Party & Charter Bus Prices: How to Calculate Your Glendale Bus Rental Costs

The price of your party or charter bus rental in Glendale will depend on factors like the type of bus, trip duration, and the time of year you travel. We make it easy to see real-time prices and compare bus options for your specific group size and travel plans. Get an instant quote over the phone by calling 602-627-0328 – or get started with our online booking tool to find the perfect bus for your budget.

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Here are some estimated price ranges to get you started planning your budget:

Hourly Rates
Vehicles	Hourly Minium Prices
Limousines
6 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
8 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
10 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
14 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-285 per hour
16 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-335 per hour
18 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-335 per hour
20 Passenger Limousine	$ 200-335 per hour
Coach Buses
18 Passenger Mini Bus	$155-300 per hour
20 Passenger Minibus	$155-300 per hour
25 Passenger Mini Bus	$155-320 per hour
50 Passenger Coach Bus	$195-400 per hour
56 Passenger Charter Bus	$195-400 per hour
School Bus Rental	$185-350 per hour
Party Limo Buses
14 Passenger Sprinter Party Bus	$185-355 per hour
15 Passenger Party Bus	$185-355 per hour
20 Passenger Party Bus	$235-355 per hour
30 Passenger Party Bus	$295-400 per hour
35 Passenger Party Bus	$295-400 per hour
40 Passenger Party Bus	$295-440 per hour
50 Passenger Party Bus	$300-500 per hour

The pricing listed above are just estimated rates and can vary significantly based due to COVID, inflation, and availability. To get more accurate pricing based on your trip, please give us a call and we’ll get you a quote right over the phone.

How Your Price is Calculated

The cost of your bus rental depends on several key factors. These include the vehicle type, features, passenger capacity, mileage, number of hours needed, and more. We take all of these details into account when providing you with a custom price quote. The route, timing, stops, and duration will also impact your rate. Whether you need transportation for a few hours or several days, our reservation specialists will match you with the perfect vehicle at a competitive price. By gathering details on your unique trip requirements, we can accurately calculate a fare estimate within seconds. Read on to learn more about how each of these factors plays a role in determining your total rental cost.

Trip Mileage and Hours

When preparing a quote, we first consider the total mileage and hours required for your trip. Buses may be rented hourly, daily, or by mileage depending on details. For travel within Glendale to places like sporting events, downtown, or the zoo, we typically charge hourly. A minimum number of hours may apply. For trips over multiple days like conferences at the convention center, charges accrue daily. For long distances across cities or states, pricing depends on total mileage. Changes sometimes occur last-minute. Though detours should be avoided, our team may accommodate unplanned stops. Even if pre-paid, extra mileage is billed. We aim to be flexible based on your trip plans and special requirements.

When Your Trip Takes Place

The time of year you’re traveling to Glendale and the greater Phoenix area will impact bus rental rates. Spring is an expensive time with graduations, proms, and the end of the school year from March through May. Summer rates can be high with events like big baseball games when the Arizona Diamondbacks are in season through September. Fall brings football tailgates and events when the Cardinals are playing through December. Winter is the most affordable time, with fewer events from January through February. Check the schedules for the Diamondbacks, Cardinals, and major venues like State Farm Stadium when booking to avoid peak event dates that may increase rates.

Beginning and Final Destinations

The availability of charter buses can vary greatly between cities. Larger metropolitan areas often have more options, while smaller towns may have limited selections. When determining pricing, we factor in supply and demand based on location. We also calculate deadhead miles – the distance a bus must travel when no passengers are on board. Pickup and dropoff points that are farther from our main locations accrue more deadhead miles, which gets incorporated into the final quote. To keep costs reasonable, provide exact addresses for pickup and dropoff when booking. This allows us to give you the most accurate price estimate possible.

The Size of Your Group

We offer a variety of buses to meet your group’s needs, including party buses, minibuses, entertainer coaches, motorcoaches, and charter buses. Prices vary based on size and amenities. For example, a minibus designed for 20–30 passengers costs less per person than a full-sized 56-passenger motorcoach. However, minibuses lack amenities like restrooms and luggage space. Party buses feature lighting, sound systems, and TVs similar to entertainer coaches used by touring bands, so pricing is comparable to standard coaches. Buses with more features like WiFi, outlets, and leather seats warrant higher rates. To get the best value, fill as many seats as possible to lower the cost per person. With open seating along the edges instead of rows, party buses fit groups wanting to socialize. Those needing luggage room or traveling longer distances could benefit from a standard coach. Review the differences in buses and group sizes to find one suiting your trip’s purpose and budget.

