subject: How Do I Know What Size Limousine Is Best For My Needs? [print this page] You're at the "I'm ready to book my limo" stage for your event or pickup from the airport. Great! One of the questions on your mind is likely to be, "How do I know what size limousine is best for my needs?" Here are some of the factors you'll want to take into consideration to determine the best answer.
All professional limousine companies offer a variety of choices in their stable of vehicles, some more than others. Typically, they all have sedans or town cars, which will seat 2 or 3 passengers easily. Most will have a stretch limo option, which can hold as many as 6 passengers comfortably, and a a super-stretch which can fit 10 and sometimes 12. Many limo companies have luxury SUVs, such as an Escalade, which can seat up to 4 or possibly more passengers, and a super-stretch SUV like a Lincoln Navigator or Hummer - these can hold 20 passengers, and sometimes more. Lots of limo companies also have vans and party buses available for rent.
Whatever your event might be, for all passengers' maximum comfort, subtract 2 (with the exception of sedans) in order to have the most room for everyone. If you're being picked up at an airport, you'll want to take the room needed for your luggage into consideration, too. (This is unnecessary with sedans, as they have trunks - that is, unless you're traveling with a LOT of luggage)
Depending upon the type of event you're planning and the kind of splash you want your arrival there to make, you might want to consider renting a vintage limo, such as a Rolls Royce Phantom, a Bentley or Astin Martin. These types of specialty vintage vehicles are only carried by certain limo companies. Bear in mind that they hold fewer passengers, according to body style, so just ask about this when you're doing your research. Some limo companies specialize in offering exotic limos, like a Lamborghini, or Ferrari. Some stretch exotic limos you may find could include stretch versions of Corvettes, VW Beetles, Fiat Pandas and the currently popular Mini Cooper. There are also some novelty limos out there which are unusual colors (like pink, purple, orange, etc.) designed to suit unique occasions and tastes.
If you're booking a limo from a local company, it's an excellent idea to go to their location and actually look at the limo choices, so you have the most clear picture in mind as to which style will suit your event and guests the best. Knowing for a certainty what size limo is best for your needs can often easiest be determined by an in person visit ahead of time; go ahead and ask to sit in some of the limos, so you can see them from the inside out and use your creative visualizing abilities that way, too. Make sure you find out what type of amenities each limo comes with, too - such as a bar, complimentary soft drinks, a TV, DVD and/or video games - it's really amazing what some limo companies have incorporated into their rentals to suit their guests discriminating and unique tastes and requests.So go ahead and book your limo of choice, and most of all have fun as you ride in luxury and comfort!
