How Much Is the Deposit?
- 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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That's right—the cost of a charter bus rental isn't one-price-fits-all, but you can get quotes in under 30 seconds right online through our form! Below you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates, and how to score the best deals.
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Forget calling company after company—just share your pickup location, travel date, and passenger count in one quick online form! In under 30 seconds, you'll see live Midlothian bus prices, interior pictures, and packages with no account needed!
Enter your pickup city, date, passenger count and hours in the bar right below, then finish the quick form. It takes under 30 seconds, there's no account to create, and your pricing comes by text and email too.
See available buses, interior pictures, rental packages and online prices for your trip side by side, from bus companies serving Midlothian, without calling company after company.
Book with a deposit through the national booking company, and you'll see your full payment schedule before you pay. You get an instant booking confirmation, and its confirmation team calls to go over your whole itinerary.
Our Pricing & Rates
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Midlothian. 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
One major thing to keep in mind is that Midlothian bus rates and hourly minimums increase during high-demand seasons! Spring prom nights, May graduations, Friday night football at Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, and the fall Autumn Beats Concert Series book up fast, so lock in your date early!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 26 & Dec 27, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| Texas Rangers Home Games | April 1 – September 26, 2027 |
| Dallas Mavericks Home Games | October 30, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Dallas Stars Home Games | October 29, 2026 – April 9, 2027 |
| SMU Mustangs Football Home Games | Nov 6 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| TCU Horned Frogs Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 14 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| State Fair of Texas | September–October 2027 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo | January 15–February 6, 2027 |
| Scarborough Renaissance Festival | April 10 – May 31, 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
Whatever group transportation services you book, your online quote includes your private vehicle and your driver's pay! Outside expenses like toll roads, venue parking passes and overnight driver hotel rooms are paid separately so there are zero hidden fees.
Know Before You Pay
Fill out one form, choose the bus you love, and put down a deposit online through the national booking platform to lock in your reservation! Your remaining trip balance is simply due before your departure date, with all major payment options accepted.
What Affects Your Price
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What bus types fit your headcount and budget best? A 56-passenger charter bus or a 15- to 50-passenger party bus costs more than a compact 20-passenger minibus or a sprinter van with a driver.
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Just like hotels and flights, bus rental prices shift with seasonal supply and demand! April, May, and October are peak months across Ellis County due to school field trips, wedding shuttles at venues like RedBarn Events, and fall festivals. Winter months like January and February generally offer lower rates and smaller hourly minimums. Because multiple operators in our network compete for your trip, you aren't stuck paying one single local fleet's high peak rates!
You don't have to worry about limited local availability because our network covers Midlothian, the cities around it, and all of Texas! However, if your pickup spot is in a rural area outside main hubs like Waxahachie, Mansfield, Cedar Hill, or Arlington, your quote may include "deadhead" mileage—the distance the bus travels empty from its home lot to reach your group. Comparing multiple independent companies in one search helps you match with a provider parked closest to your starting point!
Find the smoothest route for your itinerary, whether you're taking US-287, US-67, or toll roads like SH 360 and the President George Bush Turnpike (SH 161) for airport transfers to DFW! Keep in mind that highway tolls and stadium parking fees—like oversized lot passes at AT&T Stadium in Arlington or downtown Dallas venues—are not included in your base quote. You'll cover these exact route costs separately so you never overpay on bundled estimates!
Give your group a safe, stress-free ride with a behind the wheel! For overnight or multi-day trips, you'll need to provide a private 3-star (or better) hotel room for your driver, and ultra-long hauls may require booking two drivers!
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 Midlothian-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Arlington and Dallas, 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 Midlothian airport transportation shuttle bus through Midlothian
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
A group of 35 friends from Arlington is heading to a sold-out show at Music Hall at Fair Park. The roads back into Midlothian after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Midlothian concert charter bus rental through Midlothian
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
A Midlothian tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Dallas. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Midlothian corporate charter bus rental through Midlothian
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
A group of 25 Dallas Cowboys season ticket holders from Dallas wants to make a home game at AT&T Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Midlothian sporting event party bus rental through Midlothian
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
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You'll get live availability, interior photos, and instant online pricing in under 30 seconds by filling out one quick form with your date, headcount, and pickup location! No account is needed, and your quote is sent straight to your text and email so it's easy to share with your group.
Yes, last-minute plans are no problem at all! Because Midlothian
To get the best rate, book at least 3 to 6 months ahead of peak spring and fall dates, finalize your headcount so you can right-size to a 25-passenger minibus or 15-passenger minibus if you don't need a full coach, and reduce extra stops! You can also ask the hotel where your group is staying if they offer free bus parking for your driver.
Most groups in Midlothian budget an extra 10% to 20% of the total rental cost to tip their driver in cash at the end of the trip, or you can request to have it added during your confirmation call.
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Choosing the right ride at the right price for your sporting event, corporate shuttle, or private outing has never been easier! Why limit yourself to whatever one local bus company happens to have parked in its lot? Fill out one quick form right now to compare buses, pictures, and prices in under 30 seconds—no account needed!