We know you’re probably curious about the general cost of a Mobile charter bus rental. We have a price table below as a general estimate, but keep in mind these are guidelines and by no means exact pricing. You can only get your exact Mobile charter bus rental cost by calling our friendly 24/7 team.
| Bus Type | Per Hour | Per Day | Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Bus | $160 – $230 | $1,620 – $2,100 | $5.75 – $7.20 |
| Minibus | $145 – $200 | $1,500 – $1,920 | $5.00 – $7.00 |
* The above prices are estimates. The exact cost of a Mobile charter bus depends on several factors, as outlined below.
**There is a five-hour minimum for daily rentals. You may incur extra charges for any mileage overage on daily rentals. One of our team members will be happy to explain this in more detail.
When you call our team and a reservation specialist works out a price quote for you, they take several factors into consideration. Below are some of the most important factors that are considered when determining the cost of a charter bus rental in Mobile.
Travel Dates: If you are traveling during the busy season for charter bus rentals, you may face higher prices due to more demand and less availability. The summer months are popular for rentals due to vacations and events like graduations, along with November and December for major holidays. We recommend booking your trip as far in advance as possible and avoiding the busy season if possible to save money on your Mobile charter bus.
Trip Duration and Destination: Booking a school field trip charter bus to the Gulf Coast Exploreum in town for the day? You will likely pay less than those booking a sports team charter bus for away games at Troy University over two hours away. While we are proud to service several Gulf Coast cities outside of Mobile, trips with longer mileage or that are out of town by a significant radius can be more costly.
Passenger Count: Finalizing your passenger count before you book is an important step because it determines which charter bus we match you with. For example, if you originally book for 22 people, you will likely be matched with a 25-passenger minibus so that you have enough room. But if two or three people drop out, you could have been matched with a 20-passenger minibus instead, which could have ended up costing you less.
Extra Costs: We cover most of the expenses for you, including full coverage insurance, fuel, the services of a professional charter bus driver, and the vehicle itself. Keep in mind, though, that some extra expenses usually associated with charter bus rental are not included in your quote, such as parking, tolls, lodging for your driver during multi-day trips, and a cash tip for your driver. Most groups tip around 10% in cash at the end of each trip as a “thank you” for a job well done.
To help you get an even better idea of how Mobile bus rental pricing works in real life, we have a few hypothetical pricing examples below for your reference.
A bride and groom are getting married in Mobile and have decided to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party. They settle on spending the weekend in Orange Beach to charter fishing trips, explore the pier, and go on dolphin tours while enjoying some drinks. Because they each have ten members in their wedding party, they decide that booking a wedding party charter bus would be an easier and more fun way to get around during the trip.
They call Mobile Charter Bus and are matched with a 25-passenger minibus that has WiFi, TVs, and power outlets for the road trip that can easily seat all of them for the weekend. It costs them $1,500 for 10 hours of coverage each day, bringing their grand total to $3,300 (with a 10% tip added). That means they only had to pay $150 each for tailored transportation during the entire weekend.
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A construction foreman is looking at logistics for an upcoming construction project just outside of Mobile. He is working with a 35-person crew on a new office complex that happens to be near a residential district, limiting the hours he is able to work. Thankfully, he calls Mobile Charter Bus and finds out we have 24/7 scheduling availability with flexibility in case weather pushes back plans.
He books a construction shuttle bus rental with us that accommodates all his workers, which ends up being a 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage storage for extra equipment and an onboard restroom so he doesn’t need to rent porta-potties. The year-long contract gets special pricing rates of $1,100 per day, five days a week, for the entire year. Subtracting two weeks where his workers will not be available because of the holidays, this brings the grand total for his pricing contract to $275,000.
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A business owner who manages a furniture company plans on taking her team to North Carolina for The High Point Market. She secures a flight at Mobile Regional Airport for her team early in the morning. To build camaraderie and make logistics for the early morning flight more simple, she decides to book a corporate charter bus for herself and her 15-person team.
She is matched with an 18-passenger minibus for five hours at $160 an hour, bringing her total to $800 before she gives her driver the 10% tip. This totaled out to about $50 a person—comparable to what she would have to pay anyway for the rideshares on expense reports, but much more personable and memorable for her team.
Have any more charter bus related questions? Ready to get a free, no-obligation price quote? We are here for you no matter where you’re at in your journey. Give us a call today any time at (251) 501-6578, and we will be happy to work with you on transportation for your Gulf Coast group trip!