Coach Hire Prices

Coach hire prices and rates are dictated by many differing factors. These are explained in a little bit more detail below, but suffice to say that the coach hire or minibus price that you get quoted may not have all the factors taken into account.

Coach Hire Price Factor 1:  Size of Vehicle

It may appear obvious to some, but the larger the coach size then the more expensive the price of hire.  A full size 49 seater coach can often cost as much for a one hour hire as a small 8 seater for the day. Its important that you recognise how many passengers you are likely to have, as if you over estimate then you may end up paying more for the coach hire than you need to.

Coach Hire Price Factor 2:  Time of Year

Many travel and holiday companies experience seasonal demand and the coach hire industry is no different. Prices during the summer can be twice that of the quieter times of year. You can get cheaper coach hire prices by booking your coach or minibus as early as possible before your planned journey. Most people tend to book a month before the journey but if you can book earlier than that then quite often you can get cheaper prices.

 

Coach Hire Price Factor 3:  Length of Hire

If you are booking a coach, the longer you require the coach for then the higher the coach hire price paid.  Sometimes you can split the journey to reduce the coach hire price - this simply means that you don't keep the coach with you all day.