Below is an example of the kind of pricing you can expect when booking a Fresno charter bus. Keep in mind these are just estimates, and your exact pricing will vary depending on a few factors (outlined below).
| 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 |
*These prices are not final and are estimates only. You can contact our team to get a custom price quote tailored to your trip.
**There is a five-hour minimum for daily rentals. You may incur extra charges for mileage overages.
Our team has more than a decade of experience helping travel groups book transportation for all kinds of events, from long-term construction shuttles in Fresno to wedding party shuttles for bachelorette weekends in the Tower District. Because we’ve helped so many groups, we have our pricing down to a science. Below are some of the factors we take into consideration when getting you a free, no-obligation quote on a charter bus in Fresno.
Travel Dates: The busy season for charter bus rentals is generally considered to be summer time and the winter holidays. This is due to summer vacation and holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving that typically involve travel. If you are booking during this time, your rates may be higher due to limited availability and higher demand. A way to circumvent this is to book transportation as far in advance as possible—that can potentially ensure better pricing and availability.
Trip Duration: If you are staying within an hour of Fresno, your rates will be lower than if you are going out of town due to shorter distance traveled. And if you are traveling for more than a day or for more than 10 consecutive hours, your driver is legally required to stop and have eight hours worth of rest somewhere like a hotel or Airbnb in their own room (which also incurs extra charges.
Passenger Count: When booking a Fresno bus rental, it’s important to have your passenger count finalized. This will help us find you the best charter bus or minibus and help you avoid paying for a bigger bus than you actually need.
Extra Costs: While we include a lot in your rental (such as the services of a driver, trip insurance, mileage, fuel, and processing fees), there are still a few things that you will need to account for. This includes parking or toll fees, a room for your driver if you are traveling overnight, and a tip for your driver. While tipping is not required, most groups tip their driver 10% in cash at the end of the trip to say “thank you” for a job well done.
If you’re wondering how all of this looks when booking a Fresno charter bus in the real world, we have a few examples below to show you how the process works.
A teacher at Baid Middle wants to take his environmental science students to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo (894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728) for a field trip. Instead of the school bus, he looks into renting a school field trip charter bus and finds Fresno Charter Bus Company. He gives an estimated passenger count of 32 students and is matched with a full-size charter bus rental.
Since the trip will take the majority of the six-hour school day plus travel time, he is quoted for a day rental at $1,800 for the day.
A small startup of 19 employees is heading to the East Coast for a conference and plans to fly out of Fresno Yosemite International Airport (5175 E Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727). Because time is of the essence and it’s an early morning flight, they decide to all leave for the airport at the same time in the same vehicle and look into renting a corporate charter bus rental. They find us and are matched with a 20-passenger minibus with overhead storage for their luggage.
Accounting for travel time and traffic, they are quoted for the five-hour minimum rental time at $160 an hour for a total of $800. That makes their individual cost around 42 per person—comparable or even less than what they’d pay for a taxi.
A best man is planning a bachelor weekend in San Francisco for the groom and his eight groomsmen. Instead of all driving the three hours separately, the best man decides to book an 18-passenger minibus to take them there and back for a memorable road trip. The minibus comes with everything they need, from WiFi to power outlets and an onboard TV, and a professional can handle the driving while they enjoy a few beers.
He is quoted for a day’s worth of driving, since the drive there and back is about three to four hours each way, at $1,600.