Again the only way to get an exact Tucson charter bus price quote is by contacting our 24/7 team, but the pricing table below outlines the general cost of a bus rental in Tucson.
| 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 above are just estimates. The exact price of renting a charter bus in Tucson will be tailored to the details of your itinerary.
**Daily rentals require a five-hour minimum reservation. You may incur extra charges for mileage overages on daily rentals.
Tucson Charter Bus Pricing Factors
In addition to the general table above, there are a number of other factors which can affect the cost of a charter bus rental as well. Some of the main factors we consider when creating your personalized price quote include:
Time of Year: There are some peak travel times, like major holidays such as Thanksgiving or Christmas or large festivals like the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, where prices can be higher due to limited availability.
Trip Duration & Mileage: Tucson bus rental rates can be calculated by day, mileage, or hour depending on the itinerary and length of your trip. Those taking multi-day trips will also need to budget for their driver’s hotel accommodations, which are required for multi-day trips and are not included in our quotes (talk to the hotel you’re staying at about adding on a room for your charter bus driver, many of them will give you a discounted rate).
Passenger count: Your passenger count will determine which size Tucson bus rental you need, and the larger the vehicle, the higher the base rate. We recommend having a finalized passenger count ready when you call to prevent accidentally paying for more seats than you need.
Advance Booking: We recommend calling at least six months in advance of your trip to secure the best rates and to have more vehicle options to choose from. Don’t stress too much about it though, we always have vehicles on-hand for last-minute bookings.
Other Travel Related Costs: Some costs, like parking and tolls, lodging for drivers (required on multi-day trips), and gratuity for drivers, are not included in your quote, but should still be accounted for in your total Tucson charter bus rental cost. Leaving a gratuity is completely optional, but we do recommend it as a way to thank your driver for a job well done. If you would like to tip your driver, industry standard is a cash tip equal to anywhere between 5-10% of the total trip cost.
Continue reading for some real-life examples of how we use these different factors to determine your Tucson charter bus rental cost!
The College Tour at The University of Arizona
Two high school teachers in Catalina Foothills are planning a college tour at The University of Arizona for their honors students. There will be 45 students, five chaperones, and two teachers, so the instructors decide to reserve a full-sized charter bus for a 5-hour rental period. With a base rate of $185/hour, the trip totals $925, plus a 5% tip ($47) for the driver, for a final cost of $972 for safe school field trip transportation.
The Business Trip to Phoenix
A small start-up is sending 12 employees to a networking event at the Phoenix Convention Center and wants to organize professional transportation with WiFi, power outlets, and tray tables that will allow them to prepare for the event while traveling. They decide to reserve an 18-passenger minibus for the whole day at a base rate of $1,550 with an 8% tip ($124) for the driver. The final cost is $1,674 for easy corporate event transportation that allows everyone to arrive refreshed and prepared for the day ahead.
The Soccer Tournament in San Diego
A travel team soccer coach is booking a full-size charter bus to transport 20 athletes and 4 adults to a tournament in San Diego. They will leave on Thursday morning and return the following Sunday, for a total trip duration of 4 days. At a daily rate of $1,700, the coach is quoted $6,800 total for a reliable, safe and streamlined sports team charter bus rental in Tucson. The coach also knows this does not include required lodging for the charter bus driver and will separately factor that cost into the team transportation budget.
The Wedding at Adobe Rose Inn
Two nearly-weds are planning their micro wedding at Adobe Rose Inn and want to provide a shuttle for themselves and their guests for the entire day. They will need transportation for 20 people, including themselves, from their home in Tanque Verde to the venue and then back again at the end of the night, and are matched with a 20-passenger minibus at a base rate of $1,650. After a 5% cash tip of $83, their final wedding guest shuttle cost comes to $1,733.
