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Asheville Charter Bus Prices
From Blue Ridge Parkway tours to Biltmore weddings, the cost of an Asheville charter bus rental isn't one-size-fits-all, but you can get live quotes in under 30 seconds right through our online form! Below, you'll learn about all the factors affecting your rates and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Asheville
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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How to Get Asheville Charter Bus Prices in 30 Seconds
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See available buses, interior pictures, rental packages and online prices for your trip side by side, from bus companies serving Asheville, without calling company after company.
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Our Pricing & Rates
Asheville 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 Asheville. 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 Asheville Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball Home Games | November 4, 2026 – February 27, 2027 |
| UNC Asheville Bulldogs Women's Basketball Home Games | November 4, 2026 – February 24, 2027 |
| Western Carolina Catamounts Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Clemson Tigers Football Home Games | Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Western Carolina Catamounts Men's Basketball Home Games | November 11, 2026 – February 20, 2027 |
| Furman Paladins Football Home Games | Oct 31 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| Christmas at Biltmore | November 3, 2026 – January 10, 2027 |
| North Carolina Apple Festival | September 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 Asheville Charter Bus Prices?
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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 Asheville Bus Rentals
The national booking platform makes reserving your bus right online simple once you find the vehicle that fits your budget! You'll put down a deposit at checkout to lock in your reservation, and your remaining trip balance is due 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 Asheville Charter Bus Prices
Planning a brewery hop through the South Slope or a corporate shuttle to The Omni Grove Park Inn means your rate is built around YOUR exact schedule! Because we don't own the buses, you're never stuck with one local fleet's high pricing. Instead, you can compare bus types ranging from a 15-passenger minibus to a 56-passenger charter bus all in one place. Here is how operators calculate your quote.
Factor 1: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
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Factor 2: The Time of Year
On peak autumn weekends in October, summer festival dates, and spring graduation weeks at UNC Asheville, high demand across Western North Carolina pushes rates and hourly minimums up. Booking early—or traveling during quieter winter months like January and February—helps you snag lower rates for your group!
Factor 3: Your Starting City
Asheville
Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
You don't have to guess about hidden fees when you compare quotes through our online form! While your base rate covers the bus and driver, any paid oversized vehicle parking—like municipal lots near Pack Square Park or event decks by Asheville Yards—and special commercial road permits are separate. We recommend budgeting for venue parking ahead of time so your trip runs smoothly.
Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
For overnight or multi-day trips, you'll also need to provide a private hotel room (3-star or equivalent) so your driver stays rested!
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
Don't pay weekend peak rates if your schedule is flexible enough for a Tuesday or Wednesday outing! Friday and Saturday nights for Asheville wedding shuttles and party bus rentals see the highest demand, while Monday through Thursday trips usually offer lower hourly rates and shorter minimums.
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Asheville 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 Asheville Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to AVL
A Asheville-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across West Asheville and Hendersonville, 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 Asheville airport transportation shuttle bus through Asheville
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in West Asheville, 6:00 AM second stop in Hendersonville, 7:00 AM drop-off at AVL
- 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: The Orange Peel Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from West Asheville is heading to a sold-out show at The Orange Peel. The roads back into Asheville after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Asheville concert charter bus rental through Asheville
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in West Asheville, 6:30 PM arrival at The Orange Peel, 11:30 PM post-show return to West Asheville
- 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 Asheville 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 Asheville corporate charter bus rental through Asheville
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Asheville office, 9:00 AM arrival at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Asheville
- 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: Asheville Tourists Game Day
A group of 25 Asheville Tourists season ticket holders from Hendersonville wants to make a home game at HomeTrust Park into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Asheville sporting event party bus rental through Asheville
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Hendersonville, 12:30 PM arrival at HomeTrust Park, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Hendersonville
- 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 Asheville Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get an Asheville charter bus quote without creating an account?
Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool! You'll instantly see buses, interior photos, and live pricing on your screen—and get a copy sent by text and email with no account needed!
Does Ashevilleshuttlebuscompany.com own the buses, and how does that affect my price?
No, and that's the whole point! Because Asheville
How does vehicle size change the cost of my Asheville bus rental?
A compact sprinter van or 25-passenger minibus for an Asheville Regional Airport shuttle generally costs less per hour than a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays. However, splitting the cost of one large charter bus or party bus among 40 to 56 passengers often gives you the lowest price per person! Compare all vehicle sizes side by side in one quick search to find your best value.
What packages can I book for my Asheville event, and can I book same-day?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages for any occasion through our group transportation services! Because our network connects you with so many independent operators across North Carolina, you can even find and book same-day bus rentals when last-minute plans pop up. Once you reserve online through the national booking platform, a confirmation department calls you to verify every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your itinerary. Yes, it really is that easy!
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