The most common question our dispatchers field after “where will you meet me?” is “which vehicle should I book?” For airport pickups it almost always comes down to sedan versus SUV, and the answer is arithmetic, not preference. Here is how we walk callers through it — the same logic our Vancouver airport car service team applies when you book with a flight number.

The passenger math

Our executive sedans — Lincoln Continental, Cadillac Lyriq, and the First Class Mercedes-Benz S 580 — seat up to three passengers. Full-size SUVs — Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, and the First Class Cadillac Escalade — seat up to six. Simple so far: four or more people means SUV, full stop.

The luggage math (where most people guess wrong)

Luggage is what actually decides most bookings. A sedan takes two to three standard suitcases plus carry-ons. An SUV takes six. So a couple returning from a two-week trip with four large cases and a stroller is an SUV booking, even though a sedan technically seats them. When in doubt, count the bags first and the people second.

When two passengers should still book the SUV

• Ski and snowboard gear. Skis do not fold. If Whistler is in the plan, the SUV’s cargo bay earns its keep.
• Golf trips. Two travel bags plus suitcases outgrows a sedan trunk fast.
• Car seats. A car seat occupies a full seating position and its own share of the trunk. Mention children in the booking notes and dispatch will size the vehicle accordingly.
• Winter storm arrivals. Same chauffeur skill, same winter tires — but more ground clearance and cargo margin when everyone’s packing bulkier.

What stays the same either way

Vehicle choice changes the space, not the service. Every airport pickup — sedan or SUV — includes flight tracking, meet & greet at arrivals, 45 minutes of free wait time, and a flat all-in quote fixed before you fly. The choice only decides how comfortably your luggage rides home with you.

Common questions

Is an SUV more expensive than a sedan?

SUV rates run higher than sedan rates for the same route, but both are flat, all-in quotes — enter your trip in the quote form and compare the two numbers side by side before you decide.

Can I change my vehicle after booking?

Yes — call or text (604) 597-1766 and dispatch will re-size the booking, subject to availability. The earlier you flag it, the more certain the swap.

Do you install car seats?

Bring your own car seat and your chauffeur will help fit it. Note the ages in your booking so dispatch plans seating and luggage space around it.

What if my group has exactly four people and lots of luggage?

Book the SUV — four passengers plus a full luggage load is past sedan capacity. Six or more bags with a bigger group, ask dispatch about the Sprinter.