{"id":83974,"date":"2017-09-26T15:09:06","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T19:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=83974"},"modified":"2023-04-14T11:17:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T15:17:13","slug":"select-a-limousine-special-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/select-a-limousine-special-event","title":{"rendered":"Four Tips on How To Select a Limousine for Your Special Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A special event such as a wedding, a holiday party, or even a business meeting being held out of town often requires specific transportation for those attending. In most cases, a limousine is considered the go-to choice. For those in the midst of planning, you\u2019ll quickly find that there are several companies throughout the GTA (or any area for that matter) that offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/limousines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">limousine services<\/a>\u00a0for your special event. But, how will you know which company is right for you? Before choosing a limousine company, you\u2019ll want to consider the following:<\/p> <h2>1. Know Your Budget and Needs<\/h2> <p>One of the first considerations to make when booking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-limo-rental-companies\">limo<\/a> for any special event is your budget. How much money have you allotted for this service? In many cases, more than one limo may need to be rented, and this is all going to affect the cost. Be certain to consider the following when finalizing numbers:<\/p> <ul> <li>The overall price you are willing to spend for the limo(s)<\/li> <li>Remember that many limo drivers expect a gratuity for their service<\/li> <li>Services may charge extra for long distances<\/li> <\/ul> <div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5ive15ifteen-Li_026.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img alt=\"select a limousine special event, 1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone size-full wp-image-83982\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgNjAwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjYwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwOSUyRjVpdmUxNWlmdGVlbi1MaV8wMjYuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjkwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2MDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" \/><\/a><\/div> <p><span class=\"caption\">PHOTO COURTESY OF\u00a0<a class=\"listing-mentionable listing-mentionable-enabled listing-mentionable-enabled listing-mentionable-enabled\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/515-Photo-Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-listing=\"1416\">515 Photo Co.<\/a><\/span><\/p> <h2>2. Be Sure to Do Your Research<\/h2> <p>It may seem obvious, but you\u2019d be surprised how many people don\u2019t conduct sufficient research on the companies they hire for their special events. Research is the only way that you can be certain that the company you end up hiring is reputable and going to perform the services as promised. Check out each company\u2019s website, read those online reviews, and even ask around locally to those who may have used the company before. The more research you do, the better you are going to feel about your decision.<\/p> <h2>3. Do the Leg Work: Check the Fleet<\/h2> <p>Be sure that you check out the limos in person. This way, you know for sure what you are getting when you book them for your special event. There are several things that you\u2019ll want to check:<\/p> <ol> <li>Look inside the limo to see how it is\u2026 Is it clean? Will the size accommodate your needs?<\/li> <li>Meet the owner of the company along with the drivers. Do you feel comfortable with them? If you do, you will find that you are going to be comfortable with booking them.<\/li> <li>Double-check their insurance policy! You\u2019ll want to ensure that the limo company you hire is fully licensed to drive in your location and that they are protected if an accident were to happen.<\/li> <\/ol> <div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ACelebrityLimo.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img alt=\"select a limousine special event, 2\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone size-full wp-image-83982\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgNjAwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjYwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwOSUyRkFDZWxlYnJpdHlMaW1vLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5MDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjAwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" \/><\/a><\/div> <p><span class=\"caption\">PHOTO COURTESY OF\u00a0<a class=\"listing-mentionable listing-mentionable-enabled listing-mentionable-enabled listing-mentionable-disabled\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-listing=\"4961\">A Celebrity Limousine<\/a><\/span><\/p> <h2>4. Remember: Experience is Important!<\/h2> <p>How many years has the company been in business? Those companies who have been established for several years are ready, willing and able to work for you, and most likely have the experience to deal with any last-minute emergencies and changes. That\u2019s not to say newbies can\u2019t be equally helpful \u2013 just make sure you ask each company what backup plans and contingencies they have so that you\u2019re not caught without transportation for all your attendees the day of your event!<\/p> <hr \/> <p>Your special event is one that you want to go off without a hitch! Ensuring that you have chosen the right limo for transportation is one of the best ways to ensure you are happy with the end results of your event.<\/p> <div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/marius-muresan-hcn12YN0ckM-unsplash-2.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img alt=\"select a limousine special event, 3\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone size-full wp-image-83982\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOCUyRm1hcml1cy1tdXJlc2FuLWhjbjEyWU4wY2tNLXVuc3BsYXNoLTIuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijk5MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A special event such as a wedding, a holiday party, or even a business meeting being held out of town often requires specific transportation for those attending. 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