How Much Does a Minibus Cost to Rent?
/How much does it cost to rent a Minibus with a driver? How is the Minibus rental price calculated? What do you need to know about renting a Minibus? Answers to those questions and more will be described in this blog below.
Minibus Rental Cost
Average prices for renting minibuses vary from $800-$1,400 for a full day. Prices start at $495 for 4 hours rental. Every additional hour costing around $80 - $140. In major cities you can also rent a minibus for a few hours for $495 - $700 typically for a one-way trip. All buses come with a driver and fit 18, 24 or 36 passengers.
See the price table below and use them as a starting point. Hours, miles, bus service level, amnities, your pickup location and the season all factor into your price. Read more about that below.
Minibus Rental Price Estimates
Prices for renting a minibus start at $495-$700;
Every extra hour will cost about $85-$140;
If you need to rent a minibus for more than a day, we might have discounts for you! You can talk to our booking specialist to get the best deals! Bookbuses.com will always consider all of your wishes and requirements. Call us (646) 801 6280.
| Price Estimates | 4-Hours Minimum | Additional Hours | 8-Hours Full Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent Mini Bus | $495-$700 | $85-$140 | $800-$1,400 |
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Mini Bus Sizes and Fleet Pricing
The most popular sizes of Minibuses are 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36 passengers. However, other sizes are also available. For example, buses with less than 20 seats are considered as VAN buses. The most popular VAN sizes are 10, 12, 14, 16 passengers. Let’s check the major differences among each bus minibus type.
20 Passenger Minibus Rental
A 20 passenger Minibus is less popular than, for example, 24 and 28 passenger buses. The 20 seat Minibus is a great substitute for 14-16 passenger Vans, and the cost is in the same range, but the vehicle has more space and might be a better choice for airport transfer even for smaller groups with luggage. Amenities include A/C, luggage compartment, comfortable seats with seat belts.
How much does it Cost to Rent a 20 Passenger Minibus?
| 20 Passenger Minibus Price | 4-Hours Minimum | Additional Hours | 8-Hours Full Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Passenger Minibus Rental | $470-$675 | $80-$140 | $750-$1,350 |
24 Passenger Minibus Rental
A 24 passenger Minibus rental is a popular solution for transporting groups of 24 people and less. The 24 seat Minibus is a great solution for small and mid groups that are looking for comfortable transportation. The cost is typically in the same price range with around $25 difference, but the vehicle has more space and might be a better choice for airport transfer even for smaller groups with luggage.
Amenities include A/C, luggage compartment, comfortable seats with seatbelts. Certain buses have TVs and power outlets.
28 Passenger Minibus Rental
Are you looking to rent a slightly bigger Minibus? Then, a 28 passenger bus that has more space and legroom. Here is why it’s a better choice for almost the same price. The 28 seat Minibus is a bit more luxurious than the 24 passenger Minibus, but the price is around $25-50 more. The vehicle has more space and might be a better choice for airport transfer even for smaller groups with luggage. 28 seat Minibus is a perfect solution for group sizes of 25 people or less than 29 people.
Amenities include A/C, luggage compartment, comfortable seats with seatbelts. Certain buses have TV’s, power outlets, and leather seats.
30-32 Passenger Minibus Rental
A 30-32 passenger Minibus rental is a common way to transport groups of under 32 people. This bus rental is ideal for transportation without luggage. This bus is a great way to shuttle around the city or nearby locations.
Amenities include A/C, luggage compartment, comfortable seats with seat belts.
How much does it Cost to Rent a 32 Passenger Minibus?
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36 Passenger Minibus Rental
A 36 passenger Minibus rental is the largest among Minibuses category for transporting. The 36 seat Minibus is a bit more luxury than the 28 passenger Minibus, and slightly more expensive. The 36 seat Minibus has enough space for luggage for large groups. The vehicle has more space and might be a better choice for airport transfer even for smaller groups with luggage.
Amenities include A/C, luggage compartment, comfortable seats with seatbelts. Certain buses have TV’s, power outlets, and leather seats
Main Factors that Influence Mini Bus Rental Costs
Length of Rental in Hours
Length is a major driver of price. A 4-hour journey will be less expensive than booking a minibus for a whole day. You should always think about how many stops you are going to make, for how long the transport vehicle will wait for you, etc. Time is one of the most fundamental factors that will impact the final minibus rental cost.
How can I save money on the off-chance that I need a bus to wait for me? You don't need to rent the small bus for a round trip, you can take one transport to get to your desired destination and another one to drive you back. This way, the minibus won't wait for you and you won't need to pay additionally for those hours. Talk to our team about splitting a return trip into two smaller one way trips and save money.
