Mayfair Blog
Practical guides to hiring a limousine in Melbourne — from a fleet we own and run ourselves.
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Limo in Melbourne?
The short answer: earlier than you think for weekends in season, and it is still worth calling if you have left it late.
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Hummer Limo Hire in Melbourne: Which Hummer, and Who It Suits
There is no single "Hummer limo". Here is the difference between them and how to pick the right one.
Planning Your Wedding Car Transport in Melbourne
Wedding transport is one of the few parts of the day that has to run to a clock. Plan it properly and it disappears into the background.
How to Choose a Limousine Hire Company in Melbourne
Most people book a limo once or twice in their life. Here is how to tell a genuine owner-operator from a broker, and the seven things worth checking before you pay a deposit.
Which Limo to Hire for Your Occasion
A Hummer that is perfect for a hens night is the wrong call for a black-tie corporate dinner. Here is how to match the vehicle to the occasion.
Getting Around Melbourne on New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the one night Melbourne's transport gives up. Here is how to plan a night out that still works.
A Yarra Valley Winery Tour by Limo, from Melbourne
The Yarra Valley is an hour from the city, and the whole point of doing it by limo is that nobody has to be the sober one.
How to Plan Your Melbourne Cup Carnival Transport
Getting to the races is the part of race day most likely to go wrong. Here is how to plan the transport for Flemington, Caulfield and Cox Plate.
School Formal Transport in Melbourne: A Guide for Parents and Students
Formal transport is half the night for the students and mostly about safety for the parents. Here is how to get both right.
Debutante Ball Transport in Melbourne: A Short Guide
The deb ball has its own traditions and its own timing. Here is how the transport usually works.
Yarra Valley or Mornington Peninsula for a Winery Tour from Melbourne?
Both are within reach of Melbourne for a day of wine. Here is how the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula actually compare for a winery tour.
Pink Hummer Hire in Melbourne for a Hens Night
The pink Hummer is the default hens night vehicle in Melbourne, and it books out first. Here is how to plan the day around it.
The Best (and Worst) Times of Year to Book a Limo in Melbourne
Some dates in Melbourne are booked out months ahead; others have wide availability. Here is the limousine calendar.
What Affects the Cost of Limo Hire in Melbourne
There is no single price for limo hire, and any company that gives you one before hearing your plans is guessing. Here is what actually moves the number.
Hummer Limo vs Party Bus in Melbourne: Which Is Better?
They look similar on paper. Here is where a stretch Hummer and a party bus actually differ, and which suits a formal, a hens night or a big birthday.
Melbourne Wedding Venues by Region (and Getting the Car There)
Where you marry shapes the wedding-car plan. A guide to Melbourne's wedding regions and the drive, the photo stops and the timing for each.
The Best Wedding Photo Locations in Melbourne (and How to Plan the Car Around Them)
Where couples actually shoot their wedding photos in Melbourne, organised by region, with notes on access, timing and how to plan the car so the schedule holds.
What's Included in Limousine Hire in Melbourne (and What to Ask About)
Two quotes at the same price can include very different things. Here is what limousine hire in Melbourne usually covers, and what to check.
How Many Limousines Do I Need for My Wedding Party?
One car or two? A worked guide to sizing your wedding transport by bridal party size, ceremony logistics and budget.
Wedding Transport Timeline: How to Schedule the Cars on Your Wedding Day
The cars are usually the first thing to run late on a wedding day. Here is a worked timeline — from the first pickup to the reception — and where the schedule tends to slip.
A Parent's Checklist for Booking a School Formal Limo
The formal-limo booking usually falls to a parent. Here is what to check — accreditation, the alcohol policy, the pickup plan and the contract — before you pay a deposit.
How to Compare Limo Hire Companies and Quotes in Melbourne
Three quotes at similar prices can hide very different bookings. Here is how to compare Melbourne limo companies properly — and the red flags worth walking away from.
Getting To and From Melbourne's Big Concert and Event Venues
The trip to a concert or the football is the part most likely to go wrong. A venue-by-venue guide to the drop-offs, the closures and getting home.
Wedding Car Ribbon and Decorations: What to Know
Ribbon is usually included; adhesive letters are not. A short guide to decorating your wedding car without a cleaning bill.
New guides added regularly. Published 10 September 2026.
