18 Passenger Party Bus Rental
Planning a group trip through the French Quarter, a second-line crawl through the Marigny, or a pregame run out to the Caesars Superdome? New Orleans group transportation gets a whole lot simpler when you fill out one quick form and compare 18-passenger party buses and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies — all in seconds, no account required. Neworleanspartybus.net is not a bus company. It's a comparison and quote-request website, so instead of calling around town and waiting on callbacks that never quite line up, you put in your trip details once and see different vehicles and pricing side by side.
Call 504-264-9429 any time or use the online form to get pricing for your New Orleans trip in about a minute.
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More About The 18 Passenger Party Bus
An 18-passenger party bus hits a sweet spot that smaller limos and full-size charter buses both miss. It's roomy enough that your whole group — a bachelorette party heading to Frenchmen Street, a birthday group looping the Warehouse District, a rehearsal dinner shuttle between the Garden District and the French Quarter — rides together in one vehicle instead of splitting into two cars and losing half the group at every light on Magazine Street. The footprint is compact enough to navigate tighter urban corridors like Decatur Street and Bourbon Street's surrounding blocks without the approach challenges a 56-passenger motorcoach runs into in the Quarter.
Browse the full 18-passenger party bus vehicle page to see what's available in the New Orleans area.
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Common Amenities Available on 18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals
Amenities vary by vehicle and company, but 18-passenger party buses in the New Orleans network commonly include wraparound perimeter seating, color-changing LED cabin lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, flat-panel TVs, and a full-length onboard bar setup. Climate control is standard — a genuine relief during a July Jazz Fest weekend when the humidity on Canal Street is already working against you before you even board. Some vehicles in this size class also include tinted privacy windows and USB charging at the seats.
When you compare options through Neworleanspartybus.net, the amenity list for each specific vehicle shows up alongside the price, so you're never guessing what you're getting. Call 504-264-9429 if you want to talk through which amenities matter most for your specific event.
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 504-264-9429 before booking.
How much does an 18 Passenger Party Bus cost in New Orleans?
An 18-passenger party bus rental in New Orleans runs roughly $275–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$400 per hour on weekends, with full-day packages ranging from approximately $2,100–$2,600. Weekend rates — especially Friday and Saturday nights during Mardi Gras season, Jazz Fest (late April through early May), Southern Decadence weekend in late August, and Essence Fest in early July — tend to push toward the top of that range or book out entirely weeks ahead. Weeknight bookings for a Saints game shuttle or a Tuesday night crawl along Frenchmen Street often land closer to the lower end.
The price for your trip moves with the date, how many hours you need, and what's available on your specific day — but you can get a pricing estimate for your itinerary in about a minute. Fill out the quick form or call 504-264-9429 now. Check the New Orleans party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown across vehicle sizes.
| 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 504-264-9429. | |||
18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals Near New Orleans
Neworleanspartybus.net connects you to 18-passenger party bus options across the greater New Orleans metro — not just inside the city limits. If your group is coming in from across the lake or staging in the suburbs before hitting downtown, transportation providers in this network cover the full surrounding region. Need a Metairie party bus rental for a group meeting near Veterans Memorial Boulevard?
Looking for a Kenner bus rental close to Louis Armstrong International Airport? Heading across the state line for a casino run? A Gulfport party bus or Baton Rouge bus rental is available through the same network.
One form, one call to 504-264-9429, and you'll have options for your date no matter where your group is starting or finishing.
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