Anyone can show up to a party or special event in a standard limousine or town car. But when you’re an A-list star or a CEO with a refined sense of style, only the best will do.
When it comes to top of the line, chauffeured vehicle rentals, nothing comes with a higher reputation than the Maybach. A car company with a history dating back to 1920s and 1930s in Monte Carlo and Manhattan, Maybachs have a history of being the most elegant, sleek, and individualized vehicles on the road.
Not only that, but thanks to technological advances, Maybach vehicles now come standard with more luxurious amenities than ever before. Standard amenities include four-zone climate controls, a voice-activated rear sunroof, rear seat massagers, heated seats, heated cup holders, iPod adapters, cell phone ports, and wireless internet capabilities. For those who prefer a bit more entertainment on the road, the Maybach offers a rear-seat DVD system, along with a premium sound system featuring 24 speakers.
With enough room to relax comfortably and enough features to get business work done on the road, the Maybach has been the vehicle of choice for business executives looking for a more luxurious mode of transportation. In recent years, many music moguls have gotten in on the action as well. Celebrities who have been known to role in Maybachs include Russell Simmons, Jay-Z, Damon Dash, Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, Jacob the Jeweler, and even Donald Trump.
You don’t need to be a billionaire or a CEO to ride like one, however. Due to customer demand, more and more limousine companies are adding Maybachs to their fleet of vehicles, allowing anyone with demanding tastes and a wallet big enough to afford, it the chance to use a Maybach on their special day—be it a wedding, bachelor party, prom, sporting event, special gathering, or even simply an airport pickup.
What to Expect
Upon reserving a Maybach luxury sedan from a limousine company, customers can expect to be asked to put down a sizeable deposit. In addition, since the cost of purchasing a Maybach can be astronomical, many companies lay out extra guidelines and rules for anyone renting.
Unlike traditional limousines, which can usually carry a few passengers beyond the stated capacity, Maybach sedans cannot carry any more than three passengers. With this requirement, however, customers can be confident that there will be enough space for each passenger to relax comfortably without feeling crowded. In fact, because many newer model Maybachs offer reclining seats and foot rests, passengers can actually lie down and spread out for a nice nap if they wish.
For anyone in a hurry, getting around in a Maybach delivers the extra benefit of speed. Thanks to the vehicle’s top notch engine, the Maybach can go from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 5.2 seconds.
Cost Considerations
Customers can expect to pay dearly for all the luxurious amenities that come standard in a rented Maybach. However, these costs pale in comparison to how much a customer would pay to buy a Maybach outright, with base prices for 2009 editions starting in the mid $300,000 range, according to Maybach USA.
Although rental costs can fluctuate greatly depending on the limousine company, geographical location, and year of the vehicle, customers should expect to pay at least $500 an hour, with wedding packages averaging approximately $600 an hour.
Alternative Options
Not everyone can afford a Maybach, and some people need more space for passengers than the vehicle allows. Luckily, the National Limousine Association offers a number of alternative options for limousine aficionados who may want a vehicle more luxurious than a standard stretch or town car.
For anyone with a large party—such as those going to weddings or proms—a number of vehicles exist that can handle up to 25 passengers. Some of these mega-vehicles include stretch Hummers, Cadillac Escalades, and Range Rovers, which can typically be rented for $75 to $200 an hour, depending on the area of the country where you live, according to EZ Limo Rentals, a national limousine company directory that allows members to get price quotes and make reservations across the country.
For customers looking for a simple—yet elegant—vehicle for business purposes that will send the same high-class message to clients without as steep of a price tag, additional options exist. Depending on the availability in your local area, it may be possible to rent vehicles such as the Bentley Flying Spur, Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes Benz S550, or even a Rolls Royce Phantom on an hourly basis. Although these vehicles fit fewer passengers than stretch limousines, they usually offer many more business-class amenities, such as iPod porting stations, cell phone chargers, and wireless Internet connections.
