Mini Party Buses, also known as Mini Party Coaches and Mini Limousine Buses are often confused with their larger midsize and motor coach counter parts. These durable smaller sized vehicles are a major portion of the party bus industry and are sometimes confused by consumers. You should be very careful in indicating whether you want a mini bus, midsize bus or motor coach when it comes to your request. In most cases the mini party bus seats no more than 16-20 passengers. There is also a very wide variation in the age and types of mini bus chassis used. Carefully read about the amenities and seating capacities below.

Common Bus Lengths:

24' and 28'

Common Passenger Seating:

18 to 20

Range of Seating Capacities:

18 to 24

Restroom Availability:

Seldom

Air Conditioning:

Almost Always

TV/VCR/CD/DVD:

Almost Always

Luggage Area:

Rear Entry

Over-the-Road Capable:

Carrier Dependent

Average Daily Price:

$1,200.00

Average Hourly Price:

$150.00 - $200.00

Prices subject to location, availability and season.

Like the above Mini Party Buses, a Midsize Party Bus may sometimes be confused with its larger motor coach counterpart. In fact, some midsize party buses hold the same number of party-goers as a larger 40-45 foot motor coach. These durable smaller buses are a large portion of the party bus industry and are sometimes confused by consumers. You should be very careful to indicate whether you want a minibus, midsize or motor coach when it comes to your party bus needs. In most cases the midsize party bus seats from 20-38 passengers. Wide variances do occur in ages and bus chassis types. Carefully read about the amenities and seating capacities below.

Common Bus Lengths:

28' and 35'

Common Passenger Seating:

20 to 30

Range of Seating Capacities:

20 to 40

Restroom Availability:

Seldom

Air Conditioning:

Almost Always

TV/VCR/DVD/CD:

Almost Always

Luggage:

Rear Entry Limited

Over-the-Road Capable:

Carrier Dependent

Average Daily Price:

$1,500.00

Average Hourly Price:

$165.00 - $225.00

Prices subject to location, availability and season.

Large Party Buses come in all sizes and shapes. For our purpose, we refer to a larger party bus as one that is 40-45 feet in overall length. However, large party buses may be built on various chassis such as a school bus, transit bus, articulated bus or older motor coach. No matter what type of larger party bus you select, be certain on what you are getting and what amenities you will be receiving. At PartyBusCharter Dispatch we represent all buses in their best light pictorially. Be absolutely certain that the type of body (chassis) style, age, interior and amenities are acceptable for your larger party bus usage. Older and non-motorcoach styles will normally be less expensive than newer motor coach styles of 40-45 feet.

Common Bus Lengths:

40' to 45'

Common Passenger Seating:

24 to 32

Range of Seating Capacities:

20 to 40

Restroom Availability:

Sometimes

Air Conditioning:

Almost Always

TV/VCR/CD/DVD:

Almost Always

Luggage Area:

Under Carriage Limited

Over-the-Road Capable:

Almost Always

Average Daily Price:

$1,750.00

Average Hourly Price:

$175.00 - $245.00

Prices subject to location, availability and season.

An Executive Party Bus or Party Coach is primarily based on the manufacturer’s interpretation of a more executive looking party bus. These are generally more sedate in style, but tend to be made with less neon lighting and flamboyant colorations, and oriented towards an executive or home living room style. The materials used in executive party buses are generally more in the wood and leather area as opposed to wash and wear vinyl and plastic (for the younger wilder crowd). These buses usually have mini kitchens, bathrooms, large flat screen TV’s, mini bars, and more.

Common Bus Lengths:

40' and 45'

Common Passenger Seating:

18 to 24

Range of Seating Capacities:

18 to 32

Restroom Availability:

Almost Always

Air Conditioning:

Almost Always

TV/VCR/DVD/CD:

Almost Always

Luggage Area:

Under Carriage Limited

Over-the-Road Capable:

Almost Always

Average Daily Price:

$1,950.00

Average Hourly Price:

$200.00 - $245.00

Prices subject to location, availability and season.

Executive Day Motor Coaches and Day Coaches are essentially the same type of vehicle. They are another term utilized by a manufacturer’s promotional intent or way to separate themselves from other makers of such types of buses. Generally speaking, you can count on a more lavish and finished interior and a more modern vehicle when the term “Executive” is used in front of the words bus, coach or motor coach. Be aware that there are unscrupulous companies that will intentionally describe their vehicles incorrectly. That is why it is always best to view you vehicle either in person or online.

