To give you a ballpark idea, here are some sample quotes for requests we’ve gotten from our customers:
Say your youth basketball team of 14 players and 2 coaches needs transportation from Columbus to an away game tournament in Cleveland. You’ll leave first thing Saturday morning and return late that evening, for a total trip of about 200 miles roundtrip. Since you have 16 passengers, a smaller minibus would be the most cost-effective option. You call Charter Bus Company Columbus at 614-362-1606 and provide those trip details. We recommend a 18 passenger minibus and quote you $2,100 total based on the 200 mile distance. If you wanted extra amenities like WiFi and power outlets so the team could watch strategy videos on the way, the quote would increase slightly to around $2,150. Either way, everyone arrives together and stays entertained on the road.
Your family reunion committee expects around 38 relatives to join in Columbus for a long weekend. You want to book group transportation to move everyone between the hotel, reunion activities, and sightseeing stops. With 38 passengers, a standard 56 passenger coach would right since a minibus maxes out at 35 passengers. You’ll need the buses for 3 full days during the reunion. We quote pricing of $7,400 total, which covers the hourly rate for both minibuses across the 3 days. The quote includes professional drivers to transport the group according to your custom schedule. Everyone remains together, avoids parking hassles, and leaves the driving to professionals.
Your Columbus-based corporate team of 24 employees needs roundtrip transportation to a business conference in Chicago. You’ll leave early Monday morning and return late Thursday evening. It’s a long haul at about 575 miles each way. With 24 passengers, we suggest a 28 passenger minibus. Since this is a long-distance trip, pricing is mileage-based. We estimate $5,800 as an all-inclusive quote for the 1,150 mile excursion. This covers all transportation, the overnight stay and meals for the driver between conference days, and any tolls en route. Employees can work and collaborate using the bus WiFi instead of driving. You all arrive refreshed and ready for the conference.
As a tight-knit Columbus neighborhood, you and 29 friends want to organize a weekend trip to Cedar Point in Sandusky. You plan to visit the amusement park Saturday and return Sunday evening. With 30 passengers, a single 30 passenger minibus is the perfect fit. Since Sandusky is under 100 miles from Columbus, pricing is hourly instead of mileage-based. We quote you approximately $1,250 to cover the bus rental Saturday pickup through Sunday return. The group avoids the hassle of multiple vehicles and parking. You can focus on enjoying your time together at Cedar Point.
Your family is hosting a Columbus wedding for 50 out-of-town guests next month. You want to arrange roundtrip transportation from the airport to the hotel, then shuttle service on the big day between the hotel, photo stops, and reception venue. With 50 passengers, you’ll need a 56 passenger coach. We set up an airport pickup with a 56 passenger charter bus, followed by full-day shuttle service on the wedding date with the same bus. The total quote comes to approximately $2,900. Guests travel together without hassle. You provide a premium experience while keeping the day running smoothly.
As a tour operator, you’re bringing a group of 30 retirees from Miami to Columbus for a 4 day trip. You want a bus to provide transfers from the airport, shuttle the group locally each day to attractions, and return transport back to the airport. With 30 passengers, we recommend a 35 passenger minibus to allow some extra room. Since this covers multiple days, pricing is broken down as: