Houston Holiday Party Transportation Guide
From company holiday parties to New Year's Eve, December is Houston's busiest month for group transportation. Here's how to plan it.
Book earlier than you think
Company parties cluster on the first three Fridays and Saturdays of December, and New Year's Eve is the single busiest night of the year for chauffeured vehicles. Larger vehicles like Sprinters, party buses and shuttles go first. If you already know your date and venue, reserve by early November.
Pick the right setup for your event
- Venue shuttle: a Sprinter or executive shuttle looping between your office or hotel and the party on a schedule. It's best for companies that want everyone to arrive and leave without driving.
- Party bus: the ride itself becomes part of the party, with lighting, music and room to move. Great for team outings and bar or dinner crawls.
- Executive cars on call: sedans or SUVs for leadership, VIP clients and speakers who arrive and leave separately.
- Safe rides home: a set of drop-offs at the end of the night, grouped by neighborhood, so nobody drives after the toast.
See the party buses, Sprinters and executive shuttle.
Plan the night in order
- Guest count and how many will need a ride home
- Pickup point: office, hotel or several neighborhoods
- Venue address and arrival time
- Last call, and when the first and last shuttle leaves
- An on-site contact our dispatch can text during the event
New Year's Eve
Pricing and availability are tightest on December 31, and most vehicles book as multi-hour packages that night. Plan your route between dinner, parties and the midnight countdown in advance, and set a pickup point away from the most crowded blocks right after midnight.
Why companies hire a chauffeur for the holidays
A planned ride home is good for your people and your company. Employees celebrate without deciding who drives, and hosts know everyone got home. With a corporate account, the night goes on one invoice.
Questions
Holiday Transportation FAQ
How far ahead should we book holiday party transportation in Houston?
Can you shuttle guests between a hotel and our party venue?
Can you take employees home to different neighborhoods?
Do you run on New Year's Eve?
Plan your holiday party rides
Send the date, venue, headcount and pickup points, and we'll quote the whole night.
More planning help: all Houston transportation guides.