Common Bus Lengths:

40' and 45'

Common Passenger Seating:

18 to 24

Range of Seating Capacities:

18 to 28

Restroom Availability:

Almost Always

Air Conditioning:

Almost Always

TV/VCR/CD/DVD:

Almost Always

Luggage Area:

Under Carriage Limited

Over-the-Road Capable:

Almost Always

Average Daily Price:

$2,250.00

Average Hourly Price:

$200.00 - $300.00

Prices subject to location, availability and season.

As the term indicates, these buses allow for passengers to sleep inside them with relative comfort. Not to be confused with a Star Coach or Motor Home, these coaches normally have between 8-12 bunk beds with each having their own personal video monitor. Sleeper coaches, also known as Band Buses almost always have a shower, group sitting area in the rear and a sitting eating area in the front. Sleepers usually have all the comforts of home with a mini kitchen, flat screen TV’s, DVD and CD players, microwave ovens, etc. Sleeper buses sometimes may travel thousands of miles over a couple weeks or even as long as a month.

Common Bus Lengths:

40' and 45'

Common Passenger Seating:

12 to 14

Range of Seating Capacities:

12 to 16

Restroom Availability:

Almost Always

Air Conditioning:

Almost Always

TV/VCR/CD/DVD:

Almost Always

Luggage Area:

Under Carriage Limited

Over-the-Road Capable:

Almost Always

Average Daily Price:

$2,000.00

Average Hourly Price:

$200.00 - $245.00

Prices subject to location, availability and season.

The name Star Coach comes directly from its intended use. A bus catered to a celebrity’s use. These are generally the most expensive and lavish buses and coaches on the road. Some personal Star Coaches have been known to cost as much as 1.5 million dollars. Star coaches almost always have a master bedroom in the rear with pop-out sides to offer greater comfort. They are usually produced with elite materials such as marble, granite, wood, leather, professional appliances and electronic gadgetry.

Common Bus Lengths:

40' and 45'

Common Passenger Seating:

4 to 6

Range of Seating Capacities:

4 to 8

Restroom Availability:

Almost Always

Air Conditioning:

Almost Always

TV/VCR/CD/DVD:

Almost Always

Luggage Area:

Under Carriage Limited

Over-the-Road Capable:

Almost Always

Average Daily Price:

$2,500.00

Average Hourly Price:

$275.00 - $300.00 plus

Prices subject to location, availability and season.

Double Deck buses are readily available in Europe. They can be transit or line carrier buses, entertainer or executive buses, limousine or star coaches. In the United States and Canada they are becoming more popular with the higher price of fuel and newer safer technologies. If you’re looking to book these vehicles for the European market check the types that our members offer. In the United States and Canada most double deck buses are still used as line and transit buses. There are rare circumstances where you might find more lavish double deck buses so don’t hesitate to put up your requests using our special request area.

Common Bus Lengths:

40' and 45'

Common Passenger Seating:

68 to 74

Range of Seating Capacities:

68 to 88

Restroom Availability:

Almost Always

Air Conditioning:

Almost Always

TV/VCR/CD/DVD:

Almost Always

Luggage Area:

Under Carriage

Over-the-Road Capable:

Almost Always

Average Daily Price:

$2,000.00 plus

Average Hourly Price:

$200.00 - $300.00

Prices subject to location, availability and season.

As with all of the above buses, vans are also chartered with a driver. Known for less expensive airport and transfer transportation, vans are sometimes decked out for mini parties or executive use. Some vans are more like limousines with full bars. There is a very wide variation of party, executive and limousine vans available around the world.

Common Bus Lengths:

18' and 20'

Common Passenger Seating:

6 to 12

Range of Seating Capacities:

6 to 14

Restroom Availability:

Never

Air Conditioning:

Almost Always

TV/VCR/CD/DVD:

Almost Always

Luggage Area:

Rear Limited

Over-the-Road Capable:

Almost Always

Average Daily Price:

$1,200.00

Average Hourly Price:

$125.00 - $175.00

Prices subject to location, availability and season.