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Tips for Renting a Limo for Your Teen's Dance
With the beginning of the school year, parents have a lot on their plate where it concerns their teenagers. One fear for a lot of parents is their teen's safety during the variety of school dances throughout the year. Whether it's homecoming, the winter ball, or spring prom, fear of your child or the driver of their vehicle drinking and driving can be a real issue. Fortunately, there is a simple way to keep your teen safe without banning the dances. A limo rental ensures your child has a safe mode of transportation no matter what happens. The following tips can help you make the most of this.
Make a plan
You need to make a limo plan at least a month in advance to make sure there is one available. A good rule of thumb is to reserve the limo a week before the tickets for the dance are due to go on sale. When planning for the reservation, have a budget and a limo type in mind. You should also determine how many kids you hope to split the limo between. For example, you may opt for a standard limo if it is just for your child and their date, or you may decide to opt for a larger SUV-style limo if your child plans to share it with multiple friends or couples.
Split the cost
The cost of a limo rental does not need to be prohibitive. The key to saving money on your limo rental isn't just to plan early so you can shop around, it's to share the service with other families. Ask your teen if they have any friends that would enjoy joining them on dance night in the limo. You can then approach the parents and see if they want to go in on the cost of the limo. You may be surprised how many are willing — the peace of mind that knowing the teens are in a safe vehicle situation can be worth the slight cost.
Invest in chaperone service
Not all limo services are created equal. You want to make sure the service you choose keeps a driver with the car at all times and that they are willing to enforce reasonable ground rules. These rules should include not allowing alcohol or drugs inside the limo, but only taking the teens to pre-agreed locations (such as the prom and after-party only) and reporting any problems promptly to the parents. Some limos will even drive the teens straight home if alcohol or drug use is suspected. Knowing that you have an adult on your side while your kids are out enjoying themselves can alleviate your concerns.