Party Bus Rentals in Charleston, South Carolina
Finding the right Charleston party bus rental used to mean cold-calling a dozen companies and hoping someone called back with a matching quote. augustapartybuscompany.com short-circuits that process entirely — fill out one form, compare vehicles and all-inclusive rates from transportation providers across the Lowcountry, and request your quote in minutes. Call 762-271-5100 to get started right now.
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Compare Party Bus Rentals in Charleston
augustapartybuscompany.com makes it easy to weigh party buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and charter buses side by side — one form, multiple providers, real pricing — without spending an afternoon on hold.
Charleston's geography makes uncoordinated group transportation genuinely painful: the Peninsula's one-way street grid, the bridge-dependent crossings to Mount Pleasant and James Island, and the I-526 loop separating North Charleston's convention venues from downtown all create real friction for large groups. The right bus handles the routing, keeps everyone together, and eliminates the parking scramble on East Bay Street at 11pm on a Saturday. Call any time to compare vehicle types, get a sense of package options, and review itinerary details before your trip.
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A Bus for Every Charleston Group
The full vehicle lineup spans Sprinter vans, party buses in the 15–50 passenger range, 15–35 passenger minibuses, and 40–56 passenger charter buses for long-haul runs and large events. Browse specific options — from a nimble 18-passenger party bus for a birthday crawl to a 40-passenger coach for a stadium group — before you call.
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Buses/vehicles listed above are examples of the vehicle types shown here, not exact makes and models available. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact bus or vehicle you will receive. Exact vehicle photos, amenities, availability, and pricing are shown with your quote when available. For help comparing options, call 762-271-5100.
You'll Have The Best Amenities!
Choose Available Amenities on Your Charleston Bus
Party buses come loaded with a full bar setup, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, wraparound seating, and flat-panel TVs. Minibuses handle airport hops and corporate transfers with powerful A/C, reclining seats, and overhead storage. Full-size charter buses running I-26 toward Columbia or the I-26/I-77 corridor toward Charlotte add undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restrooms, and WiFi.
Every section of the quote form lets you filter by amenity, so your group gets exactly the build it needs — not whatever happened to be available.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Cup Holders and Storage
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are just common types of features available on party buses. Exact vehicle features vary by provider and availability. After the quote request is submitted, a results page shows the available options to browse. To confirm the exact amenities included on a specific bus, simply call 762-271-5100.
Party Bus Prices in Charleston
As a general planning reference, 15-passenger party buses typically run $150–$250/hour; mid-size vehicles in the 25–30 passenger range often fall between $200–$350/hour; and full-size charter buses for longer point-to-point hauls typically land around $150–$275/hour. These are example price ranges to give you an idea — not a quote. Your actual rate depends on your date, route, and vehicle selection.
For a real number on your specific trip, fill out the form or call 762-271-5100. The party bus prices page has a full breakdown of vehicle ranges before you pick up the phone.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. These figures are not current market data, exact quotes, or guaranteed ranges. 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 762-271-5100. | |||

Find and Compare Options From Providers Serving Charleston
A Large Selection of Party Bus Rental Options in Charleston
Instead of calling providers one at a time and trying to compare quotes that never arrive in the same format, augustapartybuscompany.com puts multiple vehicles from multiple providers on the same screen at once. Capacity, amenities, and pricing in a single view — then you pick what fits. The FAQ page has answers to the most common booking questions if you'd rather read before calling.
Every group transportation occasion in the Lowcountry is covered: group transportation services for weddings, proms, corporate events, airport transfers, sporting events, concert nights, and plantation day trips, all requestable through one form. Because the platform draws from multiple providers rather than a single fleet, you're far more likely to find the exact capacity and build your group actually needs — on your date, at a rate that makes sense.
Group Transportation Services for Every Charleston Event
From CHS airport shuttles to Wadmalaw Island winery runs, here's how augustapartybuscompany.com covers every group transportation occasion across Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Charleston Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (5500 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418) sits roughly 12 miles from the downtown Peninsula via I-26 — a drive that doubles during morning rush when I-26 westbound backs up through North Charleston. For group arrivals, the protocol is straightforward: wait until every bag is at baggage claim and the full group is assembled, then signal for pickup. CHS enforces active-loading rules at the commercial arrivals curb — calling the bus before the group is together risks a wave-off.
Call 762-271-5100 to arrange your CHS group transfer.

Charleston Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Upper King Street is one of the Southeast's best bachelorette corridors — rooftop bars, live music rooms, and cocktail spots that stay packed past midnight. Weekend parking in the King Street corridor disappears before 9pm, and a group of 15 splitting into rideshares at stop three is a coordination disaster. A party bus keeps the whole crew together from the first bar to the last.
Browse Charleston bachelorette bus options — most party bus builds include bar setup, LED lighting, and a sound system. Call 762-271-5100.

