18 Passenger Party Bus Rental
New Orleans is one of those cities where the whole point is staying together — crawling Frenchmen Street bar to bar, rolling into the French Quarter for Mardi Gras, or piling out at the Smoothie King Center before tip-off. An 18-passenger party bus rental is the sweet spot for groups that are too big for an SUV and don't need a full 40-seat motorcoach. Partybusneworleans.net makes it easy to compare 18-passenger party buses and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the Greater New Orleans area — one quick form, transparent pricing, no account needed. Fill out the form on this page or call 504-264-9424 any time to get started!
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More About The 18 Passenger Party Bus
An 18-passenger party bus sits right in the middle of the vehicle lineup — bigger than a Sprinter van, smaller than a 25- or 30-passenger bus, and purpose-built for a night out rather than a point-to-point transfer. The interior is built around the group experience: perimeter wraparound seating runs along both walls so everyone faces the center, and there's typically enough standing room to move around between stops on the Warehouse District or Magazine Street. For groups heading from a hotel on Canal Street to Zydeco sets on Frenchmen Street and back, 18 seats fits the typical New Orleans group perfectly without paying for space you don't need.
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Common Amenities Available on 18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals
18-passenger party buses in the network typically come loaded with amenities that make the ride itself part of the event. Expect color-changing LED lighting that pulses with the music, a premium Bluetooth sound system with aux connectivity, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating with a center aisle. Climate control is standard — important when you're dealing with New Orleans humidity in July or a late-February Mardi Gras night that drops below 50°F. Some 18-passenger buses in the network include a built-in bar area and USB charging ports at the seats.
Amenities vary by vehicle and provider, so when you compare options through Partybusneworleans.net, check each listing's details — or call 504-264-9424 and a support team can walk through what's available for your specific date.
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 504-264-9424 before booking.
How much does an 18 Passenger Party Bus cost in New Orleans?
An 18-passenger party bus rental in New Orleans typically runs $275 – $350 per hour on weekdays and $275 – $400 per hour on weekends. If your group needs the bus for a full day — think a Jazz Fest Saturday that starts at the Fair Grounds Race Course and ends in the Marigny at midnight — per-day rates generally fall in the $2,100 – $2,600 range. Those are planning ranges, not a quote; your price moves based on your pickup date, exact hours, and how far in advance you book.
Mardi Gras weekend, New Year's Eve on Bourbon Street, and Sugar Bowl week are the three windows where availability tightens fastest and rates rise accordingly. Fill out the form or call 504-264-9424 and you'll have pricing for your trip in about a minute. Check out 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 504-264-9424. | |||
18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals Near New Orleans
Partybusneworleans.net connects you to 18-passenger party buses throughout Orleans Parish and the surrounding metro. Whether your group is departing from a hotel on the edge of the Central Business District, a home in Lakeview, or a venue in the Marigny, the network covers it. Need a bus in a neighboring city? Partybusneworleans.net also helps you find a Metairie party bus rental, a Kenner party bus, or transportation all the way out to Baton Rouge — wherever the night takes your group across Southeast Louisiana.
Call 504-264-9424 or fill out the quick form to compare 18-passenger buses and rates for your date right now!
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