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There are several types of limousines varying in length and passenger capacity. The most common limousine types are the stretch limousines that fit 6 to 8 people depending on the design. There are other types of limousines available to fit other needs, including:

Stretch sedans that allow more rear legroom or other features
• Super stretch limousines that can fit up to 10 people depending on the design
• 12 to 18 passenger super stretch limousines and stretch specialty vehicles based on SUVs such as the Hummer H2.
• Standard luxury sedans such as the Lincoln Town Car or Cadillac DTS. Standard luxury sedans are often used to ferry those such as guests and executives from airports to hotels, with no minimum booking time required.
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Keep in mind that the seating accommodations may be less than desirable when dealing with those of large stature. In those cases, a larger vehicle may be required. Limousine seating is often based on how the interior is designed and can sometimes be a tight fit for even an average-sized person. To maximize comfort, always subtract 1 to 2 people from the vehicle rating for average-sized people.

The average cost of hiring a limousine depends on what part of the country you are in, so it is best to phone several companies to get an average estimate. Generally speaking, most limousine hires have an average cost of anywhere from $50 to $300 per hour with a minimum of 2 to 3 hours booked. Most companies require a minimum booking time with exception to standard airport service, due to the time and effort it takes to prepare a limousine for service. Some limousine types, such as the specialty stretched SUVs will have to be hired at a premium due to their limited availability. Availability becomes even tighter during the prom season, when most limousine hires are already booked up. In this case, it is best to plan ahead in anticipation of these busy seasons. In fact, it is always ideal to have the dates firmly set on which you want to hire a limousine before inquiring on price.

Hire charges often start at your designated pickup location, while some companies will begin charges on portal-to-portal basis and charge “travel-time”. In the event that you are not occupying the limousine during your rental, you’ll still have to pay for the hire time. Since the vehicle cannot be put in service elsewhere, you are still responsible for the idle time. If there are more than 6 to 7 hours between drop-off and pick-up, some companies may offer to split the time, offering a hire to and from your destination with no charge for waiting in between. Unfortunately, this option presents many inconveniencing factors, such as having to leave earlier than expected, not being able to leave items in the limousine, or not having the same chauffeur or car upon return.

Some people might ask if they have to tip their driver. The answer is always a “yes”. The standard gratuity (tip) is usually 20% of the total fare, or higher if you feel that the driver performed his duties exceedingly well. Some companies automatically include gratuity in their total price. It is a good idea to always ask if gratuity is included in the total price. Otherwise, you should always budget an extra 20% of the total bill in anticipation of gratuity.

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