Whether you want to rent a limousine or shuttle for your next corporate event or start your own limousine business, the limo industry has the tools you need. If you're renting a shuttle, you can search by state or nationwide for a service that suits your needs.

If you want to start your own small business, there are many associations of limousine and shuttle businesses serving the limo industry. Register with a state or national association to start networking with other limousine and shuttle organizations.

If you want to get more resources for the limo industry, investigate the following:

1. Check regional and metro-area limo services for local service

2. Get quotes from national services for a local branch

3. Join a professional association to jump start your own shuttle organization

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get a quote from local or regional limousine organizations

If your business needs shuttle service in a major metropolitan area, get quotes from local limousine organizations first. The limousine industry typically consists of a large number of small businesses operating in metro areas. If your business is located in a city and needs shuttle service to and from the airport, hotels or other locations, check with a local business first.

I recommend: Atlanta VIP Ride, serving the Atlanta area, and A Classy Ride Limousine Service, Inc., serving the Los Angeles area, are two shuttle organizations serving major metropolitan areas. If you live in a different metro area, search for limos and shuttles in your city.

Explore the nationwide limousine industry

Many larger shuttle companies provide nationwide service, operating out of branches in each state. If you can't find a local limo business that suits your needs, get a quote from a national company's branch in your area.

I recommend: AA Getaway Coaches, Limos and More offers service from the limousine industry in all the US states and specific service for corporate travel. Limos Nationwide will also give you a quote for service in your specific state.

Join limousine and shuttle organizations to back your small business

If you're starting your own shuttle service, look for a shuttle or limo organization that you can join for helpful business services. Limousine and shuttle organizations exist on both a national and regional level, so join one or more limousine association to promote and bolster your business.

I recommend: The National Limousine Association serves all US limousine and shuttle services and is a trusted national organization offering conferences, news and assistance with everything from the environmental to financial issues of owning a shuttle service. Other limousine organizations are formed by state, such as the Virginia Limousine Association and the Limousine Associations of New Jersey, but offer similar services to members.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Check specific limo industry information on corporate transportation before reserving your rental. In some metro areas, 'limousine' may refer to any type of shuttle or car rental other than a city taxi, so do some research and be sure you're reserving the type of vehicle you want.