Minneapolis Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Prices
Minneapolis party bus rental prices vary by vehicle size, trip date, and how many hours your group needs — but with Party Bus In Minneapolis, you get an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds, so you know the exact number before you ever commit. Whether you're organizing a bachelorette night through the North Loop, shuttling wedding guests between venues on Lake Minnetonka, or moving a company outing from the Minneapolis Convention Center back to hotels in downtown, we'll match you with the right vehicle at a price that actually makes sense. No hidden costs, no guessing.
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How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Bus in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis party bus and charter bus rental rates break down like this: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size party buses (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day for multi-stop or overnight itineraries. These are all-inclusive ranges — you will not be surprised by add-ons at checkout. Call 612-234-4015 any time for a live quote built around your exact headcount and date.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 612-234-4015 for exact pricing. | |||
Factors Affecting Party Bus Rental Costs in Minneapolis
Four things affect a Minneapolis party bus price: vehicle size and type, total rental hours, the date you need the bus, and how far the route runs. A 25-passenger party bus for a three-hour bachelorette crawl through Uptown is a very different quote from a 56-passenger charter bus running a six-hour round trip from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International to a resort in Stillwater. Knowing which of those four things matters most for your trip is what gets you to the right number fast.
The sections below break each one out so there are no surprises when you call.
How Vehicle Type and Group Size Shape Minneapolis Party Bus Rates
The single biggest factor in your quote is which vehicle fits your headcount. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo is the right pick for a small bachelorette group hitting Parlour Bar on Nicollet Mall and ending the night at a private suite at The Hewing Hotel — compact, climate-controlled, and priced well below a full party bus. Step up to a 30-passenger party bus when your group hits 20-plus and wants onboard LED lighting and a sound system for the ride up I-94 to a Timberwolves game at Target Center.
For company outings moving 50 employees between the Minneapolis Convention Center and nearby hotels on Second Street South, a full-size charter bus is both the most comfortable and the most cost-effective per-head option.
How Trip Duration and Hourly Rates Build Your Minneapolis Quote
Most Minneapolis party bus and charter bus rentals are quoted as an hourly block, and the total hours include more than just drive time — they cover your loading window, any stops along the route, and the post-event wait while your group wraps up inside. A Twins game at Target Field (353 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403) typically runs about three hours, but a realistic rental covers pickup, pre-game parking, the game itself, and the return trip — closer to five or six hours total. A pub crawl through the North Loop hitting Smack Shack and Barrio Tequila Bar is likely a four-to-six-hour window.
Build in that buffer when you plan, and your quote won't have any after-the-fact surprises.
How Date, Season, and Day of the Week Shift Minneapolis Rates
Weekend rates in Minneapolis consistently run 20–30% above weekday equivalents, and a handful of annual dates push demand — and pricing — significantly higher. Prom season runs late April through May across Hennepin and Ramsey County high schools, with dozens of schools competing for buses in the same six-week window. For prom: book by December or expect premium pricing or no availability.
Summer weddings, especially June and July Saturdays on Lake Minnetonka or in the Saint Croix River Valley, fill the fleet early. The Minneapolis Marathon in May and Rock the Garden at Walker Art Center in June create weekend spikes. And Vikings home games at U.S. Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415) from September through January tighten supply on game-day Sundays reliably.
How Distance and Route Complexity Affect Minneapolis Quotes
A short downtown loop — say, hotel pickup in the North Loop to dinner at Spoon and Stable, then Milk Jar Cookies and back — covers maybe four miles of surface streets and puts you at the lower end of your hourly estimate. Longer routes move the number. A round trip from Minneapolis to Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake runs about 35 miles each way on MN-169 South, where construction near Shakopee can add 20 minutes each direction during peak hours.
Runs out to Stillwater (30+ miles via I-94 East to MN-36) for a winery weekend on the Saint Croix add real miles. Multi-stop concert itineraries that mix downtown venues with suburban pickup locations add up — and all of it is factored into your all-inclusive quote before you book.
Examples of Party Bus Quotes
Wedding Weekend on Lake Minnetonka: A Real Shuttle Quote
Wayzata Wedding Guest Shuttle: Last July, we coordinated a 90-person wedding guest shuttle between a hotel at the Marriott Minneapolis West (9960 Wayzata Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426) and a lakeside ceremony and reception at Lord Fletcher's on Lake Minnetonka (3746 Sunset Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384). Two 50-passenger charter buses ran staggered loops starting at 3:30 PM, dropping guests at the venue's main waterfront entrance in time for a 5:00 PM ceremony. Post-reception shuttles ran a continuous loop from 9:30 PM until the last guests were back at the hotel by 11:45 PM.
Total 8-hour all-inclusive contract for two buses: $5,600 (~$62/guest). Pro Tip: MN-7 between Minnetonka and Spring Park backs up on Saturday evenings — build 15 extra minutes into your shuttle schedule and confirm your drop-off access with Lord Fletcher's event team in advance.
Bachelorette Night in the North Loop: A Real Party Bus Quote
North Loop Bachelorette Crawl: This past April, a 22-person bachelorette group booked a 25-passenger party bus for a six-hour night out starting in the North Loop. Pickup at 7:00 PM from a rental house near Washington Avenue North, first stop at Jester's Pub (1 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414) in Northeast for a round of craft cocktails, then across the river to Marvel Bar (50 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402) in the North Loop for late-night drinks, ending at Cowboy Jack's (401 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401) for a country music close. The party bus's onboard sound system let the group play the bride-to-be's playlist the entire time — no drawing straws for a sober ride home, no splitting into separate rideshares at closing time. 6-hour all-inclusive rental: $1,764 (~$80/person).
