When you rent a limo, you want everyone to have a fantastic and luxurious experience in it. One way to help ensure this is to take a few steps that will help the driver have a great experience with you as a customer. How can you do this? Try these few simple tips.

1. Know How to Tip

Driving a limousine or executive car is a professional service. Drivers are trained not only in how to get you from Point A to Point B safely but also how to handle everything with professionalism and problem-solve when issues arise during your trips. For these reasons, you should tip the driver well for their hard work.

Ask the limo company in advance how tipping is handled. It may be bundled into the car service charge, but you will more likely be expected to tip the driver directly. Short, one way trips like airport transfers generally call for $5 to $10 tips. But an afternoon or evening reservation may be rewarded with between $50 and $100 depending on the number of hours and the complexity of your needs.

2. Be Thoughtful

Executive car drivers appreciate small acts of thoughtfulness just like anyone else. Simple etiquette like saying please and thank you lets your chauffeur know that you appreciate their efforts and you remember that they are human like everyone else.

Make the effort to remember their name. Help them carry your parcels or luggage in and out of the car. And avoid onerous requests. Or, perhaps you might even go above and beyond by offering your limo driver a small token, such as a few wedding flowers or hot coffee on a cold day. The little things make for a great relationship.

3. Keep the Party in Check

While you want to have a great time, a wise client avoids letting the party get too crazy. The driver wants to ferry you in style and focus on keeping everyone safe on the road - and any fights, yelling, or inebriated behavior will hinder that. Don't make the driver handle your guests; instead, support his or her efforts to keep things safe.

Plan ahead for potential trouble spots. If you think that drinking might get out of hand, limit the amount of alcohol in the car. Have plenty of healthy snacks and water on hand. Include meals in your party plans.

If the problem might involve bad blood between any of your guests, consider changing the makeup of your group or including others who can act as calming influences. Can't avoid possible feuding family members in your group? Hire a second car to keep everyone in their own safe spaces.

4. Avoid Last Minute Changes

The more rigid your plans are, the better the driver and the limousine company can fulfill them. Call a day or two before the ride to confirm the number of guests, all the stops, and the time table. Be ready when the car arrives and stick to your requested departure times whenever you can.

If you have to make changes at the last minute, give as much notice as possible. If you want to keep the car longer, understand that this may not be possible - and that if it is, you should show your appreciation for the driver's extra time.

A limousine driver and their guests have a positive, symbiotic relationship. If you give attention to showing your appreciation and avoiding last-minute challenges, your driver will surely enjoy their time serving you. And that will make for a better experience for everyone.

At Luxury Limousine Service, our professional drivers are ready to help you have a great day. Stop by or call today to make your reservation.