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Chattanooga Charter Bus Prices
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga. 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.
Book Ahead
Peak Chattanooga Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
We help you compare multiple independent operators competing for your trip so you aren’t stuck paying one local fleet’s high peak rates during Riverbend Festival, spring proms in April and May, or autumn foliage weekends on Lookout Mountain! Locking in your reservation early for UT Chattanooga home games at Finley Stadium or summer events at Coolidge Park keeps your hourly minimums low.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Chattanooga Mocs Men's Basketball Home Games | November 9, 2026 – February 24, 2027 |
| Chattanooga Mocs Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 23, 2027 |
| Tennessee Volunteers Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Jacksonville State Gamecocks Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Atlanta Braves Home Games | April 2 – September 26, 2027 |
| Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights | November 13 – December 31, 2026 (closed Dec 24) |
| 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga Bus Rentals
You can count on a smooth online reservation process through the national booking platform where all major payment options are accepted! A deposit locks in your vehicle at booking, and after you pay your remaining balance before departure, a confirmation department calls to verify every stop on your itinerary.
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 Chattanooga Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: The Type of Bus
Find exactly what fits your headcount and budget because we aren’t a local bus company limited to a single fleet! Instead, you can compare bus types side by side, from a compact 15-passenger minibus or sprinter van with a driver to a 15- to 50-passenger party bus with LED lighting and wraparound seating. Full-size 56-passenger charter buses with onboard restrooms and luggage bays cost more than smaller shuttles. You choose the exact vehicle and amenities that work for YOUR group!
Factor 2: Peak Season and Holiday Demand
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Factor 3: Where and When You're Traveling
Whatever your itinerary looks like, your pickup location and total mileage along I-24, I-75, or US-27 play a major role in whether your trip is billed hourly, by the day, or by the mile! Local hops around Downtown Chattanooga and the Southside Historic District cost less than long-distance charter bus trips to Nashville, Knoxville, or Atlanta.
Factor 4: Your Route's Travel Fees
It's never been easier to budget ahead when you keep outside route expenses in mind for your group excursion! While your online quote covers the vehicle and driver, your group is responsible for road tolls and oversized venue parking, such as paid motorcoach spaces near Ross’s Landing, AT&T Field, or the Chattanooga Convention Center. Splitting those small costs across every passenger keeps everyone’s share super affordable!
Factor 5: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
You'll love taking multi-day excursions out of Chattanooga and across Tennessee, and for overnight stays, you’ll just need to provide a private hotel room for your driver! Longer multi-day routes that require continuous driving may also include a second relief driver in your quote.
Factor 6: The Day of the Week
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Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to CHA
A Chattanooga-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across East Ridge and Cleveland, 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 Chattanooga airport transportation shuttle bus through Chattanooga
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in East Ridge, 6:00 AM second stop in Cleveland, 7:00 AM drop-off at CHA
- 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: McKenzie Arena Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from East Ridge is heading to a sold-out show at McKenzie Arena. The roads back into Chattanooga after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Chattanooga concert charter bus rental through Chattanooga
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in East Ridge, 6:30 PM arrival at McKenzie Arena, 11:30 PM post-show return to East Ridge
- 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga corporate charter bus rental through Chattanooga
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Chattanooga office, 9:00 AM arrival at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Chattanooga
- 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: Tennessee Volunteers Game Day
A group of 25 Tennessee Volunteers season ticket holders from Cleveland wants to make a home game at Neyland Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Chattanooga sporting event party bus rental through Chattanooga
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Cleveland, 12:30 PM arrival at Neyland Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Cleveland
- 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 Chattanooga Charter Bus Prices
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What packages can I book for my Chattanooga group trip?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages for all of your group transportation services! Because you’re connected to a massive network of providers, you can even lock in same-day bus rentals or reserve multiple buses for a major convention.
Can I get a quote if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just put your best estimate for passenger count, your travel date, and your general Chattanooga pickup area into our 30-second online quote tool to compare 25-passenger minibuses, party buses, and full-size coaches right on your screen. Once you book online, a confirmation department calls you directly to verify every final pickup, drop-off, and stop on your itinerary!
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