Bus Rental Dubai Price List — Rates by Vehicle and Duration
Planning group transportation and want to know how much bus rental in Dubai costs? Our 2026 price guide gives you a clear overview of van, minibus, Mercedes Sprinter and luxury coach rental rates, including half-day, full-day, weekly and monthly options.
We provide bus rental in Dubai with a professional driver for airport transfers, city tours, corporate transportation, staff transportation, weddings, exhibitions, events, hotel transfers and inter-emirate travel.
Prices depend on the vehicle, number of passengers, rental duration, route and service requirements. The tables below provide current starting prices and published package rates to help you estimate your transportation budget before requesting a quotation.
For an exact bus rental dubai price, send us your travel date, pickup location, destination, passenger count and required hours. We will recommend the appropriate vehicle and confirm the final price.
How Bus Rental Pricing Works in Dubai
There is no single fixed bus rental Dubai price because different transportation requirements use different vehicles and operating conditions.
Four main factors determine the cost of your booking:
1. Vehicle Size
A 7-seater car costs less than a 15-seater van, while a 50-seater luxury coach costs more because of its larger capacity, more fuel usage and operating requirements. We provide vehicles ranging from small passenger cars and vans to Mercedes Sprinters, 20–34 seater minibuses and 35–53 seater luxury coaches.
2. Rental Duration
The length of time you need the vehicle affects the price. Our standard Dubai rental definitions are:
- Half day: up to 6 hours
- Full day: up to 10 hours
- Weekly rental: based on your itinerary for the whole week booking (6-7 days)
- Monthly rental: designed primarily for regular or contract transportation (26-30 days)
Note: The above mentioned hours can be further extended for half day and full day depending on customer request.
3. Route and Distance
A bus operating within Dubai generally has a different rate from a vehicle travelling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah or another emirate. Inter-emirate trips take into account the additional distance, emirate permits, operating time and vehicle schedule.
4. Additional Requirements
The final price can also depend on requirements such as:
- Airport pickup or drop-off
- Multiple pickup points
- Multiple destinations
- Extended waiting
- Event transportation
- Night-time transportation
- Long-distance or inter-emirate travel
- Special vehicle requirements
- Multi-day transportation
- Staff transportation contracts
For this reason, the price tables on this page should be used as a guide, while your quotation will confirm the exact rate for your journey.
What’s Included in Every Booking
Our standard bus and van rental service is designed to make group transportation simple, with the main operating costs included in the agreed transportation rate.
Every booking includes:
- A professional driver
- Fuel
- Salik road tolls
- Vehicle insurance according to the applicable transportation arrangement
- A cleaned and maintained vehicle
- Standard waiting time according to the booking and service type
The exact inclusions can vary by service. Airport transfers, full-day rentals, event transportation and long-term staff transportation can have different operating conditions. Before confirming your booking, we will provide the applicable inclusions and any additional charges in the quotation.
Half Day vs Full Day — What You Get
If you are comparing half-day vs full-day bus rental in Dubai, the main difference is the amount of scheduled vehicle use.
Half-Day Rental — 6 Hours
Our half-day rental is based on up to 6 hours.
It works well for:
- Short Dubai city tours
- Airport and hotel movements
- Conferences
- Corporate meetings
- Wedding guest transfers
- Short events
- Shopping trips
- Limited-duration group transportation
Full-Day Rental — 10 Hours
Our standard full-day rental is based on up to 10 hours.
