Minibus Hire Southampton
Minibus hire in Southampton at £215 all-in for a half day, driver included. Sizes from 6 to 19 seats, coaches above that. Four-hour minimum, free waiting at SOU. Ring 442046527305.
What We Cover Around Southampton
Southampton sits in Hampshire and has a population of roughly 260K. We run minibuses across the city and out into the wider Hampshire area on the same fixed per-vehicle rates. Most of our work here splits three ways: groups landing at or leaving SOU, staff being moved between sites, and weekend jobs like weddings, stag parties and away fixtures. Sizes run from a 6-seat MPV up to a 19-seat minibus, with coaches available if a group grows past that.
Minibus Jobs We Take in Southampton
- Minibus hire Southampton - 8, 12, 16, 17 and 19 seats, driver included, £215 all-in for a half day
- SOU airport minibus transfers - priced point to point, waiting time free after you land
- Wheelchair-accessible minibus - ramp and floor anchor points, no extra charge, ask when you book
- Staff and site shuttles - the same minibus and the same driver every shift
- Wedding guest runs - hotel to venue and back, usually two or three loops on one hire
- School and club trips - DBS-checked drivers, seat belts on every seat
- Stag and hen nights - one vehicle, one driver, nobody chasing taxis at midnight
- Coach hire - 24, 33 and 49 seats if your group outgrows the biggest minibus
Sizes and Half-Day Rates in Southampton
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8-Seater Minibus - 8 large cases. The vehicle we quote most often for airport runs. £215 all-in per half day.
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12-Seater Minibus - 10 large cases. Suits a stag group, a five-a-side squad or a small choir. £265 all-in per half day.
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16-Seater Minibus - 12 large cases. The size most groups actually need. £310 all-in per half day.
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17-Seater Minibus - High roof, standing headroom, 14 cases. £335 all-in per half day.
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19-Seater Minibus - Coach-style seating that still fits down ordinary streets. £385 all-in per half day.
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24-Seater Midi Coach - Where the minibuses run out of room. £445 all-in per half day.
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33-Seater Coach - Underfloor lockers, reclining seats and an onboard washroom. £525 all-in per half day.
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49-Seater Coach - The largest single vehicle we send out. £695 all-in per half day.
SOU Minibus Transfers
Airport work is priced point to point rather than by the half day, so you are not paying for hours you do not use. We watch the flight number you give us and set off to match the landing time. Waiting after touchdown costs nothing.
- Free waiting time once the aircraft is on the ground
- Driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board
- Luggage capacity confirmed in writing before you pay
- Child seats fitted at no charge if you ask in advance
- Ramp-equipped minibuses on the same fixed rate
Minibus Hire Southampton — Common Questions
Can I hire a minibus in Southampton without a driver?
No. Every vehicle goes out with one of our drivers. That is deliberate: it removes the licence problem, the insurance excess and the parking.
Do I need a D1 licence for a 16-seater?
Not with us, because you are never behind the wheel. Anyone who passed a car test after January 1997 has no D1 entitlement, which is why self-drive 16-seaters catch people out.
How much luggage fits in a 16-seater minibus?
Twelve large cases with all sixteen seats occupied. Drop to twelve passengers and you can fit sixteen. The 17-seater takes fourteen because of the high roof.
Is there a minimum hire period in Southampton?
Four hours. A ninety-minute job is still billed as a half day. Airport transfers sidestep this because they are priced per journey.
What does £215 actually include?
Driver, fuel, VAT, insurance and four hours. There is no per-seat charge and no fuel surcharge on top.
Are your Southampton minibuses wheelchair accessible?
Some of them are. Ramp-fitted vehicles with floor anchor points cost the same as the standard version, but there are fewer of them, so give us a few days.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, free, in Group 0+, 1, 2 and 3. Tell us the ages when you book and the driver fits them before pickup.
Can one minibus collect from several addresses?
Yes. Multiple pickups inside Southampton are included as long as they fit the hire window. Send the postcodes in order and the driver plans around them.
What is the difference between a minibus and a coach?
A minibus tops out at 19 seats, gets down residential streets and parks near the door. A coach starts at 24, carries luggage underfloor and needs proper access.
How and when do I pay?
Twenty per cent holds the vehicle. The balance is due 48 hours before travel by card or bank transfer. Cancel more than 48 hours out and the deposit comes back.
Where Our Southampton Minibuses Go
The busiest runs out of Southampton are SOU, the main railway station, conference hotels, stadiums and the training grounds and business parks scattered around Hampshire. Longer jobs across South East are quoted as a full day rather than a half.
Group Days Out From Southampton
Museums, match days, distillery and brewery tours, coastal trips — a minibus handles them all better than a train and a taxi rank. The driver stays with the vehicle, so bags and coats can be left on board between stops.
Practical Notes for Southampton
- Group size: Above six people a minibus usually beats two taxis, and it always beats three.
- Luggage: Tell us case numbers, not just head count. It changes which size we send.
- Airport timing: Give us the flight number and let us pick the departure time.
- Weekends: The 16 and 17-seaters go first from May to September. Three weeks’ notice is sensible.
- Repeat runs: Regular shuttles get the same vehicle and driver on a rolling booking.
Beyond Southampton
We take minibus work right across South East, not only in Southampton itself. Pickups anywhere in Hampshire are quoted on the same fixed per-vehicle basis.