Updates, news & guides for renting a bus
Platform updates, industry news and practical guides for school trips, club outings, corporate events and all kinds of group bus travel in Germany.
How many people fit in a coach? Seats by bus type
A standard coach has 48 to 53 seats; across all bus types the range runs from 3 to 80. Why the seat count is not the whole truth, what luggage and wheelchairs change and how to avoid the most expensive mistake: the second bus.
Renting a minibus for 15 people with driver: costs, vehicles and examples
A minibus with driver for 15 people costs EUR 600 to 750 per day, or EUR 550 to 650 for half a day. What determines the price, when a minibus becomes too small or the distance too long and why the licence settles the question of driving yourself.
Renting a bus for 25 to 30 people: costs with driver, vehicles and examples
A coach with driver for 30 people costs EUR 1,100 to 1,500 per day, i.e. EUR 37 to 50 per person. Which bus fits 25 to 30 people, what determines the price and how to lower the price per head.
Renting a bus for 50 people: what a coach with driver costs per day
A coach with driver for 50 people costs EUR 1,100 to 1,800 per day, i.e. EUR 22 to 36 per person. Why seats 49 and 50 are the real issue, which vehicles are an option and what a wedding, company event or club trip actually costs.
Renting a bus for 8 to 12 people: business van or minibus – costs with driver
A minibus with driver for 8 to 12 people costs EUR 600 to 750 per day, EUR 550 to 650 for half a day; the business van for up to 6 people sits in the same price range. Which vehicle fits, what moves the price and up to which group size driving yourself is allowed at all.
Rent a bus for concerts and festivals: how the whole group gets there safely
No designated driver, no parking chaos: from 8 people, the bus is the most relaxed way to get to a concert or festival. Costs, waiting time tips and when to book.
Coach or car? Cost comparison for group outings
When is a bus worth it instead of multiple cars? Cost comparison with real figures for 20 people, hidden car costs and why the driver factor often tips the balance.
Coach or train? The big cost comparison for group travel
For groups of around 15 people or more, your own coach is almost always cheaper per head than the train – and more flexible. When the bus pays off, when the train wins, plus a concrete example for 40 people.
Renting a coach: Step-by-step guide from enquiry to departure
Renting a coach sounds simple – but between enquiry and departure lie decisions that determine price, comfort and peace of mind. This guide explains the complete process in eight steps: from defining your needs and choosing the right bus type to comparing quotes and knowing what to expect on travel day.