A full-day booking is generally more suitable for:
- Complete Dubai sightseeing tours
- Corporate transportation
- Conferences and exhibitions
- Weddings
- Family excursions
- Full-day events
- Dubai–Abu Dhabi trips
- Multiple hotel or venue transfers
Van Rental Rates — 7 to 15 Seater
Our smaller passenger vehicles are suitable for families, small corporate groups, airport transfers and private tours.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Seater Car | 7 passengers | AED 400–700 | AED 3,700 | AED 8,000–11,000 |
| 8 Seater Luxury Mini Van | 8 passengers | AED 1,100–1,500 | AED 4,000 | AED 8,000–11,000 |
| 12 Seater Mini Van | 12 passengers | AED 500–800 | AED 5,200 | AED 10,000–15,000 |
| 14 Seater Mini Bus | 14 passengers | AED 500–800 | AED 5,200 | AED 10,000–15,000 |
| 15 Seater Van / Minibus | 15 passengers | AED 500–800 | AED 5,200 | AED 10,000- 15,000 |
Best for: airport transfers, family travel, hotel transfers, Dubai tours, small corporate groups and private transportation.
Mercedes Sprinter Rates — 13 to 19 Seater
Mercedes Sprinter vehicles are a premium option for customers who need more space than a standard van while maintaining a smaller-group environment.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Half Day Dubai — 6 Hours | Full Day Dubai — 10 Hours | Full Day Abu Dhabi — 10 Hours |
| Mercedes Sprinter | 13 seats | From AED 1,300 | From AED 1,800 | From AED 2,000 |
| Mercedes Sprinter | 16 seats | From AED 1,300 | From AED 1,800 | From AED 2,000 |
| Mercedes Sprinter | 19 seats | From AED 1,400 | From AED 1,900 | From AED 2,100 |
Best for: VIP groups, corporate transportation, airport transfers, business delegations, private tours and events.
Minibus Rates — 20 to 35 Seater
For medium-sized groups, a minibus can be more economical than hiring several vans.
Our fleet includes vehicles in the approximately 20–35 passenger range, depending on the required configuration.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Typical Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
| 20 Seater Coaster | 20 passengers | From AED 700 | From AED 5,000 |
| 22 Seater Minibus | 22 passengers | From AED 700 | From AED 5,000 |
| 24 Seater Toyota Coaster | 24 passengers | From AED 700 | From AED 5,000 |
| 30 Seater Minibus | 30 passengers | From AED 700–1,100 | From AED 6,000 |
| 33–35 Seater Luxury Minibus | 33–34 passengers | From AED 700-1,100 | From AED 6,000 |
Best for: corporate groups, schools, tours, weddings, staff transportation, hotel shuttles and medium-sized events.
Luxury Coach Rates — 35 to 53 Seater
For large groups, our luxury coaches provide a practical way to keep everyone travelling together.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Half Day — 6 Hours | Full Day — 10 Hours | Weekly |
| 35 Seater Luxury Bus | 35 passengers | From AED 600 | From AED 800 | From AED 6,000 |
| 37 Seater Luxury Bus | 37 passengers | From AED 600 | From AED 1,000 | AED 6,000 |
| 45 Seater Luxury Coach | 45 passengers | From AED 700 | From AED 1,300 | From AED 7,000 |
| 47 Seater VIP Coach | 47 passengers | From AED 800 | From AED 1,300 | From AED 7,300 |
| 50 Seater VIP Bus | 50 passengers | From AED 900 | From AED 1,300 | From AED 7,300 |
| 51 Seater Luxury Coach | 51 passengers | From AED 900 | From AED 1,300 | From AED 8,000 |
| 53 Seater VIP Coach | 53 passengers | From AED 900 | From AED 1,300 | From AED 8,000 |
Best for: tourist groups, corporate events, weddings, conferences, exhibitions, staff transportation, school groups and large family outings.
Airport Transfer Rates — One Way
Airport transfers are priced separately from hourly and full-day rentals because the service is based on a specific pickup and drop-off rather than a fixed number of rental hours.
