Hoping to figure out what your San Antonio charter bus rental might cost? Let us help you! We’ve provided a handy pricing table* below outlining the average pricing for our different vehicles. Keep in mind that these are just our average base rates, and the final cost of each trip will depend on a number of other factors, which we’ll talk about next.
Now, about those “other factors” mentioned above. Some of the things that affect the price of a charter bus in San Antonio are:
Seasonality: Due to increased demand and lower availability, it’s more expensive to rent a San Antonio charter bus during certain times of the year. Some of the busiest–and more expensive–times include between May and June due to summer vacations and graduations, and around major holidays or festivals like Thanksgiving and Fiesta San Antonio.
Distance: The cost of a charter bus in San Antonio is calculated by day, mileage, or hour, depending on your trip itinerary. Your reservation agent will work with you to determine which rate is best for your trip.
Number of passengers: The number of passengers in your group will determine the size of vehicle you’re matched with. Sprinter vans hold fewer people and are rented at a lower rate, while larger capacity charter buses and minibuses are more costly.
Parking and other travel fees: Some fees, like tolls and paid parking lots, are not included in your San Antonio Charter Bus Company quote, and will need to be budgeted for separately. If you are staying overnight somewhere, you’ll also need to provide a hotel room for your driver–it’s required by law that a charter bus driver must have an eight-hour break after ten consecutive hours of driving.
Tip for your driver: While not required, tipping your charter bus driver is a great way to thank them for a job well done. If you would like to leave a tip for your driver, industry standard is a cash tip of anywhere from 5-10% of the total cost of the bus rental.
If you’re looking to reduce costs, here are some ways to save money on a San Antonio bus rental:
If possible, plan to travel during the off-season and take advantage of increased availability and cheaper pricing. In addition to summer months and holidays, weekends are a more expensive time to book as well, and booking a San Antonio charter bus on a weekday instead can also help lower the cost of your bus rental in San Antonio.
Make sure to have an accurate headcount before finalizing your rental agreement. An accurate passenger count will ensure you get matched with the right vehicle size, and prevent paying for more seats than you need.
For overnight trips, call your hotel and see if they’re able to give a discounted rate or a free room for your driver.
To see how all of these different aspects can play into your San Antonio charter bus rental cost, continue reading for some examples of different trips we can help you book and their cost breakdown.
