Rent a Charter Bus - Best Price Per Passenger & Great Amenities
Charter buses can transport up to 59 passengers and offer an extensive amount of amenities for a long drive. Some of the amenities includes air conditioning, bathroom, leather seats, luggage space, cooler, tables etc. They are comfortable for long trips and multi-day trips and holds lots of luggage compared to mini buses and school buses. Charter buses are often the best option if you have a big group that needs to drive long distance or just want a nicer ride than a school bus.
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Why should I rent a Charter Bus?
Affordable. Coach and Charter buses is the most affordable way to transport groups as they are the largest type of buses and hence gives the best scale of cost per passenger. Standard coach buses hold from 54-56 passengers and a few can fit 59 passengers.
Comfortable. Generally, charter buses have all the amenities to make your trip as easy as possible, from Wi-Fi to big luggage room, you may ask our customer service if you have any particular requirements.
All expenses are included. The price we offer for your trip will include taxes, parking fees, tolls and transfer fees, you won’t have to think about anything, just relax and enjoy the trip.
Safe. Charter buses are 50 times safer than travelling by a private car. All buses are modern and equipped with the best safety features.
Bus with a driver. Well trained bus driver will bring your group to the destination. The driver is also available for local trips at your destination, if requested.
Charter Bus is the BEST way to travel with a group. No more loosing luggage or team members, long destinations or even multiple days trips will go safe and comfortable with Bookbuses.
How much is a Charter Bus?
The prices for booking a charter bus vary depending on your particular case. There are many factors that influence cost: season, trip date, distance, length, availability. Here on Bookbuses.com we will help you to get the best prices and make sure your event goes as smooth as possible! Click below for more info.
How many seats does a charter bus have?
Charter buses usually have 56 seats. But come in variety of sizes and usually holds 47-59 passengers. However, one of the seats might be a folding seat next to the driver so we recommend that people don’t max our the seating capacity for longer trips. It is also nice for people to move around or lie down. If you are going to travel with a smaller group, you might want to consider booking an affordable Mini Bus or School Bus. In select areas you can also rent a 81 Passenger Double Decker Charter Bus.
| Bus Type | Number of passengers |
|---|---|
| Charter Bus & Coach Bus | 47 seats, 55 seats, 56 seats, 59 seats |
| Mini Bus & Sprinter | 18 seats, 20 seats, 25 seats, 34 seats |
Are Smaller Buses Cheaper to Rent?
Yes. In general the smaller the bus the more affordable it is. Small buses cost less, are cheaper in insurance and use less fuel. However, the rental cost also includes the driver, parking, tolls so it is not a linear cost saving. The cost is mostly done by the amount of hours the bus is driving from garage to pickup and back to the garage again. A larger bus could be much closer to your pickup and effectively driver less hours and hence be cheaper. Our team is happy to guide you in how we can save you cost. Read more about bus prices and how you can save money here.
Do Charter & Coach Buses have WI-FI?
Modern buses generally have WiFi, as well as 110 volt power outlets for charging phones and laptops. If it is very important to your group, be sure to confirm availability with your booking consultant. Nowadays, WiFi becomes a necessity when it comes to travelling, your group members might want to check email, share pictures on social media, make calls, listen to music. It helps to keep passengers busy during long-distance trips. Please note that WiFi is not for streaming video or downloading. Most buses use a few 4G connections and if 20,30 or 50 people start browsing at the same time the connection will slow down. Also, if you are travelling in remote locations in North America the connection might be spotty.
What amenities are included when renting a charter bus?
Most of our charter buses are equipped with:
AC - Air Conditioning
TV monitors + a DVD player
Big storage space for luggage
Reclining cushioned seats
A bathroom
Cooler for drinks and food.
Microphone and AV equipment.
Amenities may vary, if you want to know more or have special requirements, you may ask you booking specialist. Let us know what your group needs and we will make everything possible to help you. It is super important that you upfront is very specific about what amenities you need. If you are going to use a Mic for speaking to a foreign group - it might be super important that they can hear really well and if you are talking for 5-7 hours it will make your day a lot better.
Do Charter Buses have Phone Chargers?
Yes, on Charter Buses you can often charge you phone’s battery either using the built-in USB plug or charge your phone with your own charger via a 110 volt outlet, so regardless it is smart to bring your own charger. Newer coach buses will mostly have outlets at every row. You can also use the outlet to power a laptop on a charter bus making it possible to work through a long trip.
Charter Bus Inside
Few select images of charter buses from the inside. Some are of new buses with all amenities and other are of basic budget buses. Let us know which one you prefer for your group.
How far can a Charter Bus go?
A charter bus can travel 600-700 miles on a full Most of our charter buses can travel both locally and across states because they have all the amenities to keep the passengers comfortable and safe. Drivers can be on duty max 15 hours a day and drive max 10 hours a day in the USA, so that gives a natural range limit of ~ 500 miles a day with one driver. If you have a long trip we can add additional drivers and the range can increase as much as you want. Buses can drive from Coach to Coast or up and down the coast!
Are there bathrooms on coach buses?
Yes, there are bathrooms on coach buses. Charter bus restrooms should however, be used, only if necessary. It is not 100% safe while driving and it is not very comfortable. Also, while drivers try to steer the bus gently on the road, unexpected traffic development might make the experience messy. So if you do use the restroom, we recommend that you sit down and treat the restroom like you would when visiting your parents place. In general, we do recommend to use breaks during the trip to use the restroom there. If you absolutely need a restroom on the bus for a certain trip, please make sure to mention it to team when making the reservation.
Charter Buses for Long Distances
Charter buses are usually the best type of buses for a long journey due to its amenities. These types of buses were built to go long distances without a break if necessary. However, these buses will cost you at least $1000. However, charter bus companies are continuously upgrading their fleet to make sure that all of their buses are not that old.
Charter Buses for Weddings
Charter buses are great for wedding transportation. If many people need to drive long distances from the same area, it could be better to transport your guests via charter bus. This would reduce the amount of driving your wedding guests would have to do while ensuring that everyone will arrive at the same time. Read more about weddings here.
Charter Buses for School Trips
Many long distance school trips require the use of a charter bus rather than a school bus. Charter buses are usually the best way to transport a large amount of students over an extended period of time. On top of that, students will be able to bring a decent amount of luggage with them on the school trip. Read more about School Trips here.
