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Price ranges at a glance
Minibus / shuttle bus2 rates · 2 operators
$89–$165median $117/hr
Charter bus / motorcoach1 rate · 1 operator
$132–$185median $158/hr
$50$100$150$200
Typical published prices in Houston
| Vehicle class | Published range Published rate | Median midpoint Our math | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minibus / shuttle bus | $89–$165/hr | $117 | 2 rates · 2 operators |
| Charter bus / motorcoach | $132–$185/hr | $158 | 1 rate · 1 operator |
Median midpoint = median of the midpoint of each local operator's published range. Small samples; use it as a planning number, not a quote.
Every published rate we found
| Vehicle | Published price Published rate | Minimums / notes | Source · checked 2026-11-01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minibus / shuttle bus 20-pax luxury shuttle bus, Friday | $89–$95/hr | 4-hr min | Rate page Local operator |
| Minibus / shuttle bus 18-25-pax minibus | $120–$165/hr | 4-hr min | Rate page Local operator |
| Charter bus / motorcoach 56-pax motor coach | $132–$185/hr | 5-hr min | Rate page Local operator |
What a typical booking costs
Charter bus / motorcoachOur math
$19per person
- Median rate
- $158/hr
- Hours
- 5
- Subtotal
- $792
- 18% tip
- $143
- Group
- 50 riders
Minibus / shuttle busOur math
$28per person
- Median rate
- $117/hr
- Hours
- 5
- Subtotal
- $586
- 18% tip
- $106
- Group
- 25 riders
Our math uses the median published hourly rate; real quotes add taxes, fees and peak-date pricing.
What to check before you book
- Gratuity. Several Houston operators list rates before tip; 15–20% is the norm stated on operator pages.
- Minimum hours, and whether the clock starts at the garage or at your pickup.
- Extras: tolls, parking, fuel surcharges and airport fees.
- 16+ passengers: ask for the operator's USDOT number and confirm active authority on the FMCSA website.
- Get the total in writing: vehicle, hours, stops, deposit and cancellation terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a charter bus cost per hour in Houston?
Published 56-seat coach rates in our Houston sample: $132–$185/hr, typically with a 5-hour minimum for local trips.
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Where do these prices come from?
Each price links to the operator's own published rate page, checked November 1, 2026. See how we source prices.
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