Standard minibus is the group-transport workhorse — Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Renault Master minibus class.
What it carries
- 8-16 passengers (depending on specific vehicle config)
- Group luggage on the rack / boot
- Per-mile rate £2.40/mi; hourly rate £65/hr
When minibus is the right call
- Group bookings over 7 passengers. Single vehicle vs. multi-car coordination.
- Sports clubs, hen / stag parties. Group-feel vs. split-up vehicles.
- Wedding shuttle loops. Hotel-to-venue-to-hotel.
- Cruise multi-passenger transfer. Family + extended family + luggage.
Pricing efficiency
For an 8-passenger group on a 50-mile airport run:
- Single minibus: 50 × £2.40 = £120 ÷ 8 = £15/passenger
- Two saloons: 2 × (50 × £1.67) = £167 ÷ 8 = £21/passenger
Minibus wins per-passenger on most multi-passenger trips of ≥4-5 people.