Charter Bus Prices: How to Calculate Your Birmingham Bus Rental Costs
We understand it is important to understand how transportation will factor into your trip budget. At Birmingham Charter Bus Company, we pride ourselves on offering accurate, transparent pricing that’s suited to your group's budget. Although you need to call our team at (205) 946-4857, to get an exact trip cost, we’ve provided some additional information to give you an idea of how our pricing works.
Keep on reading to learn more about our pricing factors, what's included in your rental cost, and some examples of trip pricing.
| Bus Type | Per Hour | Per Day | Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Bus | $120 – $150 | $1,100 – $1,400 | $3.75 – $5.00 |
| Minibus | $110 – $135 | $1,080 – $1,300 | $3.50 – $4.75 |
*Please note that daily rentals require a 5-hour minimum and may incur an additional charge for mile overages.
**The above rental rates are only estimates and actual pricing will vary (more information below).
Birmingham Charter Bus Pricing Factors
When we calculate the cost of your Birmingham charter bus rental, there are several factors that we take into consideration. Here are the most important pricing factors for your group transportation service:
- Travel dates: Busy travel seasons with higher travel demand typically come with higher rental costs. This is more typical in summer, spring, and certain holidays.
- Group size and type of charter bus: The number of passengers in your group will determine the best type of vehicle for your group. Full-size charter bus rentals and minibus rentals typically vary in price.
- Trip duration and distance: Local, short-term trips will cost less than long-distance, out-of-town trips. Keep in mind that there’s a 5-hour rental minimum for every trip.
- How far in advance you book: We recommend groups book their transportation as soon as possible to secure the best rates. This is typically 6 months before the start of your trip.
We do our best to make all charter bus quotes all-inclusive, so there won't be any hidden fees at the end of your trip. However, there are some factors outside of our control that may add to the cost of your rental.
What's included in your charter bus quote
- The hourly or daily cost of your charter bus
- Pay for your driver
- Fuel
- Full coverage insurance
What’s not included in your charter bus quote
- Parking fees
- Tolls
- Driver accommodation (required for overnight trips)
- Driver tips (highly recommended)
Here are a few pricing examples to give you a better idea of how we may price your trip:
The School Field Trip to Vulcan Park
A Birmingham school is planning a 5th-grade field trip to McWane Science Center and is opting to charter a bus for the outing. The school group includes four classes with a total of 75 students and 9 chaperones. Educators decide to book two full-size charter bus rentals for the field trip. The school group will be picked up at 10am and return at 3pm. The school is quoted $1,300 ($130/hr x 5 hours x 2 buses) for the field trip. At the end of the trip, each driver is tipped $65.
The estimated trip cost is $1,430.
The Gameday Ride to Tuscaloosa
A group of 15 Crimson Tide football fans is planning a trip from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa for a big game. To stay safe and have stress-free transportation, the sports fans decided to book a minibus rental. The group of fans is picked up at noon for a 3:30pm game and returns to Birmingham at 8pm after an exciting game and celebration. The group of sports fans is quoted $880 ($110/hr x 8 hours) for their gameday travel. The group has to pay $50 for parking around campus and also tip their driver $90 at the end of the trip.
The estimated trip cost is $1,020 or $68 per person.
The Conference at Jefferson Convention Complex.
A team of business event planners is organizing a conference at the Jefferson Convention Complex. They plan to book a corporate shuttle service to streamline guest arrival and departure at this two-day conference. The team requests three 25-passenger minibus rentals to run throughout the city, transporting guests between office spaces, hotels, the airport, and the convention center. The Birmingham Charter Bus Company team organizes custom shuttle routes to serve these attendees from 8am to 4 pm over the two days. The event planning team is quoted $6,480 ($1,080/day x 2 days x 3 minibuses) for both days. They tip each driver $200 at the end of the conference.
The estimated trip cost is $7,080.
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The Birmingham Charter Bus Company team is here around the clock at (205) 946-4857 to answer your questions about booking a bus rental. We’ll get you a quick, transparent charter bus pricing quote in only a few minutes.