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Call 877-563-2133Party bus rentals cost $204 to $441+ per hour on weekdays and $241 to $490+ per hour on weekends. Small 15- to 20-passenger buses sit at the low end of that range and 40- to 50-passenger buses at the top, and most weekend rentals carry a 3- to 5-hour minimum. Daily packages typically average $1,396 to $4,043+ per day, and long-distance trips are priced around $4.50 to $7.50+ per mile.
These are average party bus prices you can use to build a starting budget for your trip. Your exact price comes down to your date, your route, how many hours you need the bus, and which buses are available near you.
If you're still deciding on a bus size or working out your itinerary, our complete guide to party bus rentals walks through both.
| Bus type | Per hour (weekday) | Per hour (weekend) | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| Minibus | $150 – $370+ | $180 – $385+ | $1,150 – $2,415+ |
| Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $210 – $395+ | $245 – $520+ | $1,550 – $3,150+ |
These are average prices, not guaranteed quotes or maximum prices, and the "+" means a rental may cost more. Prices vary with availability, time of year, day of the week, trip length, and the other factors outlined below. Hourly rentals require a minimum number of hours, usually 3 to 5, to book the bus. Daily rentals include a set number of hours and miles, and extra mileage or overtime is billed on top of the daily rate. Your exact price and package details are confirmed through the booking company before you reserve.
Below you'll find sample party bus quotes, the factors that move the price, and a few ways to get more out of your rental.
There is no one universal price when it comes to party bus rentals. The cost of your bus depends on the type and size of bus you book, how many hours you need it, the stops on your route, your date, and the amenities on board, which is why two groups booking the same Saturday can pay very different prices. Because Partybus.com is not a bus company, you compare those prices from a network of bus companies serving over 1,000 cities instead of taking one fleet's rate.
Here are the six factors that set your party bus price, and what you can do about each one:
How long you need the bus and how far it drives are the first two things every quote is built on, so have your pickup and drop-off addresses and times ready before you look. Party buses are priced one of three ways, and which one applies depends on the shape of your trip:
Whichever way your trip is priced, the quote is based on the itinerary you submit. Add a stop, run past your drop-off time, or drive extra miles on the day, and you're billed for it, even if you've already paid in full.
How to save on hours and mileage: Put every pickup, stop, and drop-off in your itinerary before you request a quote, and give yourself extra time for boarding and traffic near your venues. If your trip runs 8 hours or more, ask whether a daily package comes out cheaper than the hourly total.
Party bus rentals have peak seasons like plane tickets do. April, May, and June are the most expensive months to rent a party bus because prom, graduation, end-of-year school trips, and weddings all happen at once, and buses for those weekends book up early. January and February are usually the cheapest months, and fall is slower too outside of holiday weekends. When fewer groups are booking, bus companies lower their prices to fill the calendar.
The busy dates are not the same everywhere. A slow weekend in one city can be a busy one in another. A big local event, like the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, will push up prices that weekend even if your trip has nothing to do with it.
How to save on seasonal pricing: If your date is flexible, get quotes for a few different weeks and see which one is cheaper. If your date is fixed, book as early as you can, three to six months ahead for spring and holiday dates.
Where your trip starts affects the price in two ways. The first is how many party buses are based near you. Cities with fewer bus companies cost more because there are fewer buses to go around, so a party bus rental in Boston and a party bus rental in Los Angeles can be priced differently for the same group size and the same hours.
The second is deadhead. If the bus is based in a different town from your pickup, you pay for the miles it drives empty to reach you and to get back after your last drop-off. A bus based 40 miles from your pickup adds 80 miles to your trip, 40 out and 40 back, and those miles and the driver's time are built into your quote.
How to save on your starting city: Enter your exact pickup address in the quote form, not the nearest big city, so you're matched with buses based close to you, and compare several companies serving your area instead of one. Check the cities we serve to see what buses are available where your trip starts.