The following are our Dubai International Airport (DXB) one-way rates for common vehicle categories:
| Vehicle | Capacity | DXB → Dubai Hotels | DXB → Abu Dhabi Hotels |
| 7 Seater Car | 6 | From AED 400 | From AED 600 |
| 8 Seater Luxury Van | 7 | From AED 400 | From AED 600 |
| 12 Seater Minivan | 11 | From AED 400 | From AED 600 |
| 15 Seater Minibus | 14 | From AED 400 | From AED 600 |
| 24 Seater Minibus | 23 | From AED 800 arrival / AED 600 departure | From AED 1,200 arrival / AED 900 departure |
| 30 Seater Minibus | 30 | From AED 800 arrival / AED 600 departure | From AED 1,200 arrival / AED 900 departure |
| 35 Seater Luxury Bus | 34 | From AED 1,000 arrival / AED 700 departure | From AED 1,200 arrival / AED 900 departure |
| 50 Seater Luxury Bus | 50 | From AED 1,000 arrival / AED 700 departure | From AED 1,300 arrival / AED 1,000 departure |
| 53 Seater Luxury Coach | 52 | From AED 1,000 arrival / AED 700 departure | From AED 1,300 arrival / AED 1,000 departure |
These airport rates include the vehicle, driver, fuel, VAT and airport parking expenses.
Airport transfer pricing can differ between arrival and departure services, particularly for larger vehicles, so always specify whether you need an airport pickup or an airport drop-off when requesting a quotation.
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Monthly and Long-Term Contract Rates
If you need transportation every day rather than for a single event, a monthly bus rental in Dubai can be more practical than booking individual daily trips. Monthly transportation is commonly used for:
- Staff transportation
- Hotel shuttle services
- School transportation
- Corporate employee transfers
- Regular site transportation
- Long-term project transportation
- Repeated airport or hotel movements
Current fleet pricing provides the following general monthly ranges:
| Vehicle | Capacity | Monthly Rate |
| 7 Seater Car | 6 | AED 7,000–10,000 |
| 8 Seater Mini Van | 7 | AED 7,000–10,000 |
| 12 Seater Mini Van | 11 | AED 9,000–14,000 |
| 14 Seater Mini Bus | 14 | AED 9,000–14,000 |
| 30 Seater Minibus | 30 | AED 10,000–15,000 |
| 35 Seater Luxury Bus | 34 | AED 13,000-17,000 |
| 37 Seater Bus | 36 | AED 13,000-17,000 |
| 50 Seater Luxury Coach | 50 | AED 14,000–22,000 |
Note: Exact contract pricing depends on the transportation schedule and vehicle requirements.
What affects a monthly contract price?
A monthly staff transportation quotation can depend on:
- Number of working days
- Daily operating hours
- Number of routes
- Pickup locations
- Drop-off locations
- Number of employees
- Vehicle capacity
- Number of buses required
- Shift patterns
- Weekend requirements
For long-term contracts, we recommend requesting a customised quotation rather than using the public daily rate as a monthly calculation.
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi — Indicative Rates
Inter-emirate bus rental prices depend on the vehicle, passenger count, route and whether the journey is one-way, return or a full-day trip. Below prices mentioned for Dubai -> Abu Dhabi Trip:
| Vehicle | Dubai / Abu Dhabi Intercity Benchmark |
| 12–15 Seater Van | From AED 700 |
| 20–24 Seater Minibus | From AED 800 |
| 30 Seater Bus | From AED 800 |
| 35 Seater Luxury Bus | From AED 900 |
| 37 Seater Luxury Bus | From AED 900 |
| 45 Seater Coach | From AED 1,300 |
| 50–53 Seater Coach | From AED 1,300 |
For other destinations such as Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Al Ain, Hatta and Khor Fakkan, request a route-specific quotation.
The final price is determined by the exact pickup point, destination, vehicle, duration and number of stops.
Pricing FAQs
How much does it cost to rent a bus in Dubai?
Bus rental prices in Dubai vary by vehicle and service. Smaller 7–15 seater vehicles can start from around AED 400 for selected services, while 30-seater buses, luxury coaches and Mercedes Sprinters have higher rates. AED 500–900 per day for a 30-seater, AED 600–1,000 for a 35/37-seater and AED 900–1,600 for a 50-seater luxury coach.
How much is a 50 seater bus rental in Dubai?
A 50-seater VIP bus currently starts around AED 1,200 for a 10-hour Dubai service, while half-day rental is AED 800. The exact rate depends on the service, vehicle and date.
