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Pricing by vehicle class
Real-world Florida pricing for the Full Day (8-10 Hours) block. Every quote is custom; these are the ranges we see across the BusBrother network as of 2026-07-21. Per-person cost calculated at full vehicle capacity.
| Vehicle class | Price range | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger minibus | 1,400 to 1,900 dollars | 100 to 136 dollars |
| 25-passenger minibus | 1,700 to 2,400 dollars | 68 to 96 dollars |
| 36-passenger midsize coach | 2,000 to 2,800 dollars | 56 to 78 dollars |
| 55-passenger motorcoach | 2,400 to 4,200 dollars | 44 to 76 dollars |
What fits in a Full Day (8-10 Hours) block
- Full wedding day (guest arrival, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, late-night returns)
- Corporate offsite retreat (morning airport arrivals + venue transfer + evening dinner + hotel drop)
- Theme park group trip (early morning depart + all-day park visit + evening return)
- Cruise embarkation + shore excursion + return day if it is a 1-day port cruise
- Sports team round trip (morning depart + game + post-game meal + return)
- Church youth camp day trip with multiple site visits
What does NOT fit
Where this duration block is the wrong choice - book a different duration instead:
- Multi-day trips (need per-day pricing with driver-lodging line)
- Very short one-way trips (4-hour block is cheaper)
- Cruise round trips longer than 5 days (book round-trip separately for debarkation coach)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a full-day charter bus rental cost in Florida?
Full-day (8 to 10 hour) charter bus rates in Florida: 14-passenger minibus 1,400 to 1,900 dollars, 25-passenger minibus 1,700 to 2,400 dollars, 36-passenger midsize coach 2,000 to 2,800 dollars, 55-passenger motorcoach 2,400 to 4,200 dollars. The 10-hour block is typically 15 to 25 percent above the 8-hour block.
Is a full day cheaper than booking 2 separate trips?
Yes typically. A 10-hour continuous block for a wedding day (guest arrivals + ceremony standby + reception + late return) costs 15 to 30 percent less than booking a 4-hour morning block plus a 4-hour evening block separately. The savings come from avoiding duplicate driver setup, second-vehicle deadhead, and re-mobilization time.
What is included in a full-day charter bus rental?
Every full-day quote includes vehicle, professional CDL driver, fuel, tolls, standard insurance, luggage handling, standby time during the service window, and any mid-day driver breaks per federal hours-of-service rules. Driver overtime beyond the booked window is billed separately at 150 to 250 dollars per hour depending on vehicle class.
Can the driver take a break during a full-day trip?
Yes and by federal rule must. FMCSA hours-of-service rules require a 30-minute break after 8 consecutive driving hours. On a 10-hour block, the driver typically takes a 30 to 45-minute meal and rest break during the midday standby window when the group is at the venue or event. Break is included in the block pricing, not billed separately.
When should we book a full day vs multiple half-day trips?
Book a full day when your trip has more than 2 legs (pickup + venue drop + return counts as 2 legs), when standby time is required between legs (ceremony, meal, event), or when total service time exceeds 5 hours. Book separate half-day trips only when the trips are on different days or when the group is different between the trips.