Party & Charter Bus Prices: How to Calculate Your Encinitas Bus Rental Costs

The cost of your Encinitas party or charter bus rental depends entirely on your group’s unique trip details. Factors like passenger count, number of stops, mileage, and route length determine the total price. Don’t worry though – our easy online booking tool compares real-time pricing and availability for vehicles that fit your group size and trip plans. Whether you need a party bus for a bachelorette celebration or a charter bus for a corporate outing, our extensive fleet includes the perfect transportation options. Our knowledgeable reservations staff can provide an instant over-the-phone quote tailored to your exact specifications in 30 seconds. Or get a custom price estimate anytime using our convenient 24/7 online quoting system. It’s quick and simple to find an affordable bus rental for your next group trip with Encinitas Party Bus Company. Get your personalized quote now by calling 442-232-4465 or using our website’s instant online booking tool.

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Here are some estimated price ranges to get you started planning your budget:

Hourly Rates
Vehicles	Hourly Minium Prices
Limousines
6 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
8 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
10 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
14 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-285 per hour
16 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-335 per hour
18 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-335 per hour
20 Passenger Limousine	$ 200-335 per hour
Coach Buses
18 Passenger Mini Bus	$155-300 per hour
20 Passenger Minibus	$155-300 per hour
25 Passenger Mini Bus	$155-320 per hour
50 Passenger Coach Bus	$195-400 per hour
56 Passenger Charter Bus	$195-400 per hour
School Bus Rental	$185-350 per hour
Party Limo Buses
14 Passenger Sprinter Party Bus	$185-355 per hour
15 Passenger Party Bus	$185-355 per hour
20 Passenger Party Bus	$235-355 per hour
30 Passenger Party Bus	$295-400 per hour
35 Passenger Party Bus	$295-400 per hour
40 Passenger Party Bus	$295-440 per hour
50 Passenger Party Bus	$300-500 per hour

The pricing listed above are just estimated rates and can vary significantly based due to COVID, inflation, and availability. To get more accurate pricing based on your trip, please give us a call and we’ll get you a quote right over the phone.

Understanding the Factors Behind Your Rental Quote

The cost of a bus rental depends on several key factors. These include the size of the bus, length of the rental, mileage, route, number of stops, and more. We take all of these components into account when providing you with a custom price quote for your group’s unique transportation needs. By breaking down these variables, we make it easy for you to understand what goes into your rental rate. Next, we’ll explore each of these pricing factors in detail so you know exactly what to expect.

Distance and Time Traveled

When preparing your quote, we first consider the total mileage and hours your group will be on board. Buses are rented hourly for short trips around Encinitas, visiting local parks, shops, and restaurants along Coast Highway 101. For all-day excursions up to LA, down to San Diego, or out to Anza Borrego, we charge a flat daily rate. This covers the time and mileage needed for a full roundtrip. If your multi-day conference or tournament takes you across San Diego county, pricing is also daily based. Detours and extra stops are no problem within reason. We aim to be flexible for your changing plans. Just know that any additional mileage will add cost even if you pre-paid. Open communication ensures fair rates!

When You Take Your Trip

Encinitas experiences seasonal changes in bus rental pricing based on local events and weather. Prices tend to be highest from April through June when schools host end-of-year trips, graduations, proms, and other events that require group transportation rentals. January, February, and July tend to have the lowest pricing due to winter weather and the end of summer. To get the best deal, book your rental at least 3-6 months in advance. While trip plans can change last minute, be aware that additional unplanned mileage will incur extra fees even if you’ve already paid in full. Our team may accommodate minor detours, but significant changes should be avoided to prevent unexpected charges.

Beginning and Final Destinations

The availability of charter buses depends on which city you’ll be picked up in and dropped off at. Bigger cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno have lots of buses since they’re highly populated. Smaller towns may have fewer charter buses available. The distance our buses need to travel to reach you, with no passengers on board, is called “deadhead.” The farther the starting point is from our headquarters in Encinitas, the more deadhead costs are factored into your quote. Providing exact pickup and dropoff addresses allows us to give the most precise price estimate, accounting for varying supply and deadhead costs between locations.

The Size of Your Group

We offer a range of buses to fit groups of all sizes. For smaller groups under 35 people, a minibus rental could save you money, with prices typically $100-200 less per day than our standard full-sized buses. Minibuses work well for short trips without needing bathroom or luggage space. For mid-sized groups between 35-55 people, our standard full-sized charter buses balance comfort and value. These buses have amenities like TVs, WiFi, power outlets and restrooms. Larger groups over 55 people should consider our spacious entertainer coaches. With bunk beds, kitchens, and lounge areas, these buses keep big groups comfortable on long trips. Entertainer coaches cost more per day than standard buses, but make travel affordable by spreading the cost over more passengers.

How to Keep Costs Down

Here are some tips for keeping costs down when renting a party bus in Encinitas: Book at least 3 months in advance to get the best rates and secure your preferred vehicle. Avoid booking during peak events like Del Mar Race Season, San Diego County Fair, and Encinitas Holiday Parade when demand is highest. Routes to popular destinations like Disneyland, Las Vegas, or Los Angeles may incur additional tolls and parking fees. If attending a Padres or Chargers game, stadium parking rates apply on top of the rental cost. Locking in final guest counts early ensures you don’t pay for unused capacity or scramble to add a larger bus last-minute.

