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New Orleans Charter Bus Prices
Wherever your group is headed in the Big Easy, charter bus rental pricing isn't one-size-fits-all, but you can get quotes in under 30 seconds right online or by calling! Below, you'll learn what affects your rates and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size, plus special deals when you call us
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in New Orleans
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
How To Get Your Quote
How to Get New Orleans Charter Bus Prices in 30 Seconds
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Enter your pickup city, date, passenger count and hours in the bar right below, then finish the quick form. It takes under 30 seconds, there's no account to create, and your pricing comes by text and email too.
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See available buses, interior pictures, rental packages and online prices for your trip side by side, from bus companies serving New Orleans, without calling company after company.
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Book with a deposit through the national booking company, and you'll see your full payment schedule before you pay. You get an instant booking confirmation, and its confirmation team calls to go over your whole itinerary.
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Our Pricing & Rates
New Orleans Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving New Orleans. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (504) 459-0880 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
Book Ahead
Peak New Orleans Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Choosing to travel during peak times like Mardi Gras in February, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds Race Course, spring proms, or Saints game days at the Caesars Superdome means higher demand and hourly minimums. Because our network has independent bus companies competing for your trip, locking in your date early gets you the best rate!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| New Orleans Saints Home Games | Nov 8, Nov 15, Dec 6 & Dec 27, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Tulane Green Wave Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| New Orleans Pelicans Home Games | October 31, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Tulane Green Wave Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 3, 2027 |
| Tulane Green Wave Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| LSU Tigers Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| New Orleans Mardi Gras | February 9, 2027 (Fat Tuesday) |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival | April 22–25 & April 29–May 2, 2027 |
| French Quarter Festival | April 8–11, 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in New Orleans Charter Bus Prices?
Keep in mind that your New Orleans bus quote covers the vehicle and your driver's pay! Outside expenses like oversized parking at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and tolls on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway are paid separately.
What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for New Orleans Bus Rentals
We help you compare options from a massive Louisiana bus network and book right online through one of America's largest national booking platforms, where all major payment types are accepted! You'll simply put down a deposit to lock in your vehicle, pay the remaining balance before departure, and receive a call from our confirmation department to verify every stop!
How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay, and call us with any question first.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect New Orleans Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
Coordinating the right fit for your headcount is easy when you can compare all types of buses in one search! A 56-passenger charter bus or party bus costs more than a compact 20-passenger minibus or sprinter van.
Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
With one form, you can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages built around YOUR schedule! Local rides around the French Quarter and Garden District are usually billed hourly, while long-distance trips up I-10 to Baton Rouge are priced by the day or mile.
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
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Factor 4: Your Route's Travel Fees
It's never been easier to get transparent pricing before you ever hit the road! While your base quote includes your bus and driver, any bridge tolls—like crossing the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway from Mandeville—and venue parking passes are out-of-pocket costs. For example, oversized bus parking at the Caesars Superdome or staging near Mardi Gras World and the Port of New Orleans requires separate permits or lot fees. The confirmation team will go over your exact route after you book so there are zero last-minute surprises!
Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
If your itinerary runs overnight or exceeds those hours, you'll need to provide a private 3-star hotel room for your driver or pay for a second relief driver.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
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Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your New Orleans Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (504) 459-0880 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of New Orleans Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to MSY
A New Orleans-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Slidell and Kenner, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a New Orleans airport transportation shuttle bus through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Slidell, 6:00 AM second stop in Kenner, 7:00 AM drop-off at MSY
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: Lakefront Arena Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Slidell is heading to a sold-out show at Lakefront Arena. The roads back into New Orleans after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a New Orleans concert charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Slidell, 6:30 PM arrival at Lakefront Arena, 11:30 PM post-show return to Slidell
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Baton Rouge Day Trip
A New Orleans tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Baton Rouge. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a New Orleans corporate charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown New Orleans office, 9:00 AM arrival at Baton Rouge, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to New Orleans
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: New Orleans Saints Game Day
A group of 25 New Orleans Saints season ticket holders from Kenner wants to make a home game at Caesars Superdome into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a New Orleans sporting event party bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Kenner, 12:30 PM arrival at Caesars Superdome, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Kenner
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About New Orleans Charter Bus Prices
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Can I get a New Orleans bus price quote without creating an account or knowing my final headcount?
Yes, absolutely! Just enter your estimated passenger count, travel date, and pickup city into our 30-second online quote tool to see live availability, interior photos, and pricing right on your screen—no account needed and no obligation to book! As your headcount or stops around New Orleans come together, the live support team is here 365 days a year to help you adjust your vehicle size or package.
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