Shreveport Charter Bus & Minibus Rental Prices: How Much Does a Shreveport Bus Rental Cost?

For trips within Shreveport or across Louisiana, you can expect to pay around $170 to $500+ per hour for most buses. Daily rates usually fall between $1,800 and $3,800+, while mileage-based trips average $4 to $8+ per mile depending on the vehicle type. Here’s a quick breakdown of our most popular options:

• 56-passenger charter 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

These are just averages—your actual price may vary based on your specific needs and travel dates.

The biggest factor affecting your charter bus price is the size and type of vehicle you choose. Full-size 56-passenger charter buses cost more than smaller minibuses because they offer more seating and amenities like restrooms, luggage bays, and PA systems. Minibuses (15 to 35 passengers) are more affordable and ideal for shorter trips or shuttle services around downtown Shreveport, Bossier City, or local casinos like Margaritaville Resort Casino and Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino.

Your travel dates also play a major role in pricing. Charter bus demand peaks during spring and summer (March through June), when schools book field trips to Sci-Port Discovery Center or Gators & Friends Adventure Park, and wedding season fills venues like The Remington Suite Hotel & Spa or Hill Country Village. Fall football games at Independence Stadium and college events at LSU Shreveport and Southern University at Shreveport can also drive up rates. If you’re traveling during these busy months, expect higher prices. You can save money by scheduling your trip during the off-season (December through February) or booking at least three to six months in advance.

The length and distance of your trip will determine whether you’re charged by the hour, day, or mile. Local trips within Shreveport—such as shuttling conference attendees between Shreveport Convention Center and hotels like Hilton Shreveport or Holiday Inn Downtown—are usually billed hourly (with a five-hour minimum). Longer journeys to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Dallas, or Houston are priced per mile or per day. Multi-day itineraries—like band tours with stops at Municipal Auditorium or festival runs to Red River Revel—will increase your total cost but may lower the daily rate.

Additional expenses can include tolls on I-49 or I-20, parking fees at places like Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets or Festival Plaza, and lodging for your driver if you’re staying overnight out of town. Most groups tip their driver 10-20% of the total rental cost for excellent service. If you have special requests—such as an ADA-accessible bus for trips to Shriners Hospitals for Children or extra luggage space for sports teams playing at Centenary College—you may see a slight increase in your quote. Premium amenities like WiFi, power outlets, or leather seats are generally included but should be confirmed when you book.