Party buses are similar in size to minibuses, but their seats are arranged along the edges of the bus and they come with extra amenities like fiber optic lighting, premium sound systems, flat-screen TVs, and a built-in bar. The more amenities a bus has, the higher the rental price. A basic party bus with LED lighting, a Bluetooth sound system, and one TV will cost less per hour than a bus with multiple TVs, laser lighting, a subwoofer sound system, built-in coolers, and an onboard restroom. Newer buses with updated interiors also cost more than older buses with the same number of seats.
Many amenities, such as leather seating, LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system, come standard on most party buses. Other amenities, like an onboard restroom, WiFi, or a premium sound system, may only be available on certain buses, which will have a higher price. Amenities vary from bus to bus and from company to company, so review the amenity list and photos for each bus before you book. If you're not sure which features your group needs, check out our guide to party bus amenities.
Weekend party bus rentals cost 10% to 20% more than weekday rentals, and weekend bookings usually require a longer minimum, often 5 hours instead of 3 or 4. Most groups want a bus on a Friday or Saturday night for weddings, proms, birthdays, and bachelor and bachelorette parties, so demand is highest and prices are highest on those two nights. Sunday through Thursday, the same bus for the same number of hours will cost less, and bus companies will often accept a shorter minimum.
For example, a 20-passenger party bus rented for 6 hours at $250 per hour on a Thursday will cost $1,500. The same bus for the same 6 hours on a Saturday at $300 per hour will cost $1,800. Split between 18 passengers, that's about $83 per person on Thursday and $100 per person on Saturday for the same bus and the same route.
If your event date is flexible, book your party bus on a weeknight or a Sunday to get a lower rate. If your event has to be on a Saturday, like a wedding or prom, book 3 to 6 months in advance to secure a bus at the best available price.
The type of party bus you rent has a big effect on the price. Party buses are built by many different manufacturers, so two buses that both hold 25 passengers can look very different inside and rent for very different rates.
Sprinter limos and small party buses are the least expensive type to rent. They hold 10 to 14 passengers and start around $210 per hour on weekdays. Most of them are only a few years old, so if your group is small, you get a new interior at the lowest rate on the page.
Standard party buses hold 15 to 30 passengers and cost $204 to $374 per hour on weekdays, depending on size. These are most of the party buses you'll see on Partybus.com. Within that range, the price depends on how new the bus is and who built it. A brand-new bus from a builder like LGE Coachworks costs more per hour as these are the nicer, newer buses available. Builders like Tiffany Coachbuilders, Executive Coach Builders, and Battisti Customs each have their own interiors and features, and you can see how they compare in our guide to party bus builders. When you're comparing two buses of the same size at different prices, this is usually why.
Large party buses that hold 40 to 50 passengers are rare, so they always cost more. Most operators own one or two at most. Expect to pay $294 to $441 per hour on weekdays and more on weekends and during prom season, when every large bus in a city is booked. If your group is over 40 people, book early or consider splitting into two mid-size party buses, which are easier to find and often cost less combined.
Whatever type you rent, fill as many seats as you can. A 45-passenger party bus at $325 per hour split between 40 people is about $8 per person per hour. A 20-passenger party bus at $250 per hour split between 18 people is about $14 per person per hour.
These sample quotes show how party bus prices change with the size of the bus, the number of hours, the day of the week, and the route.
A bride-to-be is planning a bachelorette weekend in Scottsdale for 13 friends staying at a rental house in North Scottsdale. On Saturday night, the group wants a pickup at 8:00 PM, stops at Maya Day and Nightclub, Wasted Grain, and El Hefe in Old Town, and a ride back to the house at 1:30 AM. A 16-passenger party bus fits the group with room for everyone's bags, and because it's a Saturday, the weekend rate applies.
16-passenger party bus for 5.5 hours at $275/hr: $1,512.50
Total: $1,512.50 ($116 per person)
Twenty-four Broncos fans want to tailgate before a Sunday home game at Empower Field at Mile High. A 26-passenger party bus picks them up near Union Station at 11:00 AM, parks in the bus lot at the stadium for a two-hour tailgate, waits through the game, and has everyone back downtown by 6:30 PM. Because the bus stays with the group the whole time, they pay for all 7.5 hours, and the stadium charges for the oversized-vehicle parking pass, which is not included in the quote.
