You are organising a group trip to Paris and you want to know first what a bus with driver costs per day, which vehicle suits your group and in which language the driver will speak to you. This page sets the options side by side — with figures, not promises.
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How much does a bus with driver cost per day in Paris?
Short answer: from €350 incl. VAT per day for a minibus, from €700 for a coach with 30 to 53 seats. The price does not depend on the city but on the vehicle. Seven categories, one price per day, one price per kilometre — and the driver is always included.
| Vehicle | Seats | Price per day (incl. VAT) | Price per km | Price per person at full capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minivan / Minibus | 8 – 15 | from €350 | 1.50 – €2.50 | €23.33 |
| Minibus | 16 – 29 | from €500 | 2.00 – €3.00 | €17.24 |
| Coach | 30 – 53 | from €700 | 2.50 – €4.00 | €13.21 |
| Executive coach | 54 – 63 | from €900 | 3.00 – €5.00 | €14.29 |
| High-capacity coach | 64 – 93 | from €900 | 3.00 – €5.00 | €9.68 |
| VIP / Luxury coach | 20 – 40 | from €1,000 | 4.00 – €7.00 | €25.00 |
| Wheelchair-accessible bus | 20 – 50 | from €800 | 3.00 – €5.00 | €16.00 |
All prices are inclusive of VAT and include the driver. Our negotiated network rates are 15 to 20 % below the price a coach operator charges directly. Above 93 people, a convoy of several vehicles takes over — up to 1,000 travellers.
Which vehicle for which group size in Paris?
The figure that matters is not the daily price, it is the price per person. A group of 30 pays almost twice as much per head as a group of 53 — in the same coach.
| Group | Vehicle | Price per day | price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 people | Minibus 8–15 | from €350 | €29.17 |
| 20 people | Minibus 16–29 | from €500 | €25.00 |
| 30 people | Coach 30–53 | from €700 | €23.33 |
| 53 people | Coach 30–53 | from €700 | €13.21 |
| 60 people | Executive coach 54–63 | from €900 | €15.00 |
| 93 people | High-capacity coach 64–93 | from €900 | €9.68 |
| 120 people | Convoy: 1 high-capacity coach + 1 minibus | from €1,400 | €11.67 |
The cheapest seat in the whole catalogue costs €9.68 per person per day — a full 93-seat high-capacity coach. That is why, for large groups, the question “one bus or two” is almost always settled in favour of the bigger vehicle.
Day rate or price per kilometre: which Paris use, which formula?
In Paris it is not the distance that decides, it is the waiting time. As soon as the bus waits for your group between two items on the programme, the day rate is the cheaper formula — and the only one where a change of plan costs nothing.
| Paris use | Recommended formula | Price (coach 30–53) | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport transfer, one journey, no waiting | Price per kilometre | €2.50 – €4.00 per km | The bus drops off and leaves; you pay only for the journey. |
| Hotel shuttle morning and evening | Day rate | from €700 | Two journeys plus the standing time between them — the day rate covers both. |
| City tour with several stops | Day rate | from €700 | The bus stays with the group, including during the visits. |
| Day trip from Paris, out and back on the same day | Day rate | from €700 | Kilometres and waiting time together almost always exceed the day rate. |
| Multi-day programme in and around Paris | Day rate per day | from €700 per day | One vehicle, one driver, one contact for the whole trip. |
Rule of thumb: as soon as the bus runs more than twice in a day, the day rate is cheaper. For a single journey with no waiting, we charge per kilometre.
Is an English-speaking driver guaranteed?
Yes, guaranteed in writing at booking. English is contractually assured with us — on an equal footing with French, German, Italian and Spanish — and is not offered merely “on request”. If the guarantee is not in the offer, it has not been agreed: ask for it explicitly, with us as with any other provider.
What is included in the price, what is extra?
| Included in the daily price | Added where applicable |
|---|---|
| The professional driver — always; we never hire out without a driver | Parking charges and bus bays in Paris |
| Fuel | The driver’s accommodation and meals on a multi-day trip |
| Tolls | Kilometres beyond the agreed route under per-kilometre billing |
| Insurance for all passengers | Entrance fees, guides, meals for the group |
| The vehicle at your disposal for the whole day | — |
How does booking work from the UK, Ireland or elsewhere abroad?
In four steps: 1. You send us the date, the group size and the programme. 2. You receive a written offer — in 15 to 30 minutes, guaranteed within 2 hours maximum, 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm. 3. You confirm, we reserve the vehicle and the driver. 4. You receive the driver’s contact details before arrival. The invoice carries the full IBAN and BIC; a SEPA transfer is the usual route for companies, schools and universities, including from abroad.
Frequently asked questions about bus hire in Paris
How much does a bus with driver cost per day in Paris?
From €350 incl. VAT for a minibus with 8 to 15 seats, from €700 for a coach with 30 to 53 seats, from €900 for a high-capacity coach up to 93 seats. The driver is always included.
How many people fit in the largest bus?
93 people. That is the largest capacity in a single vehicle. Larger groups travel in a convoy of several buses — up to 1,000 travellers.
Does the driver speak English?
Yes, guaranteed in writing at booking, on an equal footing with French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Can we start from the UK and travel to Paris?
Yes. We organise both transport within Paris and the journey in from abroad. For the inbound journey we charge per kilometre; for the Paris programme, per day.
Is a wheelchair-accessible bus available?
Yes. The wheelchair-accessible bus has 20 to 50 seats, takes 4 to 5 wheelchairs per vehicle and costs from €800 incl. VAT per day.
Are the prices excluding or including VAT?
Including VAT. Our negotiated network rates are 15 to 20 % below a coach operator’s direct price.
How quickly do we get an offer?
In 15 to 30 minutes, guaranteed within 2 hours maximum, 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm.
Plan your group trip to Paris
Free quote, no obligation. From €350 incl. VAT per day, driver included, up to 93 seats in a single vehicle, an English-speaking driver guaranteed in writing. Best price guaranteed across around 1,200 partner operators, more than 5,000 journeys organised since 2018.
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