Minibus rental for 16 to 19 passengers
The minibus is for short runs with a lot of people and not much luggage. Airport shuttles, wedding guests, the dinner after the conference.
What a minibus is
A cutaway body on a Ford or Chevrolet chassis, typically 16 to 19 seats. Many models have passenger seat belts. Wheelchair-lift floor plans exist. Because it is designed for 16 or more including the driver, the driver needs a CDL with a passenger endorsement.
Typical models
The photos show typical models in this size. Which vehicle runs depends on the licensed operator that takes the booking.
Minibus (16 to 19 seats)
Mercedes Sprinter
19 passengers · 15 bags
Ford Transit
16 passengers · 12 bags
Mercedes Sprinter
17 passengers · 14 bags
At a glance
- Seats: 16-19
- Luggage: Limited; rear luggage area on some floor plans
Luggage is the catch
Luggage space is limited: a rear luggage area on some floor plans, none on others. For an airport shuttle, count the bags. Sixteen people with carry-ons fit. Sixteen with checked cases may not. If bags are heavy, pair the minibus with an SUV, or step up to a midsize coach.
Where a minibus earns its place
It reaches places a coach cannot. In New Orleans, the Garden District bans buses over 20 seats, with limited exceptions. A 16- to 19-seat minibus stays under that limit. At a wedding venue with a narrow lane, or a hotel with a tight driveway, the same logic holds.
For a church outing across town or a local event shuttle, it is often the most sensible size. At a wedding, one minibus doing two loops often beats one coach doing one.
Airport shuttles by minibus
A minibus is a common airport shuttle, and airports treat group vehicles differently. At O'Hare, charters use the lower-level commercial lanes. At Dulles, charter buses load at Doors 4 and 5 after a 24-hour Charter Bus Form. At SFO, pre-arranged charters use the Arrivals-level courtyards. Where an airport does not say, the driver confirms the meeting point before the day.
Questions
How many people fit in a minibus?
Typically 16 to 19.
Is there room for luggage?
Limited. Some floor plans have a rear luggage area. Send the bag count.
One minibus or two Sprinters?
One minibus keeps the group together. Two Sprinters can split destinations, and each has a cargo area behind the last row.
Can it carry a wheelchair?
Wheelchair-lift floor plans are available. Give notice on the request.
Trip types we arrange
- Corporate shuttle and black car service for events
- School trip charter bus: what a trip leader checks
- Sports team bus charter for away games
- Wedding transportation and guest shuttles
- Party bus rental: the rules before the playlist
- Church group charter bus travel
- Wine tour transportation: Sprinter, SUV or minibus
- Casino trip charter bus and car service
- Wheelchair accessible charter bus and shuttle transport
Quote a minibus
Date, headcount, bags and route. One quote for the vehicle and driver; nothing is charged until you accept.
Request a quote or call 15722344442