Charter Bus Rentals Appleton, Wisconsin

You can expect to pay anywhere from $1,600 to $3,800+ per day or $197–$519+ per hour for a full-size charter bus rental in Appleton. Minibuses typically run $1,200–$3,000 per day or $185–$429+ per hour. Final pricing depends on your exact itinerary, but these numbers reflect recent pre-pandemic and post-pandemic market rates for real trips across Wisconsin—including Appleton, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Oshkosh, and beyond. Multi-day, long-distance, or peak-season trips will be on the higher end of the scale.

Every trip is different, but here are a few real examples of recent trips and what those groups paid:

• Example 1: A manufacturer in Neenah sent 40 employees to a two-day training in Milwaukee. They booked a 56-passenger charter bus for $4,200 total, including driver hotel and a 15% tip.
• Example 2: A high school band from Kaukauna needed a shuttle to UW–Madison for a competition. They got a 25-passenger minibus for $1,900, plus $200 for driver lodging and meals.
• Example 3: A wedding party in downtown Appleton hired a minibus to run guests between the ceremony and reception venues. Four hours of local service cost them $850, and they tipped the driver $100.
• Example 4: A church group booked a charter bus for a weekend retreat up north. Two days of travel came to $3,000, not including the 10% gratuity they gave at the end.

Your price will depend on exactly how many days and hours you need the bus, total mileage, and any extra expenses like tolls, parking, or driver accommodations. The base rate covers the vehicle, driver, and fuel. Anything else—like stadium parking at Lambeau Field or Fiserv Forum—will be billed separately.

Major factors affecting your price include the size and type of bus, length and distance of your trip, time of year (peak season vs. off-season), and any special events happening in Appleton that could limit availability or increase demand. You’ll pay more if you’re traveling during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Packers games in Green Bay, Mile of Music, Octoberfest, or Badger State Winter Games. Additional costs may include tolls, parking fees at venues like Lambeau Field or the Resch Center, and lodging or per diem for your driver on overnight trips.

Yes. We can provide ADA-compliant vehicles with wheelchair lifts, securement areas, and accessible restrooms upon request. Please let your reservation specialist know about any specific accessibility needs when you book so we can match you with the right equipment.

We serve every kind of group you can think of: school field trips to the Building for Kids or Bubolz Nature Preserve, college tours of Lawrence University and UW Oshkosh, corporate shuttles for paper mills and tech companies, wedding transportation to venues in downtown Appleton or Door County, sports team travel for the Fox Cities Stars and local little leagues, church outings, band and choir trips, convention and festival shuttles for events at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, and even Packers fan charters to Lambeau Field.

Bus Rental Company Appleton offers a wide range of vehicles to fit any group size: sprinter vans (up to 15 passengers), minibuses (18, 20, or 25 seats), and full-size charter buses (up to 56 passengers). Need something bigger? You can always book multiple vehicles—we handle groups of any size.

Enjoy reclining seats, powerful A/C and heating, onboard WiFi, power outlets, USB ports, video monitors, DVD/Blu-ray players, PA microphones, and plenty of storage space. Full-size buses add underfloor luggage bays and an optional restroom. Upgrade packages can include leatherette upholstery, wood-look flooring, or custom branding. Let us know what you need, and we’ll make it happen.

You should book your charter bus at least six months in advance, especially if your trip falls between April and June or coincides with major events like EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Mile of Music, Octoberfest, or a Packers preseason game. This window gives you the best selection of vehicles and allows us time to arrange any special requests, such as ADA accessibility or custom branding. Last-minute bookings are possible but may be limited by availability—Appleton isn’t Chicago or Milwaukee, and inventory can run out quickly during peak season. If you’re traveling over a holiday weekend or need multiple buses, lock in your reservation as early as possible.

Getting a quote is quick and easy—just call us at 920-416-1000 anytime, or use our online form to send us your trip details. We’ll need to know your pickup location, destination, departure date and time, group size, and any special requests like Wi-Fi or ADA accessibility. One of our reservation specialists will get back to you with a personalized quote fast—often within minutes. If you’re happy with the price, you can book your bus right away and pay your deposit online. Need something custom? We do that too.

Your quote covers the bus rental and driver compensation. Not included: tolls, driver lodging and meals on overnight trips, cleaning fees for excessive messes, or parking passes at your destination. For example, stadium parking at Lambeau Field can cost $50–$100 depending on the lot, while Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee charges $35–$50 for oversized vehicles. You’ll be billed separately for any additional expenses incurred during your trip. Full terms and conditions are available upon request.

You can get an instant quote and book online 24/7 using our online tool, or call our reservations team anytime at 920-416-1000. Once you receive your quote, you can reserve your bus by signing the electronic contract and submitting a non-refundable deposit via credit card, ACH transfer, or check. Your balance is due 30 days before departure. Last-minute bookings are accepted subject to availability. Final itineraries and passenger counts must be confirmed prior to departure. Contact our office for exact payment policies and terms.

Bus Rental Company Appleton serves all of Outagamie, Winnebago, and Calumet counties—including Appleton, Grand Chute, Kimberly, Little Chute, Menasha, Neenah, Kaukauna, Greenville, and Harrison. We provide statewide and regional service to destinations like Green Bay, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Madison, Wisconsin Dells, Chicago, Minneapolis, and more. Whether you’re heading across town or out of state, we have a bus for you.