Coach Bus Prices: How Much Does a Detroit Coach Bus Rental Cost?

Coach bus rentals in Detroit typically cost between $155 and $325 per hour, $1,900 and $3,800 per day, or $2,250 and $4,250 per weekend, while smaller minibuses cost between $145 and $295 per hour, $1,775 and $3,200 per day, or $2,100 and $3,600 per weekend. Sprinter vans, which are ideal for groups of 10 to 15, cost between $145 and $275 per hour, $1,655 and $2,700 per day, or $1,950 and $3,000 per weekend. These are just estimates—your exact price will depend on your trip details. 

To get an accurate quote, call our team at 313-880-4310 or use our online quote tool. We’ll need to know your headcount, itinerary, travel dates, and any special requests before we can give you a price.

Several factors influence the cost of your Detroit coach bus rental, including travel dates, trip distance, group size, and itinerary. Peak season for charter buses in Michigan is from April through June, when schools are booking end-of-year field trips to places like The Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village, and wedding season is in full swing. During these months, demand is highest and prices are at their peak. If you’re planning a trip during the summer, expect to pay more than you would for a winter or early spring rental.

The length and distance of your trip also play a major role in pricing. Local trips within Detroit—such as shuttling wedding guests between a ceremony at the Detroit Institute of Arts and a reception at the Roostertail—are usually billed by the hour, with a minimum of four or five hours. Longer trips outside the city, like taking a youth sports team to a tournament in Grand Rapids or Chicago, are billed by the day or by mileage. The farther you travel and the more time you spend on the road, the higher your rental cost will be.

Group size determines what type of bus you’ll need, which directly affects your price. Full-size 56-passenger coaches are the most expensive option, but they offer the most seating and amenities, including onboard restrooms, luggage bays, and reclining seats. Mid-size minibuses (20 to 35 passengers) are more affordable and perfect for shuttling corporate teams to offices in Southfield or Troy. Sprinter vans are the cheapest option and work well for small groups heading to concerts at Little Caesars Arena or bar crawls in Greektown.

Your itinerary can also impact your quote. Multiple pick-up and drop-off locations, tight schedules, or routes that require navigating downtown traffic near Campus Martius Park or Corktown may increase your cost. If you’re planning to travel late at night after a show at the Fox Theatre or need transportation during major events like the Detroit Grand Prix, let us know in advance so we can build the most efficient schedule possible.

Additional expenses to consider include parking fees, tolls, and driver gratuity. Many popular destinations in Metro Detroit—such as Belle Isle, Comerica Park, or the Detroit Zoo—charge for bus parking, and those fees are not included in your quote. Michigan doesn’t have many toll roads, but if your trip takes you into Ohio or Illinois, you’ll be responsible for covering those costs. While tipping is optional, it’s customary to provide a gratuity of 10% to 20% for good service at the end of your trip.

Finally, last-minute bookings are almost always more expensive than reservations made weeks or months in advance. If you know your travel dates, try to secure your bus as early as possible to lock in the best rates and ensure availability—especially if you’re traveling during busy times like Thanksgiving weekend or around major concerts at Ford Field.