Driving Distance
Prices also rely on the mileage, so the length of your journey truly matters, not only on account of the real booking prices but also because you may need to book one more driver for your trip (legal requirements). In the end, the minibus will drive more miles altogether (expenses of gas, toll roads, drivers' working hours, and so on) to pick you up, drop you off and return to the garage. We check an estimated measure of miles you will drive during your journey. Minibuses are ideal for short and long-distance journeys.
Minibus Capacity
Minibuses have a seating capacity which ranges from 12 to 36 seats. There are different minibuses, the biggest difference between all of them is the passenger capacity. The bigger the bus is, the higher the end price will be. That is why it is very important to choose the right size of the bus.
Ask our booking specialist what type of bus will suit you perfectly, to get the best deal you have to fill in every one of the seats. Pick the correct size of your minibus. Likewise, you may consider renting a school bus or a charter bus. Look here to know what it costs to rent a school bus.
If you need a different type, size or use of a bus, you may also check:
Trip Date & Season
Bus prices rise and fall, depending on the season, and it is different throughout the US, so it is difficult to predict 100% of the price changes if you never booked a bus before. In general, when school vacations start, there are more bus bookings than usual, it causes a rise in demand. Weekends usually get pricey all year round.
How do you get the best price on minibus rental during the year?
The most expensive months are April, May, June, July, August, try to book your trip before the high season starts;
The least expensive months are January, February, July, and if your trip will be during the weekdays - even better;
Plan your trip well in advance (30 days).
Different Examples of Minibus Rental Prices
All the prices presented bellow are estimated and may vary since there are many different factors that change final bus rental prices.
| Trip Example | Type | Days | Hours | Miles | Bus Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex. #1 | Airport Transfer | 1 | 2.5 | 40 | Mini Bus | $495 |
| Ex. #2 | Corp. Shuttle | 1 | 6 | 95 | Mini Bus | $720 |
| Ex. #3 | Amusement Park | 1 | 12 | 120 | Mini Bus | $1,100 |
Example # 1 - Minibus Rental for an Airport Transfer
Minibusses are most frequently rented for airport transfers, it is not only comfortable but also one of the best budget-friendly options to get wherever you need if you travel in a group.
If you are planning a trip from the Airport to the hotel, downtown, etc. it will take approximately 2.5 hours, and you will drive about 40 miles in total, the final price will be around $495.
Renting a minibus for an Airport Transfer is one of the best ways to get to the desired destination at the lowest price.
Example # 2 - Renting a Minibus for a Corp Shuttle
Example # 3 - Rent a Minibus for an Amusement Park Trip
Amusement Parks are usually far out of the city, and many times there is no public transportation to get there. Taxis or Private car rentals can get very pricey. That is why groups choose to rent a minibus for a whole day, which will drive the group to the amusement park, wait there, and drive back home.
If you need a minibus for 12 hours (including the waiting time), driving approximately 120 miles, it will cost you around $1,100.
Additional Factors that Influence Minibus Rental Prices
Pickup Location
There are urban areas that don’t have a lot of bus companies, which makes it harder to find the right minibus for you. Since the supply is lower than demand in those urban areas, final prices for bus rentals will rise. Additional miles the bus needs to drive to pick you up and drop you off increase costs.
Multiple Drivers and Accommodation
A bus driver can drive for a maximum of 10 hours, after that he/she is required to have an 8-hour break. If you might need to drive for more than 10 hours, you will need to book one more driver, which will increase the minibus rental costs at least by a few hundred dollars. It is fundamental for legal and safety requirements.
You may book two different buses (if your trip is two days long) to save money and not pay for the driver’s hotel room.
Route’s Travel Fees
This is another significant factor that may drive the price higher. Parking, toll roads, and any other additional cost might not be included in the price at first, because they are different all the time, ask one of our Bookbuses’ booking specialists to get some information about the final bill and extra costs.
Overtime
Another additional cost could be overtime. If your trip goes over the time it was initially booked for, the bus company is expected to charge for overtime. Try to plan your journey well in advance and make sure you consider checking how long your journey is going to be (including possible traffic, stops, people being late). This way you will avoid overtime pay.
Cleaning Fees
Usually, if the trip is long, you may have food and drinks (alcohol if agreed before) on board. It might lead to extra expenses for the rent because of the cleaning fees.
Rent a Minibus for a Week
If you are renting a bus for several days or a week, do talk to our team about custom pricing.
We can save on bus location, driver and service by helping you specifically. You can also choose to rent a bus for several shuttles i.e. for a Summer Camp several times during the year and find a special price.
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