The Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Limo Service in Las Vegas, Nevada
The name Las Vegas alone stirs emotions of anxious anticipation in one’s body. So much has been said about the nigh-legendary city that one immediately races to imagine what adventures await them there. But one thing is for sure: Whatever one imagines happening in Las Vegas, it should happen in the lap of luxury.
For that reason, many people choose to travel Las Vegas by Limo Service. But they are not always sure what renting a limo service entails. So, here are the top 10 questions people ask about a Las Vegas limo service.
1. Do you need to be famous to get a limo in Las Vegas?
This is one of the most common misconceptions about limos. Because limos are most frequently seen transporting big name celebrities to fancy events which feature carpets in a variety of garish colors, people get the impression that the only way to get a limo is by dropping a well-known name.
The short answer is no, you do not have to be rich or famous to get a limo. In fact, limos are cheaper than ever given how much lower gas prices are than they were ten years ago.
2. Why do you need a limo in Las Vegas?
This question is one that can only be asked by someone who has never been in a limo before. You do not “need” a limo in Las Vegas in the same way you might need something like an appendectomy. But you need a limo if you want to experience having a limo in Las Vegas.
Having a limo in Las Vegas is like having a yacht in Las Angeles. It does not matter how good you are at making friends, invite people into your limo and watch the party get started all on its own.
3. Are limos safe?
Being so closely associated with ostentatious displays of wealth means that limos are also associated with brazen irresponsibility. The situation with limos is that whether or not they are safe is more complicated than a simple yes or no. The discussion around this even reached the House of Representatives this year.
The thing about limos that it is important to keep in mind is that they are a lot safer in the context of Las Vegas than they are in an ordinary driving context. In Las Vegas you will usually be riding around the Las Vegas Strip, a stretch of land that connects hotels, casinos, and brothels to each other.
The traffic on the Strip is never good, but it can only be so bad given how close together everything is. Because traffic on the Strip is so slow, riding in a limo is far safer there than it is anywhere else. That being said, limos are definitely not meant for high speed roads like the highway. So, keep that in mind.
4. What happens if your limo gets damaged?
This is the nightmare of many a worry wart: They go on vacation, they get to Las Vegas, they get in their limo, and then some absolute nonsense happens. Something like a flat tire, or getting rear ended by a kid just learning how to drive, or some other thing that is definitely not their fault. What happens after that?
Well, that kind of worry can be assuaged by one word: Insurance. Many kinds of insurance are a scam, but limo insurance is most definitely not a scam. While traffic in Las Vegas is dense enough that you are unlikely to get into a car accident at more than ten miles an hour, the size of a limo means that if someone is going to act foolish on the road, a limo is more likely to suffer damage for it than a normal sized car.
That is why when you get a limo you are likely to be either offered or charged for the insurance on the limo. There are a lot of variables that can go into this charge, but it will usually be not that much money, and it will always be worth it.
5. Are limos rented by the hour or by the mile?
Limos will basically always be rented by the hour. This is important, as a limo rented by the mile would be very cheap indeed. The Vegas Strip is small and getting around it is quite easy. But a limo is not purchased for its transportation abilities. Rather, a limo is purchased for the time you spend partying in it.
6. What happens if you spend more time in my limo than you bought?
Once you are near your allotted amount of time in the limo your driver will tell you that it is about time to wrap things up. He will begin to drive back to either his limo company’s garage or “home address” you gave him beforehand/ At that time you can negotiate spending more money on more time if you want.
If a limo service is in high demand, then extra time might not be negotiable, or it might come at an increased rate. Just be prepared to take the party elsewhere if you did not book the limo for the whole night.
7. Do limos have age requirements?
Limos do not generally have a minimum age for occupants, although they will probably ask for a parent’s permission if anyone below the age of 18 is meant to be boarding the limo. They will also want to know beforehand if anyone under the age of 21 is going to be riding with them.
This is because many limos will serve alcoholic beverages inside them. Letting the limo know the ages of their riders is important so they know to not stock liquor when they are transporting a girl for her 16th birthday.
8. Does the limo company have to know everyone you bring onto it?
No, especially in a limo rented in Las Vegas. While it is well known that some families like to purchase limos for their children’s birthday parties, a limo company that operates after dark on the Vegas Strip knows to expect some drinking and strangers. You do not have to clear every stranger you bring into a limo.
That being said, you will be fined, blacklisted, and reported to the police if you bring someone under 21 into a limo and serve them alcohol, whether the alcohol comes from the limo or not. So, be smart.
9. Can play around with the sunroof on a limo?
This is one is a hard “no”, sadly. Much to many people’s surprise, standing up through the sunroof of a limo and gawking at the glitz of the Vegas strip is one of the few things you cannot do in a limo.
10. How many people can a limo fit?
A limo will generally be able to safely fit up to fifteen people. Technically a limo can fit eighteen people, but it is better to be on the safe side when it comes to motor vehicles.
These are the ten questions limo companies find themselves answering most often. Vegas is a place for experiencing things you would never experience in your normal life. So, be safe, drink responsibly, and enjoy your time with whatever limo company you choose.
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