Santa Fe Charter Bus Prices
| Bus Type | Per Hour | Per Day | Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 to 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $180 – $500+ | $1,800 – $3,800 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| 40 to 50 Passenger Charter Bus | $170 – $480+ | $1,700 – $3,565 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| 25 to 35 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $450+ | $1,610 – $3,465 | $4.00 – $9.95 |
| 20 to 24 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $440+ | $1,610 – $3,365 | $4.00 – $8.95 |
| 15 to 18 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $430+ | $1,520 – $3,255 | $4.00 – $7.95 |
| Entertainer Coach | $315 – $550+ | $3,000 – $5,000+ | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| Yellow School Bus | $145 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| Shuttle Bus | $155 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
Santa Fe Party Bus Prices
| Type of Party Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Party Bus (10 to 20 Passengers) | $180 - $450+ | $200 - $470+ | $1,000 - $2,900+ |
| Medium Party Bus (20 to 40 Passengers) | $200 - $500+ | $220 - $500+ | $1,200 - $3,500+ |
| Large Party Bus Rental (40 to 50 Passengers) | $250 - $500+ | $240 - $520+ | $1,500 - $3,900+ |
| Mercedes Sprinter Party Bus | $160 - $400+ | $180 - $450+ | $1,000 - $3,900+ |
* Prices may vary greatly in your city and state. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and inflation, all rental prices shown are past estimates. Actual pricing may be significantly higher depending on availability and location. To get real-time pricing, call us 1-505-666-3511 or use our online quote tool.
How Much Does a Santa Fe Charter Bus Rental Cost?
Planning a bus rental in New Mexico requires finding the best mode of transportation, as there may not be ample public transportation between each location on your itinerary. Our rates vary depending on when you book, how far you are traveling, and what kind of charter bus you rent, but you can always expect us to get your the best rate possible. Charter buses, minibuses, and shuttles can come with reclining seats, air conditioning, TVs with DVD players, WiFi, and restrooms to keep you relaxed and comfortable during your trip to Santa Fe. A 50– 56 passenger charter bus costs around $180–$500 per hour, $1,800–$3,800 per day, while smaller minibuses seating 15– 35 passengers cost between $150 – $450 per hour and $1,520 – $3,465 per day. Additional options, like an entertainer bus or yellow school bus rental, are also available.
How Much Does a Santa Fe Party Bus Rental Cost?
Party bus rental rates in Santa Fe start around $180 – $450 per hour or $1,000 – $3,900 a day and may change depending on a few factors, such as which type of party bus you rent, the duration of your rental, time of year, the distance traveled, and additional costs like tolls or parking. You may see pricing that varies between hourly rates or daily rentals, depending on whether your Santa Fe party bus is for a short trip like prom, or wedding around town, or for a multi-day excursion such as wine tasting or a trip up to Colorado’s casinos. The smaller party buses usually fit between 10 to 20 passengers and tend to be more affordable options, with hourly prices from $180 – $450, while larger party bus rentals can hold up to 50 and typically cost between $250 and $520 per hour. Medium-sized party buses hold anywhere between 20-40 and costs anywhere from $200- $500+ during the weekdays and $220 – $500 on the weekend.
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Pricing factors include your passenger count, the duration of your Santa Fe trip, mileage needs, the season during which you are booking, and additional travel costs for overnight travels such as tolls, parking, driver accommodations, and your driver’s tip.
Factors Related to Trip Distance, Duration, and Time
With Charter Bus Santa Fe, you get what you pay for—or at least when you use Charter Bus Santa Fe, you never pay for a service you won’t use. Depending on whether your group needs local charter buses within city limits or if your group is hitting the open road, a professional rental agent can easily determine which pricing option works best for you.
Impact of Travel Times, Travel Costs, and Seasons
Seasonal bookings (in April, May, June, September, and October) have an effect on availability, while certain events (e.g., graduations, and popular game days) impact supply/demand more broadly. Be sure you check Santa Fe’s yearly events calendar to see how popular events coincide with when your trip is scheduled in order to make a flexible schedule to ensure you will be getting the most from the trip—and your wallet.
Getting an Affordable Charter bus for any destination
When deciding on your start and finish points for your charter bus trip around Santa Fe, consider the distance you expect your charter bus or minibus to travel before reaching you. In fact, did you know the price of your Santa Fe charter bus can also increase if your destination is located outside the city the bus comes from?