26-passenger party bus for 7.5 hours at $275/hr: $2,062.50
Stadium bus parking pass: $100
Total: $2,162.50 ($90 per person)
A group of parents is organizing a party bus for 40 seniors on prom night, a Saturday in May. The bus picks the students up at a parent's house for photos at 5:00 PM, takes them to the prom at a downtown hotel ballroom, on to the after-party, and back to the pickup spot at 12:30 AM. Forty students need a 45-passenger party bus, the largest and hardest-to-find size, on the most expensive Saturday of the year, so the parents start comparing buses in December.
45-passenger party bus for 7.5 hours at $325/hr: $2,437.50
Total: $2,437.50 ($61 per student)
Eighteen coworkers are planning a brewery tour on a Thursday afternoon. A 20-passenger party bus picks them up at their office downtown at 4:00 PM, stops at Lakefront Brewery, Third Space Brewing, and Good City Brewing, then a restaurant in the Third Ward for dinner, and drops everyone back at the office at 10:00 PM. Because it's a weekday, the rate is $250 per hour instead of the $300 the same bus costs on a Saturday.
20-passenger party bus for 6 hours at $250/hr: $1,500
Total: $1,500 ($83 per person)
The same trip on a Saturday: $1,800 ($100 per person)
A couple wants one party bus for their 26-person wedding party on a Saturday in October. The bus picks the wedding party up at the Westin Nashville at noon, takes them to the ceremony at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, downtown for photos, and to the reception at The Bell Tower, and brings everyone back to the hotel at 8:00 PM. The bus stays with the wedding party for the full eight hours so nobody is waiting on a ride between the ceremony and the reception.
30-passenger party bus for 8 hours at $340/hr: $2,720
Total: $2,720
Sixteen friends are celebrating a 40th birthday on a Friday night. An 18-passenger party bus picks them up in Lincoln Park at 7:00 PM, takes them to dinner at RPM Italian in River North, then to The Violet Hour and Emporium Arcade Bar in Wicker Park, and has everyone home by midnight. Friday night is a weekend rate.
18-passenger party bus for 5 hours at $300/hr: $1,500
Total: $1,500 ($94 per person)
The above prices are just examples. Your party bus quote will depend on your date, your route, your headcount, and which buses are available near you. With Partybus.com, you fill out one quick form and compare party bus prices, pictures, and packages from a large network of bus companies, all in one place. No account needed! Use the online quote tool now or call 877-563-2133 any day of the year and a live agent will price your bus rental with you.
Keep reading to learn how to get the best deal for your group.
You shouldn't have to call five bus companies and wait days for callbacks to find out what a party bus costs. Enter your travel date, group size, pickup location, and stops in the online quote form, and in about 30 seconds you'll see the party buses available for your date from a network of bus companies, with interior photos, packages, and prices side by side. No account needed, and it's free to compare. When you find the bus you want, you book it online in just minutes!
Prefer to talk it through? Call 877-563-2133 and a live agent answers every day of the year. Tell them your date, your headcount, and your stops, and they'll price the trip with you.
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The biggest savings on a party bus come from booking early, booking on a weekday, and filling every seat. Now that you know what makes party bus prices go up and down, keep these 8 tips in mind to keep your costs low:
Put every pickup, stop, and drop-off in your itinerary before you request a quote, so there are no charges for extra time or mileage on the day of your trip.
Book early, especially if your trip is in April, May, or June. For a large party bus or a Saturday in prom season, book 6 months out.
Book on a Sunday through Thursday if your date is flexible. Weekday party bus rentals cost 10% to 20% less than Friday and Saturday nights.
Enter your exact pickup address, not the nearest big city, so you're matched with buses based close to you and aren't paying deadhead mileage to bring one in from farther away.
Call your venues about bus parking before you book. Stadiums and downtown venues charge for oversized-vehicle parking, and it's not included in your quote.
