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Charter Bus Prices in Huntersville

Right Charters provides quality charter bus rentals in Huntersville and across Mecklenburg County for groups of any size! Whether you’re planning a school field trip, a corporate event, a wedding, or a sports team outing, we have the perfect bus for your needs. We service all of Huntersville—including Birkdale Village, Northstone, Vermillion, and Gilead Road—as well as nearby areas like Cornelius, Davidson, and Uptown Charlotte. When you contact us, our amazing reservations team will quickly help you get pricing and availability for your trip. And yes—we are available 24/7/365!

Vehicle Type Per Hour* Per Day* Per Mile*
56-Passenger Coach Bus $197 – $519 $1,600 – $3,800 $5.00 – $8.00
25-Passenger Minibus $165 – $428 $1,300 – $3,200 $4.00 – $7.00
20-Passenger Minibus $157 – $414 $1,300 – $3,100 $4.00 – $7.00
18-Passenger Minibus $145 – $404 $1,300 – $3,000 $4.00 – $7.00

*Prices vary and fluctuate with fuel costs, holidays, and availability. Booking early usually secures the lowest rate. For exact pricing, please call our reservations team.

How Much Does a Charter Bus Rental Cost in Huntersville?

The cost of a charter bus rental in Huntersville typically ranges from $1,600 to $5,000+ for multi-day, out-of-town trips, while local rentals within the Charlotte area usually fall between $1,500 and $3,000 per day depending on vehicle size and exact itinerary. Minibuses are generally less expensive, with rates starting around $1,200–$2,500 for shorter trips. Final pricing depends on several factors including trip duration, mileage, number of vehicles required, and current demand.

Here are some average price ranges by vehicle type:

  • Charter Bus (56 seats): $1,900–$3,100 per day
  • Minibus (25 seats): $1,400–$2,700 per day
  • School Bus: $1,200–$2,000 per day

To get an exact quote, call our team anytime at 866-265-5479 with your trip details ready. We’ll ask about your pickup location, destination, travel dates, group size, and any special requests to give you a precise, all-inclusive price upfront before you sign anything.

What Factors Influence Charter Bus Pricing in Huntersville?

There are multiple factors that can influence the cost of your charter bus rental in Huntersville. Here are some elements that will go into your personalized quote:

  • When you’re traveling: Peak season for charter bus rentals in Huntersville is from April to June, when many schools are taking field trips and organizations are hosting end-of-year events. If you book during this time, your rental may be more expensive than if you were to book during the slower season. Holiday weekends like Memorial Day and Fourth of July can also affect pricing.
  • Where you’re traveling: Are you staying local or traveling out of town? A long-distance trip to Asheville or Raleigh will cost more than a quick shuttle between Huntersville and Uptown Charlotte. We need to know every stop on your itinerary to calculate total mileage and provide an accurate quote.
  • How long your trip will last: Most charter bus rentals are priced by the day, but very short trips may be billed by the hour (with a 5-hour minimum). Multi-day trips that require overnight hotel stays for drivers will increase the total cost.
  • The size of your bus: Larger buses with 50+ seats cost more than smaller minibuses with 20–30 seats. However, the per-passenger cost often decreases with bigger vehicles.
  • Additional amenities: Buses with upgraded features like leather seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and video monitors may have higher rates than standard models.

Sample Trip Pricing Examples

Below are real examples of recent charter bus quotes for trips starting or ending in Huntersville and Mecklenburg County. Use these as a guideline to estimate the cost of your next event—but remember that every trip is unique! The best way to get an exact price is to call our office with your specific itinerary.

Example #1

18 passenger minibus rental

A tech company based in the Commerce Station Business Park near I-485 needed daily employee transportation to their satellite office in Uptown Charlotte. They booked a 28-passenger minibus for a 10-day period, running two round-trip loops each weekday between Huntersville Town Center and the Bank of America Corporate Center on Tryon Street. With a flat daily rate of $1,650 plus a $250 fuel surcharge for highway mileage, the total cost came to $17,750 for the full contract—averaging just $1,775 per day.

Example #2

56 passenger charter bus

A bride and groom hosted their ceremony at a church in downtown Davidson followed by a reception at a private venue in Birkdale Village. To keep guests on schedule and eliminate parking issues, they rented a 23-seat minibus for continuous shuttling between locations over a six-hour window. At $325 per hour with a five-hour minimum, the final bill was $1,950—not including a discounted $150 cleaning fee for post-event tidy-up.

Example #3

56 passenger coach bus

An elementary school arranged a two-day field trip from Huntersville to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. They needed three full-size charter buses (56 seats each) to accommodate students, teachers, and chaperones. Because the trip required an overnight stay and exceeded 300 miles round-trip, pricing was set by the day rather than by the hour. Each bus was billed at $2,400 per day for two days, totaling $14,400 for all three vehicles. Additional expenses included hotel rooms for drivers and meal stipends, which were passed through at cost.

Example #4

18 passenger minibus

A local soccer club qualified for a weekend tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, and needed group transportation for players and coaches. They selected a 38-passenger executive coach with extra legroom and rear luggage storage. The package rate was $2,100 per day for a two-day trip, plus $180 in tolls and parking fees at the tournament venue. Grand total: $4,380.

Example #5

20 passenger minibus

A Charlotte-based corporation held a three-day management retreat at a resort outside Asheville. To transport 80 attendees from their headquarters to the mountain venue, they booked two 40-seat mid-size buses. The charter ran $2,250 per bus per day for three days, adding up to $13,500 before taxes. The client praised the convenience of having everyone arrive together and the ability to hold breakout sessions onboard during the drive.

Example #6

25 passenger minibus

An out-of-state tour operator flew a group of 45 travelers into Charlotte Douglas International Airport and required airport transfers to hotels in Huntersville. A single 56-seat charter bus handled luggage and passengers comfortably. The one-way transfer was priced at $1,375 including airport access fees, with a return trip scheduled four days later at the same rate.

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