Minibus & Charter Bus Rentals in New York City

The cost of renting a charter bus in New York City depends on several factors, including the size of the vehicle, trip duration, mileage, and time of year. In general, you can expect to pay $1,810 to $3,665+ per day, $180–$500+ per hour, or $4.50–$7.50 per mile for a full-size charter bus rental. Minibuses cost $1,520–$3,365 per day, $150–$440+ per hour, or $3.25–$5.50 per mile. You'll pay either an hourly rate, a daily rate, or a per-mile rate depending on the details of your trip.

The final price of your charter bus rental depends on a few key factors: the dates and times of your trip, the pickup and drop-off addresses, the number of buses you need, and the size of each vehicle. To get an exact quote, call our team at (347) 244-7310 with your trip details, and we'll give you an instant, all-inclusive price right over the phone.

If you want to see what real New York City charter bus rentals cost, check out these recent examples from our reservation team. Each one breaks down the exact trip details, vehicle type, headcount, and final price—so you get the full picture of what it's like to book a bus in NYC. If you want a quote for your exact trip, call our team anytime at (347) 244-7310—we'll get you a price in minutes and help you find the right bus for your next trip.

Example 1: A private middle school in Brooklyn booked a 56-passenger charter bus for a field trip to the American Museum of Natural History (200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024). The trip started with a 7:30 a.m. pickup at the school's Crown Heights campus on Eastern Parkway, followed by a 9:00 a.m. drop-off at the museum's designated bus loop on 81st Street. After touring the exhibits and eating lunch in Central Park, the group boarded the bus at 2:45 p.m. for the return ride back to Brooklyn. The school paid $1,995 for the full-day charter, which included all tolls, parking fees, and driver's tip.

Example 2: A company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan booked a 35-passenger minibus to shuttle employees between Penn Station and their office building on Sixth Avenue. With Penn Station's ongoing construction and limited access to rideshare vehicles, the HR department decided to arrange private transportation for staff members commuting from New Jersey and Long Island. The minibus operated on a continuous loop from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., picking up passengers at the Eighth Avenue entrance to Penn Station and dropping them off outside the office tower on West 49th Street. The company signed a six-month contract at a rate of $1,200 per day, covering the cost of the driver, fuel, and onboard Wi-Fi.

Example 3: A Long Island bride secured a 20-passenger minibus rental for her Manhattan wedding guests traveling from Nassau County. The bus picked up passengers at a central location in Garden City and transported them to a wedding venue on the Upper West Side. After the reception, the driver shuttled everyone back to Long Island. The bride paid $1,500 for the minibus rental, which included transportation, tolls, and a pre-arranged tip.

Example 4: One Wall Street firm arranged a 20-passenger minibus rental to transport staff to a corporate event at the Javits Center (655 W. 34th St, New York, NY 10001). The minibus picked up employees at the firm's office on Broadway near Battery Park and dropped them off at the Javits Center's designated charter bus loading zone. After the event, the driver returned everyone to the office. The firm paid $1,200 for the minibus rental, including driver, tolls, and tip.

The total cost of your charter bus rental in New York City depends on several factors, including the dates of your trip, the length of your trip, your starting and ending destinations, the type of vehicle you choose, and any special amenities you request. Here's how it works:

Trip dates and seasonality: New York City is a year-round destination, but bus rental prices can fluctuate based on demand. Peak travel times—such as the winter holidays (December and early January), spring break (March-April), summer vacation (June-August), and major event weekends like the New York City Marathon (early November), Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Pride Month (June)—typically see higher rates due to increased demand and heavy traffic. If you need a bus during these busy seasons, we recommend booking several months in advance to secure availability and lock in the best rate.

Trip duration and distance: Your final price will depend on whether your trip is billed hourly, daily, or by mileage. For example, if you need a bus for a multi-day corporate event at the Javits Center, your trip may be billed by the day. But if you only need a bus for a few hours to shuttle wedding guests between a Midtown hotel and a Brooklyn venue, you'll likely be billed hourly. Make sure you provide your reservation specialist with your full itinerary, including pickup and drop-off times, so we can give you the most accurate quote.

