Technically hire and rent do mean two different things, however in the limousine industry they are often used interchangeably. You pay a limousine company, they provide a limousine and chauffeur for the designated time and then they take it away when the time is up and this is just as often called ‘limo hire’ as it is called ‘renting a limo’.
Now I know which term I prefer and it also happens to be the same one which most reputable and professional limousine companies prefer too, as they refer to themselves as limo hire companies and their service is hiring out limousines. While I think the term hire is more suited to the stylish image of the limousine industry, the limousine hire companies actually prefer it for another reason too.
Hire and rent seem to mean the same thing but in some circumstances the terms of hire, compared to those of renting, can be very different. Therefore, make sure your contract protects your rights and your event, whether you hire or rent a limousine.