The Luxuries of a Chauffeured Limousine

Having a car is quite a luxury in many cities; having one that is big, fancy, and driven by a professional on your own schedule is even better.  A chauffeured limousine has long been the symbol of wealth and comfort in the United States.  With a rental, it is an affordable splurge to have such a luxury even if it is for one night.

Many people have been in a chauffeured limousine at least once and it is always an unforgettable experience.  Whether it is for the prom, a bachelor or bachelorette party, a wedding, an anniversary, or just a special night out, a chauffeured limousine is a luxury that people use enough to keep plenty of rental companies in business.

Limousine companies are ready to offer a range of vehicles.  For a professional event, a stretch Lincoln might do.  But beyond the traditional limos, there are stretch SUVs, modified sports cars, and even 20-passenger party busses.  In any of these cases, though, it takes a professional, trained driver to pilot these vehicles.   

Limousine Driver

Anytime you rent a limousine and someone’s driving services, you have the right to expect competence and luxury.  The driver will be a trained driving professional, he or she will know how to handle minor repairs, and call for backup in case of bigger problems.  The limo will be shiny clean, stocked as you order it, and you can expect to be treated with the utmost courtesy. 

But within the driving industry, professionals say there is a difference between a limo driver and a proper chauffeur.  A true chauffeur is to a limo driver as a butler is to a chambermaid.  A chauffeured limousine that serves the most discerning clients, or even a private family, is even a step beyond competence into expertise.

Bring the Car Around

A master chauffeur should be something like a concierge on wheels.  The client of a chauffeured limousine can count on the driver to do everything from running errands to recommending restaurants to being available around the clock.  It is no wonder that people who choose this niche of the driving profession usually become the personal employees of a family, often taking charge of all the family’s automobile management. 

Personal chauffeured limousines can cost a client upwards of fifty thousand dollars a year, just for the driver’s salary.  Limousine operating costs are a completely separate item.  And even the best of these vehicles only get about fifteen miles on one gallon of gas!