How much is a 30 seater bus rental in Dubai?
The 30-seater minibus prices range from AED 600–1,100 per day. For a 10-hour Dubai city tour rate starts at AED 700.
How much is a 35 seater bus rental in Dubai?
The 35-seater starts at AED 600 for 6 hours and AED 800 for 10 hours in Dubai.
What is the cheapest bus rental in Dubai?
Smaller passenger vehicles or standard vans and buses generally have the lowest prices.
Is the driver included in the bus rental price?
Yes. Our standard bus rental service is provided with a professional driver. You do not need to arrange a separate driver.
Is fuel included?
Yes. Fuel is included according to the agreed transportation service and quotation.
Is Salik included in bus rental Dubai prices?
Yes. Salik is included in the transportation pricing according to the agreed service.
Is airport parking included?
Yes. The above airport transfer rates covers the airport parkings fees. The airport parking fees for Dubai airport is typically around AED 50-100 for smaller vans and AED 235/per hour for bigger buses and coaches.
What does half-day bus rental mean?
Our standard half-day bus rental is up to 6 hours.
What does full-day bus rental mean?
Our standard full-day bus rental is up to 10 hours.
Can I rent a bus for only a few hours?
Yes. Where available, we can provide hourly or short-duration transportation. You can let us know the pickup location and destination, we will provide the prices accordingly.
Can I rent a bus for one day?
Yes. You can book a bus, minibus, van or coach for a single day. Full-day rentals are normally based on up to 10 hours. The 10 hours period can be further extended with additional charges per hour.
Can I rent a bus for a week?
Yes. Weekly packages are available for several vehicle categories. Prices start at AED 6,000 for a 30-seater, AED 6,000 for a 35-seater, AED 7,300 for a 50-seater luxury coach.
Can I rent a bus monthly in Dubai?
Yes. Monthly and long-term transportation is available for staff transportation, corporate requirements, hotel shuttles and other recurring services.
Does the bus rental price include VAT?
No. VAT is not included in above prices. Your final quotation will include the 5% VAT.
Why are some prices shown as a range?
Vehicle rental prices can vary according to vehicle specification, availability, date, duration, route and service requirements. A range provides a more realistic indication than presenting one price as though it applies to every booking.
Why can the same vehicle have different prices on different services?
A 50-seater used for an airport transfer, a 10-hour Dubai city tour, an inter-emirate trip or a monthly staff contract has different operating requirements and expenses involved. Also the fuel usage is different in each kind of trip, hence the prices are different for different type of services,
Do you provide bus rental from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. We provide transportation between Dubai and Abu Dhabi using vans, minibuses and luxury coaches. The price depends on the vehicle, route, duration and whether the trip is one-way, return or full-day tour inside Abu Dhabi.
Do you provide bus rental for events?
Yes. We provide vans and buses for all kind of requirements including weddings, exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, sports events and other group activities.
Can I book multiple buses for one event?
Yes. Multiple vehicles can be coordinated for large groups. We can provide you a combination of 50-seater coaches and 30-seater minibuses depending on the passenger count and movement schedule.
How do I get an exact bus rental price?
Send us:
- Date of travel
- Pickup location
- Destination
- Number of passengers
- Vehicle type, if known
- Required pickup time
- Number of hours
- One-way or return requirement
- Number of stops
- Luggage requirements, if applicable
We will then recommend the appropriate vehicle and provide the exact quotation.
Get an Exact Bus Rental Quote in Dubai
The prices on this page are designed to help you understand the cost of bus rental in Dubai before contacting us. They are starting prices and published package rates, not a promise that every vehicle is available at the same rate for every journey. For the most accurate price, tell us exactly what you need.
Whether you require a 7-seater van, 15-seater minibus, Mercedes Sprinter, 30-seater bus, 37-seater luxury bus, 50-seater coach or 53-seater VIP coach, we can recommend a vehicle based on your group size and schedule.
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Email: info@busrentaluae.ae
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