Charter Bus Prices: How to Calculate Your Jacksonville Bus Rental Costs
Knowing your charter bus rental costs is essential to budgeting and planning your Jacksonville group transportation. While the only way to get an accurate cost estimate or a personalized quote is by calling our 24/7 customer service team, read on to learn about how charter bus pricing is determined in Jacksonville and get an idea of the cost of your trip.
| 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 listed above are estimates and rates vary depending on seasonality and trip specifications.
**Hourly rentals require a 5-hour minimum. Extra charges may incur for mile overages on daily rentals.
Jacksonville Charter Bus Pricing Factors
You can use the pricing table above as a general guide, but each quote from us is tailored to your trip and determined by a variety of factors. The pricing factors your reservation agent will use to build a quote include:
- Your travel dates: A charter bus rental in Jacksonville may cost more during peak seasons like the summer months, around holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, and during major city events such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Popular travel dates also affect charter bus model availability.
- Your trip duration and distance: A 5-hour transportation service for a wedding or birthday party will be priced differently from a multi-day, cross-country road trip. Expect for a short, local trip to cost less than a long-distance trip.
- Your headcount: Your passenger count will determine the type of charter bus you rent. Whether it’s an 18-passenger minibus for a small group or a full-size motorcoach for up to 56 passengers, smaller charter buses tend to cost less to rent than a large motorcoach.
- When you book: How far in advance you reserve your bus rental service can affect the cost. Typically, the further out from your travel date that you book, the less expensive your charter bus rental will be.
Additionally, the hourly or daily cost of your rental, pay for your professional driver, fuel, and full coverage insurance is included in your Jacksonville charter bus rental quote.
It’s also important to note the associated costs and fees that are not included in your quote but may come up during your trip. Items like parking fees and road tolls, lodging for your driver during multi-day trips, and a tip for your driver may need to be budgeted for. Tips are not required, but a 5-10% tip in cash is a great way to thank your charter bus driver at the end of your trip.
Call our team at (904) 664-1713 with your headcount and itinerary in hand and we’ll provide a free, no-obligation quote for your Jacksonville charter bus service. We will break down every cost associated with your rental, with no hidden fees or surprises.
Looking for some examples of how a charter bus cost is determined? Read on to learn about how some itineraries are assessed and priced out for group transportation in Jacksonville.
The Dream Beach Wedding in Jacksonville
You’re busy planning your wedding in Jacksonville and want to include private guest shuttles in your big day. You’ve always dreamed of a sunset wedding at Jacksonville Beach and want to ensure all 60 of your guests can travel safely and on-time from the hotel block at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown. Your guests include children and senior citizens (including one person in a wheelchair), so you want to be able to offer flexible travel arrangements and adequate accommodations.
After speaking with a reservation agent, they recommend booking three 20-passenger minibuses for routine shuttle service on your wedding day. One of the buses can be an ADA-compliant model with a wheelchair lift and widened aisle space at no extra charge. The shuttle buses will begin transporting guests from the hotel to the beach at 6:00 p.m. with the goal of having everyone present and ready at 7:00 p.m. Then, everyone will travel back to the Marriott at approximately 8:30 p.m. for a reception.
A minimum of 5-hours is required for a booking, so you’re quoted $2,175 for three minibus shuttles for your wedding. You also budget $40 per driver as a tip for a job well done!
A Multi-Day Jacksonville Business Trip
You and your colleagues have tickets to an industry conference at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville. You’ll be in town for three days (plus one day on the front end for air travel) and want to arrange group transportation while you’re there, including a private airport-to-hotel transfer shuttle service from Jacksonville International Airport. Your group of 6 will be staying at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront nearby and will want a ride to and from the conference—plus a private shuttle ride to a group dinner on the last night with room for clients who you will be meeting at the conference.
A reservation representative reviews your trip details and recommends a compact 18-passenger minibus in Jacksonville for your needs. This bus model has plenty of space for everyone to fit comfortably and stow away their luggage, and it also includes a WiFi hotspot and power outlets for easy productivity while on the road. You’re quoted $5,225 for three days of private minibus transportation plus an airport shuttle service on the day you arrive. You also set aside $100 for any potential parking fees and $250 for a driver’s tip.
The Sports Team Trip to Disney World
As the coach of a youth travel soccer team, you’re excited to be able to plan a trip from Jacksonville for your team of 15 athletes to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The competition takes place over a weekend but you want to add an extra day for kids and their families to explore the theme parks. You also want to factor in days just for traveling at the front and end of the trip. You’re looking for a spacious charter bus rental for the nearly three-hour ride that can accommodate all of the soccer players, two coaches, and parents—making your total headcount about 50.
Based on your trip details, your Jacksonville Charter Bus Company representative recommends a 56-passenger charter bus for the five-day trip. This service covers transportation to and from Jacksonville and travel between the hotel and sports complex. Plus, your bus rental includes features like TV screens with a DVD player to play movies en route, an onboard restroom, and a luggage bay for stowing away sporting equipment. For a five-day trip, you’re quoted $10,000, which is about $200 per person. You also budget $100 for parking fees, $1,000 for driver’s accommodations, and $500 for a driver’s tip.