Wedding car and chauffeur service

Couples, parents and wedding planners who want a special arrival and departure.

Fixed package price per wedding, often with a minimum number of hours and extras such as ribbons, drinks or extra travel.

• Safe, careful driving
• Polite and well presented
• Punctual and good at planning routes

• Rules for paid passenger transport vary by province and city; check licensing and vehicle inspection requirements before taking bookings
• Standard car insurance usually does not cover paid hire, so check commercial cover carefully
• A breakdown on the wedding day is a major risk; plan a backup vehicle or partner
• Weddings cluster in summer, with little demand in deep winter in many areas
• Vehicle purchase, upkeep and storage can be costly

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the vehicle you buy and what you spend on upkeep, storage and insurance. The car is usually the largest single cost.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many weddings you take and your pricing. Weddings cluster in summer, with little demand in deep winter in many areas.

Rules for paid passenger transport vary by province and city, so check licensing and vehicle inspection requirements before taking bookings. Standard car insurance usually does not cover paid hire, so check commercial cover carefully.