There are plenty of limousine companies and cars to choose from, making the selection of a limo service a challenging activity. A little research will go a long way in choosing the best limo service available in your area.

There is a trove of information available on the Internet that could help you in your choice of limo service. Almost all businesses have their online presence today, which makes it easy for the consumer to dig some information about any company. Start with an online window-shopping of limo companies in your area. Check their rates, their services, and other information that may help you in making the decision.

References and reviews

It is the practice of consumers today to check for references and consumer reviews of a product or company before making any commitment to purchase or hire. The practice applies also to limo companies. Find out the customers who have done business with a limo company and listen to what they say about the service they received. Most consumers give an honest and non-biased assessment of the type of service they received from a limo company.

Years in business

Any company that has been in business for many years must be doing well to stay that long in business. Find out how long the limo company you are considering has been rendering service to the public. You should not, however, limit your choice to companies that have been in business for so long. There are new companies also that might be offering good service because they hired experienced staff.

The limo fleet

Check the fleet of the limo company. Big limo companies usually have a wider selection of vehicles, which include stretch limos, custom-built trolleys, party buses, shuttle buses, stretch SUVs, and vans.  A company with a fleet smaller than five vehicles may be considered a small company.

Check the vehicles personally

For a major event, such as a wedding, make sure to personally check the vehicles to be rented. The vehicles may not appear exactly the same as seen in the pictures. Check the vehicles inside and out. Do not get the surprise of your life to be picked up by a limo that is beautiful on the outside but quite dilapidated on the inside.

Negotiate the price

Do not just rely on the advertised price of a limo rental. Many limo companies try to make extra money by hiding some charges in the fine prints of the agreement. The limo company could charge you for fuel surcharges, mileage, administrative costs, toll fees, and gratuity for the driver. Make sure that the final price will be inclusive of all charges. You are also allowed to negotiate for the price. Negotiation could possibly bring down the advertised price of the limo rental.

Word of mouth

Ask your family and friends if they can recommend to you a good limo company that they have done business with in the past. A first-hand referral could be a good way of selecting a limo company.

Before you signed your name on the dotted line of the rental agreement, ask questions about the safety of the vehicle, such as insurance, government permit, inspection reports and others which may help you in your decision making.

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H2 Hummer Limousine

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H2 Hummer Limousines come in different colors. Ask us about the possibilities. Our SUVs are a great choice for your wedding, birthday parties, proms or other special nights out. The SUV will get you where you need to go in style and luxury with its powerful engine and four wheel drive. Maximum Capacity: 16 Passengers Flat Screen TV DVD Player Stereo Controls Air Conditioning Bar Leather Interior

Cities:
San Francisco, CA; Livermore, CA; Napa, CA; Sonoma, CA 95476

Hourly: $159.95

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Mercedes-Benz Executive Sprinter Van

The Mercedes-Benz Executive Sprinter Van come with comfortable leather seats and fit up to 12 passengers, perfect for wedding parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties and birthday parties. The party buses have surround sound, a large flat screen TV with DVD player, a bar and privacy blinds. Trust our drivers to get you around safely on your night out. Includes: Maximum Capacity: Up to 12 passengers Leather Interior Flat Screen TV DVD Player Bar Privacy Blinds

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San Francisco, CA; Livermore, CA; Napa, CA; Sonoma, CA 95476

Hourly: $119.95

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Federal 120″ Limousine BRAND NEW!

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Limousine service for the bride and groom is only part of the transportation to consider for your special wedding day. Ballantyne Limousine provides transportation for all of your special guests to and from your celebration. Friends and family arriving early? Send them on a sightseeing to Charlotte or a Wine Tour in the countryside of North Carolina . And of course, we will offer safe and reliable transportation back to the hotel from your wedding reception. • Selected as one of Charlotte Bride & Groom’s 2011 Best Wedding Vendors! • 24/7 in-house operations ensures you will always speak with a live person anytime you call. • Professional, courteous chauffeurs in black suit, black shoes, white shirt and company tie. • 8 years of serving brides • Red carpet available upon request. Ballantyne Limo service provide variety packages Wedding Limousine, Bachelor (ate) Parties, Proms, Dinner out, Concerts, Sport Events and etc. FEATURES- Black exterior and gray, beautiful cheery wood bar with fiber optics in the bar, FLAT SCREEN TV’S, DVD, AM/FM Radio and CD player, Neon lights along with aluminum star gazer ceiling that change color, 2 built in lumeglas lighting dishes that change color, strobe lights, LED dome lights, mood lights and partition. (THIS LIMO WILL HOLD 10 ADULTS)

Cities:
Charlotte, NC

Hourly (Other services): $75.00

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Chevrolet Suburban

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Cities:
Boston, MA

Hourly: $65.00

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Cadillac Escalade ESV

Our Luxury SUV comes in black, a great choice for your wedding, birthday parties, prom or other special night out. Our respectful, and on time chauffeur will get you where you need to go in style and luxury. Maximum Capacity: up to 6 Passengers. (1 Passenger seating in front seat) Available in Black Limo Tinted Windows Luxurious Leather Interior Various Sourced Sound System WIFI Internet Equipped

Cities:
San Francisco, CA; Livermore, CA; Napa, CA; Sonoma, CA 95476

Hourly: $69.95

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Party Bus Limousine

Our party buses come with comfortable leather seats and fit up to 20 passengers, perfect for wedding parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties and birthday parties. The party buses have surround sound, a large flat screen TV with DVD player, a bar and privacy blinds. Trust our drivers to get you around safely on your night out. Includes: Maximum Capacity: Up to 20 passengers Leather Interior Flat Screen TV DVD Player Bar Privacy Blinds Different Colors Available

Cities:
San Francisco, CA; Livermore, CA; Napa, CA; Sonoma, CA 95476

Hourly: $149.95

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