Pro Tip: Parking in the North Loop is metered and street-only most nights — check the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board site for event-night closures near Washington Avenue before you go.
Vikings Game Day at U.S. Bank Stadium: A Real Tailgate Quote
U.S. Bank Stadium Tailgate Run: For a Sunday Night Football Vikings game last October, a 38-person fan group booked a 40-passenger party bus for a game-day run from a south Minneapolis neighborhood near Lyndale Avenue South. Pickup at 2:30 PM, on the designated charter bus drop-off lane near the Stadium Village LRT station on Washington Avenue by 3:15 PM — more than three hours before kickoff, leaving the group time for the tailgate plaza scene outside Gate A. The bus waited nearby during the game and was back at Washington Avenue at 11:00 PM for a straight shot down I-35W South. On game nights, the I-394 interchange and Cedar Avenue ramps back up within 30 minutes of the final whistle — the bus had the group home while everyone else was still waiting on a rideshare 25 minutes outside the stadium. 9-hour all-inclusive rental: $2,268 (~$60/person).
Pro Tip: U.S. Bank Stadium's official parking and transit guide is at usbankstadium.com/guest-services/transportation-and-parking — review it before game day for current pedestrian drop-off zones and street closure windows around Chicago Avenue.
Corporate Convention Shuttle at the Minneapolis Convention Center: A Real Multi-Day Quote
Minneapolis Convention Center Multi-Day Shuttle: Last March, we coordinated a three-day employee shuttle for a 120-person national sales conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403). Two full-size 56-passenger charter buses ran morning and evening loops from three downtown hotels — the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (1300 Nicollet Mall), the Loews Minneapolis Hotel (601 1st Ave N), and the Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis (901 Hennepin Ave) — dropping attendees at the Convention Center's 13th Street lobby entrance by 8:30 AM each morning and returning by 5:45 PM. The charter buses' WiFi and power outlets let attendees review presentation materials on the short four-to-six block loop without fighting for parking in the Skyway-connected ramps along 2nd Avenue South.
Three-day all-inclusive contract for two buses: $9,800 (~$82/person). For recurring conference shuttles, we can set fixed daily departure windows so your attendees never wait at the curb — call 612-234-4015 to build the right contract for your event calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions About Minneapolis Bus Rental Prices
Is there a minimum number of hours for a party bus rental in Minneapolis?
Most Minneapolis party bus and charter bus rentals are structured as hourly blocks, and the practical minimum for most trips — pickup, event, and return — lands between three and five hours. The exact window depends on your itinerary. When you call 612-234-4015, tell us your pickup time and last drop, and we build the quote around your actual schedule — not a one-size package.
Does the party bus price change if we want to make multiple stops in Minneapolis?
Multiple stops don't change the hourly rate — the rate stays the same regardless of how many venues you hit. What changes is the total hour count. A North Loop crawl with four stops across Warehouse District bars will run longer than a straight airport-to-hotel transfer, so the all-in price reflects the total time on the clock.
More stops means more time; more time means a higher total — but the per-hour rate is locked when you book.
Why is my quote higher for a Saturday night than a Thursday?
Weekend demand in Minneapolis — especially Saturday nights during wedding season (June–August), prom weekends (April–May), and Vikings home games (September–January) — regularly pushes requests above available supply. Weekend rates run roughly 20–30% above weekday equivalents across the fleet. If your event date is flexible by even one day, a Friday evening or Sunday afternoon can bring the quote down noticeably.
Call 612-234-4015 and ask about the best available rate for your date range.
What happens to the price if my event runs longer than planned?
Your quote is built on the hours you book. If the night runs long — the Twins game goes extra innings, or the reception at The Bachelor Farmer (50 N 2nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401) extends past your scheduled pickup — additional time is available at the same hourly rate, subject to the bus's next booking. The smart move is to build in a realistic buffer when you reserve, so a longer-than-expected evening doesn't create a scramble.
We can always adjust at booking time; changing it at 11:45 PM is harder.
Does it cost more to pick up from the suburbs versus downtown Minneapolis?
Suburban pickups — Bloomington near Mall of America, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, or Maple Grove — add mileage to the round trip, which factors into the quote. A Bloomington pickup for a Mall of America shopping day before heading to a Twins game at Target Field adds roughly 18–20 highway miles each way on I-494 and I-35W. That distance is reflected in the all-inclusive price, but you still get one flat number — no fuel surcharges or mileage add-ons appearing after you book.
Can we split a charter bus rental cost across the group, and does Party Bus In Minneapolis help with that?
Splitting the cost is entirely up to your group — we quote one all-inclusive number, and however your crew divides it is your call. The per-head math usually surprises people: a 50-passenger charter bus to a Vikings game at $2,500 all-in works out to $50 per person. Compare that to parking near U.S. Bank Stadium ($40–$60 per car, per the stadium's own parking guide), and the bus is often cheaper per head than everyone driving separately — without anyone drawing straws for who stays sober.