Customers are always in need of cheap prices for their tours when hiring a bus in Cape Town. What’s more, is that it is a challenge to find tour operators who offer these affordable coach and bus rental prices. Plus, once you find such a bus service, what is the quality of their coaches? What is the quality of their service? Moreover, it would be to your advantage when you find these achievable bus hire prices combined with excellent service. In this post, we provide you with guidance to help you know when you are
Are you planning your tour to Cape Town and the greater Western Cape, but not sure where to start? Our bus hire Cape Town fleet page will quickly give you an overview of what luxury coach sizes are available. Not forgetting, the 60 seater conference coach option, which is ideal for medium to larger tour groups. So, if you’re searching for a shuttle bus to rent in Cape Town, we have answers for you.
So, how do you know you are paying cheap bus hire prices?
It may seem like a difficult question to ask, since as a Customer how do you know you are getting cheap bus hire prices? The coach hire pricing you receive from an experienced tours buses company, includes a number of cost factors. To name these elements, it is fuel, insurance, driver fees and toll fees if any.
Factors that keep bus hire prices affordable
Firstly, what makes a bus company jack up their pricing, is the cost of the actual coach. For example, a new touring Mercedes Benz 17 to 21 seater luxury coach, costs around R 850,000.00 to R 1,290,000.00 depending on what tour add-ons the tour bus company chooses. However, this same touring luxury coach can be purchased second hand for around R 550,000.00. To be honest, this is where the difference in bus charter price varies. Oftentimes, to rent a coach costs more because it is a newer model. This is to say, that the running cost of that coach is higher than usual. As a result, the tour coach rental company passes on the cost to the customer.
You should not be paying more for excellent bus service
Having said that, you should not be paying increased bus hire rates for a coach charter service, that should be quality and above average in the first place. However, it is unfortunate that we have seen bad service before, at a high price. To clarify, not only does this happen in Cape Town, South Africa, but in other countries in the world. Further to this, a tour drivers’ attitude and level of professionalism all adds to the tour experience, which a tour group enjoys. What’s more, if the charter bus rental service or the actual luxury coach is not up to standard, it will have a negative effect on the tour.
Questions our Customers ask about budget-friendly coach rental prices
To summarize, questions our Customers usually ask and you might too. How do I find a charter bus company near me? Do they offer cheap bus hire options for a tour like mine? Is their bus service delivery professional and above average? Nonetheless, these are all valid questions that a Customer has the right to ask. We continuously work to improve our service delivery and to keep it Customer centric.
What is included in your bus rental?
As initially mentioned, fuel for the coach, the tour drivers’ services and all running costs pertaining to the vehicle. Furthermore, public liability insurance, which covers the passengers i the event of an unforeseen accident. Additionally, when passengers are need of being picked up at the airport, the parking fees is included. To confirm, in terms of tax law, transport is not subject to Value Added Tax (VAT).
What is excluded in your bus rental
Coach and bus companies have it in their terms and conditions, that any entrance fees at a National Park or Reserve is for the customers account. For example, visiting a museum or botanical gardens is not included in any of the bus hire rates provided. For one thing, when passengers arrive at the airport with their luggage, the porterage costs are excluded and the client is required to pay for that if they use that service. Additionally, any expense of a personal nature is by definition for the customers own pocket. In summary, at the end of the tour usually the tour driver receives a discretionary gratuity gift or tip. We leave this completely to the discretion of the passengers. Finally, while traveling outside of Cape Town the tour driver would require accommodation as well as meals. These costs too are for the clients account.
Let’s show you some cheap bus hire Cape Town options
This post is not about telling you how great cheap bus hire is, but rather guiding you through the reasoning of how cost-effective bus hire and quality service should work together. To get sight on some affordable bus transportation with above average service, you can start here:
Available coach rental choices: Cape Town bus fleet
Variation of bus services: Coach rental services across the Western Cape
Shuttle services: airport transfer and conference shuttles
Last but not least, an incredible source of information: our guide on bus hire prices in Cape Town, which also illustrates cost examples of various coach rentals.
Cheap minibus hire in Cape Town
Firstly, minibus rentals in Cape Town are not expensive for local touring. Additionally, for long distance travels perhaps to the Garden Route, is also a cost-effective exercise. Moreover, these minibuses are both comfortable and luxurious. To explain, whether you require a 17 seater luxury touring coach, or a 21 seater luxury coach, these mini bus coach rentals are a great choice. Essentially, the minibus rentals includes the following features for your enjoyment:
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16 > 21 Seater Mercedes Benz (or VW Crafter) luxury coaches + 1 Driver (No Self Drives Offered)
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Seating: Individual High Back Reclining Seats with Individual Seat Belts
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Armrests
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Air conditioning
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Personal Overhead Lighting
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Luxurious and Comfortable Interior
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Onboard Fridge/Cooler Box
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Sealed/Sliding Windows
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PA System With Microphone
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CD / Radio
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Complimentary Trailer provided on Overland and Airport Transfer Days
We welcome you to get in touch with us about any of your tour needs. Do you need help in the other regions in South Africa? Check out our other regions where we also provide affordable coach hire. Send us a quick mail info@bushirecapetown.co.za