18 Passenger Party Bus Rental
Trying to move a group of 18 through the French Quarter on a Saturday night — or shuttle a wedding party between a Garden District ceremony and a Warehouse District reception — without losing half the group to a rideshare surge? There's a simpler way. Partybusinneworleans.com lets you fill out one quick form and compare 18-passenger party buses and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Orleans and the surrounding region, all in one place. No account required, no back-and-forth with multiple companies, no waiting on callbacks.
Call 504-497-9530 or use the online quote tool and you could have pricing for your specific date and itinerary in about a minute.
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More About The 18 Passenger Party Bus
An 18-passenger party bus lands right in the sweet spot between a Sprinter van and a full-size 25-passenger bus — big enough that nobody gets left behind, compact enough to navigate tighter New Orleans streets without the turning-radius headaches of a full-size motorcoach. That matters on Magazine Street, in the Marigny, or anywhere in the Crescent City where the streets were built long before commercial vehicles were part of the picture. The 18-passenger configuration typically runs on a cutaway or small coach chassis, with perimeter seating along the sides so the whole group faces each other rather than staring at the back of someone's head.
For bar crawls through Frenchmen Street, Mardi Gras parade shuttles, or a night that starts in Uptown and ends somewhere near Bourbon, this is the size that keeps everyone together without the bus feeling like overkill.
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Common Amenities Available on 18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals
Amenities vary from vehicle to vehicle across the network, so it always pays to ask specifically when you request your quote — but 18-passenger party buses in New Orleans commonly come equipped with color-changing LED mood lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating with padded upholstery. Many vehicles in this size class also include a built-in bar area and USB charging ports at the seats, which is genuinely useful on a long Essence Festival shuttle loop or a multi-stop bachelorette night. Climate control is standard — and in New Orleans, where July humidity hits like a wall the moment you step outside, a well-functioning A/C system is less of a perk and more of a necessity.
Browse the full vehicle lineup to see what's available in your area.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party 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 504-497-9530 before booking.
How much does an 18 Passenger Party Bus cost in New Orleans?
An 18-passenger party bus rental in New Orleans generally runs $275–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$400 per hour on weekends, with full-day rates typically ranging from $2,100–$2,600. Those are planning ranges to help you build a realistic budget — the actual rate for your trip moves with the date, how many hours you need, and how much demand there is in the market that weekend. A Saturday night during Mardi Gras or Essence Festival weekend will price differently than a Wednesday afternoon airport transfer, and supply in New Orleans gets genuinely tight around Jazz Fest in late April and early May.
For what it costs your actual group on your actual date, fill out the quick form or call 504-497-9530 — real pricing takes about a minute. Check out the New Orleans party bus prices page for more detail on what affects the final number.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $275 – $350 | $275 – $400 | $2,100 – $2,600 |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 504-497-9530. | |||
18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals Near New Orleans
Partybusinneworleans.com connects you to transportation options across the greater New Orleans metro and the surrounding region — not just inside the city limits. Whether you need an 18-passenger party bus in New Orleans proper, a party bus in Kenner for a group flying into MSY, a Baton Rouge bus rental for a group making the drive up I-10, or transportation reaching as far as Gulfport, Lafayette, or Mobile — one form gets you options for wherever your group is headed. The network covers a wide footprint, so availability on your date is far less of a gamble than calling a single bus company and hoping they have an open slot.
Call 504-497-9530 any time to check availability and get started.
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