Charleston Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A party bus arrival delivers the entrance moment a milestone birthday deserves. For Sweet 16s and Quinceañeras, a 25-passenger party bus with color-matched LED lighting and a custom playlist handles everything from the hotel pickup to the venue entrance. For adult milestone nights on the King Street circuit or a private dining room on East Bay, birthday bus options scale from 15-person vehicles all the way up to 50-seat coaches.
Call 762-271-5100 and compare what's available on your date.

Charleston Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center (5001 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418) is the Lowcountry's largest indoor venue and draws the biggest touring acts in the region. Surface lots off Coliseum Drive fill 90 minutes before doors on sold-out nights, and rideshare surge pricing spikes hard post-show. A party bus drops your group at the main entrance and stages nearby during the event — no post-show scramble, no surge fare.
Check Charleston concert bus options and call 762-271-5100.

Charleston Corporate Event Transportation
The Charleston Area Convention Center (5000 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418) is the Lowcountry's primary convention facility — and I-26 during major event days is not where your executive team wants to spend an hour. A Charleston corporate shuttle runs a clean loop between downtown hotel blocks and the Convention Center without the coordination overhead of rideshares that can't fit everyone at once. For smaller VIP groups, a Sprinter van handles point-to-point transfers with room for gear and presentation materials.
Call 762-271-5100.

Charleston Private Event Transportation Services
Spoleto Festival USA (late May through early June) brings 17 days of performances across the Peninsula and spikes both parking demand and rideshare pricing citywide. The Cooper River Bridge Run in April closes US-17 sections and the bridge itself, rerouting traffic across the metro. A private event charter bus pre-routed around event closures keeps your group on schedule.
Boone Hall Plantation events, Middleton Place outings, and corporate dinners in the French Quarter all benefit from the same approach. Call 762-271-5100.

Charleston Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
April through May is the single busiest booking window for party bus rentals in the Charleston metro. Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester County high schools schedule proms in the same tight window, and vehicles go fast. For prom: book by January or expect limited availability and premium pricing.
A standard prom run — school pickup, a photo stop at Waterfront Park, venue drop-off, and return — covers 4–6 hours. Check prom transportation options early. Call 762-271-5100.

Charleston School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Getting 40 students from a Peninsula school to the South Carolina Aquarium (100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401) on a weekday morning — when downtown parking for an oversized vehicle is effectively impossible — requires planning well ahead of departure. Group vehicle access uses Concord Street; confirm your arrival window with the aquarium in advance. For day trips to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (3550 Ashley River Rd) along SC-61, a school field trip bus with A/C and overhead storage makes the run comfortable.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available on request. Call 762-271-5100.

Charleston Sporting Event Transportation
The Charleston RiverDogs play at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park (360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403) — "The Joe" — in a neighborhood where game-day street parking on Fishburne and surrounding blocks fills well before first pitch. A bus drops your group at the main gate and stages nearby during the game. For College of Charleston basketball at TD Arena (81 Mary Murray Dr), the streets off George Street pack out early.
Check Charleston sporting event transportation options and call 762-271-5100.

Charleston Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Charleston wedding weekends span hotel blocks in Mount Pleasant, ceremonies at plantation properties along Ashley River Road, and receptions in downtown ballrooms — all separated by bridges, drawbridges, and a one-way street grid that punishes wrong turns. A guest shuttle running a clean hotel-to-venue loop keeps every out-of-town guest on schedule. A 20-passenger party bus handles the bridal party; a 56-passenger charter bus moves the full guest list.
Browse Charleston wedding shuttle options and call 762-271-5100.