Starting and ending destinations: The pickup and drop-off locations for your trip can also affect the cost of your NYC charter bus rental. If you're traveling from Manhattan to a location outside the city—such as Newark Liberty International Airport, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, or a hotel in Jersey City—your quote will include any tolls, bridge fees, or additional mileage. We have vehicles stationed throughout the five boroughs and the greater New York metropolitan area, so we can easily accommodate trips starting or ending in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, or northern New Jersey.

Type of vehicle: We offer one of the largest fleets in New York City, with options ranging from 15-passenger minibuses and 20- to 35-passenger mid-size coaches to 47-passenger school bus-style vehicles and full-size 56-passenger charter buses. Smaller vehicles are ideal for navigating tight Manhattan streets and are often more affordable for short trips, while larger vehicles are better suited for moving big groups or handling long-distance travel. Each vehicle comes with standard amenities like reclining seats, air conditioning, and onboard Wi-Fi, and you can request upgraded packages with leather seating, woodgrain floors, or custom branding.

Amenities: Charter buses can be customized with a wide range of amenities, including Wi-Fi, power outlets, reclining seats, climate control, onboard restrooms, TVs with DVD players, PA systems, and more. Minibuses and party buses offer many of the same features, minus the restroom. Be sure to specify any must-have amenities when booking so we can match you with the right vehicle.

Other fees: Your quote covers the vehicle, driver, and mileage, but you'll be responsible for additional expenses such as tolls, parking fees, and lodging for the driver on overnight trips. It's customary to tip your driver 5-10% of the total cost, either in cash or by adding it to your final bill.

When you call Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos New York City, you'll be connected with a reservation specialist who will gather all the details of your trip and provide you with a transparent, all-inclusive quote that covers the cost of the bus, driver, and mileage. We'll send you pictures and prices for every available vehicle—including minibuses, party buses, sprinter vans, and full-size charter buses—so you can compare options and choose the one that best fits your needs and budget. Once you've selected a vehicle, you can book online with a deposit, and we'll send you a confirmation email with your reservation details and payment schedule.

Standard amenities on most New York City charter bus rentals include cushioned seats, powerful air conditioning, overhead storage racks, and onboard WiFi. Full-size charter buses and larger minibuses offer additional features like reclining seats with footrests, individual reading lights, power outlets and USB ports at every row, flat-screen TVs, a PA system, and a rear restroom with a toilet and sink. Many vehicles also include undercarriage luggage bays for large suitcases, and you can request an ADA-accessible bus with a wheelchair lift, securement areas, and handrails at no extra cost.

If you need something specific—like a bus with a built-in sound system, leather seats, or an onboard restroom—just ask. We'll make sure you get exactly what you need. And if you want to see your options before you book, we can send you photos, and tell you the amenities onboard—we'll make sure your trip goes exactly the way you want.

When it comes to booking a charter bus rental in New York City, we recommend reserving your bus at least three to six months in advance—especially if your trip falls during peak seasons or involves a large-scale event. The earlier you book, the better your chances of securing the exact vehicle you want at the best possible rate. New York City is a year-round destination, but demand for charter buses spikes during major events like the New York City Marathon, Fashion Week, the holiday season (including Thanksgiving and Christmas), and spring graduation season. If your trip overlaps with one of these busy periods, or if you're traveling with a large group that requires multiple vehicles, it's wise to secure your reservation as soon as you have your dates finalized.

While last-minute bookings are always possible—and we'll do our best to accommodate any urgent requests—waiting until the final weeks before departure can limit your options and result in higher prices due to limited availability. The best way to lock in both the vehicle and the price you want is to book as early as you can. As soon as you know your travel dates and have a rough itinerary in place, call our team at (347) 244-7310 to get an instant quote, review available vehicles, and secure your reservation with a deposit. We'll guide you through the process, answer any questions about payment schedules or cancellation policies, and make sure you get exactly what you need for your trip.

We've been doing this for over 15 years, and if there's one thing we know, it's that booking early is the single best way to save money, get the vehicle you want, and avoid last-minute stress. Lock in your reservation as soon as you have your dates—you can always adjust the details later, but you can't turn back the clock if someone else books your bus first.

Yes! We proudly serve every borough in New York City—including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—as well as every surrounding neighborhood, suburb, and region in the New York metropolitan area. We also operate in every single city, town, and county across the entire state of New York, so you can always count on us for reliable transportation anywhere you need to go.

