A sleek black (or white) limousine pulling into your date's drive piloted by a uniformed professional chauffeur is not beyond your budget if you shop wisely and plan. Until the year, 2000 limousines may have been reserved for the very famous and wealthy or just the wealthy. However now, it is more common, more affordable for any purpose, and particularly suitable for Prom night.
The key to successfully choosing a limousine service that you can afford and will live up to your expectations, is to research the company first. This includes price comparisons but also services, and reputation. After all, it will not do you any good to have your prom night ruined by a limousine company that does not have the highest standards in maintenance, promptness and professionalism, or worse overbooked and doesn't show.
A lot of what you are paying for when you engage a limousine for something as special as a Prom night is the luxury, the convenience, and the elegance. However, you do not necessarily need to bear the entire burden of the expense alone. Parents are often glad to see their young adults in the hands of a professional driver, bear this in mind when planning your expenses.
Friends often group together to rent a limousine for prom night. More people will require a larger limousine (more impressive) and help spread the expense out.
Check several limousine services to see if any have prom packages or offer discounts on certain times for rentals or types of limousines. Again your choice should balance between the company's reputation, references from people you know, and what they have available.
Before actually confirming your reservation with a limousine service, visit the service and ask to see the limousines. Unless you have deliberately chosen an older fleet you want to be sure, they are up to date and well maintained. A limousine with an older fleet of vehicles may be less expensive but they may not convey the impression you had in mind by engaging a limousine either.
In addition, some services offered by limousine companies are optional, by asking for the limo without a wet bar or a wide-screen TV you can better stay within your budget. On the other hand, by sharing the cost of a limousine with several friends you may well be able to afford some of those amenities, such as a Stretch SUV and still stay within your budget.
When the night finally arrives and that limousine pulls into your drive early, you will know you made the right choice for your prom night.