Book Your Bus Today!

Getting an instant quote for our bus rentals is easy as pie – simply use our online booking tool or call 442-232-4465 to receive a custom price estimate in seconds. Specify the date, start and end locations, passenger count, and any special amenities you require and our system will crunch the numbers, providing a tailored quote for your review. Prefer to speak with one of our booking experts? No problem – our professional team is available 7 days a week to walk through options and provide quotes over the phone. With real-time pricing and vehicle details at your fingertips, you can easily compare costs, amenities, and availability to reserve the ideal transportation for your event or trip, whether it’s hourly rentals or multi-day packages. As an established company serving thousands of groups over the years, we have the experience and inventory to handle events and shuttles of any size – from parties of 10 to 10,000 people. Rest assured our customized itineraries will provide a stress-free booking process and reliable rides. Let Encinitas Party Bus Company take the worry out of group transportation so you can focus on fun times ahead!

Sample Trip Quotes

To give you a ballpark idea, here are some sample quotes for requests we’ve gotten from our customers:

Example #1:

The 8th grade science classes at Washington Middle School in Encinitas are planning an end-of-year field trip to Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography in La Jolla. There will be 120 students attending along with 10 teachers and parent chaperones. To transport the group, the school decides to book a charter bus rental from Encinitas Party Bus Company. For a 14 passenger bus needed for the 2.5 hour roundtrip, plus 5 hours onsite at the aquarium, the total quote is $1,400. With the 120 student tickets at $18 each, plus 30 adult tickets at $23 each, the total cost for the field trip comes out to $3,860. The school views this as a great experiential learning opportunity for the students to see marine biology concepts they learned about all year come to life at the aquarium exhibits and tide pools. They believe the field trip is well worth the cost for the lasting educational impact it will provide.

Example #2:

Encinitas Party Bus Company provides luxury transportation for corporate events in the San Diego area. One example is a team building outing for a tech company based in Encinitas. The company wanted to plan a fun beach day for their 100 employees as a reward for meeting their quarterly sales goal. They contacted Encinitas Party Bus to provide roundtrip transportation from their office to Moonlight Beach. We provided two 56-passenger charter buses to accommodate the large group. The total rental time was 10 hours, from 9am-7pm on a Saturday, at our corporate event rate of $225 per hour per bus. The total cost came out to $4,500, which covered pickup and dropoff at their office, as well as waiting at the beach while the employees enjoyed their day of fun in the sun. With comfortable, reliable transportation provided by Encinitas Party Bus, the company could focus on team building instead of logistics. The charter bus rental was an affordable way to create a special experience for their hardworking team.

Example #3:

The Encinitas Waves youth baseball team is heading to the regional championships in Los Angeles. The team manager books transportation for the 14 players, 5 coaches, and families of the players, totaling 45 people. She decides to rent a luxury 47-passenger charter bus from Encinitas Party Bus Company for the trip. The bus features comfortable leather seats, TVs, WiFi, and a bathroom. She books the bus for the round trip from Encinitas to Los Angeles. The bus rental is $250 per hour. Pickup in Encinitas is at 6 AM on Friday with an estimated arrival in LA at 10 AM. The return trip departs Los Angeles at 7 PM on Sunday. In total the rental spans 45 hours for a cost of $11,250. With a generous 10% tip, the total comes to $12,375, or approximately $275 per person. The team manager feels the charter bus is perfect for keeping the team relaxed yet focused on the way to the championships. The Encinitas Waves end up winning regionals and move on to the state tournament!

Example #4:

A group of friends from San Diego decide to take a day trip to Encinitas to enjoy the beaches, shops, and restaurants. They contact Encinitas Party Bus to arrange transportation for their group of 10 people. Encinitas Party Bus provides a quote of $250 per hour for a 14 passenger party bus, with a 5 hour minimum. This works out to $1,250 for the bus rental. The group requests pickup at 9am in San Diego, with stops at Swami’s Beach, Downtown Encinitas, Moonlight Beach, and Cardiff Beach before returning at 6pm. With stops, the total trip is estimated to be 9 hours. At $250 per hour, the total cost comes out to $2,250. Encinitas Party Bus requires a 20% deposit to secure the reservation. The friends agree to the terms and provide a $450 deposit. They are excited for a fun day trip up the coast without having to worry about driving or parking.

Example #5:

A bride and groom are getting married in Encinitas and want to arrange transportation for their wedding party. They decide to book a party bus for their bachelor and bachelorette parties the night before the wedding. The party bus fits 25 people and they book it for 6 hours from 8pm-2am at a rate of $250 per hour, totaling $1,500. They also want transportation for their 80 wedding guests so they book a charter bus for the day of the wedding. The charter bus fits 50 people seated and 30 standing. They book it for 8 hours, from 2pm when guests start arriving until 10pm when the reception ends, at a rate of $300 per hour for a total of $2,400. Lastly, they want a luxury limo bus for themselves and the wedding party after the reception. They book a 20 passenger limo bus for 4 hours at $350 per hour, totaling $1,400. The total cost for all three bus rentals is $5,300 plus tips. The buses provide convenient, comfortable transportation so their guests can relax and enjoy the special day.