In the need for a ride? Not sure where or who to turn to? Afraid of not finding a taxi in time? Well, what you need then is a limo service. These services are much more than what they use to be.
Limo services come in all shapes and sizes nowadays. The definition of a limousine, aka: limo, is a luxury sedan or saloon car generally driven by a chauffeur and with a partition between the driver and passenger compartment as defined by wikipedia (1). However, there are some key factors you should consider before choosing this service. You should ask these types of questions when scouting out that perfect limo.
The first question you should ask yourself is what is the purpose for the use of a limo? According to Genesis Limousine International, the most common type of limo usage is when people go out of town and need a ride from the airport to their hotel. The price range for these types services vary greatly as well as the types of vehicles. You can get super luxurious limo all decked out with full service bars and sunroofs, or you could just get an oversize SUV. For many, it is a personal choice or preference to use a limo service. Many like the convenience it offers and being able to be pampered. If you are going out on that special date night, it could be a nice added touch. In the end though, it is just another form of transportation to get you to your destination.
Another important question you may want to investigate into before paying for the service is who is exactly driving you? This is a very important question in today’s world that seems less secure by the minute. By doing a little research about the limo company you want to use and reading previous customer comments about them, this can help alleviate and ease any uncertainty that you may feel when it comes to meeting a stranger, which in this case, your chauffeur. In particular if you are a frequent traveler or one just taking their yearly vacation, you should be careful of limo service solicitors at airports. This tends to be a “hot spot” for illegal limousine drivers to lure in unsuspecting travelers with their “cheap rates” which usually means that they carry no insurance and if you in an accident, you may not be covered. According to a CNN report, you should always reserve a ride before getting to the airport so you don’t fall prey to these types of scams (2).
The next factor when deciding on which limo service to use may o may not be important to you. However, the majority of people nowadays worry about the cost of services. As mentioned earlier, there is a very large price range for limo services. Depending on the time and the purpose of the limo, prices can change and vary like anything else that depends on supply and demand. For example a special occasion like a wedding or prom night may have a much higher price than just a car ride from the airport to your hotel. You can spend anywhere from prices that are as low as $28 to a shared ride to your hotel and up to hundreds of dollars for an all-nighter. Limo service is generally associated with wealthy and elite people of the world and as for the rest of us, it is made to been seen as a one time luxury or spoil for a night. But whatever class you fall into, it is always best to research all your options thoroughly.
Whatever is the need for your limo service, just be sure to do a little homework before you go along for the ride. It can be a very memorable experience and you want it to be a good one, not one with regret.
Resources
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limousine
2. http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/NEWS/9806/08/unofficial.taxis/index.html
