Charter Bus Prices: How to Calculate Your Cleveland Bus Rental Costs
We know that price is one of the most important factors when selecting your Cleveland charter bus rental, and we strive to make our bus pricing as transparent and straightforward as possible. While we can’t provide an exact estimate on your Cleveland charter bus until you call our 24/7 rental team, you can use the guide we’ve created below to estimate the cost of your charter bus rental.
| 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 prices listed above are estimates. Rates will vary depending on the season and trip specifications.
**Daily rentals require a five-hour minimum. Extra charges may incur for mile overages on daily rentals.
Cleveland Charter Bus Pricing Factors
While the table above outlines a few of our biggest price factors, there are variables that affect the price of a charter bus rental as well. For example, if your bus is rented by the hour, there is a five-hour minimum rental requirement that might affect your final quote. When you call our customer service team at (216) 238-0669, you will be connected with a skilled reservation representative who will break down every aspect of your quote, and work to connect you with a bus rental in Cleveland that fits your needs and your budget.
Below are some other price factors that can affect your Cleveland charter bus rental cost:
● Travel dates: A charter bus in Cleveland can be more expensive during peak seasons like school graduations, summer break, and around major holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Charter bus rentals also tend to be more expensive on the weekend, so traveling during the off-season and booking on a weekday (if possible) can help lower your rental cost.
● Destinations: Even if you’re not headed far, having numerous stops on your itinerary can impact the cost of your charter bus by adding extra mileage or hours traveled to your quote.
● Travel duration and distance: Short or local trips are less expensive than traveling long distance or over the course of multiple days. If you are planning an overnight trip, you will also need to budget for a hotel room for your charter bus driver.
● Passenger count: The number of people in your group determines which type of charter bus rental you will need. Smaller buses are rented at a slightly cheaper rate than full-size charter buses, so it is important to have an accurate passenger count when booking to avoid paying for a larger model than you need.
● Booking time: Renting further in advance can help you get the best rate, especially if you are traveling during the busy months or around holidays. We recommend calling at least six months before your trip to secure a lower price on your charter bus rental in Cleveland.
When you call our team at (216) 238-0669 for a free, no-obligation quote, please provide as many details as possible about your itinerary, passenger count, and amenity needs so we can give you the most accurate quote possible with no hidden fees or surprises.
The following is included in your Cleveland bus rental cost:
● The hourly or daily cost of your rental
● A professional charter bus driver
● Fuel costs
● Full-coverage insurance
The following is NOT included in your Cleveland bus rental cost:
● Parking and tolls outside of our control
● Lodging for your driver during multi-day trips
● A tip for your driver***
***Tips are strongly recommended but not required. A 5-10% tip in cash at the end of your trip is a great way to thank your charter bus driver for a job well done.
Need some real-life examples? Continue reading below for some popular trip types in Cleveland that will help outline what all goes into the cost of a charter bus rental.
A Field Trip to Cedar Point
A middle school teacher is organizing an eighth grade class trip to Cedar Point to celebrate the end of the school year. After looking around online, she finds Cleveland Charter Bus Rentals and decides to book her field trip bus rental through our network. Including herself, there are 83 eighth graders and seven chaperones who will be going on the field trip and need transportation.
The teacher is quoted for two full-size charter bus rentals at $210 each for eight hours. The teacher also budgets for a 6% tip of $202 to be split between the two charter bus drivers, bringing her total to $3,562 for the trip.
Alumni Road Trip to Columbus
A local alumni group is planning a trip to Columbus to attend a The Ohio State University Buckeyes football game. The group president contacts Cleveland Charter Bus Rentals, and tells his reservation specialist that there will be 23 people in the group and they plan to drink while onboard.
His reservation specialist recommends a 25-passenger minibus, and confirms that this bus provider allows alcohol consumption onboard. The alumni group will need this bus the entire day, and is quoted $1,800 for their sports transportation to Columbus.
Construction Shuttle Services in Downtown Cleveland
A project manager in Downtown Cleveland needs to secure transportation from an off-site parking lot to the worksite downtown. He is recommended by a colleague to contact Cleveland Charter Bus Rentals, and is quickly connected to a 24/7 rental expert after calling. The project manager explains he needs a construction shuttle service to transport 60 workers for 20 days to and from the off-site parking location.
His rental expert quotes him for three 25-passenger minibuses with staggered start and end times so there is reliable transportation for the entire duration of the work day. The project manager is quoted $102,000 for the shuttle services, which he easily subtracts from the project’s transportation budget.
Corporate Travel at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
A startup company is flying 12 of its executives to Chicago for an industry event at the Chicago Convention Center. In order to give their team more time in Chicago before the event, they book an early morning flight at 7:00 AM from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The executives express concern about making their flight on time, so the company looks into a transportation solution and finds Cleveland Charter Bus Rentals.
They decide to book a corporate shuttle service to pick up each team member and take them to the airport for their flight. The professional driver picks up the executives at their hotel in downtown Cleveland and takes them to the airport in an 18-passenger minibus rental, which has enough space for them and their belongings. They end up paying $730 total for their charter bus rental in Cleveland.
Ready to book your Cleveland charter bus rental? Give us a call anytime at (216) 238-0669 for your free, no-obligation quote!