Columbus Charter Bus Prices
| Bus Type | Per Hour | Per Day | Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 to 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $180 – $500+ | $1,800 – $3,800 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| 40 to 50 Passenger Charter Bus | $170 – $480+ | $1,700 – $3,565 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| 25 to 35 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $450+ | $1,610 – $3,465 | $4.00 – $9.95 |
| 20 to 24 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $440+ | $1,610 – $3,365 | $4.00 – $8.95 |
| 15 to 18 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $430+ | $1,520 – $3,255 | $4.00 – $7.95 |
| Entertainer Coach | $315 – $550+ | $3,000 – $5,000+ | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| Yellow School Bus | $145 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| Shuttle Bus | $155 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
Columbus Party Bus Prices
| Type of Party Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Party Bus (10 to 20 Passengers) | $180 - $450+ | $200 - $470+ | $1,000 - $2,900+ |
| Medium Party Bus (20 to 40 Passengers) | $200 - $500+ | $220 - $500+ | $1,200 - $3,500+ |
| Large Party Bus Rental (40 to 50 Passengers) | $250 - $500+ | $240 - $520+ | $1,500 - $3,900+ |
| Mercedes Sprinter Party Bus | $160 - $400+ | $180 - $450+ | $1,000 - $3,900+ |
* Prices may vary greatly in your city and state. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and inflation, all rental prices shown are past estimates. Actual pricing may be significantly higher depending on availability and location. To get real-time pricing, call us 1-407-593-6615 or use our online quote tool.
How Much Does a Columbus Charter Bus Rental Cost?
Prices for a standard charter bus rental in Columbus can vary, from around $170 to over $500 per hour and even higher. Daily rates are usually between $1,600 and almost $4,000. The price of a 50-to- 56-passenger coach bus is between $180 and $500 per hour, while the price per day for this same bus can range from $1,800 to over $3,800! Smaller groups can rent a minibus, and those rates usually start around $150–$450 per hour, and daily rates for minibuses can go for around $1,520–$3,465. On top of the daily and hourly rental prices, it’s essential to note that most providers have mileage rates in addition to their usual bus rental charges. These mileage charges often are somewhere between $4.00 and $9.95, so you’ll want to factor that in too.
How Much Does a Columbus Party Bus Rental Cost?
The Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus team also offers a wide range of party bus rentals in Columbus! Booking a party bus is the ultimate way to have some fun while on the road and celebrating with your group or friends and is an awesome choice for birthday parties, weddings, bachelor/ette celebrations and much more. They are a great option for bachelor(ette) parties, prom night celebrations, or wedding day guest transportation. Prices for smaller vehicles accommodating between 10- 20 start at about $180–$450 an hour on weekdays and $200–$470 on weekends and have all sorts of great amenities too. Medium party bus rentals holding around 20-40 passengers go for around $200–$500 an hour on weekdays and about $220–$520 on weekends. Larger party bus options for 40 to 50 people are priced somewhere in between $250 and over $500 an hour, depending on the day of the week. Don’t let size fool you. Some of our most popular party bus models for between 8- 15 are Mercedes-Benz sprinter vans! With rates from about $160-to-$400 an hour on weekdays and $180–$450 for weekends, these are always in high demand, so be sure to ask about availability when you call. Daily rentals, naturally, cost more with smaller sizes starting around $1,000–$2,900 and larger ones closer to $3,900+.
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Call Now: 1-614-369-3546What are the Factors Influencing Columbus Bus Rental Pricing?
Bus rental pricing in Columbus isn’t always as cut and dry as you might think. Instead, many factors influence your final price, from where you start and end your trip, what time of year you are traveling, and the size/type of vehicle, including amenities. Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus is always there to make planning your charter or party bus rental easy. Don’t want to play the guessing game or hunt for pricing from multiple bus vendors in Columbus?
How Trip Distance & Duration Affect Pricing
Before generating your custom-tailored and personalized bus rental quote, the first thing our reservations specialists ask about is where your journey starts and ends, and where your bus makes any stops on the way to its final destination. While your quote for shorter and local trips around Columbus are usually calculated hourly, other, nonlocal, trips spanning multiple days or miles are often quoted at day or mileage rates. Longer trips may also be subject to hotel fees for bus drivers, so be mindful of that too! For smaller or shuttle-type services, trips of an hour or two could cost somewhere between $100–$200. While hourly rates for longer, multi-hour events tend to be priced closer to about $300 an hour.
Seasonal Changes Affecting Your Trip’s Cost
Demand is higher during certain times of the year—which means availability will be more restricted and rates higher. When? April, May, and June. Fall months like September and October can also bring some pricing spikes too, because you’ll need a party bus for Columbus’s highschool football season, which is HUGE here (over 40 total highschools and all of them hold homecomings, graduations and other festivities!). Columbus also has tons of fall festivals like HighBall Halloween and Circleville Pumpkin Show which means people are going to book a party bus rental! So, if your group’s travel dates coincide with major local events, we recommend calling the Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus team and securing a bus rental well in advance (like, as soon as you finalize a headcount and itinerary) to avoid getting sold out dates or higher than usual rates. (You’ll probably want to do that for a wedding shuttle bus service in summer months like July and August too, and maybe even for a charter bus for Columbus Blue Jackets hockey games when it’s colder!)
