Tips for Choosing Your Party Transportation

Whether you’re hosting a bachelorette party, planning an after prom, or organizing a corporate event, coordinating party transportation can be a tricky job.
Before booking a random party bus or cancelling the party altogether, do some research to determine the best party vehicle for your event.

To avoid leaving passengers behind, and use this guide to clarify party transport confusion and choose the perfect limo or bus.

Common Party Vehicle Types:

• Sedans and SUVs
• Limousines
• Shuttle Buses and Mini Buses
• School Buses and Full-Size Party Buses
• Party Coaches
• Specialty Vehicles and Trolleys

Which Party Transportation Vehicle Is Right For My Event? Things to Consider

While the first limousines only had a seating capacity of four people, today, limos and other party vehicles can hold 60 passengers or more. Even big events with many attendees can be managed with a few large modern party buses.
Do a Head Count
The first step in determining what party vehicle you need is to figure out how many people will need transportation. Generally, stick to the plus-three rule. If the number of passengers anticipated is ten, look for a vehicle that has seating for at least thirteen. That way, any extra stragglers you pick up along the way will have a chance to tag along. Even if your party doesn’t grow by one or two, your passengers will appreciate the extra leg room.

Generally, large events, like after-prom events, need seating of about 50 passengers. Large events like this can benefit from school bus-style party buses, or motor coaches.

Medium-sized events, like bachelorette parties or corporate event, might benefit from a party bus that seats 14 to 27 passengers.

Smaller events that require fewer passengers, like executive meetings or wedding party transportation, might be best suited for a limousine rental, which can still accommodate over ten people.
Other Considerations
Though it would be nice to plan an event with an unlimited budget, do keep expenses in mind when planning a party bus rental. Regular motor coaches, school buses, and luxury coaches all can carry about the same number of people, so choose the level of comfort that fits your price range and your event.

Finally, don’t forget other equipment or attire that might take up additional space on the bus. A van rental might hold six passengers, but if every passenger is wearing a poofy gown or carrying a cooler, the seating capacity will diminish significantly. Plan for space needed, and not just seats needed.

Planning party transportation doesn’t have to be a headache. Be sure to leave extra space for more people, more stuff, and more fun!