London Coach & Minibus Hire Prices
Wondering how much it costs to hire a coach or minibus in London? Below is our indicative price guide by vehicle size and distance, so you can get a realistic idea of cost before you even request a quote.
Prices are indicative same-day return rates from central London. Your final quote may vary slightly based on exact pickup and drop-off points, time of day, and any applicable low emission zone or toll charges — see What Actually Determines Your Price below the table.
Prices correct as at September 2026
London Coach & Minibus Hire Price Guide
Same-day return, from central London. Prices are for the whole vehicle.
| From central London | Mini Bus9–16 seats | Small Coach14–24 seats | Medium Coach25–33 seats | Large Coach34–49 seats | Large Coach50+ seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–15 milesWestminster, Camden, Greenwich, Islington, Hackney, Hammersmith, Kensington, Chelsea, Lambeth, Southwark | £350.00 | £450.00 | £550.00 | £650.00 | £800.00 |
| 15–30 milesCroydon, Bromley, Enfield, Hillingdon, Romford, Dartford, Watford, Epsom, St Albans, Woking | £400.00 | £500.00 | £600.00 | £750.00 | £950.00 |
| 30–60 milesReading, Southend, Chelmsford, Crawley, Luton, Maidstone, Oxford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Brighton | £450.00 | £550.00 | £700.00 | £850.00 | £1,050.00 |
| 60–125 milesBirmingham, Bristol, Southampton, Norwich, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Portsmouth, Bath | £550.00 | £700.00 | £850.00 | £1,050.00 | £1,300.00 |
| 125+ milesManchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Sheffield, York, Plymouth | £750.00 | £900.00 | £1,100.00 | £1,350.00 | £1,600.00 |
These are indicative rates. All prices include VAT, a licensed DBS-checked driver, fuel and standard vehicle insurance. Get a firm, written quote for your exact dates and pickup points before booking.
One-Way Airport Transfer
London area airports. Covers Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City airports.
| Vehicle | One-way price |
|---|---|
| Mini Bus 9–16 seats | £250.00 |
| Small Coach 14–24 seats | £300.00 |
| Medium Coach 25–33 seats | £350.00 |
| Large Coach 34–49 seats | £400.00 |
| Large Coach 50+ seats | £500.00 |
How to Read This Table
Distance is measured one way from central London.
Find how far your destination is from central London; the price covers the full same-day trip out and back. A destination near the edge of one bracket and the start of the next may be quoted at either rate, depending on your exact pickup and drop-off addresses.
Choose your vehicle by group size and comfort, not just a minimum seat count.
You'll notice Mini Bus and Small Coach overlap in the 14–16 seat range. For a group of, say, 15, a Mini Bus keeps costs lower, while a Small Coach gives more luggage space and legroom for a longer trip. If you're unsure which is the better fit for your group and trip length, mention your itinerary when you enquire and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
These are same-day return rates.
Overnight trips, multi-day charters, and trips with significant additional stops beyond the two-point round trip shown here fall outside this table. Request a quote for an accurate price on those.
Airport transfers are priced one-way.
They're priced separately from the round-trip table above, reflecting that most airport bookings are a single leg rather than a same-day return.
What Actually Determines Your Price
Your indicative price from the table above can move for a few reasons.
Vehicle size, not passenger count
We price by the vehicle you need, not the number of seats filled. A 24-seat Small Coach costs the same whether you're travelling with 15 people or 24, so it's worth choosing a vehicle sized to your realistic group rather than rounding up.
The Congestion Charge isn't added
Every vehicle in this table has 9 or more seats, and vehicles with 9 or more seats are exempt from the central London Congestion Charge. The same applies to the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge. So journeys into central London won't carry a Congestion Charge on your quote, whatever the time of day.
ULEZ and the Low Emission Zone
London's emission rules work differently depending on vehicle size. Minibuses are covered by ULEZ, which charges non-compliant vehicles a daily fee. Larger coaches fall outside ULEZ but are covered instead by the separate heavy-vehicle Low Emission Zone (LEZ) rules, where the charge for a non-compliant vehicle is significantly higher. If you'd like a compliant vehicle for your trip, ask when you book and we'll confirm availability for your date. Any charge that does apply is itemised on your quote.
Time of day and traffic
Peak-hour journeys through central London, or routes crossing the North or South Circular, generally take longer than the same route off-peak, and pricing reflects that realistically.
Tolls
Routes east through the Dartford Crossing (the Dartford–Thurrock river crossing) are the most common toll relevant to journeys on this table. Relevant tolls for your specific route are shown clearly on your quote rather than built into the table rate above.
Public holidays and after-midnight finishes
Bookings on public holidays, or finishing well after midnight, may attract an adjusted rate to reflect the driver hours involved. This is always shown clearly on your quote.
Multiple pickups or drop-offs
The table above assumes a straightforward two-point return trip. Every additional stop adds time to the job, so multi-stop itineraries are quoted individually.
What's Already Included
Every quote includes:
- A fully licensed, DBS-checked driver
- Fuel for the journey
- Standard vehicle insurance
- VAT
You won't be quoted a headline rate and then hit with these as add-ons later.
Deposits, Payment & Cancellation — In Plain English
Full detail in our Terms and Conditions.
- Deposit
- A deposit is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due 14 days before travel, or immediately if booking within 14 days of travel.
- Account customers
- Invoiced after travel on standard payment terms.
- Cancellations
- Fees scale with notice given: the earlier you cancel, the lower the fee, since it's harder to re-book a vehicle and driver the closer we get to your date. Full tiers are in our Terms and Conditions.
Common Pricing Questions
How much does it cost to hire a minibus for a day in London?
For a same-day return trip within 15 miles of central London, a Mini Bus (9–16 seats) starts from around £350.00. Longer trips, to Oxford or Brighton for example, start from around £450.00, and a full-day trip to Manchester or Edinburgh starts from around £750.00.
How much is a coach from London to Birmingham or Bristol?
A same-day return coach charter to Birmingham or Bristol (60–125 mile bracket) starts from around £550.00 for a Mini Bus up to £1,300.00 for a Large Coach (50+ seats), depending on group size.
How much does an airport transfer cost in a minibus or coach?
One-way transfers to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City start from around £250.00 for a Mini Bus, scaling up to £500.00 for a Large Coach (50+ seats), depending on vehicle size.
Will I need to pay the Congestion Charge or ULEZ on top of the quoted price?
Not the Congestion Charge: every vehicle we hire out has 9 or more seats, and those are exempt from it. ULEZ covers minibuses and the Low Emission Zone covers larger coaches. If the vehicle on your trip isn't compliant for its size, that charge is itemised on your quote rather than hidden in the headline rate. Ask for a compliant vehicle when you book and we'll confirm availability. See What Actually Determines Your Price above.
Is pricing per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. The price table above is the cost for the whole vehicle regardless of how many seats are filled, so it's more cost-effective to fill the vehicle you've booked than to under-fill a larger one "just in case".
Are these prices guaranteed, or can they change?
The table shows indicative starting rates for a standard same-day return trip. Your firm price is confirmed on your written quote and can vary based on exact addresses, time of day, tolls and emission-zone charges, and any additional stops. See What Actually Determines Your Price above.
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