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- A 20 to 30% deposit is required to make a reservation.
- Your quote shows the exact payment schedule, with the balance due before your trip date.
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Whatever your South Texas itinerary entails, the cost of a Laredo charter bus rental isn’t one-price-fits-all, though you can get instant quotes in under 30 seconds right online through our quick quote form! Below, you’ll learn about all the factors affecting rates, and how to score the best deals.
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See available buses, interior pictures, rental packages and online prices for your trip side by side, from bus companies serving Laredo, without calling company after company.
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Our Pricing & Rates
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Laredo. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates.
Book Ahead
No matter how big your group is, Laredo charter bus rates and hourly minimums climb during high-demand dates like the Washington’s Birthday Celebration (WBCA) and Jalapeño Festival in February, spring proms, and graduation weekends at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). Lock in your bus early to avoid peak-season price jumps and secure the best rates around Sames Auto Arena or downtown!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs Home Games | October 31, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Texas State Bobcats Football Home Games | Nov 14 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Texas State Bobcats Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 27, 2027 |
| Texas State Bobcats Women's Basketball Home Games | November 4, 2026 – March 3, 2027 |
| Washington's Birthday Celebration | January 14 – February 28, 2027 |
| San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | February 11–28, 2027 |
| Fiesta San Antonio | April 15–25, 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
Through a network of independent transportation providers, your Laredo charter bus quote includes your vehicle and a driver. Outside expenses like parking permits at Uni-Trade Stadium and tolls along Loop 20 are paid separately so there are never any hidden fees!
Know Before You Pay
Make your reservation right online through the national booking platform by putting down a deposit to lock in your vehicle, availability, and final price for your date. Your remaining trip balance is simply due in full before your Laredo departure date!
What Affects Your Price
No two group transportation services in Laredo are priced the exact same way! Because Bus
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You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages built around YOUR schedule. Local shuttles around San Bernardo Avenue, Del Mar, or Laredo International Airport (LRD) are typically billed by the hour with a standard hourly minimum. Meanwhile, long-distance charter bus rentals up I-35 to San Antonio or across the Eagle Ford Shale are priced by total mileage or day rates.
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What pickup location you enter on our service area map plays a role in your quote based on vehicle availability near you and any “deadhead” mileage required for the bus to reach your starting point. Because Bus
For overnight trips out of Laredo, you’ll need to provide a private hotel room for your driver—and trips exceeding driving limits may require a second relief driver.
Finding group transportation for a Tuesday corporate shuttle to industrial parks along Mines Road (FM 1472) or a Wednesday field trip to the Imaginarium of South Texas will almost always cost less than a Saturday night rental. Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for Laredo wedding shuttles, quinceañeras, and nights out, which comes with higher weekend rates and hourly minimums. If your schedule is flexible, shifting your trip to a weekday (Monday through Thursday) is an easy way to lower your hourly rate! Either way, you’ll see transparent pricing side by side in under 30 seconds.
Ways to Save
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Sample Trips
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
A Laredo-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Laredo International Airport (LRD) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across El Cenizo and Rio Bravo, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Laredo airport transportation shuttle bus through Bus
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
A group of 35 friends from El Cenizo is heading to a sold-out show at Laredo Energy Arena. The roads back into Laredo after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Laredo concert charter bus rental through Bus
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
A Laredo tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Kingsville. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Laredo corporate charter bus rental through Bus
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
A group of 25 Laredo Heat season ticket holders from Rio Bravo wants to make a home game at Student Activity Complex into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Laredo sporting event party bus rental through Bus
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
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