To give you a ballpark idea, here are some sample quotes for requests we’ve gotten from our customers:
A midtown accounting firm wants to plan a team building event for 25 employees at Chelsea Piers, followed by a happy hour event at a Financial District restaurant. They request a 25-passenger minibus to shuttle employees between the two venues from 2 PM – 8 PM on a Wednesday in March. With a 6 hour rental, approximately 20 miles of driving within Manhattan, and standard amenities, the total quote comes to $2,950.
A tour company is bringing a group of 45 visitors on a guided bus tour of Manhattan landmarks. Their 8 hour itinerary includes the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Times Square, Central Park, and other top attractions. The group books a 45-passenger charter bus for a full day rental in April. Including mileage, driver tip, and onboard restroom, the total quote is $3,925.
A Brooklyn middle school teacher is organizing a field trip for 28 students to visit the Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side. They need a bus to transport students roundtrip from the school to the museum. For this 4 hour mid-day rental of a 30-passenger minibus in May, the total quote is $1,650. The quote includes mileage from Brooklyn to Manhattan and back.
A group of 17 family members is flying into LaGuardia Airport for a reunion in Manhattan. They want an airport shuttle bus to transport everyone to their Chinatown hotel. For a 2 hour minibus transfer including pickup/drop-off, tolls, and typical traffic delays, the total quote is $775.
A Manhattan youth group is planning a full day trip upstate to Howe Caverns. They need a charter bus to transport 35 people roundtrip, estimated to be 250 miles total. The 9 hour weekend rental of a 40-passenger charter bus in June costs $4,100 including mileage and driver tip.
A bride and groom are getting married at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau. They want a shuttle bus to transport 12 wedding guests from a Midtown hotel to the ceremony and then to the reception venue in Nolita. The 4 hour minibus rental on a Saturday in May costs $1,600 including decorations, a “Just Married” sign, and champagne for guests.