How Many Seats Does A Minibus Have?

Thanks to the decade-old infrastructure and enhanced travel support over the last few years, public transport is the primary choice of travellers. Unfortunately, it is often limited to the seating capacity, inaccessible amenities and privacy. For that instance, a minibus is preferred among local travellers who need a smooth transfer between multiple destinations around Scotland.

For those uninitiated, a minibus is a multi-passenger vehicle that accommodates between 8 and 25 passengers in a single trip. The vehicle is designed to carry multiple passengers easily, slashing the need to rent out separate cars.

Not to mention, a minibus allows you to travel with the flexibility of your routes, budget, and pick-ups/drop-offs without being restricted to the schedule of public transport. But the most confusing bit that most travellers ask is: how many seats does a minibus have?

How Many Seats Are Available In A Minibus?

Minibuses do not have a fixed seating plan. But they come in various seating arrangements. Some of the common minibus sizes include 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 16, 17,18, 19, 20, 24 and 25 seater minibuses. 

Now you may confuse minibuses with minivans, when in fact minivans are restricted to 7-8 passengers only. This means minibuses offer a great deal of flexibility when travelling in small, medium, and large vehicles to accommodate your group of passengers. We have all sizes of minibuses available in our fleet to provide relief from the worries of travelling to all kinds of destinations in Scotland.

Different Sizes Of Minibuses Available

Here are some of the most demanded sizes of minibuses that easily adjust multiple passengers and luggage without impacting the comfort of travel.

• 9 Seater Minibus - This minibus is perfect for a small group of friends or family to travel easily around the local neighbourhoods or intercity.
• 10 Seater Minibus - Highly fuel efficient, a 10 seater minibus is compact and manoeuvrable to long distances - all while accommodating ten passengers.
• 16 Seater Minibus - If you are travelling with a medium-sized group of friends or family, a 16 seater is the ideal choice to go for. 
• 24 Seater Minibus - You can go for a 24 seater minibus for better leg space and luggage storage.

There are several other sizes of minibuses available and if your group size exceeds 24 passengers, you can choose a large 30 seater coach for a better seating capacity. Also, the prices increase with higher seating capacity as a large group will require more fuel for a minibus. That is why it is always insisted to make the right choice for your private minibus hire.

Which Minibus Size Is Right For Your Group?

Choosing the right size of a minibus is important for a smooth and budget-friendly travel experience. The last thing on your mind is to run over your budget or go through a cramped journey with your bags all torn up or lost between destinations. No one wants that!

A minibus is a premier solution to all of your unique travel requirements that can be easily adjusted into your itinerary. The choice for a minibus size exclusively depends on your group of passengers and the luggage. With various sizes of minibuses easily accessible, it is important to make the right decision and avoid the hassle of exceeding the budget with unused services.

Think of a minibus as a unique vehicle that is larger enough compared to a compact car and smaller compared to a coach. It lies in the middle giving you the much-needed flexibility for small to large-size groups with better price quotes and manoeuvrability to travel. 

So next time when you plan a journey to the Highlands, you do not have to coordinate multiple cars or a large coach. Our minibus with a driver can do the same job with a better-shared journey and affordable prices.

Things To Keep In Mind When Hiring A Minibus

A good rule of thumb is to always research before settling for a private minibus hire. Because hiring private transportation is a major investment that will influence your overall road trip. Make sure to give it some time and thought process for a mindful decision.

Not to mention, you may not find the exact size of the minibus in a specific brand. For instance, if you are looking for a 24 seater Mercedes Sprinter, you may need to explore other brand options to accommodate 24 passengers. Plus, the dimensions, layout, seating quality and luggage room also influence the minibus size and quality of travel.