School Bus vs Charter bus
/School Buses are not just for school. Renting a school bus can be a great option when planning your next group outing. It is a cheaper alternative to transfer big groups of people, when you don’t need to go too far. School bus rentals generally don’t have much luggage capacity, restrooms and wifi, that is why the length of the trip is important. However, many questions can come up when you are determining whether or not they are the best option for your trip.
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Should I rent a school or a charter bus?
School Bus
The first biggest and most important step to renting a school bus is deciding whether you need a school bus service or charter bus. Many factors go into this decision but most importantly is the cost of renting a school bus. The overall price may be calculated in a few ways but most often there is a minimum of four hours – generally between $500 - $600 – with each additional hour costing between $81 - $115. A full day (around 8 hours) is generally $968 - $1200 depending on mileage and day. However, rentals over 12 hours should include a discount. There are also several tricks you can use to get the best price. In general, these prices are cheaper than a charter bus.
Charter Bus
Charter bus prices can be calculated slightly different than a school bus. Mileage can play an important factor in the overall price. In general you can expect a charter bus to cost between $575 - $700 depending on size with each additional hour to costing $90-$175. A full day can start at $935- $1400, but some do have a discount for longer trips. However, Charter buses are better for longer distances due to comfort and space. Read more on prices for charter buses here.
Price Estimates School Bus Rental vs. Charter Bus Rental
| Price Estimates | 4-Hours Minimum | Additional Hours | 8-Hours Full Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent Yellow School Bus | $500-$600 | $81-$115 | $968-$1,200 |
| Rent Charter Bus | $550-$850 | $135-$195 | $1,350-$2,200 |
While prices are often the biggest factor in deciding what kind of transportation to hire for your group trip, there are many other things to consider such as how many people can fit, amenities and more.
How many people can fit in a school bus?
The number of people that can fit on a school bus is entirely up to two factors. The first one is if you have adults or children. The second and biggest one is the size of the bus itself. On average, a large standard school bus can seat around 48 adult riders at 2 per seat or 72 children at 3 per seat. However, most rentals have other options that work well for smaller groups. A smaller bus may only have four or five rows seating around 16 adults at two per seat or 24 children at 3 per seat, but it could be a great option for your smaller groups. Many rental companies also have options in between these two sizes or an even larger one. Be sure to ask your rental company of any restrictions they may have. Each rental company may have specifications of how many people to a seat they allow or a minimum of riders to have a certain size bus.
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