Provo 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 |
Provo 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 1-385-585-2910 or use our online quote tool.
How Much Does a Provo Charter Bus Rental Cost?
Charter bus rentals in Provo range in price from $145 to upwards of $500+ per day depending on the type of bus. For shorter distances or durations, they may be available at hourly rates with multi-hour minimums (e.g., 4+). The larger charter bus rentals (for parties of 40 to 56 people) tend to be the most expensive options, priced between $170 and $500 or more. Compact minibuses for smaller parties of 15 to 35 cost less, roughly $150 to $450 per day.
Specialty charter bus rentals such as entertainer buses can cost between $315 and $550 a day. School buses are one of the most affordable options, priced between $145 and $450 per day, while shuttle buses cost a bit more, between $155 and $450 or more per day.
How Much Does a Provo Party Bus Rental Cost?
Party bus pricing generally comes in at a daily rate but may include hourly bookings depending on the vendor. Full-sized party buses can cost between $240 and $520 or more per day. If you’re working with a smaller travel group, compact mini party buses can drive 10 to 20 passengers around town. These smaller options cost $200-$470+ per day.
For medium-sized groups, we offer 20- 40 passenger party buses that cost $220-$500+ per day.
If you want something more flashy such as a Mercedes Sprinter party bus, they’re available for $180–$450+ a day.
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There isn’t one set price for every bus, unfortunately. Pricing depends on various factors including the duration of your rental, the time of year, which amenities you’d like added, the mileage and more. We’ll cover each of these below.
Trip Duration & Mileage
The distance and time you are traveling greatly affects bus rental pricing. Quotes can vary based on whether you’re traveling a shorter distance, such as between Provo and Orem, or a longer distance, for instance from Provo to Salt Lake City. If you are traveling within city limits or to neighboring cities, you’ll typically be charged an hourly rate with a multi-hour minimum (e.g., 4+). Longer trips spanning several days will get priced by the mileage and additionally include hotel costs for your driver.
Time of Year
Demand impacts supply in the bus rental industry. This means the higher the demand, the more you’ll pay. Similar to how flight or hotel prices fluctuate during peak season, bus rental prices increase during the busy travel season when vendors have fewer available buses and drivers.
Peak seasons include the months of April, May, and June when school trips are ending, sports are ramping down after a busy season, and many are graduating. The colder months are less popular and can help keep costs down.
Starting Location
You may not be able to find a bus vendor in the precise city where your trip begins. Not all areas have vendors due to lack of demand. If that’s the case, the company will adjust your quote accordingly.
You may incur a charge for “deadhead mileage,” also known as the distance it takes to drive a bus to your starting location. It’s worth asking vendors if you can reduce your deadhead costs by being flexible on your start time and seeing if there’s available buses in your starting location near your time.
Amenities
Each vendor offers a variety of amenities, which have associated fees. Some amenities, such as onboard restrooms or televisions, are an additional percentage of your overall rental cost, while others may come at a fixed daily or hourly rate. Amenities that are important to consider could include wheelchair lifts, WiFi, electrical outlets, and luggage space. If there’s something you’d like to request but don’t see, be sure to contact the vendor to see what can be done.
Driver-Related Costs
You’re probably used to factoring in gas and tolls when driving personal vehicles, but the actual driver’s cost is probably not front-of-mind for many.
Bus drivers, however, are limited by the length of the shift by law. A driver is able to work a maximum of 10 consecutive hours before needing to take a federally mandated eight-hour break. If your trip exceeds the limit, the vendor will need to provide a secondary driver paid for by you.
If your trip spans multiple nights, you must also provide hotel costs for your driver. Fortunately, many hotels regularly provide free or discounted room pricing for drivers when a group books 10 or more rooms in advance. This can help balance out your costs. Be sure to ask when you’re booking!
Bus Type and Fees
Bus rental prices vary based on the type of bus you need and the number of passengers. A standard 55-passenger charter bus is going to cost considerably more than a compact 15-passenger minibus, and you may be able to save money by booking a smaller bus, if your group can fit into it. Other types of buses, like party buses or entertainer buses, get customized for different occasions and activities and may have added charges or minimum hours when renting.
Some of the most common fees are for traveling on toll roads, especially if a road has an additional charge for large commercial vehicles. You may also face extra charges for parking, especially at stadiums, venues, and other destinations. While most vendors will not add these fees to your quote because they vary based on location and time, it’s best to ask if your trip includes any of these. You’ll also want to factor in overtime fees for drivers who work shifts over 10 hours.
Cost-Saving Tips for Provo Bus Rentals
Now that you’re more familiar with the elements impacting your rental cost, we will share the simplest way to save money: keep it short and simple. A shorter itinerary or timeline with fewer miles and hours is always going to cost less. Try to organize your plan to avoid long trips, lots of stops, and excess travel times. The fewer people, the better too.
Book your rental in advance as soon as you know the date to secure the best deals. This way, you may even have more bus options to tailor your preferences and budget. Booking in advance will also ensure that your bus isn’t coming to Provo from a different city, which would incur deadhead mileage costs.
Make Sure Your Bus is Ready at the Right Time
Your bus rental is an investment in your business and your event. And while we’ve given you all the tools necessary to help estimate your costs and keep them low, your primary job should be creating a trip your attendees will always remember, and letting Bus Rental Company Provo handle the logistics and the roads.
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