The teenagers pick the music. The parents usually sign the contract, put down the deposit and lie awake wondering who's driving. If you've been handed the job of booking prom transportation for your son or daughter's group, you're probably weighing three things at once: keeping the kids safe, keeping the cost fair across a group of families, and keeping the night on schedule.
Delaware Limo runs limousines, Sprinter limos and party buses across New Castle County and the rest of the state, and this guide is written for the parent doing the booking. It covers when to reserve, how to size the vehicle, how to split the bill and which questions to ask any company before you hand over a card.
Prom season lands in the spring, and schools across the area are booking vehicles for the same handful of weekends. Once your teen's group and the prom date are set, start collecting quotes. Waiting until the week of the dance narrows your choices to whatever vehicle is left, which may not fit the group.
Before you call, gather:
| Vehicle | Passenger capacity | Works well for |
|---|---|---|
| Stretch limousine | 9 to 10 | A smaller group of couples who want the classic prom arrival |
| Sprinter limousine | 12 to 14 | Mid-size groups who want limo-style seating with more headroom |
| Party bus | 12 to 29 | Large friend groups who want everyone in one vehicle |
Capacities are from Delaware Limo's fleet page, last verified November 2026.
Size for comfort, not the legal maximum. Formal dresses, corsages and a few phones on tripods take up more room than everyday clothes. If the group sits right at a vehicle's top number, consider stepping up one size.
Prom transportation is usually priced by the vehicle and the number of hours, not per person. That makes the split simple once you have a quote:
A bigger vehicle can lower the per-person cost if it lets more friends ride together, so price two sizes before choosing.
Every family in the group should hear the rules before the night, so nobody is surprised. On a Delaware Limo vehicle:
You can read the full policies in our FAQ.
A stretch limousine seats 9 to 10 passengers and a Sprinter limo seats 12 to 14. For larger groups, a party bus holds 12 to 29 depending on the bus, which keeps everyone in one vehicle.
Divide the total quote by the number of riders. Prom vehicles are priced by vehicle type and hours, so a full party bus can cost less per person than a half-empty limo. Confirm whether tolls and gratuity are included.
No. Delaware's legal drinking age is 21. Delaware Limo does not provide or sell alcohol, and parents should ask any operator what its chauffeurs are instructed to do if alcohol appears with underage riders.
The person booking pays the deposit and agrees to the terms, which is usually a parent. Delaware Limo requires a non-refundable 30% deposit at booking, so settle how families will share it before reserving.
Start as soon as the prom date and group are set. Many schools hold proms on spring weekends, and earlier reservations give you the widest choice of vehicle sizes.
A good prom night starts with a vehicle that fits the group, a cost split every family agrees to and a clear set of rules on board. Check the operator, share the itinerary and name one adult contact, and the night runs itself. For quotes on a limo, Sprinter or party bus for prom anywhere in New Castle County and beyond, call Delaware Limo at (302) 319-3329 with your date and headcount ready.