Scottsdale Charter Bus & Minibus Rental Prices: How Much Does a Scottsdale Bus Rental Cost?

Our most popular option is the 56-passenger charter bus, which costs $197 to $519 per hour, $1,600 to $3,800 per day, or $5.00 to $8.00 per mile. For smaller groups, we offer 25-passenger minibuses at $165 to $428 per hour, $1,300 to $3,200 per day, or $4.00 to $7.00 per mile; 20-passenger minibuses at $157 to $414 per hour, $1,300 to $3,100 per day, or $4.00 to $7.00 per mile; and 18-passenger minibuses at $145 to $404 per hour, $1,300 to $3,000 per day, or $4.00 to $7.00 per mile. Call us anytime for an instant quote tailored to your itinerary, group size, and vehicle choice.

The biggest factor is the type and size of bus you choose. Full-size charter buses that seat 50+ people cost more than mid-size or minibus options because they have more amenities (like restrooms) and higher operating costs. Smaller minibuses (15-35 seats) are less expensive and great for shuttling between Old Town hotels, Scottsdale Stadium, or short trips to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

When you travel also matters. Spring training season (late February through March) brings thousands of baseball fans to see the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium and other Cactus League games nearby. Rates are highest during these weeks due to demand—if you’re booking for a youth sports tournament at Scottsdale Sports Complex, a corporate outing during peak visitor months, or even a spring wedding at venues like The Clayton House or Desert Foothills Events, expect to pay more than in summer when tourism slows.

How long you need the bus affects price too. Most rentals are charged by the day for out-of-town trips (like going to Sedona, Tucson, or Las Vegas), but local jobs—such as shuttling between Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona, and downtown nightlife spots—can be billed hourly with a minimum (usually 4-5 hours). If your charter covers lots of ground—say, picking up at Scottsdale Airpark then dropping off at TPC Scottsdale, WestWorld, and ASU’s Tempe campus—you might get quoted by mileage instead.

Multi-day charters add extra costs because we must provide lodging for the driver if you’re staying overnight somewhere like Flagstaff or Grand Canyon Village. Groups heading to multi-day conferences at places like Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch or The Phoenician should plan for these expenses. You’ll need to book a hotel room (nothing fancy—just clean and safe) and cover meals. Local trips returning same-day don’t require this.

Finally, any special requests—like wrapping the bus with custom graphics for a tech company event at SkySong, stocking it with snacks for a bachelor party hitting golf courses such as Troon North or Grayhawk, or making multiple stops around Scottsdale Fashion Square, Gainey Ranch, and Kierland Commons—can affect your quote. Just tell us what you need and we’ll make it happen.