18 Passenger Minibus Rental
Moving 18 people through New Orleans without splitting into three separate cars on Bourbon Street or losing half the group to a rideshare surge on Frenchmen Street is exactly what the 18-passenger minibus was built for! Whether your group is heading from the French Quarter to the Smoothie King Center for a Pelicans game, shuttling wedding guests between a ceremony in the Garden District and a reception on Magazine Street, or running a hotel pickup loop for a conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, one vehicle keeps everyone together and on schedule. Fill out one quick form to compare 18-passenger minibuses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Orleans — no account required.
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More About 18 Passenger Minibuses
The 18-passenger minibus is the sweet spot for groups that have outgrown a Sprinter van but don't need a full 56-passenger motorcoach. In New Orleans, that distinction matters more than most cities. These buses can be a practical fit for navigating the narrow one-way streets of the French Quarter, making the turn off Canal Street onto St. Charles Avenue, and reaching hotel loading zones along Poydras Street — without the oversized-vehicle headaches that come with a full-size coach.
Popular models available through the network can vary by provider. Many 18-passenger minibuses offer a center aisle, enough ceiling height to walk to your seat upright, a climate-controlled cabin, and enough room that nobody's sitting on a lap for the ride down the Westbank Expressway.
Inside an 18 Passenger Minibus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 504-517-1560 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
What’s Typically Included on 18 Passenger Minibus Rentals
The 18-passenger minibuses available through the network may include features your group actually wants on a New Orleans trip! Many models offer air conditioning and climate control — non-negotiable when August humidity rises on the French Quarter streets. Depending on the model, seats may be high-back reclining in leather or cloth, with extra legroom so nobody arrives stiff after the ride across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
Overhead compartments may handle carry-ons and day bags, and a rear luggage area may fit roller bags and duffels for groups with more gear. Available features can also include power outlets and USB charging ports, flat-screen monitors with DVD or HDMI input, a PA system with wireless mic for tour leaders or wedding coordinators, and Bluetooth/AUX stereo so your playlist runs from the hotel pickup all the way to Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. WiFi is available on many models, onboard restrooms on select builds, and ADA-accessible vehicles with rear or side wheelchair lifts are available on request — just mention it when you fill out your quote!
Reclining Seats
Climate Control
Overhead Storage Racks
Tinted Windows
WiFi
USB Charging Ports
AUX/Bluetooth Sound System
And More!
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 504-517-1560 before booking.
How much does an 18 Passenger Minibus cost to rent?
18-passenger minibus rentals in New Orleans cost $190–$330+ per hour, $1,210–$1,990+ per day, and $5.00–$7.25+ per mile depending on the provider, the date, and the specific vehicle. A Saturday wedding shuttle looping between a Garden District church and a reception venue on Magazine Street will price differently than a Tuesday airport transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). And a handful of New Orleans dates can tighten availability early: Mardi Gras parades begin during the Carnival season that starts January 6 and culminates on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2027, Jazz Fest fills the Fair Grounds across two weekends, April 22–25 and April 29–May 2, 2027, and the Essence Festival takes over the Caesars Superdome and the Convention Center over the Fourth of July weekend.
Spring wedding and school-event season across Orleans Parish and Jefferson Parish can also tighten availability. Book early and you'll have the most options and more time to compare estimates — wait until the last minute and you're paying premium rates for whatever's left. No need to fear though, 30-second online pricing is here!
Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to see vehicles, photos, and estimated pricing from a network of bus companies serving New Orleans — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing. Or call 504-517-1560 any time and a live agent will help build a custom package around your itinerary. You'll also have additional options to compare like 15-passenger minibuses, 20-passenger minibuses, party buses, and more!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 504-517-1560. | ||||