Wedding and event chauffeur car business

Couples and families planning weddings, parents booking proms, event organizers and groups celebrating special occasions.

Hourly or package pricing with a minimum booking, plus extras like decorations or waiting time. Referrals from wedding planners and venues help fill busy seasons.

• Polite, polished customer service
• Careful driving and vehicle care
• Planning routes and timings
• Marketing through photos and referrals

• Vehicle purchase or lease is the biggest cost, so test demand before taking on large payments
• Commercial insurance for chauffeured hire must cover paid passengers, so check the policy wording
• Licensing and vehicle standards vary by city and province, and larger vehicles may have extra rules
• Demand is seasonal, with summer weddings and prom season busy and winter quieter
• Alcohol rules for passengers differ by province, so check what is allowed in your vehicle
• Take deposits and set a clear cancellation policy to protect against no-shows

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on the vehicle you buy or lease and how you set up. The vehicle is the biggest cost, so it is worth testing demand before taking on large payments.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $9,500, depending on how many bookings you take and the time of year. Demand is seasonal, with summer weddings and prom season busy and winter quieter.

Check that your commercial insurance covers paid passengers, as policy wording matters. Licensing and vehicle standards vary by city and province, larger vehicles may have extra rules, and alcohol rules for passengers differ by province.