18 Passenger Party Bus Rental
Planning a group night out in the French Quarter, a second-line crawl through the Marigny, or a round-trip shuttle to Caesars Superdome for a Saints game? Party-bus-in-new-orleans.com makes it fast and simple to compare 18-passenger party buses and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the Greater New Orleans area — all in one place, no account required. Fill out one quick form and get pricing for your exact date and itinerary in about a minute. Rather call?
Reach the quote line at 504-758-3591 any time, any day, and a real person will walk you through everything. Whether your group is hitting Bourbon Street on a Friday night or shuttling guests between the Warehouse District and a reception on Magazine Street, an 18-passenger party bus keeps everyone together without anyone hunting for parking on a street that closed an hour ago.
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More About The 18 Passenger Party Bus
An 18-passenger party bus is the sweet spot for mid-size groups — big enough that nobody gets left behind, compact enough to navigate the tighter blocks around the French Quarter and Mid-City without the clearance headaches a full 40-56 passenger charter bus can run into on narrow one-way streets. Seating typically runs along both sides of the interior in a perimeter layout, so the group faces each other rather than staring at the back of someone's head. That setup makes it the natural pick for bachelorette parties loading up on Frenchmen Street, birthday groups bouncing between Uptown bars, or corporate teams shuttling between the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and hotel blocks on Poydras.
If 18 seats is more than you need, a 15-35 passenger minibus covers similar ground with a slightly different interior configuration.
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Common Amenities Available on 18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals
Amenity packages vary by vehicle and provider, but 18-passenger party buses in the New Orleans network commonly include color-changing LED cabin lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, flat-panel TVs, and perimeter wrap-around seating. Climate control is standard — and in a city where July humidity hits the mid-90s and Jazz Fest weekend can feel like stepping into a sauna, a properly cooled cabin is not a luxury, it is the plan. Some vehicles in the network include an onboard bar setup and USB charging ports throughout the cabin; others carry overhead storage or additional sound system upgrades.
Because amenity packages are not identical across every vehicle, the fastest way to confirm exactly what comes on the specific bus you are comparing is to call 504-758-3591 or run the quote form — options are listed alongside each vehicle so you can compare before you commit.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 504-758-3591 before booking.
How much does an 18 Passenger Party Bus cost in New Orleans?
An 18-passenger party bus rental in New Orleans generally runs $275–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$400 per hour on weekends, with per-day packages ranging from roughly $2,100 to $2,600. Weekend rates reflect the simple reality that Friday and Saturday nights in New Orleans — especially during Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest in late April through early May, Essence Festival over Fourth of July weekend, and Saints home openers — are the most in-demand windows in the city's transportation calendar. Book during any of those periods and rates trend toward the top of that range; a Tuesday evening cruise around City Park looks different.
The numbers above are planning ranges to help you budget — your price moves with the date, hours on the clock, and exactly which vehicle you choose. Fill out the form or call 504-758-3591 and you could have a quote in about a minute. Visit the New Orleans party bus prices page for a deeper breakdown.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $275 – $350 | $275 – $400 | $2,100 – $2,600 |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. 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 504-758-3591. | |||
18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals Near New Orleans
Party-bus-in-new-orleans.com connects groups to 18-passenger party buses across the entire metro — not just inside the city limits. Whether your pickup is in the Central Business District, a hotel block in Metairie near the I-10/Causeway interchange, a neighborhood in Kenner close to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, or a venue out in the Northshore, the network covers it. A Metairie party bus rental or a Kenner party bus is just as straightforward to book through the same quote form.
Groups heading east toward the Gulf Coast can explore Gulfport party bus options, and groups based upriver will find Baton Rouge party bus rentals covered as well. One form, one call to 504-758-3591, and transportation options across the entire region are just as easy to find.
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If the 18 Passenger Party Bus doesn't fit your group's size, luggage needs, itinerary, or preferred amenities, browse the other party bus, minibus, Sprinter van, and charter bus categories available through the booking platform.