Wanting to estimate your Los Angeles charter bus rental cost before calling? While each trip is different and depends on a number of different pricing factors, the average pricing for charter buses in Los Angeles can be seen in the table below**:
In addition to the average rates shown above, there are a number of other different factors that go into the cost of a bus rental in Los Angeles.
Seasonality: Due to availability, it’s more expensive to rent a Los Angeles charter bus during certain times of the year. For example, the summer months between May and June tend to be the busiest for the industry due to summer vacations and graduations. Charter bus rentals in Los Angeles can also be more expensive around holidays or large events, like Thanksgiving or the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
Distance: The cost of a charter bus rental in Los Angeles is determined by day, mileage, or hour. If you are traveling many miles around the city or taking a long-distance bus trip out of Los Angeles, you may get a mileage rate as opposed to an hourly rate.
Number of passengers: The number of passengers you need accommodations for will determine the size of your Los Angeles bus rental. Sprinter vans and buses in our network accommodate anywhere from 12 to 56 people depending on their size, and the larger buses are more costly due to size and fuel consumption.
Parking and other travel fees: Depending on your trip itinerary, you may need to factor in the cost of tolls or parking fees. And if you are staying overnight somewhere, your driver will need to be given their own hotel room–it’s required by law that a charter bus driver must have an eight-hour break after ten consecutive hours of driving. The cost of accommodations for your driver is not included in your Los Angeles charter bus rental quote.
Tip for your driver: Although it’s not required, most groups tip their charter bus driver anywhere from 5 to 10 percent of the cost of their bus rental for a job well done.
There are a few ways to save on the price of your Los Angeles charter bus.
If possible, book your Los Angeles charter bus during the off-season, as it often has better availability and cheaper pricing. Similar to the summer months, charter bus booking is also more popular on weekends. Booking your travel during the week and avoiding weekends if possible can help cut the cost of your bus rental.
Make sure you have a finalized headcount before calling us at (213) 463-2146. This will ensure that you get a bus that is a proper size and that you only pay for what you need, as opposed to ending up with a charter bus that is too big and costs more money.
For overnight trips, call your hotel and ask if they are willing to give a discounted or even free room for your charter bus driver.
Now that you know how to budget for the price of a charter bus, it’s time to break down a few examples of bus trips you can take in Greater Los Angeles and an idea of what they could cost.