Charleston Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Deep Water Vineyard (formerly Irvin House Vineyards) (6775 Bears Bluff Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487) sits about 25 miles southwest of downtown — a genuinely enjoyable destination that turns into a logistics headache when you're coordinating a convoy of personal cars on narrow island roads. Combine it with a King Street pub crawl on the return leg and you have a full-day itinerary where nobody worries about the drive home. A Charleston winery tour bus keeps the group together start to finish.
Call 762-271-5100.
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Service Area
Party Bus & Group Transportation in Charleston & Beyond
augustapartybuscompany.com covers Charleston and the wider Southeast corridor. Need a Columbia party bus rental for a USC event, a run down to Savannah, or transportation up to Charlotte? The full service area also covers Greenville and Athens.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Charleston Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
augustapartybuscompany.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. Submit the quote form to review pricing and available vehicles for your date, then compare the options and find what fits.
What is augustapartybuscompany.com?
augustapartybuscompany.com is a transportation comparison platform — not a bus operator. It lets you compare vehicles and rates from companies serving the area through a single form. See the about us page for full details on how it works.
How does augustapartybuscompany.com work?
Enter your trip date, group size, and pickup and drop-off details into the quote form. The platform returns available vehicles from providers serving the area so you can compare options side by side. You can also call 762-271-5100 any time to work through options.
More on the full FAQ page.
How much does a party bus cost in Charleston?
As a general planning reference, Charleston party bus rentals typically run $150–$350/hour depending on vehicle size and date. Actual pricing varies by provider and itinerary. Use the quote form or call 762-271-5100 for a real number.
Full vehicle ranges are on the party bus prices page.
Where do buses park at the North Charleston Coliseum?
The Coliseum complex has surface lots off Coliseum Drive; buses typically stage in the outer lot perimeter. For major sold-out events, confirm access directly with the venue at (843) 529-5000 before your event date — lot assignments can shift based on event configuration.
How does airport pickup work at CHS?
Assemble your full group at baggage claim with all luggage before signaling for the bus. CHS commercial vehicles load at the lower-level arrivals curb. Calling too early risks a wave-off — the airport does not allow commercial vehicles to idle at the curb while groups are still deplaning.
Can a party bus reach Folly Beach or Isle of Palms?
Yes. Folly Beach is about 11 miles from downtown via Folly Road (SC-171); Isle of Palms is reachable via the Isle of Palms Connector off US-17. Both communities have limited summer parking that fills completely by mid-morning on weekends — a bus drops and picks up without the lot hunt.
Popular Charleston Party Bus Destinations
From historic plantation estates to barrier island beaches to downtown waterfront parks, here's what your group needs to know about Charleston's most-booked destinations before you arrive.

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens (1235 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466) sits about 8 miles from downtown via the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and US-17 N. The Avenue of Oaks — a three-quarter-mile oak-canopied approach — is one of the most photographed spots in South Carolina and a mainstay for wedding photo sessions and group tours. Bus drop-off uses the main Long Point Road entrance; oversized vehicles park in the outer lot on property. Boone Hall hosts the Lowcountry Strawberry Festival in April and Plantation Days in fall.
Call (843) 884-4371 to confirm group vehicle access on event weekends.

Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park (1 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401) anchors the lower Peninsula with the city's signature pineapple fountain, Cooper River views, and walking access to East Bay Street. It's the most-used pre-event photo stop for prom groups, wedding parties, and visiting families in Charleston. Bus drop-off is on Vendue Range — pull to the curb and unload, then stage on Concord Street.
No lot, no parking cost, no reservation required. Evening visits pair naturally with dinner on the blocks immediately west of the park. Open daily, free admission.

Charleston City Market
Charleston City Market (188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401) runs four blocks through the historic district with sweetgrass basket weavers, local artisans, and food vendors daily. Bus drop-off is cleanest at the Market and Church Street intersection — Meeting Street runs one-way and has no commercial loading zones directly in front of the main market building. Plan your pickup window at least 15 minutes ahead of your actual departure: evening visits overlap with the King Street crowd and the curb gets competitive.
Free admission; open daily.

Folly Beach
Folly Beach — 11 miles southwest of downtown via Folly Road (SC-171) — is Charleston's most popular barrier island beach, with bars and seafood spots packed along Center Street. The Center Street lot fills by 10am on summer Saturdays and every Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. A party bus drops your group at the Center Street beach access and returns for a scheduled pickup — no lot, no meter, no circling.
Halloween on Center Street in October is a peak rental weekend. Summer tip: schedule your pickup before the 6pm traffic surge back over the SC-171 connector.

Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park (The Joe)
Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park (360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403) has hosted the Charleston RiverDogs since 1997 — a genuine ballpark in a walkable Peninsula neighborhood with views of the Ashley River beyond the outfield wall. Game-day street parking on Fishburne and the surrounding residential blocks fills before gates open. Residential streets east of the stadium post permit-only signs that out-of-town fans learn about the hard way.
A charter bus drops your group at the Fishburne Street main gate and stages nearby. Gates typically open 90 minutes before first pitch. Call (843) 577-3647 for group ticket information.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum (40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464) sits on the Mount Pleasant waterfront across the Cooper River — home to the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, USS Laffey destroyer, and USS Clamagore submarine. It's one of the most-visited group destinations in South Carolina for school trips, corporate outings, and family reunions. Buses enter via Patriots Point Road off US-17 Business; oversized vehicle parking is near the main entrance on property.
Allow at least three hours for a full group tour of the Yorktown. Call (843) 884-2727 to confirm current group pricing and parking access before your visit.