Frequently Asked Questions About Charter Bus Rentals in Urbandale

Charter bus rental prices in Urbandale typically cost about $1,600–$3,800+ per day or $197–$519+ per hour depending on vehicle size, trip length, and availability. Minibuses (18–25 passengers) are less expensive than full-size 56-passenger coaches. You’ll pay either an hourly rate with a 5-hour minimum or a flat daily rate for longer trips. Get an exact quote fast online anytime!

Several factors affect the cost of your charter bus rental: the number of passengers, the type of vehicle selected (minibus vs. full-size coach), the length and duration of your trip, the time of year you’re traveling (peak season vs. off-season), and the pickup/drop-off locations. Additional expenses like tolls, parking fees, and lodging for drivers on multi-day trips may also impact the final price.

You can get a quote by calling our reservation team at 515-599-5950 or using our online quote tool. We’re available 24/7/365!

Your quote includes the base rental price of the bus and driver for the duration of your trip. It does NOT include additional expenses such as tolls, parking fees, or driver lodging (if required). Gratuity for the driver is also not included unless specified.

You should book your bus as soon as you know your trip details—ideally at least 4–6 weeks in advance. Buses can sell out quickly during busy times like school breaks, sports seasons, and major events. Last-minute bookings may face limited availability and higher prices.

We offer 18-, 20-, 25-, and 56-passenger buses. Minibuses seat 18–25 people and are great for small groups or local shuttles. Full-size charter buses seat up to 56 and are perfect for large groups, school trips, or long-distance travel. All vehicles have forward-facing seats; larger coaches have high-back reclining seats with armrests.

Amenities vary by vehicle but can include reclining seats, air conditioning, onboard restrooms (on full-size coaches), WiFi, power outlets, USB ports, video monitors, PA systems, luggage bays, and overhead storage. Let us know what you need, and we’ll get you a bus with the right features.

Yes! We can handle one-way trips, round-trip charters, and multi-day packages with custom itineraries. Just tell us your schedule, and we’ll make it happen.

Yes, we provide long-distance charter bus rentals from Urbandale to destinations across Iowa and the Midwest—including Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Omaha, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and more. Whether you’re planning a multi-day school trip, corporate event, or out-of-town wedding, we’ll get you there comfortably and affordably.

If your trip requires an overnight stay, you must provide hotel accommodations for the driver. The hotel should be a standard mid-range property (e.g., Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn) with a private room and access to restroom facilities. This cost is not included in your base rental price.

We serve all major airports in the region including Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids (CID), Quad City International Airport (MLI), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW). Count on us for seamless airport transfers to and from any terminal.

We provide transportation to every stadium in Iowa and beyond, including Principal Park (Iowa Cubs) and Wells Fargo Arena (Iowa Wolves, Iowa Wild, Drake Bulldogs) in downtown Des Moines, Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University in Ames, Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Xtream Arena and Kinnick Stadium in Coralville, the UNI-Dome at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, and county fairgrounds hosting high school football championships. We also serve out-of-state venues like U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, and Wrigley Field and Soldier Field in Chicago. Whether you’re headed to a Hawkeyes, Cyclones, Panthers, or local high school game, we’ll get you there!

We provide transportation to every major concert venue in Iowa, including Wells Fargo Arena, Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Hoyt Sherman Place, Wooly’s, Val Air Ballroom, and xBk Live in Des Moines; McGrath Amphitheatre and Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids; Hancher Auditorium and Xtream Arena in Iowa City; Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls; and Vibrant Arena at The MARK in Moline. Book a charter bus for your next festival trip to Hinterland Music Festival in Saint Charles, 80/35 Music Festival in Des Moines, or country shows at county fairs statewide.

We serve every wedding venue in the region, including Rollins Mansion, Salisbury House ∓ Gardens, The Tea Room, Curate, and The District Venue in Ankeny; Carper Vineyard ∓ Winery in Norwalk; The Chateau in Altoona; Bella Love Event Venue in Bondurant; Country Lane Lodge in Adel; The Celebration Barn in Cumming; and urban locations in downtown Des Moines. We also provide service to hotel ballrooms, church ceremonies, and rural barn venues across Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties.

We operate in all nearby cities including Des Moines, West Des Moines, Clive, Waukee, Johnston, Ankeny, Altoona, Grimes, Norwalk, Indianola, Pleasant Hill, Ames, and other communities across Polk and Dallas counties. No matter where you need to go, we have a bus ready for you!

We provide group transportation to all major events and festivals in Iowa, including the Iowa State Fair, Des Moines Arts Festival, 80/35 Music Festival, Hinterland Music Festival, Tulip Time in Pella, RAGBRAI, BaconFest, World Food ∓ Music Festival, and local celebrations like Yankee Doodle Pops on July 4th. Avoid traffic jams and parking hassles by riding together with friends—we’ll drop you off steps from the entrance gate.

We serve every convention center in the state, including the Iowa Events Center (Hy-Vee Hall, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, Wells Fargo Arena) in downtown Des Moines, the MidAmerica Center in Council Bluffs, and regional venues in Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, and Davenport. Book a charter bus for your next trade show, corporate meeting, or industry conference and enjoy convenient curbside drop-off and pickup.