Limo and Leisure Blog

A prom night marks an important milestone for teenagers, so it is very important that it is a night filled with memorable moments, and not one wrecked with problems, such as a broken down transport or getting lost on the way to the party. Hiring a limousine for the prom night is an absolute necessity because we know that traveling on an unfamiliar route complete with a group of excited teenagers makes hiring a limousine the best transportation choice.

Just as it is an important night for you, it is also no less important for the limousine company. Prom nights are among one of the most important events for a limousine company. More often than not, the company's full fleet will be out on the road, so it is really important that from your first contact with the limousine company, you are treated with utmost courtesy and professionalism.

There are many things to look into and consider when you plan to hire a limousine for your prom night. You should do some research and homework when you are embarking to hire a great, if not the best limousine for that special night.

We have some pointers listed below for you to consider when hiring a limousine service for your prom.

• You know best, but others may know better
  Get referrals from your friends or family members. If they have had great, professional service from their past experiences with a particular limousine company, do not hesitate to get the contact numbers from them. A verbal recommendation from a trusted source is always much better than one that you read in the newspaper or internet.
  
• What's your model
  Check with the limousine company on the condition of their vehicles and don't forget to enquire on the make or model of the vehicle. A good and reputable limousine company will provide a clean and quality vehicle each time. They also make it a point to maintain their vehicles in tip top condition. It is vital that you get a contract with the limousine company so that you will not ripped off on the day of the prom night when they arrive to pick you up in a bad condition limo.
  
• Look into the cancellation policy
  Find out from the limousine company if they offer a cancellation policy. There have been occasions that the prom night dates are changed at the eleventh hour, so be sure to consider this point before you confirm the booking of the limousine, as some limousine companies offer full refunds while some offer only partial refunds, depending on the date of cancellation.
  
• Pay the limousine company a visit
  Make time to visit the limousine company and the vehicle that you want to book, but a word of caution, do not be blinded by the vehicle alone because some bad limousine companies have impressive vehicles, but the interior of the vehicle is a total different story. It is important that you make sure that the interior of the limousine is of satisfactory, unless you want to ride in a limousine with marks and stains that are not cleaned.
  
• Price is not the only thing to consider
  Price is a factor that contributes to the decision making of hiring a limousine company, but it should not be the sole reason for you to decide. A lower quote may only mean substandard service or vehicle, so please be very careful with low quotations from limousine companies.
  
• You don't have to pay more than the standard deposit
  The standard practice for payment when hiring a limousine is a twenty five per cent deposit, with the balance payment prior to the scheduled event date. You should exercise your right and not agree to pay more than fifty per cent deposit. A good limousine company will never insist that their customers pay more than fifty per cent deposit, instead, they will be more than willing to work out a reasonable deposit amount with their customers.
  
• Early arrival
  It is a standard practice in the limousine industry that a chauffeur should be on the site 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Check with the limousine company first if they are able to ensure the punctuality of the chauffeur. Be sure to allow extra time for the pick up, so that you will not end up being upset because of a late pick up.
  
• No double-booking
  Unless you are willing to share the limousine, tell the limousine company that you want the limousine to be dedicated to you for the whole evening. Some bad limousine companies will double book their vehicles.
  
• Do more than just say thank you
  A limousine chauffeur is usually tipped between fifteen and twenty per cent of the total charge and ALL chauffeurs prefer a cash gratuity. If you find the service provided by the chauffeur is excellent, do tip him or her generously and inform the limousine company too, but if the service was the total opposite, don't feel bad to tell the limousine company about it as well.

Make your prom night an unforgettable evening with one of our limousines. Our professional team will be able to assist you in making your prom night one that you will remember for a long time to come!