Have a special event coming up and need that extra special transport to get you there? A limousine is a luxurious way to arrive at your venue in style; however, it can be relatively expensive. You can find good deals on limousine hire, which makes it an affordable way to arrive at your special event, but first of all, you will need to assess your budget and needs before you go ahead and find those money-saving deals.
First of all, create a budget for the limo. Decide upon the minimum and maximum amount you can afford. Next investigate what you want and your requirements, which can include entertainment packages, the model of the limousine, how long you want it for, and the distance you need to travel. These will all affect the total cost.
Decision 1: The Model
The make and model will largely affect the overall cost. For instance, newer models are much more expensive to rent than older limousine models. Going with a limousine that’s a little out of date will cut down the costs. Another aspect that affects cost is the make of limousine, for instance, rarer models such as the Jeep, Range Rover, and Hummer limousine are going to cost more than a regular Bentley. Next is the size – the larger the limousine the more expensive it is likely to be! The traditional beaming white super stretch limousine is probably going to cost more than a smaller limousine.
Decision 2: Passengers
Confirm how many people are traveling with you. Most limousines hold a minimum of 8 people, so if you want to invite more than 8 of your party you may have to hire one of the bigger limousines. Splitting the costs, if possible, will also help you to afford the exact limousine your party wants.
Decision 3: Hours of Rental
Decide how long you need the limousine for, as well as how many limousines you need. Many limos hire companies to have offers on limousines based on hours and the number of limousines. It can be cheaper to hire more than one limousine for a good few hours, than hiring one limousine for an hour, so check out if the limo company you’re using has any offers.
Decision 4: Distance
Distance traveled can affect the cost of limousine hire. For instance, picking up all your friends individually may cost you more in mileage costs than doing 1 or 2 pickups. So decide how you’re going to organize the pickups and investigate if the limo company charges you for extra mileage.
Decision 5: Entertainment & Extras
Choose what entertainment or extras you might want. Entertainment can include music systems, karaoke machines, and DVD players, plus much more. Other extras include chocolate, decorations, champagne, and drinks from the minibar. When enquiring about limousines ask which models include what and if there’s an extra cost for the use of it.
