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Florence Charter Bus Prices

Waiting on callbacks isn't necessary when you use one quick online form to get instant quotes in seconds, even though your bus rental cost isn't one-price-fits-all and varies by trip! Below you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates across the Pee Dee region and how to score the best deals.

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How To Get Your Quote

How to Get Florence Charter Bus Prices in 30 Seconds

No matter where your group is headed in Florence, just enter your pickup location, travel date, and passenger count into one quick online form to see live availability and pricing in under 30 seconds! You'll instantly compare interior photos and packages from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies with NO account needed, plus receive your quote by text and email.

  1. Fill Out One Quick Form

    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.

  2. Compare Buses & Prices

    See available buses, interior pictures, rental packages and online prices for your trip side by side, from bus companies serving Florence, without calling company after company.

  3. Book Online & Get a Confirmation Call

    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.

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Our Pricing & Rates

Florence Charter Bus Rental Pricing

Florence bus rental rates
Type of VehicleCost 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 Florence. 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

Peak Florence Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up

It just got easier to budget for your trip when you lock in your date early before busy seasons like the South Carolina Pecan Music and Food Festival in November, spring prom nights, and Francis Marion University graduations drive rates up! Because Florencecharterbuscompany.com connects you with multiple independent operators competing for your business, you're never stuck paying one single local fleet's high peak minimums.

Peak Florence dates
Peak DateDate or Season
South Carolina Gamecocks Football Home GamesNov 7 & Nov 21, 2026
Carolina Panthers Home GamesNov 8, Nov 22, Dec 13 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 3 & Jan 9 or 10, 2027
South Carolina State Bulldogs Football Home GamesNov 14 & Nov 21, 2026
South Carolina Gamecocks Men's Basketball Home GamesNovember 3, 2026 – March 2, 2027
Charlotte Hornets Home GamesOctober 31, 2026 – April 9, 2027
South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball Home GamesNovember 17, 2026 – February 25, 2027
SC Pecan Music & Food FestivalNovember 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Eastern Carolina Agricultural FairOctober 22 – November 1, 2026
Prom seasonApril–May 2027
Homecoming seasonSeptember–October 2026

Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.

Before You Book

What's Included in Florence Charter Bus Prices?

With Florencecharterbuscompany.com, you get transparent online quotes that include the cost of your private vehicle and a driver's pay! Outside expenses like venue parking passes at the Florence Center, highway tolls and overnight driver hotel rooms are paid separately so there are zero hidden fees.

What's Included in Your Price

  • Your bus and its driver
  • Your driver's gratuity
  • Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
  • Unlimited stops during your booked time
  • An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
  • Your driver's contact information before your trip date

Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel

  • Tolls and parking
  • The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
  • A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
  • Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
  • Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
  • Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more

Charter Bus Fees to Avoid

  • No smoking: violations bring a fine.
  • A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
  • Your group pays for any damage it causes.

Know Before You Pay

A Note on Payment Terms for Florence Bus Rentals

Get a fast, stress-free reservation right online through the national booking platform by putting down a deposit at checkout to officially lock in your vehicle and date! Your remaining trip balance is simply due in full before your departure date, and after you book, a dedicated confirmation department reaches out to verify every stop on your schedule.

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.

How Can I Pay?

  • All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
  • Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.

Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?

  • Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
  • Read them before you pay.

What If My Plans Change or Run Over?

  • Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
  • Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
  • Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.

What Affects Your Price

6 Factors That Affect Florence Charter Bus Prices

Look at how simple it is to understand what goes into your quote when you compare options across South Carolina! Because we are a bus rental comparison website and not a single local bus company, you get access to TONS of different packages tailored to YOUR exact budget. Every trip down I-95 or I-20 is unique, so independent providers calculate your rate based on your specific itinerary details. Keep these six key pricing factors in mind as you plan your next group outing!

Factor 1: The Type of Bus

Florencecharterbuscompany.com helps you compare the widest selection of bus types in one search, and the vehicle size you pick directly impacts your rate! Booking a 56-passenger charter bus with onboard restrooms and undercarriage bays or a party bus with LED lighting costs more than a compact 20-passenger minibus or sprinter van. You choose the exact ride and features that fit YOUR headcount and YOUR budget!

Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage

Find hourly, one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages built around how far and how long you travel! A quick local wedding shuttle along West Palmetto Street is typically priced by the hour, whereas long-distance trips to Myrtle Beach, Columbia, or Charleston are calculated by total mileage or day rates.

Factor 3: Peak Season and Holiday Demand

Florencecharterbuscompany.com makes comparing rates easy year-round, though booking during high-demand months like April, May, and October will naturally affect your quote! Major regional events like race weekends at nearby Darlington Raceway, spring school field trips to the Florence County Museum, and fall football Saturdays mean buses book up fast. Locking in your reservation early ensures you get the best vehicle and rate before supply tightens!

