Pricing explained honestly
Bodyguard cost: what personal protection costs in Hamburg
Our guide prices for close protection: from €142.80 per hour per protection officer, or from €1,428 for a full day – both including 19% VAT. The binding price for your assignment is set out in the written estimate before work starts.
Bodyguard per hour
from €142.80
incl. VAT (€120 net), minimum 4 hours
Bodyguard per day
from €1,428
up to 10 hours, incl. VAT (€1,200 net)
Bug sweeping
€30–40
per m² plus VAT, with inspection report
Guide prices: bodyguard per hour and per day
So that you can gauge the cost in advance, here are our guide prices for one protection officer on a standard assignment:
- Per hour: from €142.80 incl. 19% VAT (€120 net), minimum 4 hours
- Per day (up to 10 hours): from €1,428 incl. VAT (€1,200 net)
- Night, weekend and public holiday assignments: with a surcharge
- Several protection officers: price per officer
What determines bodyguard cost
The guide prices apply to one protection officer on a standard assignment. What your assignment actually costs depends on several factors:
- Number of protection officers
- Duration: hours, days or permanent
- Threat level and risk assessment
- Travel, including abroad
- Vehicle and security driver
- Armoured car via partners
- Night, weekend and holiday work
Formats and their scope
Single assignment: one or two protection officers for a meeting, negotiation or airport transfer, by the hour or day, from 4 hours.
Permanent 24/7 protection: a fixed team working in shifts with a dedicated project coordinator, long-term.
Family and children: school runs, travel, leisure and residence, usually on an annual contract.
How your estimate is prepared
In a free, confidential first conversation we clarify the occasion, dates, locations and risks. You then receive a written estimate with the scope and price, before work begins. There are no hidden items: anything not agreed is not charged.
What the price includes
Planning and the debrief are part of every assignment and are not charged separately. Anything that not every assignment needs is listed separately in the estimate: a vehicle and security driver, an armoured car via partners, and travel costs.
- Threat and site assessment
- Route, alternative route and communication plan
- Coordination during the assignment
- Short report and debrief
- Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
Bug sweeping: priced per square metre
Bug sweeping (TSCM) is priced by area: €30–40 per m² plus VAT, including an inspection report. Property and event security are calculated individually.
The reason is simple: for bug sweeping, the effort depends mainly on the area. For personal protection, the price is driven by risk, times, routes and team size, so two assignments of the same length can differ considerably. Bug sweeping can also be combined with protection, for example before a negotiation; both items then appear separately in the estimate.
What to look for when comparing prices
A low hourly rate says little. Check whether the company holds a §34a GewO licence, whether staff have §34a expertise certification, whether an NDA is offered and whether planning and a debrief are included. Ask us about these points in the first consultation too. DV Company works from Hamburg across Germany and Europe.
From enquiry to price: the process
For a reliable estimate we need some information: the occasion, dates and times, locations and routes, the number of people to protect and any known risks. The more precise this information, the more precise the price.
On this basis we carry out a threat and site assessment and decide how many protection officers are needed, whether a vehicle is required and what the route and communication look like. Only then do we calculate. We do not recommend oversized protection: the number of officers follows the risk, not the budget.
If the assignment changes while it is running, for example through extra appointments or an extension, we agree any additional cost with you beforehand. Afterwards you receive a short report and an invoice that matches the estimate.
- Details on occasion, times and places
- Risk assessment and team size
- Written estimate
- Changes only by agreement
What clients ask at the first consultation
How much does a bodyguard cost per hour?
Guide price: from €142.80 incl. 19% VAT (€120 net) per hour per protection officer, minimum 4 hours. The binding price is set out in the written estimate.
How much does a bodyguard cost per day?
Guide price for a day of up to 10 hours: from €1,428 incl. VAT (€1,200 net) per protection officer. A vehicle and travel costs are listed separately in the estimate.
Are there surcharges for nights and weekends?
Yes. Night, weekend and public holiday assignments cost more; the surcharges are shown in the estimate in advance.
Is there a minimum booking?
Single assignments start from 4 hours.
Is the consultation free?
Yes, the first conversation is free and confidential.
Can you provide an armoured car?
Yes, on request via partners. Its cost is shown separately in the estimate.
Close Protection and VIP Security
Our core work. Escorts to meetings and negotiations, VIPs and delegations, family and child security, event protection, transfers and travel.
Bug Sweeping (TSCM)
Detection of bugs, hidden cameras and GPS/GSM trackers in offices, homes, meeting rooms and vehicles.
Secure Transfers and Travel
Transfers with a security-trained driver, airport meet-and-greet, travel across Germany and Europe.
Tell us about your situation
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