How to Rent a Tour Bus
When you rent a tour bus for your group's next trip, you retain a portion of control over the itinerary and schedule. So you can travel with a certain amount of flexibility. You can also see the countryside in luxury and security while someone else takes the wheel.
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How to Rent a Charter Bus
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Determine the number of people that will travel with your group so you'll know how big a bus you'll need. Most tour buses seat up to 55 people.
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Go online, buscharter.com is a good start. Pull out the yellow pages or ask other for recommendations for a company that specializes in renting tour buses. Get different quotes from different companies. Weigh your options if you want a driver, insurance, liability, etc.
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Make a list of about three companies that stand out. Create a spreadsheet to help you track the contact information and detailed information about each company. Features of the buses and the services the companies offer can vary greatly so you'll want to be able to compare them side by side.
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Contact each company and ask for a quote. In the quote, ask the companies to include amenities and other relevant information so you'll know exactly what is included in what you'll be paying.
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Ask for documentation of insurance and other information in case of an emergency and for their cancellation policy.
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Select the tour bus company you feel most comfortable in hiring. Pay your deposit to secure the date(s) for the tour bus.
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Tips & Warnings
Tour buses are comfortable with high-backed seats and a large area for luggage storage. Other bells and whistles include microphones to speak to anyone on the bus, televisions, DVD players and CD music players.
Make sure you can tell the difference in pricing and what each company can offer you with everything included.
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