Prom Limousine Rental

How to make the most of your prom limousine rental.

When spring rolls around, there are certain traditions that come to pass. It's graduation season at high schools and colleges across the country, but it's also prom season. Everyone who has been through high school understands just how important this event is for everyone involved. The classes spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of man hours decorating for the event. The girls devote much time getting dolled up and picking out their dresses. The guys usually have their first tuxedo experience and they have to deal with the nervousness of asking out a date.

These things are all a big part of what makes prom special. Many students want to add something to the night, though. They want to make sure that they have a night to remember, and that means taking care of all of the details. One of the most important details is which car you ride in. To put it simply, going to prom in your old beat up truck or getting dropped off by your mom just doesn't cut it. This is why it has become very popular to use a prom limousine service to take care of the transportation. Students are getting together to make this happen and in many cases, they are spending their own hard earned dollars to rent the limo.

With that in mind, it is important to understand the best ways to make this experience a good one. If you are going to be spending your own money, you will want to get the most bang for your buck. After all, this is typically the first limousine rental experience for many students and it is probably the first time many of them have had the opportunity to plan a special night for themselves and a date. There are lots of great limo companies out there today and they can provide students with a really special type of experience. It you want to really have fun, you need to prepare yourself and make sure that you are making the right selection.

Deciding on a limousine type

Making the decision to rent a limo for prom is only the first step of the process. That is not the only choice you will have to make. Ultimately, you will have to decide how big the limousine needs to be and you will need to decide on what type of limo. Some people are not satisfied with only getting the basic limousine service. They want it to be bigger and better than anyone else has experienced. This is all well and good, but you should know that paying for a stretch SUV limousine is going to make the experience significantly more expensive. These things can be fun but they are an added expense that isn't always necessary for a good time.  A classy, traditional black stretched Lincoln or newer Chrysler 300 limo will be easier on the pocketbook and will do just fine at creating lasting memories.

Quality matters when it comes to choosing a limousine

One of the biggest mistakes that first time limo renters tend to make is that they go for the cheapest option available. They pool their money and they get the biggest prom limousine for the lowest cost. This might sound good in reality, but you need to understand something about quality and expectation. In this world, you get what you pay for and this is especially true in renting limos. If you want to have a first class experience, then you want to consider an upper end limousine service. Picture this: You just got done bragging to your friends (and date) how cheap you got a limo for. A real smooth one you are.  Next thing you know that stretch SUV that you ordered pulls up. It's a little beat up but nothing to worry about, right? You wait for the limousine driver to let you in, but first he asks you to cough up the cash up front. A little embarrasing but you can handle it.  You give him the cash and he turns and walks back to the drivers door, but not before muttering "get in".  So, being the gentleman you are, you open the door for your date. A beer can falls out, oops. After getting in you realize the limo stinks like cheap cigars. Great, it probably ran a bachelor party last night and the driver/disbatcher/owner didn't have time to clean it out. Oh God, is that a puke stain? Tonight's going to be one you won't forget alright. Neither will your date.

What services and amenities are important to your group?

Not all limousines are created equally on the inside. What this means is that you need to take the time to research the different companies and find out what kinds of things they provide. If you are going to prom, then you won't be able to have alcoholic beverage service, but you need to find out if they provide some sort of refreshments. Likewise, you will want to find out about the quality of the limo before it arrives at your house to pick up the crew.  Can you bring your own refreshments? Is there an ice bin? Will there be ICE in the ice bin?

Is that stock photo on the website really the limousine that will show up?

One of the best pieces of advice for first time renters is that you need to get pictures and ask questions before you make a decision. If you happen to rush into choosing a company without putting in the required time, then you will more than likely end up with a bad prom experience. If you choose a good company that will take care of you, then having a limousine can really enhance the quality of your entire evening.  Ask if they have pictures of the actual limousine that will be picking you up.

What happens if something happens?

Ever think your limousine would break down on the interstate or get into an accident? Neither did the people it's happened to.  We've heard many stories about engine trouble or some sort of break down.  A good limousine service will have a replacement there in minutes and it will be a minor issue. If you rented from the limo service with a fleet of 1, you won't be so lucky.  Also, limousine services should all carry insurance, but not all of them do.  Trust us, this is a huge issue and should be a deal breaker no matter what. If your limousine service hesitates at all when you inquire about their insurance, run away.  It's really no bog deal to ask, people do it all the time. In fact, it's not uncommon to ask for proof of insurance. Any legit limousine service will fax or mail you proof of insurance with no problem at all.

Having your ducks in a row

One of the best ways to make sure that you have a good experience is to know how many people are in your party and know the exact details of how long you are going to need the limousine before making your calls. If you can communicate these things to the company early on, then they can provide you with a prom limo that is both big enough and nice enough to accommodate your needs. There is no reason to rush into these things when your money and happiness are on the line.  Just remember, you're a paying customer and have every right to be treated like one. Any good prom limousine service knows that if they treat you well you'll be a client for life.  Just remember to return the respect and your first limousine rental experience will be a great one!