How to Keep Costs Down

Book early to secure the best rates and vehicle availability. Consider per person costs – splitting total charter costs makes bus travel very economical. Finalize passenger counts so you don’t pay for unused seats or scramble to add a larger vehicle. Travel during off-peak seasons like winter to find lower rates. Route planning helps limit unexpected tolls or parking fees. Avoid major events like sports games or concerts which increase local demand. Careful timing around stadium events also reduces traffic delays.

Get You Quote in Seconds

Getting a fast quote is easy with Glendale Party Bus. Simply call 602-627-0328 or use our online booking tool to receive an instant price estimate tailored to your specific needs—specify the date, start and end locations, passenger count, and any special amenities you require. Within seconds our system will crunch the numbers and provide a quote for your review. Prefer to speak with a live booking agent? No problem, our experts are standing by 7 days a week to walk through options and provide a custom quote over the phone. We know booking transportation for large groups can feel overwhelming. Let our simple quoting process take the stress out of event planning. With real-time pricing at your fingertips, you can easily compare vehicles, weigh costs and extras, and reserve your ideal bus rental hassle-free. We provide transportation for any event or trip – both short-term and long-term available, point to point, hourly, daily packages, and more. Every year we organize shuttles and transportation for thousands of events and groups.

Sample Trip Quotes

To give you a ballpark idea, here are some sample quotes for requests we’ve gotten from our customers:

Example #1:

The principal of Washington Elementary is organizing a field trip for the 5th grade students to tour a local university campus. She books a 25-passenger charter bus to transport the students and chaperones. The bus company charges $250 per hour, with a 5 hour minimum. For the day trip, she books the bus from 8am to 4pm, totaling $1,250. The bus picks up the group from the school, takes them on a tour of the campus, and returns them to the school in the afternoon. With a 10% tip, the total cost comes to $1,375 for the campus tour field trip transportation.

Example #2:

A large company in Glendale is planning their annual holiday party and wants to provide transportation for their 300 employees. They decide to rent charter buses to shuttle groups of employees from their office to the event venue, which is across town. We provide a quote for six 56-passenger charter buses based on a 5-hour rental duration. The rate is $250 per hour per bus, totaling $7,500. This covers pickup and drop-off at the office, as well as providing continuous shuttle service to and from the party venue during the evening. With 300 employees divided across six buses, each bus would make approximately 5-6 round trips. The per-person cost works out to $25 ($7,500/300 employees), which provides a turnkey transportation solution allowing everyone to enjoy the event comfortably. As a premier charter bus provider in the area, we have significant experience in corporate event transportation throughout Glendale and surrounding cities.

Example #3:

A local youth basketball team in Glendale has qualified for the state championships being held in Phoenix. The team consists of 12 players ages 12-14 and their coaches. Since the tournament venue is over an hour away, the team organizers decide to rent a charter bus for the weekend to transport the players, coaches, and some parents who want to attend. They rent a 25 passenger charter bus for the three day tournament, charging $250 per hour. The bus picks them up at 8am each morning and drops them off at 8pm each evening, totaling 12 hours per day for a rate of $3,000 per day. For all three days it comes out to $9,000. They also stop for meals which incurs hourly fees when the bus is waiting. With tips included, the total charter bus rental costs the team $10,500 for the weekend tournament.

Example #4:

A group of 10 friends from Glendale plan a bachelorette party day trip to scenic Sedona. They rent a 14-passenger party bus for the day to transport the group in style and comfortably. The bus picks them up at 8 AM in Glendale and makes the 2-hour drive to Sedona, stopping for photos along Oak Creek Canyon. In Sedona, they visit art galleries, get spa treatments, and have lunch at a winery. At 5 PM, the bus takes them back to Glendale, arriving by 7 PM. The total cost for the luxury bus rental is $1,400 for the 11 hours, plus team gratuity. That comes out to $140 per person for a relaxing, fun-filled day with no driving responsibilities. The party bus features leather seats, hardwood floors, a premium sound system, lighting effects, and minibar. With this VIP experience, the bachelorette and her friends make unforgettable memories together before the big day.

Example #5:

Maria and John are getting married in Glendale next month. They expect about 100 guests to attend their wedding and reception. To transport their wedding party of 10 people between the church ceremony and hotel reception venue, they book an executive minibus from Glendale Party Bus for 6 hours at $250 per hour, totaling $1,500. The happy couple also rents a 28-passenger minibus to shuttle guests back and forth between the hotel and reception hall from 3-11PM, quoted at $300 per hour for 8 hours at $2,400. With a 5% tip, the total for their Glendale minibus rentals comes out to $4,170. With premium vehicles and experienced team, Maria and John don’t have to worry about coordinating transportation on their big day in Glendale. Their guests enjoy the convenience of the charter shuttle, allowing them to relax and have fun celebrating the newlyweds.