Wedding car hire with driver
Drive couples and their wedding parties in a smart or classic car on the big day.
- A$8k-40k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You provide one or more well-kept cars, such as a classic, a luxury sedan or a stretch vehicle, with you as the driver. You collect the couple, the wedding party or family and take them to the ceremony, photos and reception.
Your first three steps
- Check your state or territory transport authority for what is needed to drive paying passengers in a hire car
- Get quotes for suitable vehicle insurance and work out your costs per booking
- Photograph your car, set up a simple website and contact celebrants, venues and photographers
Who pays
Couples and their families, usually booked months ahead, and sometimes wedding planners.
How it makes money
A package price for a set number of hours, plus extras such as ribbons, champagne, extra stops or longer travel.
Skills that help
- Safe, calm and polite driving
- Punctual and well presented
- Looking after and cleaning a vehicle
Watch out for
- Rules for hire cars and chauffeured passenger transport differ by state and territory, so check driver and vehicle accreditation
- Insurance must cover carrying paying passengers, so ask your insurer, and consider public liability as well
- Vehicle breakdowns on the day, so have a backup plan and keep up with servicing
- Bookings are mostly weekends and seasonal, so plan your income
- Classic cars can cost a lot to maintain
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: wedding car hire with driver
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a wedding car hire business?
Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the car you buy, its condition and insurance. Classic cars can cost a lot to maintain, so allow for servicing.
How much can a wedding car hire business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many weddings you book. Bookings are mostly weekends and seasonal, so plan your income accordingly.
What licences and rules apply to wedding car hire in Australia?
Rules for hire cars and chauffeured passenger transport differ by state and territory, so check driver and vehicle accreditation. Also ask your insurer whether your cover includes carrying paying passengers, and consider public liability.
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