To get a quote, simply call our 24/7 team at 347-244-7310, use our online quote tool, or fill out the form on this page. We'll ask for your trip dates, pickup address, drop-off location, headcount, and any special requests (like WiFi, outlets, or an ADA-accessible bus). Once we have your details, you'll get an all-inclusive quote showing the total price, payment schedule, and cancellation policy—all before you pay a dime.

The base price of your quote includes the bus, driver, fuel, tolls, and a standard driver gratuity. You are responsible for any hotel accommodations (if required), parking fees and tolls.

For example, if you're going to Madison Square Garden, the driver will drop off your group at the curb and then park in a designated bus lot—such as the West Side Parking Facility at 12th Avenue and 30th Street—which charges $50 to $75 per day. At Barclays Center, the official bus parking lot on Atlantic Avenue charges $40 per event. Yankee Stadium requires charter buses to park in Lot 14 under the Major Deegan Expressway at $60 per game. If your trip includes an overnight stay, you'll need to provide a hotel room for the driver—this is standard practice across the industry. Most hotels offer discounted "driver rooms" at $100 to $150 per night.

As many as you need! When you book a New York City charter bus rental with Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos New York City, you set the schedule and itinerary—not us. That means you can customize your trip to include as many pick-up, drop-off, or transfer stops as your group requires, whether you're shuttling wedding guests between multiple venues, moving a corporate team across boroughs for back-to-back meetings, or planning a multi-museum field trip with students.

Charter bus parking in New York City is unique, and as the trip organizer, it's important to understand how it works so you can set the right expectations for your group and ensure a smooth experience on the day of your trip.

First, NYC does not have private, pre-reservable charter bus parking lots in Manhattan. Instead, the NYC Department of Transportation has created a network of on-street, metered "bus layover" zones throughout Manhattan—including Midtown, Lower Manhattan, and areas near major attractions—where charter buses can legally park for a limited time. These zones operate on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.

Each zone is marked with official DOT signage, and drivers are required to pay the meter (typically $20 per hour) using a credit card, coins, New York City Parking Cards, or the ParkNYC mobile app. There is a strict three-hour time limit per zone, after which the bus must either move to another layover zone or leave the area entirely. Staying beyond the time limit or failing to pay the meter will result in a parking ticket and/or the bus being towed.

Parking meters operate daily from 7 am to 7 pm, except Sundays. Drivers must display their meter receipt on the dashboard when using payment methods other than the ParkNYC mobile app.

Because of the three-hour limit, your driver cannot remain parked at your drop-off location for the entire day. Instead, your bus will drop off your group at a legal curbside loading zone near your destination, then relocate to a designated layover zone elsewhere in the city or across the river in New Jersey. At the end of your event, your group will need to walk to a pre-arranged pickup point—often the same place as drop-off—at a specific time. Be prepared to walk several blocks if necessary, as curb space is extremely limited.

There are a few private, off-street parking lots in Manhattan (such as the Javits Center area) that allow overnight bus parking for an additional fee, but these must be arranged separately and may not be available during large events or conventions. Many groups choose to park their bus in New Jersey (Secaucus, Weehawken, Jersey City) at facilities offering all-day parking and use public transportation—such as the Lincoln Tunnel to drive in, or the PATH train or ferry services—for group entry into Manhattan.

If your trip includes major venues like Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Barclays Center, or the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, contact their guest services department in advance for special bus parking instructions. These venues have separate staging areas that operate independently from the city's on-street system.

For airport travel, charter buses must coordinate with airport ground transportation services in advance. Your driver will arrange to meet passengers at designated loading zones within each terminal. Pre-arranged coordination is required—there is no indefinite curbside waiting available. Most drivers park in official airport parking lots and meet passengers inside the terminal.

Finally, be aware that NYC strictly enforces anti-idling laws (maximum 3 minutes on regular streets, or 1 minute in school zones) and prohibits buses from stopping in bike lanes, MTA bus stops, or crosswalks. Violations can result in hefty fines.

But don't worry if that sounds like a lot! We'll handle all the logistics. If you have questions about parking, just ask—we're here to help.