Readers ask: How Much Is It To Rent A Tour Bus?

How much does a tour bus cost a day?

Exact rates vary by city, but you can expect to pay between $1,900 and $2,500 per day for an entertainer coach. If the company charges per mile, you’ll likely pay somewhere between $7.00 and $8.50 per mile.

How much is a luxury tour bus?

Nope, It’s Not Cheap. Above and beyond the deadhead fees, travel in any of the company’s coaches runs from $1,500 to $2,000 per day, plus $1.50 per mile. There is also a $500 cleaning fee, and clients pick up the cost of the driver’s hotel room.

What is inside a tour bus?

All buses can be divided into four basic sections: a front lounge, which functions as a living room; a kitchen, or more typically, a “kitchenette;” a bunk area, where the band sleeps; and a back lounge, which is a bit of a “wild card” on these buses.

How much does it cost to buy a minibus?

A new minibus for sale has a lifespan of 15 years and up to 300,000 miles and costs around $50,000 or more. A used mini bus for sale has a lifespan of more than 5 years and up to 200,000 miles and has an average cost of around $25,000. The financial advantage is more than obvious.

How much does it cost to buy an old school bus?

How Much Does a School Bus Cost? Market prices for retired school buses vary by location and the age and condition of individual buses, but for a ballpark figure, a standard 72-seater that’s 34-feet long starts at around $3,000.

Do tour buses have bathrooms?

There is a Bathroom Charter buses all come equipped with a bathroom facility including a sink. You’ll likely be traveling for hours at a time so it’s good to know that you won’t have to hold it. Bus drivers and group leaders, however, do plan regular bathroom breaks. Bathrooms are usually at the back of the bus.

Does Taylor Swift have a tour bus?

Taylor’s bus goes for about $2,000 a night, as do busses used by stars like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Dolly Parton, and even Oprah. While $2,000 a night may sound like a lot, the busses, described by the company as “a rolling five-star hotel on wheels,” will provide you with quite the luxury road trip.

Do tour buses have showers?

Any water from sinks on the tour bus should be used for washing/rinsing only. Use bottled water to brush your teeth. Though some buses do have showers they are almost never in operation. You’ll need to shower in the venue or a day room at a hotel, if provided, when venue showers are nonexistent.

Do celebrities use tour buses?

These celebrities have it figured out and designed tour buses and trailers that bring a piece of home with them on the road. Taking a look inside, it’s hard to believe that some of these are mobile! From Dolly Parton’s wig display to Ashton Kutcher’s incredible rig, here’s how the stars travel in style.

How do you sleep on a tour bus?

Speaking of sleeping, always sleep with your toes to the front end of the bus, so you don’t break your neck if there’s an accident while you’re sleeping. You also need to remember to be quiet whenever going through bunk alley.

How long is a tour bus?

CHARTER BUS COMPARISON CHART

	MCI J4500	Volvo 9700
Overall Height	141.25 in (3.59 m)	144.5 in (3.67 m)
Latest Year Model	2017	2015
Overall Length	45.58 ft (13.89 m)	45 ft (13.7 m)
Overall Width	102 in (2.59 m)	102 in (2.59 m)

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Why are used school buses so cheap?

Prices of Used Buses One reason why used buses are so cheap is that they may not meet government regulations (discussed below) and thus cannot be purchased by government agencies. Another reason why they are so cheap is that many of them are just purchased for parts.

How many miles can a bus last?

In general, most American transit systems expect their buses to have a useful life of 12 years and 250,000 miles.

How much does a single decker bus cost?

A single London bus journey costs £1.55 no matter how far you go (unlike the Tube zone fare system).