Port St Lucie Charter Bus & Minibus Rental Prices: How Much Does a Port St Lucie Bus Rental Cost?

Port St Lucie Minibus Company offers several types of buses in Port St. Lucie, each with its own pricing structure. Here are some average rates for our most popular vehicles:

• 56-Passenger Coach Bus – $197 – $519 per hour · $1,600 – $3,800 per day · $5.00 – $8.00 per mile
• 25-Passenger Minibus – $165 – $428 per hour · $1,300 – $3,200 per day · $4.00 – $7.00 per mile
• 20-Passenger Minibus – $157 – $414 per hour · $1,300 – $3,100 per day · $4.00 – $7.00 per mile
• 18-Passenger Minibus – $145 – $404 per hour · $1,300 – $3,000 per day · $4.00 – $7.00 per mile

Smaller minibuses (18-25 passengers) generally cost less than full-size charter buses (47-56 passengers). For example, an 18-passenger minibus might run $145-$404 per hour, while a 56-passenger motorcoach could be $197-$519 per hour. Daily and mileage rates are also available for longer trips. These estimates include the bus and driver but not tolls, parking, lodging, or gratuity. For the best price, book at least three months in advance—especially during peak spring and fall seasons when schools and snowbirds fill up the calendar.

Several key factors determine the total cost of your charter bus rental in Port St. Lucie:

Type and Size of Bus: Larger vehicles like a 56-passenger motorcoach generally cost more than smaller minibuses because they offer more seating, storage, and amenities such as restrooms and undercarriage luggage bays. However, if you have a big group, booking one large bus is usually cheaper than splitting into multiple smaller ones. Party buses and specialty vehicles may also have premium rates due to luxury features.

Trip Duration: Local trips within St. Lucie County—such as shuttling fans between Clover Park and downtown restaurants on St. Lucie West Boulevard—are often billed by the hour with a minimum (usually 4-5 hours). Longer journeys, like taking a youth sports team from Port St. Lucie Community Center to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, might be charged by the day or by total miles traveled. Multi-day charters require covering driver accommodations.

Season and Demand: Charter bus rates fluctuate based on demand. Spring and fall are busy seasons due to school field trips, graduations at Indian River State College Pruitt Campus, and snowbird travel. Booking during major events—like the St. Lucie County Fair or Mets spring training—can increase prices. Summer and winter tend to be less expensive unless you’re traveling around holidays.

Itinerary Details: The distance between pickup and drop-off points affects pricing, especially if your route includes out-of-town destinations like Hard Rock Stadium for Dolphins games or Port Everglades for cruise transfers. One-way trips may incur a deadhead fee to return the bus to our depot near I-95 and Crosstown Parkway. Continuous-use schedules (e.g., wedding shuttles looping between Tradition Town Hall and local hotels) may cost more than simple point-to-point service.

Lead Time: Reserving your bus early gives you access to the best rates and fleet availability. Last-minute bookings—within a week or two of departure—can be subject to higher charges, especially if inventory is tight due to other large-scale events like the Taste of Little Italy festival at Village Square.

Extra Costs: Tolls (like those on Florida’s Turnpike heading south), parking fees at venues such as MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center or Fort Pierce City Marina, driver lodging for overnight trips, and optional gratuity (typically 10-20%) are not included in the base quote. Make sure to budget for these additional expenses.