Frequently Asked Questions About Charter Bus Rentals in Tampa

A Tampa charter bus rental typically costs between $197–$519 per hour or $1,600–$3,800 per day, depending on the size of the vehicle, length of trip, and exact itinerary. Minibuses generally fall at the lower end of the range, while full-size 56-passenger coaches are at the higher end. Multi-day and longer-distance trips are usually billed by the day, while local service may be charged hourly.

Several factors affect the price of your Tampa bus rental, including the size and type of vehicle you choose (minibus vs. full-size coach), the length and duration of your trip (hours or days), the total mileage or distance traveled, the time of year (peak seasons like spring break and holidays can increase rates), and the pickup/drop-off locations (local vs. out-of-town). Additional expenses such as tolls, parking fees, and driver accommodations for overnight trips may also impact the final cost.

To get an accurate quote from Tampa Coach Bus Service, call our 24/7 reservation team at 813-594-9010 with your trip details, including pickup location, destination, number of passengers, travel dates, and any special requests. You can also use our online form to request pricing. Once we have your itinerary, we’ll provide you with an instant, all-inclusive price and available vehicle options. We serve all of Tampa Bay and Florida statewide!

Your quote includes the cost of the bus, driver, fuel, and mileage based on your itinerary. It does not include tolls, parking fees, or driver gratuity (typically 10–20%). For overnight trips, you must provide hotel accommodations for the driver. Any additional expenses will be clearly outlined in your contract before booking.

You should book your Tampa bus rental as early as possible—ideally 4–6 months in advance—to secure the best availability and pricing. Demand is especially high during peak travel times like spring break, cruise departures, and major events. Last-minute bookings may face limited options and higher rates. Once you receive a quote, vehicles are subject to availability until you sign the contract and pay the required deposit.

Tampa Coach Bus Service offers 18-, 20-, 25-, and 56-passenger buses in Tampa, including minibuses and full-size motorcoaches. Minibuses seat 18–25 passengers and are ideal for airport transfers, wedding shuttles, and corporate events. Full-size charter buses seat up to 56 passengers and are perfect for school trips, sports teams, and large group travel. We also offer sprinter vans and party buses for smaller groups.

Amenities on our Tampa charter buses include reclining seats, air conditioning, onboard restrooms (on full-size coaches), WiFi, power outlets, USB ports, TV monitors with DVD players, PA systems, luggage storage, and overhead parcel racks. Minibuses may have fewer amenities but can still include WiFi and power outlets. Let us know if you need a specific feature, and we’ll get you a bus that fits your needs.

Yes, you can book a charter bus for one-way trips, round trips, or multi-day packages anywhere in Tampa Bay or statewide across Florida. We customize the schedule to fit your exact itinerary—including multiple stops, overnight travel, or continuous shuttles between locations. Just provide the details when you request a quote, and we’ll build a package that suits your group’s needs.

Yes, we provide long-distance bus rentals from Tampa to any destination in Florida or across the United States. Whether you’re traveling to Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, New Orleans, or beyond, we’ll arrange comfortable, affordable transportation for your group. Contact us with your itinerary for a custom quote on out-of-state and extended trips.

For multi-day trips requiring overnight stays, you must provide hotel accommodations for the driver. The hotel should offer basic amenities and a private room. This cost is not included in your base quote and must be arranged separately. If you need assistance booking a hotel for the driver, our team can recommend convenient options near your destination.

We serve every airport in Florida—including Tampa International Airport (TPA), St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), Orlando International Airport (MCO), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, and Pensacola International Airport (PNS). If your group is flying into or out of any of these major airports—or a regional facility like Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) or Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)—we’ll make sure everyone has ground transportation ready to go when the flight lands. Cruise transfers to Port Tampa Bay, Port Canaveral, Port Everglades, and PortMiami are also available.

We provide charter bus service to every major stadium and arena in the Tampa Bay area—including Raymond James Stadium (home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Amalie Arena (Tampa Bay Lightning), Tropicana Field (Tampa Bay Rays), Al Lang Stadium (Tampa Bay Rowdies), Yuengling Center at USF, George M. Steinbrenner Field (New York Yankees spring training), BayCare Ballpark (Philadelphia Phillies spring training), and local college venues at the University of South Florida, University of Tampa, Saint Leo University, and Florida Southern College. Out-of-town service to venues like JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, TD Ballpark in Dunedin, and CoolToday Park in North Port is also available.

We provide transportation to every major concert venue in the region—including Amalie Arena, the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, the Sound at Coachman Park in Clearwater, Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Mahaffey Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts in St. Petersburg, Jannus Live in downtown St. Pete, the Yuengling Center at USF, the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, the Seminole Hard Rock Event Center, and the new Sound venue at Coachman Park in Clearwater. No matter where your favorite band is playing, we’ll get you there together and on time.

We serve every wedding venue in the Tampa Bay area—including popular locations like Armature Works, Oxford Exchange, the Tampa River Center at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, the Orlo House & Ballroom, the Vault, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, rooftop venues at Le Méridien and the JW Marriott Water Street, beach resorts on Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach, historic mansions in Hyde Park, Ybor City venues like the Cuban Club and Italian Club, and rustic barns in Plant City. Out-of-town service to destination venues in Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, and Dade City is also available.

We serve every city in the Tampa Bay region and beyond—including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Gibsonton, Seffner, Mango, Thonotosassa, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Carrollwood, Westchase, Town ‘n’ Country, Citrus Park, Odessa, Keystone, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Largo, Seminole, Gulfport, and Tarpon Springs. No matter where your event is located, we’ll get you there on time and together.

We provide group transportation to every major event and festival in the region—including Gasparilla Pirate Festival, the Gasparilla Distance Classic, Gasparilla Music Festival, Gasparilla International Film Festival, Sunset Music Festival, Tampa Bay Margarita and Music Festival, Tampa Pride Parade in Ybor City, Sant’Yago Knight Parade, Florida State Fair, Tampa Bay Blues Festival in St. Pete, St. Anthony’s Triathlon, and the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach. Avoid traffic jams and impossible parking by renting a charter bus with friends—we’ll drop you off steps from the action and pick you up when it’s over.

We serve every convention center in the state—including the Tampa Convention Center, the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, the Palm Beach County Convention Center, the Jacksonville Prime Osborn Convention Center, the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, and regional venues like the RP Funding Center in Lakeland and the Bradenton Area Convention Center. If your trade show or corporate event is spread across multiple hotels and meeting spaces, we’ll run a custom shuttle loop to keep attendees moving on schedule.