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- A 20 to 30% deposit is required to make a reservation.
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Lima Charter Bus Prices
Coordinating group travel in Allen County means knowing that the cost of a charter bus rental isn’t one-price-fits-all, but you can get quotes in under 30 seconds right online through our form or by calling (567) 200-8499! Below you’ll learn about all the factors affecting rates across Lima and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size, plus special deals when you call us
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Lima
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
How To Get Your Quote
How to Get Lima Charter Bus Prices in 30 Seconds
You’ll simply enter your Lima pickup location, travel date, and passenger count into one quick form to instantly compare live availability, interior pictures, and prices from one of the largest networks of bus companies—with no account needed! Once you pick the bus type that fits YOUR budget, book right online and get your quote sent by text and email!
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Book with a deposit through the national booking company, and you'll see your full payment schedule before you pay. You get an instant booking confirmation, and its confirmation team calls to go over your whole itinerary.
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Our Pricing & Rates
Lima Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Lima. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (567) 200-8499 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
Book Ahead
Peak Lima Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Limacharterbuscompany.com is the easiest way to lock in lower rates before peak demand hits during spring proms, May graduations at the University of Northwestern Ohio, Square Fair in August, and the Allen County Fair! Because multiple independent operators in our network compete for your business, booking early helps you beat high hourly minimums!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes Home Games | Nov 7, Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Miami RedHawks Home Games | Nov 3 & Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bowling Green Falcons Home Games | Nov 10 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Columbus Crew Home Games | October 31, 2026 |
| Ohio State Fair | July 28 – August 8, 2027 |
| Columbus Zoo Wildlights | November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in Lima Charter Bus Prices?
Finding transparent pricing is simple with Limacharterbuscompany.com because your quote includes your vehicle, a driver, and fuel with zero hidden fees! Outside costs like venue parking at Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, tolls are paid separately so there are no last-minute surprises.
What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for Lima Bus Rentals
Compare party buses, minibuses, and charter buses side by side, and once you find the ride you love, you’ll put down a deposit online through the national booking platform to lock in your reservation! Your remaining balance is due before departure, and our confirmation department calls to verify every stop on your Lima itinerary.
How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay, and call us with any question first.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect Lima Charter Bus Prices
Finding group transportation that fits your budget comes down to a few key details like your headcount, your schedule, and how far you’re traveling along I-75 or US-30! Here is how each factor shapes your quote so you can get the right ride at the right price.
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
Just pick the vehicle size and amenities that match your headcount! Because Limacharterbuscompany.com is not a single local bus company, you’re never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have parked in its lot. A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and luggage bays costs more than a 20-passenger minibus or a sprinter van with a driver. Meanwhile, a 15- to 50-passenger party bus with LED lighting and an onboard bar is priced by capacity and day of the week!
Factor 2: The Time of Year
Fill out one quick form early if you’re traveling during Lima’s busiest months from April through October! Spring prom nights, summer wedding shuttles to Crimson Lane Venue, and fall football games at Spartan Stadium bring peak demand across Ohio. Booking at least one to three months ahead lets you lock in better rates before local buses sell out!
Factor 3: Your Starting City
For quick and easy pickups anywhere in Lima, the cities around it, and all of Ohio, our vast network keeps deadhead mileage low whether you’re starting near Town Square, Elida, Shawnee, Wapakoneta, or Findlay! Because we don’t own the buses, you connect with a network of independent operators closest to your pickup spot.
Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
Call (567) 200-8499 if you need help planning drop-offs and budgeting for outside route fees like highway tolls on the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/I-90) or event parking permits! Whether your group is visiting the Allen County Museum on Market Street or heading out on a long-distance charter bus trip to Toledo or Columbus, parking and toll costs are handled separately from your base quote.
Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
Trips exceeding those limits require a second driver to keep everyone safe and on schedule. For overnight trips, you’ll also provide a comfortable 3-star hotel room so your driver can rest up! The 365-day support team will help you plan your schedule to avoid unnecessary overtime fees.
Factor 6: Which Day You Ride
You can save money and enjoy lower hourly minimums by booking your Lima bus rental on a Monday through Thursday instead of a busy Friday or Saturday night! If you only need a quick one-way transfer below the standard 2- to 5-hour weekend minimum, call the live team for a custom below-minimum phone deal!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Lima Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (567) 200-8499 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Lima Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to DAY
A Lima-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Dayton International Airport (DAY) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Celina and Van Wert, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Lima airport transportation shuttle bus through Limacharterbuscompany.com instead.
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Celina, 6:00 AM second stop in Van Wert, 7:00 AM drop-off at DAY
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: Ohio Stadium Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Celina is heading to a sold-out show at Ohio Stadium. The roads back into Lima after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Lima concert charter bus rental through Limacharterbuscompany.com, keeping everyone together from the first pregame drink to the last encore.
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Celina, 6:30 PM arrival at Ohio Stadium, 11:30 PM post-show return to Celina
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Cuyahoga Valley National Park Day Trip
A Lima tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Lima corporate charter bus rental through Limacharterbuscompany.com. Everyone boards together downtown, the group rides together on a bus booked through Limacharterbuscompany.com, and arrives ready to explore.
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Lima office, 9:00 AM arrival at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Lima
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: Ohio State Buckeyes Game Day
A group of 25 Ohio State Buckeyes season ticket holders from Van Wert wants to make a home game at Ohio Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Lima sporting event party bus rental through Limacharterbuscompany.com, keeping the pregame energy going from the first pickup to the stadium gate.
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Van Wert, 12:30 PM arrival at Ohio Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Van Wert
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About Lima Charter Bus Prices
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (567) 200-8499, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow can I get a party bus or charter bus quote in Lima?
Enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool to see live vehicle photos and pricing with no account needed! You can also call (567) 200-8499 any day of the year to get a custom package and have your quote sent by text and email!
Does Limacharterbuscompany.com own the buses?
No, and that’s the whole point! Because Limacharterbuscompany.com is a comparison website and not a single local bus company, you’re never limited to one fleet and instead get multiple independent Ohio bus operators competing to give you the best price!
What packages can I book through Limacharterbuscompany.com?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day, and multi-day packages built around YOUR exact schedule! From corporate event shuttles to the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center and school field trips to sporting event buses, we have a package that fits your budget. Need a bus for today or need 10+ buses for a major event? Same-day rentals and multi-bus fleets are always available through our network!
Can I get a quote even if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just put your estimated passenger count, date, and Lima pickup area into our 30-second quote form with no account needed, or call (567) 200-8499 to talk through your options. Our 24/7 reservation specialists can show you pricing for different bus sizes and adjust your package as your plans come together!
How much should I tip my Lima charter bus driver?
You can also ask the reservation team at (567) 200-8499 if you’d like to add the tip ahead of time.
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