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    How Much Does a Bodyguard Cost for a Weekend?

    Costs & Pricing25 September 20265 min read
    Last reviewed: 2026-09-25 · VIP Protection Services Editorial Desk · SIA licensed · BS 7858 vetted · 020 3488 5714

    > Short answer: Weekend cover is quoted on total hours, overnight arrangements, travel between venues and officer numbers. Weekend and late-night work is agreed in the written scope before anyone deploys.

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    What Shapes the Answer?

    • Number of officers and hours of cover
    • Whether a security vehicle or chauffeur is needed
    • Travel, venues and overnight arrangements
    • The level of risk shown by the written risk assessment
    • Planning and advance checks of routes and venues

    Who Asks This Question?

    • Private individuals planning a specific day or trip
    • Families and family offices arranging ongoing cover
    • Companies budgeting for executive travel and events

    How Is Protection Arranged?

  1. Confidential consultation — a private conversation about the concern, the people involved and the dates.
  2. Written risk assessment — routes, venues and exposure reviewed before anyone deploys. See Security Risk Assessment.
  3. Written scope and quote — officers, hours, vehicles and contingencies set out for you to approve.
  4. Deployment and debrief — SIA-licensed, BS 7858-screened officers deploy, followed by a written record.
  5. Frequently Asked Questions

    How Much Does a Bodyguard Cost for a Weekend?

    Weekend cover is quoted on total hours, overnight arrangements, travel between venues and officer numbers. Weekend and late-night work is agreed in the written scope before anyone deploys.

    Are your officers SIA licensed?

    Yes. Every protection officer holds a valid SIA licence you can check on the SIA public register, and is screened to BS 7858 standards.

    Do you publish fixed prices?

    No. Cost depends on officers, hours, vehicles, travel and the risk assessment. You receive an itemised written quote, normally the same working day.

    Is my enquiry confidential?

    Yes. We do not name, confirm or discuss clients, and written confidentiality terms form part of every engagement.

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    Call 020 3488 5714, WhatsApp 07460 194129, or send a confidential enquiry. Enquiries are answered 24/7 and written quotes are normally issued the same working day.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    About the Author

    Roy

    Director, VIP Protection Services

    Roy is a Director of VIP Protection Services, overseeing SIA-licensed close protection, executive protection, corporate security and residential security across the UK. He personally writes and reviews every guide, checking each against current SIA licensing rules and BS 7858:2019 screening standards before publication.

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    • BS 7858:2019 screened (5-year vetting)
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