Charter Bus Prices: How to Calculate Your Beverly Hills Bus Rental Costs
Every charter bus service in Beverly Hills with us is different, and each one needs a custom quote that our reservation team can put together for you. When you call us at (424) 622-5619, you’ll get in touch with one of our agents who can calculate a free, no-frills quote just for your trip. Calling us for a quote is the only way to know exactly how much you’ll need to budget for, but if you’d like an idea of what to expect, read on to understand the ins and outs of how we price Beverly Hills bus rental services.
How Much Does a Charter Bus Rental in Beverly Hills Cost?
| 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 rates above are estimates only. For accurate pricing that's based on your specific trip, contact our reservation team for a free quote.
**Daily rentals require a 5-hour minimum. Mile overages on daily rentals may incur extra charges.
Pricing a Beverly Hills Charter Bus Rental Service
While the table above can give you a good idea of what the typical price for a Beverly Hills charter bus service is, there’s a little more nuance to building a quote. Some of the factors that influence your final cost include:
- When you book: How far in advance you reserve your charter bus rental can influence the cost. For example, a service booked six months in advance of your trip will cost less than a last-second booking mere weeks before your travel date. The sooner you book, the better, especially if you’re planning a trip during the busy summer season or the holidays.
- Trip duration: Your trip will be priced by mile, hour, or day—depending on your starting and ending times/dates. If you are booking a one-day rental, that will cost less than a weekend trip with an overnight service.
- Passenger count: The amount of people in your group will determine which type of charter bus rental you need to book. In general, a minibus will cost less to rent than a full-size motorcoach, so if you have a group of 15-20 people, then a 20-passenger minibus will be more cost effective.
- Seasonality: Your charter bus rental could cost more or less depending on the time of year. If you need to rent a charter bus during the busy summer months or around the holidays, due to high demand, your quote may be higher than if you booked a bus during the off-season in January and February.
Building a Custom Quote for a Beverly Hills Charter Bus Service
To get a free quote, dial (424) 622-5619 with your trip details handy. We’ll need information like headcount, travel dates, starting/ending locations, and any special requests for amenities or services. From there, we’ll tailor a quote specifically for you.
Besides the hourly or daily cost of your rental, plus any influence from the season and how far in advance you book, your quote will also include the costs for fuel, fuel-coverage insurance, and a professional charter bus driver. However, there are also a few other costs that aren’t included in your quote that you’ll need to budget for separately:
- Parking fees
- Road tolls
- Overnight lodging for your driver
- Driver’s tip***
***While a driver’s tip is not required, it’s strongly recommended for a job well done. A 5-10% cash tip is greatly appreciated.
Prices for Charter Bus Trips Booked in Beverly Hills
Curious to know how the quotes for some common transportation services are calculated? Read on for some examples of how Beverly Hills charter bus rentals are priced:
The Wedding at Beverly Hills Hotel
A couple is planning a large, lavish wedding at the The Beverly Hills Hotel. They’re hosting a ceremony and reception at the hotel on a Saturday evening and expect more than 100 guests to attend. They’re also hosting various events over the course of a weekend, including a rehearsal dinner at Il Cielo, brunch for the bride and her bridesmaids at the Polo Lounge, and wedding day photos at Will Rogers Memorial Park.
Due to their busy schedule, they want to offer a private wedding guest shuttle service to and from events and between venues, so they request two 25-passenger shuttles to run on custom routes for three days. When they call to book, they’re quoted approximately $6,300 (and they also budget for a $630 tip to give to their drivers).
The School Field Trip to La Brea Tar Pits
A teacher at El Rodeo Elementary School wants to plan a field trip to La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in the spring for a few fifth grade classrooms. The trip will be in May, but they call our reservation team in January to secure the best deal for a charter bus rental. They request two 56-passenger charter buses to transport approximately 80 kids, plus chaperones and teachers. Since they want a pickup at 8:30 a.m. and a drop-off at 2:30 p.m., it’s more affordable to calculate their cost by the hour. To rent two charter buses for a field trip for six hours, the teacher is quoted approximately $2,550, and she requests that a budget include $150 for a driver’s tip.
They are quoted $1,600 to rent the bus for the day and ease logistics for their guests. Afterward, they give their charter bus driver an 8% tip of $128, bringing their grand total to $1,728.
The Corporate Conference at The Beverly Hilton
A CEO from out-of-town wants a corporate shuttle bus rental to attend an annual investor’s conference with their C-Suite and assistants at The Beverly Hilton. They will be arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on a Saturday and departing the following Thursday, and want transportation to and from the airport. They also want private group transportation to attend a dinner event on Wednesday night. A daily rental requires a minimum of 5 hours, so for three group trips, they will be quoted 15 hours of travel. Our reservation specialist recommends an 18-passenger minibus (which is spacious enough to accommodate all passengers plus their luggage), and quotes approximately $2,400. They also set aside $200 for a driver’s tip.
The Little League Baseball Tournament Trip
A Senior division Beverly Hills Little League baseball team is going to compete in the Southern California State Tournament in Fountain Valley, which is about 2 hours away. The coach wants to book a sports team charter bus rental for all athletes and coaching staff to travel together for up to six days. They are quoted $10,800 for their travel dates, and the coach also budgets separately for overnight accommodations for their driver. He also budgets another $800 to tip the driver for a job well done.