Coach Hire Prices: How to Calculate Your Costs

How much does a minibus cost to hire UK?

Coach Hire Prices: How to Calculate Your Costs

Bus Type Per Hour Per Day
Coach £86-£109 £456-£613
Minibus £78-£98 £423-£607

Can I rent a minibus in UK?

You can hire and drive a minibus in the UK with a normal driving licence, as long as you’ve held it for at least one year.

How many does a taxi mini bus hold?

Normally a minibus is defined as a vehicle which carries between 9 and 17 people. This is a good general rule of thumb to follow, as most laws related to minibuses apply to vehicles of this size.

What do you call a mini bus?

A minibus, microbus, minicoach, or commuter (in Zimbabwe) is a passenger-carrying motor vehicle that is designed to carry more people than a multi-purpose vehicle or minivan, but fewer people than a full-size bus.

Can you drive minibus?

There are special licensing arrangements allowing you to drive minibuses and buses without holding the higher Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) driving licence entitlement. Drivers of minibuses having nine to 16 passenger seats will need to hold a PCV licence category D1 or a category D licence to drive larger buses.

How many seats does a coach have?

How many seats does a coach hire have? No matter the size of your group, there is a motorcoach to accommodate you. A standard bus holds around 56 passengers, but seating options often range from 36 to 60 seats.

Do you need a special license to drive a minibus?

Can I drive a 9 seater minibus on a car licence?

You can drive a 9-seater on a standard car licence if you are doing so privately, as that size of vehicle is considered to be a ‘small vehicle’ adapted to carry 8 passengers or fewer. It is not considered to be a small bus, or minibus.

What size do mini buses come in?

Typically minibuses have seats; 9 Seater Minibus. 12 Seater Minibus. 15 Seater Minibus.

Can I drive a minibus on a normal car Licence?

Anyone with a normal licence can drive a minibus with up to 12 seats. For people who passed their test and got their driving licence before 1 January 1997, you are likely to have a Category D1 licence. This allows you to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats – but not for hire or reward.

Which is the smallest bus in the world?

Tecnobus. If you want to try the world’s smallest bus, head to Italy and board the Tecnobus, part of the urban public transport system. Compared to a regular bus, the Tecnobus looks like a miniature. Compared to the massive AutoTram Extra Grand, it almost looks like a toy.

Why hire a minibus in Newcastle upon Tyne?

… Minibus hire in Newcastle upon Tyne is a great way to see this Geordie city as a group with comfort and ease, keeping your party together as you explore and enjoy adventures.

Can I take my minibus outside the UK with a license?

As long as the driver has been driving for longer than a year, a standard drivers license holder can hire a minibus. Can I take my minibus outside the UK? With appropriate arrangement with your SIXT Newcastle-upon-Tyne branch, you can take a minibus out of the UK on condition it is smaller than a 9-seater. What age must I be to hire a minibus?

Why hire a minibus?

With your minibus hire you have complete freedom to hire for short term trips or longer periods, such as daily, weekly or even longer, depending on your needs. Reliability is top of mind when it comes to hiring a minibus and you can rest assured all our vehicles are no older than 6 months, ensuring they will give you peak performance.

How many seater minibus can you provide?

We can provide 6 seater minibus, 8 seater minibus, 10 seater minibus, 12 seater minibus, 14 seater minibus, 16 seater minibus, 24 seater minibus, and full size coaches on short notice.