Welcome to the Limodeals Rental Advice Section. Limodeals.co.uk has gathered together some useful rental advice to help you when it comes to renting a limousine for your event.

1. Don’t just book a limousine based on the cheapest Price. The cheapest price will not mean you will receive a better service.
2. Don’t just book a limousine with the first company you obtain a quote from. Ring or review several Limousine companies before making your decision.
3. Check if the limousine company has any positive reviews / testimonials from previous customers.
4. Try to view the limousine or ask to see images of the limousine you will be hiring before you proceed with your booking and enter into an agreement with the limousine company.
5. Always clarify the Terms and Conditions of hire with the limousine company prior to the booking, as this will reduce the possibility of a disagreement on the day of hire.
6. Clarify the payment method. Most companies will ask for a deposit when confirming the booking and ask for you to settle the outstanding balance with the driver. It is always advisable to clarify the payment procedure before booking.
7. If you are taking on the responsibility for booking the limousine for a group of people, then it is advisable for you to ensure you have the commitment of the other group members as you personally will be responsible for the booking and the agreement of hiring the limousine with the company. In most cases, if a cancellation is made due to members dropping out at the last minute, any monies paid as a deposit is normally forfeited and non refundable.
8. Always capture the name of the person you have spoken with to confirm your booking and whenever possible obtain a reference for your call.
9. Always try to get the limousine company to provide the confirmation of your booking in writing.
10. Obtain all the relevant contact numbers for the limousine company and in particular the Chauffeurs mobile number, should you need to make contact with him/her on the day of hire.
    When hiring a limousine, there is some information that you will need to provide to the limousine company in order to obtain a quotation for hire. The list below provides some pointers to the information you’ll require before making your calls for limousine hire prices.

1. Type of Limousine you require for the event.
2. The Colour of the Limousine you require.
3. The Date you intend to hire the Limousine.
4. The Occasion for which you are hiring the Limousine.
5. The Number of passengers you need to transport.
6. The Time and Address of the initial collection.
7. The Destination of where you are going.
8. The Return Time.
9. The Return Address or Addresses.
10. Any additional / special requirements for the booking i.e. Balloons, Flowers etc

Before committing to booking a limousine, it might be useful to run through the question checklist below with the limousine hire company to ensure you are booking with a reputable firm and getting the best deal.

1. Ask about the type and colour of the limousine available.
2. Ask about the exterior and interior condition of the limousine.
3. Ask what is included in the booking price.
4. Ask if there are any additional charges when hiring the limousine.
5. Ask the limousine company if it has appropriate insurance.
6. Ask the limousine company about the drivers’ dress code i.e. dressed professionally in a suit or chauffeurs uniform.
7. Ask about any discount offers, promotions and or package deals that the company is currently offering.
8. Ask the limousine company about the payment method.
9. Ask about the company’s terms and conditions of hire.
10. Ask the limousine company if it provides confirmation of the booking in writing.