Quick answer: Book your wedding limo 6–9 months before the date — earlier for a Saturday between May and October, when the best cars go first. Off-peak dates can often be booked 3–4 months out. Peak dates also run 20–30% higher, so booking early protects both the car and the price.
Couples usually book the venue, then the photographer, then remember the cars. By then, the Rolls-Royce for the third Saturday in July is long gone. Transport isn't the biggest line on the budget — but it's one of the first things to sell out.
The short answer, by season
| Your date | Book at least |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May–October (peak) | 6–9 months out |
| Friday or Sunday, peak season | 4–6 months out |
| Off-peak (Nov–April) | 3–4 months out |
| A specific showpiece car | As early as you can |
What books up first
The showpiece vehicles. Our Rolls-Royce and the stretch limousine are the first to go for summer Saturdays — there is exactly one of each, and every couple wants the same dates. Sedans and SUVs hold availability far longer.
Why peak dates cost more
Simple supply: a summer Saturday is the most contested slot of the year, and packages run 20–30% abovean off-peak equivalent. Booking early doesn't just secure the car — it locks the price before the date tightens. (See what a limo costs in Toronto.)
A booking timeline that works
- 9–12 months out — venue and date locked; shortlist cars and get quotes.
- 6–9 months out — reserve the vehicle with a deposit (essential for peak Saturdays).
- 2–3 months out — confirm the timeline: every pickup address, time, and passenger.
- 2 weeks out — final headcount, décor policy, and the day-of contact number.
- The day — chauffeur arrives early, car detailed that morning.
What to confirm in the contract
The vehicle (by name), the hours and what happens if you run over, every pickup address and time, whether gratuity is included, deposit and balance terms, and the backup-vehicle policy. A serious company will put all of it in writing without being asked.
Book with RAO
Tell us the date and the shape of your day and we'll send a fixed, itemised quote — and hold the car. See our wedding limo service or request a quote.
Frequently asked
How far in advance should I book a wedding limo?
6–9 months for a peak-season Saturday (May–October). Off-peak or weekday dates can often be booked 3–4 months out, though the specific car you want may still go early.
What books up first?
The showpiece vehicles — the Rolls-Royce and the stretch limousine — go first for Saturday dates in summer. Sedans and SUVs stay available longer.
Do peak dates cost more?
Yes. Summer and Saturday weddings typically run 20–30% higher than an off-peak date, so booking early protects the price as well as the car.
What should the contract confirm?
The vehicle, the hours, every pickup address and time, whether gratuity is included, the deposit and balance terms, and the backup-vehicle policy. Get it in writing.