How much is a limo rental

    A limo is a large and luxurious sedan or sport utility vehicle that seats at least eight people on two benches, one along each side. The word "limousine" is derived from the name of the French region Limousin where this type of carriage and branched off towards first made in 1714 by Claude Bourbaize who started as a coachbuilder and branched off to a manufacturer. Since then limos have been expanding in popularity and since the 1920s have been used regularly for ground transportation by corporate executives, politicians, socialites and entertainers.

Nowadays, limousines are often chauffeur-driven and hired out for special occasions such as weddings, proms or funerals. It can also refer to a luxury vehicle with a lengthened wheelbase that is driven by a chauffeur or by a private individual, who owns the limousine. There are many makes and models making a vehicle for hire.

How much is a Limo Rental? It all depends on what level of luxury you want to afford yourself. Prices will vary depending on several factors like whether or not you want leather seats or suede-like texture car interior. The limo can be hired for an hourly price, or for a flat-day rate. Various factors include the distance of your journey, the number of hours you intend to hire it and whether it shall be used for touring purposes. If you are confused on which vehicle to use, then speak to your event planner who will be able to guide you in the right direction. 

A limousine can cost between $50 to several hundred dollars an hour. The hourly rate will depend on your location, the time of day you rent it and for how long you have it out for. It is important to remember that a rental fee does not include fuel or other additional charges such as tolls or gratuity. Limousine rental companies offer an hourly rate, a half-day rate and a full day price. The longer you keep the vehicle out for, the cheaper it will be per hour. So if you have your wedding in the evening hours, it might be cheaper to rent it for morning hours first thing and on your way to the church or wherever you are headed, then having it for eight hours. The same applies if you rent it out before four in the afternoon.
The price of your limo rental also depends on where you live. If you live in an area with a lot of weddings, proms and birthdays coming up, there will be more demand in the area and thus a higher price for limousine rentals. Therefore, you may want to consider living in a less populated area if your goal is to have a cheap limo rental. In general, most limo services from smaller cities charge from $100 up to $500 per hour depending on the type of vehicle you choose. The larger the city, the more you will pay per hour. A standard limo usually costs about $150 an hour in a smaller metropolitan city and in a large metropolitan city it could cost you up to $225 per hour.

If you are going out of town or plan on travelling outside of your home area, then your price per mile is going to be higher. In a metropolitan city, the price per mile normally ranges from $1.60 up to $2.50 and in a rural area you will pay about 60 cents a mile for each trip you make.
So, what's included? Limousine services include free water, soft drinks or champagne depending on your preference. You can also order catering and a professional driver. A limo is also available for hire on an hourly or daily rate, and may include free drinks and refreshments such as champagne and strawberries. To find out about rental rates in your area, contact several limousine services individually to receive quotes for their service rates. Birmingham Limousine is guaranteed to offer the best rates in town.
The term "limousine" is often used for stretched vehicles, and may be misleading as the term generally refers to a luxury sedan or saloon car rather than a large "limo". A simple limousine can be obtained for as little as $100 per day. The total cost of hiring a stretch limo will depend on several factors such as the distance you intend to travel, the time of hire and whether you are hiring it for just one day or several.
Limousine companies normally charge $100 to $300 per hour depending on the type of limousine, although newer stretch limousines can cost upwards of $500 per hour. The longer the rental period is, the better the hourly rate will be for you.

Most limousines can accommodate anywhere from 5 to 13 passengers depending on their size. If your group is larger than 14 people, some companies will allow you to rent more than one vehicle as long as it doesn't require a third party and/or an additional driver and if it falls within your rental time.
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Tip: Before you rent a limousine, find out if any discounts are available, such as for students or senior citizens. Also, inquire about good student and discount coupons that the company may have available to entice customers with. Many companies will offer these types of discounts even if there is currently no coupon being offered at the time of your call. Get in touch with Birmingham limo for a free quote today!