Why this guide: about 1,900 people a month search Google for “how much is a limo” (US, DataForSEO Labs, September 2026). This is the answer we would give a client, written to be booked from.
The short answer
- HourlySedan US$85–$150; SUV $120–$200; 8–10 passenger stretch $150–$300; stretch SUV $200–$400; party bus $250–$500+; with 2–4 hour minimums and 15–20% gratuity
- AirportFlat fares — sedan from CA$120 at Toronto Pearson, US$150–$250 at JFK, £90–£150 at Heathrow; SUV 30–50% more
- EventsWeddings $800–$2,500 for 4–8 hours in a stretch or vintage car; proms $600–$1,500 for 5–6 hours with a 6-hour minimum in May–June; New Year's Eve and Saturday nights carry 20–50% surcharges
Hourly rates by vehicle
Executive sedan (Mercedes S-Class, Lincoln, Cadillac): US$85–$150 an hour. Luxury SUV (Escalade, Navigator): $120–$200. Stretch limousine, 8–10 passengers (Lincoln or Chrysler stretch): $150–$300. Stretch SUV, 14–20 passengers (Escalade or Hummer stretch): $200–$400. Executive van (Sprinter, 10–14): $150–$250. Party bus, 20–40 passengers: $250–$500+. Toronto prices in Canadian dollars run at similar numbers; London £70–£250; Paris €80–€250. Minimums are the catch: two hours for sedans on weekdays, three to four hours for stretches, five to six hours for proms and Saturday-night stretches. A '$150 an hour' stretch is a $600 minimum before gratuity.
What is on top
Gratuity (15–20%, often added automatically — check), tolls and parking at cost, a fuel surcharge (5–10% at some operators), airport fees where applicable, and taxes (HST 13% in Ontario; sales tax varies by US state). Waiting time beyond the included free wait is billed at the hourly rate in 15- or 30-minute increments. Late-night pickups (after midnight) and holidays carry 20–50% surcharges. Ask for the all-in number — the reputable operators quote it.
Airport and point-to-point flat fares
Airport transfers are the one thing not priced by the hour. Sedan from Toronto Pearson to downtown from about CA$120; SUV from CA$160; Pearson to Mississauga less, to Hamilton or Niagara more. JFK to Manhattan US$150–$250; Newark $130–$220; LaGuardia $100–$180; LAX to Beverly Hills $130–$200; Heathrow to central London £90–£150; CDG to Paris €90–€140. Point-to-point city transfers (hotel to a restaurant, downtown to the stadium) are typically priced as a one-hour minimum or a flat fare of $80–$150. See our airport limo service guide.
Weddings, proms and nights out
Wedding packages: a stretch or a vintage Rolls-Royce/Bentley for 4–8 hours, with the red carpet, the champagne and the 'just married' sign — $800–$2,500 depending on vehicle and hours; a sedan for the couple's getaway is $300–$500 for two hours. Proms (May–June) have 6-hour minimums in most cities and run $600–$1,500 for a stretch, $1,200–$2,500 for a party bus, booked by February. Bachelor and bachelorette nights, concerts and sports: 4-hour minimums on Saturday nights, $600–$1,600 for a stretch or party bus. Wine tours (Niagara, Napa, Prince Edward County): 6–8 hours at the hourly rate, often with a package price of $700–$1,400 for a sedan or SUV.
Getting an accurate quote
Give the operator the date, the pickup time, the number of passengers, the vehicle class, the hours or the destinations, and whether it is an event — the quote is only accurate with all six. Ask what the minimum is, whether gratuity is included, and the cancellation terms (48–72 hours for events). The chauffeur booker on this page prices transfers and hourly hire instantly for sedans, SUVs and vans; for stretches, party buses and wedding cars, call BlaakLine at (877) 705-5757 for a package quote across the network's cities. See our luxury car service and what-is-a-chauffeur-service guides.
Three things to get right
- Multiply the hourly rate by the minimum before you compare — that is the real price.
- Airports are flat fares; everything else is hourly with a minimum.
- Prom season, Saturday nights and New Year's Eve: book by February and expect a surcharge.
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