A limo (short for limousine) is a long, luxurious car that usually has a privacy screen separating the passengers in back from the driver up front. Limos are stretched longer than regular cars and often include special features like leather seats, entertainment systems, and mood lighting.

People hire limos for special occasions: taking friends to a school dance, celebrating a wedding, or arriving at a fancy event. Some limos can fit eight or more passengers, making them popular for groups who want to travel together in style. The experience of riding in a limo feels special partly because someone else drives while you relax in back, and partly because the vehicle itself signals celebration.

While most people associate limos with wealth or glamour, they're really just rented transportation for occasions when ordinary cars feel too plain. A limousine service provides limos and professional drivers, called chauffeurs, who handle the driving while passengers enjoy the ride.