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Rent a bus in Bristol

We provide private coach service Bristol with professional drivers, modern vehicles. When your group visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, taking a Harbourside tour, or need a transfer to Bristol Airport (BRS), we make group travel simple, safe, and stress-free.

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Coach hire Bristol for groups of all sizes

Organizing group transport in Bristol requires a provider that understands both the city's geography and the demands of moving 19 to 80 passengers efficiently. 8Rental delivers bus hire Bristol services with Mercedes Tourismo, Setra, MAN, and Volvo coaches, none older than five years.

Each booking includes a locally-based driver who knows designated coach drop-off points at Anchor Road near the Harbourside, Canons Road for Cathedral access, and Sion Hill near Clifton Suspension Bridge. Our coordinators manage Bristol Airport transfers via the dedicated Bus and Coach Park, taking care of pre-booking requirements so your group can move from terminal to destination without delay.

Bristol private coach hire also provides corporate shuttle services, school trips, wedding transport all over Clifton and multi-day trips to the Cotswolds. You receive one dedicated account manager, real-time flight monitoring, and pricing that includes fuel, tolls, and parking fees from your first quote.

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Prices for bus service in Bristol

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Bus 49 pax Minibus 16 pax Minivan 7 pax
Bristol Airport Transfer (BRS) from £ 395 from £ 295 from £ 185
5 hours of service from £ 795 from £ 550 from £ 390
10 hours of service from £ 950 from £ 780 from £ 725
Transfers outside of Bristol from £ 5.0/mile from £ 3.5/mile from £ 2.8/mile
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Bus rental Bristol fleet and seating options

Our coordinator match the right bus to your group size affects both comfort and cost. Midi coach (19 to 35 passengers) is perfect for corporate groups going to conferences at Bristol Beacon or small wedding parties. Standard coaches with 36-49 seats are suitable for school trips to M Shed or company away days.

Executive coaches seating between 49 and 57 passengers have toilets, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats for longer journeys to Bath. Double-decker coaches can carry 57 to 90 passengers, which is handy for festival groups heading to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Smaller groups pick a 16 or 19-seater private minibus Bristol. Solo travelers or pairs book a chauffeured car Audi A8 seating up to 3. Both come with all-inclusive pricing and a driver who arrives early.

All vehicles comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard, which is important if you are traveling into the Clean Air Zone in Bristol. Any non-compliant busses will be charged 100 GBP per day but our fleet passes with no extra costs. The cost of coach hire Bristol will depend on the journey distance, duration and vehicle type. A day rate for a 49 seat coach will typically range from 500 to 700 GBP including all costs.

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Bristol landmarks and group destinations

Bristol attracts groups with its maritime heritage, street art scene and proximity to surrounding attractions. School parties and historians visit Brunel's SS Great Britain at the Great Western Dockyard to see the restored Victorian steamship.

There is coach drop off available at Sion Hill, Clifton Suspension Bridge for one vehicle with a 20 minute limit. St Nicholas Market acts as a central meeting point for walking tours, and We The Curious science center provides for educational visits with pre-booked group entry. Luxury coach hire Bristol is booked by corporate clients for executive retreats at Ashton Court Estate or for transfers between Bristol Temple Meads and conference hotels.

Our drivers will be there 15 minutes before departure time and will advise on practicalities such as avoiding the M32 in the morning rush. They know that coach parking at Bristol Fruit Market is 12 GBP for 24 hours, which we will arrange for you as part of your itinerary planning.

Our Bus and Coach fleet in Bristol

Mercedes Setra MAN Iveco
Standard

Setra S 515HD

49 Passengers
49 Luggage
Bus Setra 49 Seater
Standard

Large Coach

57 Passengers
57 Luggage
Coach Man Lion 57 Seater side
Standard

Mercedes Sprinter

16-19 Passengers
16-17 Luggage
Minibus 16 seater
Standard

Midi Coach

29 Passengers
29 Luggage
Midi Coach Iveco 29 seats
Standard

Double Decker Coach

80+ Passengers
80 Luggage
Double Decker Bus Setra 81 Seater

How to book bus rental Bristol with 8Rental

It only takes minutes to request a quote through our online form or direct phone line. Please provide your passenger count, pick-up location, destination and travel dates. Our team uses transparent pricing that matches the final invoice. Distance based quotes are based on current traffic patterns and any clean air zone requirements in relation to groups traveling from/to Bristol, Swansea or London.

You can make last minute bookings if vehicles are available, but booking 3 to 4 weeks ahead gives you the best selection. Our coordinators are here to help with schedule changes and unexpected requests every day, around the clock. Our drivers recommend arriving at pickup points 15 minutes early on match days because heavy foot traffic can slow down loading.

8Rental offers a simple comparison for groups looking to find out coach hire in Wales prices one quote, one price and professional execution from first contact to last drop off. Our Mercedes-Benz Tourismo, Setra and MAN coaches are reliable and comfortable for our bus rental services.

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Questions & Answers

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Before you rent a bus in Bristol, count suitcases as well as heads. Luggage affect this decision significantly. Minibuses carry up to 19 seats and midi coaches around 29 seats. Most tour trips and travel fit a 49- to 57-seat coach, and a double-decker takes up to 80 seats
Yes, on the Clifton side, . A 4-tonne weight limit keeps coaches off the bridge, so we use the coach bay on Observatory Road, about 150 metres away.
Yes. Bristol Airport makes coaches over 16 seats pre-book a bay in its Bus & Coach Park, and the stay is capped at 30 minutes with no layover.