff (reduced turnover, increased productivity, better management).
• Access to off-market services often 20 to 40% cheaper than on the public marketic (villas that are never put online, private chefs available off-season, rare bottles at wine merchant prices).

Saving qualified time

For a manager or patriarch whose time is worth more than €2,000 per hour marginally, the calculation is simple: saving 150 hours per year on non-rewarding logistical tasks means freeing up the equivalent of several hundred thousand euros of strategic time.

Qualitative gains

A successful marriage, an uneventful family trip, a second home always ready to welcome, a summer evening that will be remembered: these benefits cannot be measured in euros. But ask any family who has experienced a logistical failure during a wedding or international travel: the value of not having to relive that experience is inestimable.

How to compare two competing proposals

1. The client-concierge ratio — A house which has 100 clients for 5 employees does not operate the same business as a house which follows 60 with 10 concierges. Ask for the organization chart and ratio.
2. Economic neutrality — Does the house receive commissions from service providers? Demand a written response in the contract.
3. Exclusions — What is included, what is not? The exhaustive list of services not included avoids surprises.
4. The profile of the main concierge — Who will be your daily contact? What is his experience? Its customer ratio? His average turnover in the house?
5. References — A house that refuses any reference is questionable. A house that mentions them by name is disqualifying. The middle way: anonymous references by sector of activity with the possibility of indirect contact.
6. The contract — The duration of the commitment, the termination clauses, the insurance coverage, the competent jurisdiction. A short or unclear contract is a bad sign.
7. The trial — A good house accepts a trial period of two to three months with amicable termination. This is the true test of commitment.

Our house protocol

For any quote request, we follow the same protocol: an initial confidential telephone exchange of twenty minutes to validate mutual relevance. If the exchange confirms an interest, an exploratory meeting by video or in person for 45 minutes as part of an NDA signed in advance. At the end, we send you a detailed proposal, which covers the scope, pricing method, exclusions, references, terms of engagement, and contractual provisions. You have the time you need to compare it to other proposals. We do not practice commercial pressure. If you choose not to engage, we completely understand; if you hire, we start with a month of intense onboarding to capture the essence of your habits.

A final reminder: never choose a concierge service based solely on price. The market has lower priced homes that perform flat, and higher priced homes that don't bring the expected value. The right price is one where the value delivered far exceeds the investment made. It is this equation that our company proposes to build with you.

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