Booking from Locations with Low Availability
Finding a bus in Columbus or any major city should be pretty easy given how large the Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus network is. But what about travel plans for trips that start in areas with lower availability (a very common issue for those traveling to more remote destinations and small towns)? Well, that’s not too tricky, either. When you contact Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus about renting a bus, your reservation specialist takes several things into account before providing a free, personalized quote for your charter bus. For example, let’s say your starting location has very low availability. To offset the deadhead miles (or miles without passengers), the starting rates for a bus originating in Columbus or elsewhere in the Buckeye State could be higher.
The Type of Vehicle Matters
The type of vehicle you reserve, along with your desired amenities and how old it is, all influence your final quote. Smaller sizes start around $180– $450+ an hour. Party buses and similar styles tend to cost slightly more per hour or by day, with larger buses going for around $250–$520 an hour for 40-50 seater party buses. Daily charter buses can be rented too, typically with a 5-hour minimum for rates between $1,000 and over $3,900. Looking for a large shuttle bus for long distances? Expect rentals for full-sized vehicles holding 50-56 people to cost somewhere in the neighborhood of about $1,800– $3,800 per day.
Weekday vs. Weekend Rates
Since most folks celebrate or have social gatherings and big events on Fridays and Saturdays, there’s a higher volume of charter bus rental bookings for those nights (for celebrations like birthdays, proms/graduations/homecomings, weddings & bachelor parties, for example!), so most bus rental companies enforce higher rates and minimum hour limits then. What can you expect? About $200–$470 an hour, usually with minimums of around 5-8 hours too. While during a slow day for bookings (and outside any special event/holidays), such as a Tuesday or a Thursday, hourly rentals are often closer to around $160–$400 an hour and could have minimum rental times reduced for local trips. Is your event flexible enough to be booked on a Tuesday or Wednesday? If it is, your rental may cost significantly less overall!
When Time Matters During Your Travels
Time plays a major role in rates. Specifically, when your bus hits the road! With the high volume of charter bus and party bus rentals for concerts, bars and restaurants at night, you can expect higher rates after 6 p.m.—such as, about $180–$450. On the flipside, daytime events with buses tend to have a reduced rental fee, and on a slower weekday such as a Monday or Wednesday afternoon, your bus rental may not be subject to a required minimum number of hours rented! This can be a valuable tip when coordinating daytime festivities like an early dinner or team building excursion at a Columbus park.
The Perks of a Charter or Party Bus
Most bus rentals through Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus come with standard amenities that your passengers will enjoy: plush seating, parcel racks for luggage, AM/FM radios and more. Other amenities, such as WiFi hotspots, restrooms, flat screen TVS, DVD players and more might come at an additional cost to the daily or hourly rental pricing rates, especially on older models. If you’re a larger travel group with little ones and you are wanting to show some of their favorite films, or if you need your bus rental to be an ADA-compliant model, just let your Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus reservation specialist know when you call!
No Extra Fees
While your bus rental will cost significantly less when you’re renting through Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus rather than with most other charter bus rental providers, it’s important to budget carefully. Depending on your trip itinerary and the charter bus company you’ve been matched with, you can expect additional expenses. Make sure you also add lodging accommodations for drivers on multi-day journeys to the trip costs. It’s always good practice to look up if any toll roads are on your route ahead of time as well, along with how much parking will cost you at major attractions.
Ways to Save
One thing is certain: You and your travel group should want the easiest and most economical possible travel. Especially if you’re on a tight budget, being savvy with saving when it comes to ground transportation can mean a lot. Lucky for you, it’s pretty simple! Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus is the absolute best when it comes to charter and party bus rental pricing transparency—which is why we put together a few handy tips. Be sure to share these tips with your passengers! Book a bus in your pickup location if possible to decrease or completely eliminate “deadhead” fees. Don’t forget to review toll and parking costs when making your trip itinerary as well, as well as parking opportunities near venues to reduce fees. Once you do all of that? Make sure to keep those costs in your budget plan.
Get a Quick Quote With Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus!
We know organizing a big group trip to the city isn’t always simple, but with the Charter Bus Rental Company Columbus reservation team on your side, securing the perfect ground transportation is one less thing to worry about. Give our 24/7 team a call today at 614-369-3546 or use our 30-second online quote tool to get instant pricing via text or email! From personalized charter bus quotes to questions about your possible itinerary to arranging a quick last-minute pickup—we’re always ready to help. Rent your charter bus rental in Columbus or anywhere across Ohio with our extensive bus network today! Your free quote will include an estimated cost that’s customized for every detail of your trip: from your passenger count to a list of the amenities and comforts they might want.
