When people are planning out their next big special event, one of the main things people tend to look over is the transportation.
This is a huge part of any event and can be one of the most devastating pieces of the night if you fail to get it right. If you are going to use a limousine service for your event, try to book it several months or at least several weeks in advance.
Now, there are normally multiple limousine rentals in every major city in the United States, so choosing the correct one may be a bit difficult. First thing, figure out exactly how many people you are going to have at the event. Figure out exactly how many are going to be riding in a limo, and how many limousines you are going to need total. Ensuring that your guest are comfortable and not crammed together is a huge plus, also you don’t want to have 8 people in a 20 person limousine when they have one designed for 10. So make sure you know exactly what you have before ever picking up the phone.
Once you know exactly what you need, call around. Compare all the different companies on their pricing, service, amenities, and availability. Once you have all the pieces down that you are going to compare on, make sure you compare Apples to Apples to ensure which one is going to give you the best service. Remember, cheaper is not always best.
Once you figure out which company you want to rent your limousine from you need to start ironing out the details. Different companies work on different payment terms, some require down payments and some don’t so make sure you know exactly what these details are. Once you have these details make sure you let the company know about the venue, location, and things like that to ensure you are within their service location.
Make sure that you get all the information that you need, this way you can ensure your limousine rental process will go as smoothly as possible.
All limousine rentals are going to require that you sign a rental agreement, make sure you read the agreement fully and understand exactly what you are signing, if you feel unsure about any part of it, make sure you ask before putting your signature on the line.
All limousines are going to come with some sort of driver, speak with the company and ensure you get a professional driver. This driver is going to be the first thing you and your guest see when they get into the limousine or out of it. This driver is going to be the “life” of the experience so make sure they not only look professional but they act professional as well.
Another thing in regards to the driver is to make sure they know the area well. The last thing you need as an event planner is to have a driver that is unfamiliar with the area and spends hours trying to find your venue or next location. Depending upon the situation and event this can make for a very big problem if it is a wedding or a speaking convention.