Say “P-U” to “PUDO.” If a limo company suggests that you can save money with a “Pick Up / Drop Off” package, walk away. Because that’s what you’ll be doing on the night of your bachelor party while your limo has scooted off to take an executive to the airport. Reserve a dedicated car and driver for a block of time. You may be paying them to sit around, but you’ll need a waiting getaway car if your groom gets gropey on the town.
Get what you want, and a little more. Stick with the low end of passenger estimates. If the limo company tells you their car seats eight to ten, figure it seats seven guys and a Chihuahua. Explore all your options. Will you send your groom out in the limo with his posse trailing in a passenger van? Or should you go for the stretch Hummer? Get clear quotes for exactly the make, model and specifications of your limo.
Get it in writing. Your agreement with the limo company should specify the exact car you want, the total cost, the date and time, and the pickup and drop-off locations. Make sure there’s a clear and reasonable rate for additional hours, in case you have to hunt through the hotel for your groom’s underwear.
Pay with a credit card. Plastic is the best defense against a bad limo company. You can call to dispute the charge, which gets your money back and causes headaches for bad vendors. Reputable limo companies love credit cards, and companies that don’t take credit are usually shady, fly-by-night operations.
