How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Limo? USA Pricing Guide

Updated: December 31, 2025
Estimated reading time: ~7 minutes

Limo pricing looks simple until you try to compare quotes. One company lists an hourly rate, another sells a package, and a third adds fees at checkout. The real question isn’t “what’s the rate?” — it’s what will you pay all-in for your date, vehicle, and itinerary.

Below, you’ll get clear price ranges, what changes the total, and a quote checklist you can copy/paste.

• Most limo rentals in the U.S. are priced by the hour with a minimum booking time (often around 3 hours for event service).
• A common planning range for town car / wedding limo service is $75–$150 per hour, and $200–$300+ per hour for larger or higher-end options.
• For weekend nights and peak dates, totals rise fast because minimum hours and demand go up.

When people say “limo,” they can mean a few different things:

• Luxury sedan (black car): 2–4 passengers, best for business and airport transfers
• Premium SUV: 5–7 passengers, best for families and luggage-heavy trips
• Stretch limo: the classic long car for groups and events
• Sprinter-style luxury van: popular alternative to stretch limos for comfort and luggage
• Party bus: built for larger groups and nightlife energy

In modern chauffeur service, “limo” often means a premium vehicle with a professional chauffeur and a reserved itinerary, not only a stretch car.

These are planning ranges. Your market, date, vehicle year/trim, and minimum hours will move the quote.

Reality check: there is no single “standard” price nationwide — even major wedding platforms stress that rates vary by location, date, and vehicle.

Most companies quote one of these models:

1) Hourly + minimum hours (most common for events)

Estimated total = (hourly rate × minimum hours) + taxes/fees + gratuity + extras

Minimums often increase on Friday/Saturday nights, proms, holiday weekends, and big event dates.

2) Package pricing (weddings, proms, corporate blocks)

A package can simplify planning, but always ask what’s included:

• Exact start/end times
• Included mileage/coverage area (if applicable)
• Overtime rate
• Gratuity/fees

• Vehicle class + capacity (sedan vs stretch vs bus)
• Day/time (late-night and weekend demand)
• Peak season (prom + wedding weekends)
• Your market (major metros cost more on average)
• Total hours (more hours can lower the rate but raise the total)
• Stops + wait time (multi-stop itineraries cost more)
• Airport logistics (parking, meet-and-greet, terminal rules)
• Amenities (decor/setup requests)
• Cleaning risk (some trips trigger higher deposits or policies)
• Overtime rules (small delays get expensive fast)

Limo cost for a night out

Night bookings can require longer minimums and higher rates on weekends. One guide notes weekday rates around ~$90/hr vs weekend demand pushing hourly higher and evening totals ranging widely depending on vehicle size.

Limo cost for a day

Day bookings are common for weddings and corporate itineraries. Wedding transportation averages can land around the high hundreds to ~$1,000 depending on needs, but your exact plan (hours, stops, vehicles) matters more than any average.

A one-way (point-to-point) trip can cost less than an hourly charter if the company truly prices it as a transfer.

But many providers still apply a minimum hour rule for scheduling and positioning the vehicle. The fix: ask “Is this priced as a transfer or billed hourly?” and get it in writing.

A common tipping range is 15%–20% if gratuity isn’t already included.
Also, many limo companies add gratuity automatically (often in that same range), so you should confirm before you tip twice.

Common add-ons include:

• fuel surcharge
• tolls/parking
• airport fees / meet-and-greet
• admin/service fee
• overtime rate
• cleaning fee policy
• credit card processing fee (sometimes)

Best practice: ask for an “all-in quote including taxes, fees, and gratuity” so you can compare providers correctly.

Limo / chauffeur: best when you want timing control, one vehicle, privacy, and a polished arrival

Party bus: best for larger groups; typical hourly pricing ranges by size (often $170–$350/hr for common sizes).

Rideshare: best for low-stakes point-to-point, but it can split your group and pricing can surge