Hoping to figure out the cost of your charter bus rental in Los Angeles? The only way to get an exact quote is by calling our 24/7 team at (213) 348-7092, but we don't want to leave you in the dark until then. Check out our pricing table below for the general price range of a Los Angeles bus rental.
| 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 prices above are just estimates. The exact price of renting a charter bus in Los Angeles will depend on various factors specific to your trip
**Daily rentals require a five-hour minimum reservation. Any mileage overages on daily rentals may incur extra charges.
We consider a number of factors when calculating your personalized Los Angeles charter bus rental quote. Some of the factors that we consider include:
Time of Year: Peak travel times, like the summer tourist season, major holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas, or during large sporting events and festivals like the World Cup, experience higher demand for charter bus rentals, leading to lower availability and higher prices. Booking during the off season can help keep costs down for your bus rental in Los Angeles.
Trip Duration & Mileage: Los Angeles bus rental rates are calculated based on day, mileage, or hour, depending on the itinerary and length of the trip. Short trips around town will cost less than trips that go long distances or last multiple days.
Passenger count: Larger vehicles have higher base rates, and your passenger count determines what size vehicle you need. Having a finalized passenger count ready when you call will help us match you with an appropriately sized vehicle and prevent you from paying for more seats than you need.
Advance Booking: Calling farther in advance allows us to provide you with lower rates and gives you more vehicle options to choose from. We recommend calling at least six months in advance of your trip to secure a lower rate, but we are always happy to accommodate last-minute bookings.
Other Travel Related Costs: Some costs, like parking and tolls, lodging for drivers (required on multi day trips), and tips for drivers (not required but highly recommended), are not included in your LA bus rental quote and will need to be accounted for separately in your budget. If you're not sure how much to budget for these other travel related costs, our reservation agents can help provide an estimated amount based on your trip details.
***Gratuity is completely optional, but highly recommended as a way to thank your driver for a job well done. If you would like to tip your driver, industry standard is a cash tip equal to anywhere between 5-10% of the total trip cost.
When you’re ready to book your Los Angeles charter bus rental, you’ll put down a 10%, non-refundable deposit to lock in your reservation. The remaining balance will be due 14 days prior to your trip date.
Continue reading below for some examples of how these factors can affect the cost of a charter bus rental in Los Angeles.
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A 10th grade science teacher in Santa Clarita is planning a class field trip to the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. There will be 35 students, seven chaperones, and one teacher for 43 total passengers, so the instructor reserves a full-sized charter bus for a 6-hour rental period. At a base rate of $185/hour, the trip totals $1,110, plus a 5% ($56) tip for the driver, for a final cost of $1,166 for safe school field trip transportation.
A pair of nearly-weds is planning to spend the day after their wedding with family at Disneyland California and want to have easy, private transportation between their hotel in Long Beach and the theme park. They decide to book an 18-passenger minibus for the whole day at a base rate of $1,550. They also decide to leave an 8% tip ($124) for the driver as a thank you for their excellent service. The final cost is $1,674 for easy wedding event transportation that allows everyone to make magical memories without the stress of driving on the I-5.
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A company in Irvine is sending their 24 person sales team to a major conference at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and want to coordinate professional transportation that allows everyone to arrive on time and not worry about navigating the 405 in post-event traffic. They are matched with a 25-passenger minibus for the day, and will pay a slightly higher base rate of $2,150 since this conference takes place around Halloween, a peak rental season. After a 5% cash tip ($208) their final total for a corporate bus rental comes to $2,258.
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A college soccer coach is booking a full-size charter bus to transport 33 athletes and 3 of the coaching staff–not to mention all their bulky equipment–to a tournament in San Diego. They will leave on Thursday morning and return the following Monday, for a total trip duration of 5 days. At a daily rate of $1,700, the coach is quoted $8,500 total for a reliable, safe and spacious sports team bus rental. The coach also knows this does not include required lodging for the charter bus driver and will separately factor that cost into the team transportation budget.