This may seem inconsequential at first glance. But if you consider that an empty bus will need to reach you on the road using gas, mileage and, the cost for driver mileage/time, a small cost-saving option is to start and end at a location close to your bus charter’s headquarters. If your event requires extra accommodations and can’t start or end near the original start location, then that’s fine too. Just be prepared to make those extra, empty miles factored into the overall total of your pricing. Don’t forget overnight accommodations for the driver if the drive takes a few days!
Choosing the Right Type of Charter bus
Are you unsure of how big your bus rental will be? We have access to a wide variety of charter bus types. Choosing one that best suits your trip or special occasion can come down to what type of event you’re planning. Smaller groups traveling for events like bachelor parties, weddings, or social events will find the minibus that carries around 28 passengers a great option. Or, if you’re looking to move a large group, then our network can offer full-size charter buses with up to 56 seats and amenities like restrooms for convenient trips to Albuquerque or longer journeys out of state. To discover even more great bus options, such as the party bus for a celebration, or our custom ADA-compliant buses for any group of passengers, then give our team a call and we would be more than happy to discuss the amenities available to ensure that all of your passengers have comfortable travel. This may also affect your overall pricing, and if there are specific requirements that you have in mind—say, if you want reclining seats, televisions with a DVD player for entertainment on the road, or even WiFi for work on-the-go, let us know when you make the call to reserve your bus. From there, our reservations team will keep an eye out when determining the bus that works for you.
Finding the Right Travel Time and Date
Renting a charter bus on Friday and Saturday will come at a steeper price point compared to other days, given those days usually correspond with times when charter buses have their highest demand. Try to be flexible! If the start day isn’t very important to you, schedule your party bus rental in Santa Fe for a Tuesday or Wednesday to save yourself some extra dough, as certain days throughout the week may offer smaller rates because the minimum amount of hours a bus is rented for is lower on slower days, which ultimately reduces the total cost of the rental.
Booking Times to Avoid When Renting a Charter bus
If you have to travel over the weekend and/or on evenings—when most party bus and charter bus rentals have their highest demand—you’ll likely be faced with longer reservation periods as there’s only a certain amount of buses that any given company owns, operates and can lease at a time, which means that a charter bus rental’s available on Fridays and Saturdays will go earlier than for other less popular days. Certain time periods throughout the year can also affect the price of your bus and availability. The busy times for transportation services are around New Year, Christmas, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, prom (April-June), and any other major holiday event for which your local community may have an uptick in bookings. Also, if your travels fall around major yearly events or festivals like INKcarceration and Revolution, expect to have even more difficulty scheduling your charter bus, as many people book buses months to even a year in advance, and the company’s total charter bus count will book very rapidly.
Luxury Bus Rentals and Amenities Available
All Charter Bus Santa Fe bus rentals come with premium amenities included such as high-speed onboard WiFi, charging outlets for every passenger, overhead lighting with reading lights and optional add-ons such as an ADA lift or more legroom. Buses may come standard with personal AC/heat units for passengers and temperature controls but if they don’t, or if there are other additional features you may require like a bar, PA system, AM/FM radio, DVD player and flat-screen televisions with the latest satellite TV package, just request it!
Additional Expenses and Costs to Consider
The cost of your Santa Fe bus rental may not include some additional travel costs like toll road fees, and parking. Some additional costs you may not be considering yet include things like overnight accommodations at hotels or campgrounds if it’s a long distance trip, and snacks or meals for the passengers and drivers onboard.
Getting an Affordable Charter bus
You don’t want to overpay for bus services in Santa Fe. Some costsaving ideas to consider during trip planning:
- Get an accurate headcount for your trip to avoid getting a bus that is too big (thereby wasting space and overspending), or a bus that’s too small.
- Coordinate with venue and hotel management to find out if oversize vehicle parking is available or complimentary and request designated pickup/dropoff zones to avoid unexpected mileage on the road that could be tacked onto your final bus price point.
- Check your preferred hotel’s reservation policy on whether complimentary accommodations and overnight lodging can be made available for drivers at the time of booking or if those costs are included when calculating the final price for your group’s lodgings.
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Plan your next trip in Santa Fe knowing your group transportation is a guaranteed success. A Charter Bus Santa Fe reservation specialist is always ready to assist your group in securing an affordable, personalized charter bus. Whether you need one minibus or a full-sized charter bus to meet your itinerary needs and explore destinations, including Meow Wolf, Canyon Road, the Lensic Performing Arts Center, we have a solution for your group.
