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How to book a chauffeured SUV, step by step
To book a chauffeured SUV, choose your city and service, enter pickup, destination, date and time, select a service class and review the fixed fare. Your card is authorised at booking and charged after the trip. Add a flight number for airport pickups so your chauffeur can track your arrival.
What do I need before I start?
Have the basics ready: the pickup address or airport, the destination, the date and time, and the number of passengers and bags. For an airport arrival, add your flight number, and for a departure, the time you need to be at the airport.
It helps to know the lead passenger's name and a mobile number that works where you are travelling. The chauffeur and the booking team use that number if anything changes on the day.
If you are booking for someone else, such as a client or a family member, enter their details as the passenger and keep your own as the booker. That way confirmations reach you and the chauffeur contacts the right person. Having a note of any accessibility needs, a child seat requirement or an unusual item of luggage ready at this stage saves a back-and-forth later and means the right vehicle is allocated first time. Decide in advance whether you need a return journey, because booking both legs together keeps the details consistent and the confirmation in one place.
How do I choose the right city and service?
SUV.LIMO covers 132 cities across the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada, the Middle East and Asia. Start from the cities page to find your city, where you will see the airports, districts and routes that matter locally.
Then match the service to your trip. Airport transfers, corporate travel, armored and guarded rides, cruise port transfers, roadshows, intercity, limousine service for weddings and occasions, point-to-point car service and chauffeur hire by the hour or day are all available.
If you are unsure which applies, the distinction is mostly about how the trip is priced. A single journey from A to B is a transfer, while a vehicle that stays with you through several stops or a long day is chauffeur hire. Many cities also have pages for specific services and airports, which list the local pickup arrangements, so a few minutes reading the page for your city can answer questions before you ask them.
How do I pick a service class?
There are four classes of the same full-size luxury SUV. The Business SUV carries up to three passengers and three bags and starts from $149. First Class carries up to five passengers and five bags from $219, Extended up to six and six from $269, and the Armored SUV up to four passengers and three bags from $599.
Choose by the number of people and the amount of luggage first. A vehicle that is a little larger than you need is more comfortable than one that is a tight fit, especially after a long flight.
If your trip involves a security requirement, discuss the Armored SUV with the booking team before booking, because the right protection level depends on your circumstances. Remember that the named models are examples, and a similar vehicle may be assigned. If you have a strong preference for a model, mention it in your request and the team will say what the operator can confirm. If you are travelling for work, check whether your company has a preferred class, since many travel policies set a default for airport transfers.
What does the booking form ask for, and what do I see?
Enter your pickup and destination, the date and time, the passenger details and any special requests such as a child seat or a note about luggage. For airport pickups, include the flight number so that the arrival can be tracked.
The system then shows the fare for each available class, calculated from the route. The price is fixed and all-inclusive, covering tolls, taxes, parking and gratuity, so what you see is what you pay unless you change the plan.
Read the summary before you confirm. Check the date format, the pickup time and the address, because these are the details that most often need correcting after the fact. Include the passenger's mobile number even if you are travelling with them, because it is the number the chauffeur calls if they cannot find you, and a wrong digit is hard to fix in the arrivals hall.
When do I pay, and what happens after I book?
Your card is authorised when you book and charged after the trip is completed. Authorising a card is not the same as taking payment, and it confirms that the card is valid and that funds are available.
You receive a confirmation with the booking details. Before your trip, your operator confirms the meeting point and the chauffeur's contact information. Keep the confirmation somewhere you can find it easily when you travel.
If your plans change, contact the booking team at book@suv.limo, or use the regional phone numbers listed on the site. Changes made early are straightforward, and the sooner the team knows, the more options they have. A good habit is to reread the confirmation a day before travel and check the time zone, the pickup point and the flight number, so any error is caught while there is still plenty of time to correct it.
What are the most common booking mistakes to avoid?
The most common mistake is a wrong date or time, especially for early-morning and late-night pickups that cross midnight. Check whether your pickup is on the day you intend, not the day before or after.
The second is forgetting the flight number or entering the departure time instead of the arrival time. For arrivals, the chauffeur needs the number of the flight you are landing on, and tracking handles the rest.
The third is underestimating luggage. Count your bags, including oversized items such as golf clubs or strollers, and tell the team. It is much easier to choose a larger class at booking than to fix it at the kerb. A quick final check of the date, time, address, flight number and luggage count takes under a minute and prevents nearly all of the problems that happen on the day.
Frequently asked
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can. Booking ahead gives the widest choice of vehicles, and the booking team can advise on same-day requests if your plans are urgent.
Do I pay when I book?
Your card is authorised at booking and charged after the trip, based on the fare you were shown.
Can I book for someone else?
Yes. Enter the passenger's name and phone number as the passenger and use your own details as the booker so both of you receive updates.
What if I need to change my booking?
Contact the booking team at book@suv.limo or by phone as soon as you know. Changes to time, pickup point or flight are routine.
Can I request a specific vehicle?
You choose the service class, and the vehicle is the named model or a similar one. Specific requests can be passed to the booking team, who will confirm what the operator can do.
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Last updated 15 October 2026.