Charter Bus Rentals Gainesville, Florida

Charter bus rental prices in Gainesville typically range from $197–$519 per hour or $1,600–$3,800 per day, depending on vehicle size, trip duration, mileage, and time of year. Minibuses are less expensive than full-size coaches. You’ll get an exact, all-inclusive quote when you contact our team with your trip details.

Here are four real-world examples of recent Gainesville charter bus quotes to help you understand how pricing works:

Example #1: A University of Florida academic department needed a 25-passenger minibus to shuttle faculty and guest speakers between campus buildings and hotel accommodations during a two-day symposium. The itinerary included multiple stops across UF’s main campus and downtown Gainesville. Their quote: $3,200 for two days. Final cost after 10% gratuity: $3,520.

Example #2: A local Gainesville high school booked a 56-seat charter bus for a band competition trip to Orlando. The trip spanned three days, including round-trip transportation and local shuttles between the hotel and competition venue. Their quote: $6,000 for three days. Final cost after 15% gratuity: $6,900.

Example #3: A Gainesville wedding party reserved a 20-passenger minibus for guest transportation between a downtown hotel block and a rural Alachua County venue. The service ran continuous loops for six hours. Their quote: $2,000 for one day. Final cost after 10% gratuity: $2,200.

Example #4: A regional healthcare provider arranged a corporate retreat requiring two 18-passenger minibuses for a day-long event at Paynes Prairie Preserve. The buses made coordinated arrivals and departures from multiple clinic locations around Gainesville. Their quote: $3,800 for one day (two vehicles). Final cost after 12% gratuity: $4,256.

These examples show how factors like vehicle size, trip length, and itinerary complexity affect your final price. The best way to get accurate pricing is to call our reservation team with your exact trip details—we’ll give you an instant quote and help you choose the right vehicle for your budget.

Several factors influence the cost of renting a charter bus in Gainesville, including the size and type of vehicle (minibus vs. full-size coach), the length and duration of your trip (local vs. long-distance), the time of year (peak demand during UF events, Gator football games, and graduation weekends), and the availability of vehicles. Additional expenses like tolls, parking fees, and driver accommodations may also affect your final price.

Yes, we can provide ADA-accessible and wheelchair-friendly charter buses in Gainesville upon request. Please let us know your accessibility needs when booking, and we will ensure your vehicle includes features like wheelchair lifts, securement areas, and additional space for mobility devices.

We serve every type of group you can imagine! Schools and universities (including UF and Santa Fe College) book us for field trips, campus shuttles, and athletic travel. Corporate clients use our buses for employee transportation, conferences, and airport transfers. We also handle weddings, family reunions, church outings, sports team travel, Greek life events, and student organization trips. No group is too big or too small!

Gainesville Coach Bus Service offers 18-, 20-, 25-, and 56-passenger buses in Gainesville—perfect for any group size! Our fleet includes minibuses for smaller groups and full-size charter buses for up to 56 passengers. You can easily find the right vehicle to fit your headcount and budget.

Our Gainesville charter buses come loaded with amenities to keep you comfortable and entertained on the road. Standard features include cushioned reclining seats, powerful air conditioning, overhead storage racks, undercarriage luggage bays (on full-size coaches), and tinted windows. Many vehicles also offer onboard restrooms, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, Bluetooth audio systems, WiFi connectivity, USB/power outlets at every seat, PA/microphone systems, and upgraded interiors with wood-look flooring or leatherette upholstery. If you have specific amenity requests, just ask—we’ll make sure you get a bus that meets your needs!

You should book your charter bus at least 4–6 weeks in advance to secure the best availability and pricing. If you’re traveling during a busy time—like a UF home game, graduation weekend, or spring break—you may need to reserve your vehicle even earlier. Last-minute bookings are possible if vehicles are available, but it’s always better to plan ahead.

Getting a quote is fast and easy! Just call our reservation specialists anytime at 352-900-5770 and tell us about your trip. We’ll need to know your pickup location, destination, travel dates, group size, and basic itinerary. Once we have your information, we’ll give you an instant price over the phone and answer any questions you have. You can also request a quote online by filling out our simple form—we’ll get back to you right away with a customized estimate.

Your quote includes the base rental price of the vehicle, mileage, fuel, and driver compensation. It does NOT include tolls, parking fees, driver hotel/lodging expenses, cleaning fees, or special event parking passes. For example, stadium parking passes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium currently cost $40–$140 per vehicle depending on lot assignment (subject to change). These additional costs will be billed separately or paid directly by the customer.

You can book a bus from Gainesville Coach Bus Service by calling our 24/7 reservations line at 352-900-5770 or using our online quote tool to get an instant price. Once you receive your quote, you can reserve your vehicle by signing the contract and making a deposit payment. The remaining balance is due before the date of your trip.

Gainesville Coach Bus Service provides charter bus service to and from Gainesville and every destination across Florida and the southeastern United States. We handle local trips around Alachua County as well as long-distance travel to cities like Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Miami, Tallahassee, and more. No matter where you need to go, we’ll get you there!