Factor 4: Your Starting City

Get instant quotes for pickups anywhere in Florence, the cities around it, and all of South Carolina, including Darlington, Hartsville, Lake City, and Marion! If your pickup spot requires an operator to drive empty miles from a nearby hub to reach your group, that "deadhead" mileage is factored into your price.

Factor 5: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees

You're never limited to a one-size-fits-all route, so any bridge tolls, municipal permits, or venue parking fees along your custom itinerary are handled separately from your base bus quote! For example, if you're booking corporate event shuttles to the Florence Center at 3300 West Radio Drive or taking a sports team to the Florence Sports Complex or Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center, you'll cover any required oversized vehicle parking passes directly. Planning a beach day transfer out to Myrtle Beach? Just budget for local beachfront motorcoach parking permits so your driver can stage nearby!

Factor 6: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel

If your itinerary runs longer without a break, a second relief driver will be factored into your quote. For overnight trips, you'll also need to provide a comfortable hotel room so your driver stays rested!

Ways to Save

Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Florence Charter Bus Rental

  • 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

Examples of Florence Charter Bus Quotes

Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.

florence executive team to flo

Example #1: Executive Team to FLO

A Florence-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Florence Regional Airport (FLO) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Hartsville and Darlington, 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 Florence airport transportation shuttle bus through Florencecharterbuscompany.com instead.

Itinerary
5:30 AM pickup in Hartsville, 6:00 AM second stop in Darlington, 7:00 AM drop-off at FLO
Vehicle
Sprinter van with driver
Booked time
2 hours (the weekday minimum)
Rate
$190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
Paid separately
Tolls and parking

$380–$746about $32–$62 per person

florence the florence center concert night

Example #2: the Florence Center Concert Night

A group of 35 friends from Hartsville is heading to a sold-out show at the Florence Center. The roads back into Florence after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Florence concert charter bus rental through Florencecharterbuscompany.com, keeping everyone together from the first pregame drink to the last encore.

Itinerary
5:30 PM pickup in Hartsville, 6:30 PM arrival at the Florence Center, 11:30 PM post-show return to Hartsville
Vehicle
35-passenger minibus
Booked time
6 hours on a Saturday evening
Rate
$255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
Paid separately
Tolls and parking

$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person

florence myrtle beach day trip

Example #3: Myrtle Beach Day Trip

A Florence tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Myrtle Beach. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Florence corporate charter bus rental through Florencecharterbuscompany.com. Everyone boards together downtown, the group rides together on a bus booked through Florencecharterbuscompany.com, and arrives ready to explore.

Itinerary
6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Florence office, 9:00 AM arrival at Myrtle Beach, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Florence
Vehicle
56-passenger charter bus
Booked time
About 12 hours (full day)
Rate
Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
Paid separately
Tolls and parking

$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person

florence carolina panthers game day

Example #4: Carolina Panthers Game Day

A group of 25 Carolina Panthers season ticket holders from Darlington wants to make a home game at Bank of America Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Florence sporting event party bus rental through Florencecharterbuscompany.com, keeping the pregame energy going from the first pickup to the stadium gate.

Itinerary
11:00 AM pickup in Darlington, 12:30 PM arrival at Bank of America Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Darlington
Vehicle
25-passenger party bus
Booked time
About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
Rate
$248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
Paid separately
Tolls and parking

$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person

Frequently Asked Questions About Florence Charter Bus Prices

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How can I get a charter bus or party bus quote in Florence?

Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote form! You'll instantly see vehicles, interior photos, and live pricing right on your screen with NO account needed.

Does Florencecharterbuscompany.com own the buses?

No, and that's the whole point! Florencecharterbuscompany.com is a bus rental comparison website, not a local bus company, which means you're never limited to whatever one fleet happens to have parked in its lot on your date. When you fill out one quick form, you compare 15-passenger minibuses, party buses, and full-size motorcoaches from a massive network of independent South Carolina operators competing for your business. Once you pick your ride, you book online through a national booking platform and travel with a local provider!

Can I get a quote even if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?

Yes, absolutely! Just put your estimated passenger count, travel date, and starting city into the 30-second online quote tool to compare vehicle sizes and ballpark pricing right away. You'll receive a copy of your quotes by text and email, making it super easy to share with your group and adjust your package as your Florence itinerary comes together!

Do you offer same-day or last-minute bus rentals in Florence?

Yes, last-minute plans are no problem at all! Because Florencecharterbuscompany.com taps into one of the largest networks of independent bus companies across Florence and South Carolina through one of America's largest national booking platforms, rather than relying on a single garage, you can find and book a bus for the very same day. Just fill out the quick online form to see live availability for urgent airport transfers at Florence Regional Airport (FLO) or last-minute event shuttles!

What packages can I book through Florencecharterbuscompany.com?

You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages built around YOUR exact schedule! From employee commuter shuttles along I-95 to church group outings and private events, there's a flexible option for every budget. You can reserve one bus or an entire fleet of 10+ buses all in one place!

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