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Athens Charter Bus Prices
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Our Pricing & Rates
Athens Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Athens. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (706) 583-6708 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
Book Ahead
Peak Athens Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Got 30 seconds to check your date? Rates and hourly minimums in Athens jump during peak demand like fall UGA Bulldogs football Saturdays at Sanford Stadium, May graduation weekend, spring prom season, and AthFest in June, so lock in your bus early!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Georgia Bulldogs Football Home Games | Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Georgia Bulldogs Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| Georgia Lady Bulldogs Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 28, 2027 |
| Atlanta Falcons Home Games | Nov 15, Dec 6 & Dec 26 or 27, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| Clemson Tigers Football Home Games | Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Georgia Renaissance Festival | Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28 & Dec 5, 2026, plus Black Friday (Nov 27) |
| Garden Lights, Holiday Nights | November 2026 – January 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in Athens Charter Bus Prices?
You get the bus and a driver in your Athens charter bus quote, with zero hidden fees! Outside costs like parking passes around Downtown Athens, highway tolls and driver hotel rooms for overnight trips are paid separately.
What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for Athens Bus Rentals
One quick deposit reserves your vehicle right online through the national booking platform once you find the bus you love! Your remaining trip balance is simply due in full before your departure date, and a confirmation department will call you to verify every stop on your itinerary.
How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay, and call us with any question first.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect Athens Charter Bus Prices
That's the best part about using a comparison website instead of a single local fleet: multiple independent bus companies compete for your business! Here are the six main details that shape your quote and how you can get the right ride at the right price.
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
With Charter
Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
We let you book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages built around your exact schedule! Quick local loops between Five Points and The Classic Center are usually billed by the hour, while long-distance trips down US-78 or I-85 are priced by the day or mile.
Factor 3: Peak Season and Holiday Demand
Need a ride during spring formals, April through June wedding season, or a huge fall game day? Booking at least three to six months ahead helps you beat high seasonal rates when buses across Clarke County sell out fast!
Factor 4: Your Starting City
No matter where your group is located across Athens, the cities around it, and all of Georgia, local availability matters! Because our network covers Watkinsville, Winder, Monroe, and beyond, we match you with nearby operators to minimize "deadhead" mileage fees.
Factor 5: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
Bringing a student group on an overnight field trip to Savannah or taking fans to an away game out of state?
Factor 6: The Day of the Week
You'll usually see higher hourly minimums and rates on Friday and Saturday nights when everyone is booking private event shuttles and bachelorette parties around Broad Street! If your schedule is flexible, booking on a Sunday through Thursday often scores you a lower daily rate and a smaller hourly minimum. Need less time than the standard 2- to 5-hour windows? Call (706) 583-6708 for special below-minimum phone deals!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Athens Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (706) 583-6708 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Athens Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to ATL
A Athens-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Braselton and Winder, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Athens airport transportation shuttle bus through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Braselton, 6:00 AM second stop in Winder, 7:00 AM drop-off at ATL
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: Gas South Arena Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Braselton is heading to a sold-out show at Gas South Arena. The roads back into Athens after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Athens concert charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Braselton, 6:30 PM arrival at Gas South Arena, 11:30 PM post-show return to Braselton
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Day Trip
A Athens tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Athens corporate charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Athens office, 9:00 AM arrival at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Athens
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: Atlanta Falcons Game Day
A group of 25 Atlanta Falcons season ticket holders from Winder wants to make a home game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Athens sporting event party bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Winder, 12:30 PM arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Winder
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About Athens Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a party bus or charter bus quote in Athens?
Enter your pickup location, date, and headcount into our 30-second online quote tool to view live vehicle options, photos, and pricing with no account needed! Prefer to talk with someone? Call (706) 583-6708 any day of the year to go over your plans and get custom package deals!
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What packages can I book for my Athens group trip?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day, and multi-day packages for any group transportation service! If you only need a quick one-way transfer and don't want a standard hourly minimum, call (706) 583-6708 and the 365-day support team will put together a custom deal for you!
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