Charter Bus Prices in Augusta

Here are some estimated price ranges to get you started planning your budget:

Bus Types	Per Hour	Per Day	Per Mile
56-Passenger Charter Bus	$185 – $380	$1,310 – $3,665	$3.00 – $5.95
25-Passenger Minibus	$175 – $320	$1,270 – $3,570	$3.30 – $5.15
20-Passenger Minibus	$170 – $315	$1,220 – $3,455	$3.25 – $5.15
18-Passenger Minibus	$165 – $310	$1,215 – $3,445	$3.90 – $5.90

The pricing listed above are just estimated rates and can vary significantly based due to COVID, inflation, and availability. To get more accurate pricing based on your trip, please give us a call and we’ll get you a quote right over the phone.

How are Bus Prices Determined?

The cost of a charter bus rental in Augusta depends on several variables specific to your trip. We take all these factors into account when providing a personalized quote.

Traveling during peak seasons like spring break or summer vacation weeks will increase demand, resulting in higher prices for charter bus rentals in Augusta. Prices also tend to be elevated around major holidays when group travel is popular, like Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends. To get the best rates, consider booking your Augusta charter bus trip during the off-season in the fall, winter, or early spring months when demand is lower. Just keep in mind that major southern cities like Augusta can still be popular year-round destinations.
Trips that cover longer distances or multiple destinations will cost more than quick jaunts around Augusta. We charge per mile for charter bus trips beyond 60 miles from our hub in Augusta. Overnight trips also increase costs since they require more hours on the road.
Larger groups will need a bigger charter bus, which costs more to operate. But even if you have a smaller party, you’ll still need to meet the minimum hourly requirements for your chosen bus size. That’s why splitting the cost among more passengers can help reduce the per person price.
If your group is departing from Augusta, there’s no extra fee. But for pickup locations outside of Augusta, you may incur deadhead fees for the miles the bus logs getting to your group’s departure point. Avoid deadhead costs by choosing a charter bus company based closer to your trip’s origin.
One-way charter bus rentals cost less than round-trip services since the bus only needs to make one leg of the journey. For round-trip rentals, you essentially book two one-way trips—one to your destination and one back.

Determining the Cost of a Charter Bus Trip

Now that you know the basic factors impacting charter bus rental pricing, let’s look at a few variables in more detail:

Peak season for charter bus rentals runs from roughly March to August in Augusta. During these months, prices can be 20-60% higher than off-season rates. If possible, schedule your Augusta trips between September and February to save. Spring break results in high demand during March and April. Prices also increase around Masters Week in April when the world-famous Augusta National Golf Club hosts The Masters Tournament. Summertime brings weddings, family vacations, and events like the Fourth of July and Labor Day, driving up charter bus prices. Augusta also sees an influx of tourists during summer months.
Weekends tend to be more expensive for charter bus rentals than weekdays in Augusta. Fridays and Saturdays have the highest rates, especially for last-minute rentals. Sundays can also have elevated pricing depending on your destination, like if you’re headed to a sporting event. Weekday rates offer the most savings.
Larger charter buses cost more per hour than smaller buses. But they can transport more passengers to offset the base rate. Keep in mind that most charter bus companies have minimum hourly booking requirements, often in the 3-5 hour range.
The impact of being gone overnight
For multi-day trips, pricing is impacted by the need to accommodate your driver overnight. Hotels and per diems for your driver will be included in your quote. You may also incur parking or garage fees for keeping the charter bus at your hotel overnight. Let your driver know ahead of time if your hotel charges bus parking fees.
As mentioned before, trips beyond 60 miles from Augusta are priced by mileage rather than hourly. The per mile rate helps account for gas, wear and tear, and driver time. Mileage is based on the most direct route to your destination. Traffic, construction, or other delays are not factored into per mile pricing. You pay only for miles logged.

Request a Quote Online

To get an accurate charter bus quote tailored to your Augusta trip’s details, use our easy online quoting tool. Just enter your origin, destination, trip dates, group size, bus size, and any special requests. We’ll instantly generate a personalized quote! The online quote considers live availability in the Augusta area and all pricing factors to create a fair estimate. But it’s still non-binding and carries no obligation to book.