Reserve the right bus size for your group and fill every seat. The per-person price drops with every rider.
Run your quote for two dates and take the cheaper one. Availability changes from one weekend to the next depending on what else is happening in your city.
Ask about a daily package if your trip runs 8 hours or more. Flat daily rates are often lower than the hourly total for the same schedule.
Enter your pickup location, passenger count, and travel date, and party bus prices for your date appear on the national booking company's website with interior photos and package options. You get the numbers you need to budget with your group right away—no phone tag and no sales pitch.
Why limit yourself to whatever one company happens to have parked in its lot? Partybus.com shows you party bus prices from a network of bus companies serving your area, so you get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and rates from companies competing to earn YOUR business.
Have a multi-stop wedding schedule? Not sure which bus size fits your group? Call 877-563-2133 any day of the year and a live agent will answer your questions, walk you through the options, and build a custom package for your trip.
The cost of a party bus depends on the size of the vehicle, the date of your trip, and the rental package you choose:
Remember the Golden Rule: Fill every seat you can! A 45-passenger bus at $325 per hour split across 40 riders on a 7.5-hour prom night comes out to roughly $61 per person for the base rental, before other charges. Sizing up "just in case" hurts your wallet—lock down your RSVPs early and match the bus to your actual group.
What does the price include? The vehicle’s amenities and the package’s inclusions are different things. Check the quoted vehicle, pickup and drop-off times, included hours and mileage. Ask whether the amount includes the driver, fuel, taxes, tolls, and parking, and what extra time or mileage would cost.
A 1-hour party bus rental usually costs the same as the minimum booking, which is 3 to 5 hours, or about $600 to $2,450+ depending on the bus. Most bus companies don't rent by the single hour because the bus has to be prepped, staffed, and driven to you either way. If you only need a short ride, a 2- or 3-hour minimum on a weekday is the least expensive way to book, and a sprinter limo will be cheaper than a full-size party bus. However, Partybus.com is flexible and can try to get you a custom one hour price if you need!
Book a small bus for the minimum hours on a weekday in January, February, or the fall. A 15-passenger party bus for 3 hours on a Thursday can come in around $600 to $700. Fill every seat, keep your stops close together, and enter your exact pickup address so you're matched with buses based near you.
April, May, and June are the most expensive, and January and February are the cheapest. Prom, graduation, and wedding season all land in late spring, so Saturdays in those months sit at the top of every rate range and sell out months ahead. Mid-September through early December, outside of holiday weekends, is also a slow stretch with lower rates.
All three. Local trips are priced by the hour with a 3- to 5-hour minimum. All-day and multi-day trips use daily packages with included hours and miles. Long-distance trips are priced by the mile or as a flat package.
No, and that's exactly the point. Partybus.com is a comparison and quote-request website. You compare party bus prices from a network of bus companies, book through a national booking platform, and a local bus company provides the bus. Because we don't own the vehicles, you're never limited to whatever one company happens to have parked in its lot.
Yes. Call 877-563-2133 any day of the year and a live agent will take your date, headcount, and stops and build the same free quote you'd see online.
Yes! Partybus.com is a comparison and quote-request platform that connects you with a network of bus companies in over 1,000 cities across the United States. You review photos, compare packages, and book and pay on the national booking company’s website. A bus company in the network provides the transportation.
Book the total time from your very first pickup to your final drop-off, plus a buffer.
On hourly packages, count the driving time between stops, the time spent at each venue, and budget at least 10 minutes per pickup for your group to board and get settled. Most nightlife runs take 3 to 6 hours, bachelor and bachelorette parties average 4 to 7 hours, and wedding shuttles generally run 4 to 8 hours (hourly packages often have a 3- to 5-hour minimum, although requirements vary).
If your night has any chance of running late, add an extra hour upfront. Ask how an additional hour changes the package price and what overtime would cost. Extra time may depend on availability, so include your full schedule when you book.
Only need one or two hours? Ask about the minimum before multiplying the hourly rate. A short outing may still require paying for the package’s full minimum booking period.