Business phone system for limousine services in Hawaii
28 limousine services operated in Hawaii in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 28CBP 2023
- Employees
- 194mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.9U.S. 1.3
- State rank
- 26th of 49by count
Limousine services in Hawaii by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 28 limousine services in Hawaii in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 485320). They employed 194 people in mid-March and reported $7,104,000 in annual payroll. That is the 26th highest count among the 49 states and DC with published figures. Limousine services make up 0.09% of the 32,911 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Hawaii has 1.9 limousine services, 52.9% above the national rate of 1.3. The average establishment has 6.9 employees against 6.7 nationally. Payroll per employee is $36,619, 5.9% below the U.S. figure of $38,900.
| Measure | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 28 | 4,306 |
| Mid-March employees | 194 (moderate noise) | 29,036 |
| Annual payroll | $7,104,000 (moderate noise) | $1,129,492,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $36,619 | $38,900 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.3 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Limousine services by metro area in Hawaii
Census published limousine service counts for 3 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Hawaii. The largest is Urban Honolulu, HI, with 19 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 96% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 19 | 100 | 1.9 |
| Kahului, HI | 5 | 64 | 3.1 |
| Hilo, HI | 3 | 12 | 1.4 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at limousine services in Hawaii
69.2% of Hawaii's limousine services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 74.6% nationally. 84.6% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 18 | 69.2% | 74.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 4 | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 7.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 4 | 15.4% | 5.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What limousine services in Hawaii use the phone for
Limousine and car services are booked for weddings, events and airport transfers, often weeks ahead. Professional phone handling is part of the product.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for limousine services in Hawaii:
- A couple calls about a wedding-day booking.
- A driver calls dispatch about a flight delay.
- The company calls a client to confirm details.
When nobody can pick up
Flight changes and late pickups make after-hours reachability important.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for limousine services in Hawaii
Limousine services in Hawaii average 6.9 employees, so the comparison uses a 7-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $174.65 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $210.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 7 people cost $139.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $852. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Hawaii
Hawaii has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your clients know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | 693 | — | 1957 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for limousine services in Hawaii
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Hawaii, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many limousine services are in Hawaii?
28 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 194 people in mid-March.
Which Hawaii metro area has the most limousine services?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with 19 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 7-person limousine service?
$210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $139.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Hawaii number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.