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Scottsdale Charter Bus Prices
Browse a large selection of vehicles where charter bus rental pricing isn't one-size-fits-all, and get quotes in seconds right online through our form! Below you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates, and how to score the best deals.
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Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale. 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.
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Peak Scottsdale Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| Phoenix Suns Home Games | November 4, 2026 – April 9, 2027 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks Home Games | April 2 – September 26, 2027 |
| Arizona Cardinals Home Games | Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 3 & Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Arizona State Sun Devils Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Arizona State Sun Devils Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 2, 2027 |
| Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 24, 2027 |
| Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector Car Auction | January 23–31, 2027 (Saturday–Sunday) |
| Arizona Renaissance Festival | February 6 – April 4, 2027 (Saturdays & Sundays) |
| 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 Scottsdale Charter Bus Prices?
Make your budget planning stress-free because your online quote includes your private bus and a driver's pay! Outside fees like venue parking passes and highway tolls are handled separately so there are zero hidden surprises.
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 Scottsdale Bus Rentals
If you find the perfect ride on our results page, you'll simply put down a deposit online through the national booking platform to lock in your bus! Your remaining trip balance is paid in full before your departure date.
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.
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 Scottsdale Charter Bus Prices
For the most accurate quote on your group transportation services, it helps to know how independent operators calculate your rate! Here are the six main details that shape your final price in Scottsdale and across Arizona.
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
In just one search, you'll see TONS of different bus types priced by size and features! Booking a 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays costs more than a 25-passenger minibus or a sprinter van with a driver. Celebrating in Old Town Scottsdale? A 15- to 50-passenger party bus with LED lighting and wraparound leather seating is priced differently than a standard shuttle!
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
We help you compare hourly, one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages built around YOUR itinerary! Short local hops along Loop 101 to Talking Stick Resort or WestWorld of Scottsdale are usually billed by the hour with a standard hourly minimum. Taking a long-distance charter bus up I-17 to Sedona or the Grand Canyon? Full-day and multi-day trips are priced by the day or total mileage instead!
Factor 3: The Time of Year
Hit the road knowing that seasonal demand in the Valley of the Sun plays a huge role in pricing! Rates and hourly minimums climb from January through April when snowbirds, golf tournaments, Barrett-Jackson, and spring weddings at the Phoenician or Fairmont Scottsdale Princess pack local calendars. Traveling during the quieter summer months of July or August? You'll often score lower rates on the exact same vehicles!
Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
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Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
Overnight trips also require a private 3-star hotel room for your driver, and ultra-long routes may need two drivers.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
Whatever celebration you're planning, keep in mind that Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for wedding shuttles and bachelor or bachelorette nights! Moving your outing to a Monday through Thursday often lowers both your hourly rate and typical hours.
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Scottsdale 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.
Sample Trips
Examples of Scottsdale Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to PHX
A Scottsdale-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Mesa and Phoenix, 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 Scottsdale airport transportation shuttle bus through Bus
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Mesa, 6:00 AM second stop in Phoenix, 7:00 AM drop-off at PHX
- 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: Global Credit Union Arena Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Mesa is heading to a sold-out show at Global Credit Union Arena. The roads back into Scottsdale after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Scottsdale concert charter bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Mesa, 6:30 PM arrival at Global Credit Union Arena, 11:30 PM post-show return to Mesa
- 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: Saguaro National Park Day Trip
A Scottsdale tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Saguaro National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Scottsdale corporate charter bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Scottsdale office, 9:00 AM arrival at Saguaro National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Scottsdale
- 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: Arizona Cardinals Game Day
A group of 25 Arizona Cardinals season ticket holders from Phoenix wants to make a home game at State Farm Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Scottsdale sporting event party bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Phoenix, 12:30 PM arrival at State Farm Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Phoenix
- 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 Scottsdale Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a Scottsdale party bus or charter bus quote?
Getting your price takes less than 30 seconds! Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and estimated headcount into our quick online quote form—no account needed! You'll instantly see party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans with real interior photos and side-by-side pricing right on your screen. You'll also receive a copy of your quotes by text and email so it's super easy to share with your group!
Does Busrentalcompanyscottsdale.com own the buses?
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Are parking fees and tolls included in my bus rental quote?
Your online quote covers the vehicle and your driver's time, while outside venue costs like oversized bus parking passes at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick or highway tolls are paid separately. After you book online, a confirmation department calls you directly to verify every pickup, drop-off, and parking stop on your itinerary!
Can I book a same-day or last-minute bus rental in Scottsdale?
Yes! Because our network brings together tons of independent bus companies serving Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix metro area, you can easily find and book same-day or last-minute transportation right through our 30-second online form!
How can I keep my Scottsdale charter bus rental cost as low as possible?
Locking in your reservation at least one to three months early is the best way to beat peak pricing during spring training, prom season, and major golf tournaments! You can also lower your per-person cost by choosing a bus size that matches your exact headcount—like a 20-passenger minibus instead of a full-size motorcoach—and trimming extra stops to avoid additional hourly charges. Finalizing your itinerary early and booking a weekday trip will stretch your budget even further!
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