40 Passenger Party Bus Rental
Planning a group trip in New Orleans and need to move a crowd? Partybusneworleans.net makes it incredibly easy to find and compare 40 passenger party buses from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the Greater New Orleans area — all in one place, all in under a minute. Fill out one quick form and instantly see vehicle options, photos, and rates without calling around, waiting on callbacks, or describing your trip over and over. Whether your group is heading to the French Quarter for a bachelorette crawl, rolling into the Caesars Superdome for a Saints game, or shuttling wedding guests between Magazine Street and the Warehouse District — a 40-passenger party bus keeps everyone together, on schedule, and off the parking nightmare entirely.
Call 504-264-9424 or fill out the online quote form now to see what's available on your date!
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More About The 40 Passenger Party Bus
A 40-passenger party bus sits in the sweet spot between a cramped minibus and a full-size charter bus — big enough for a large friend group, a company outing, or a wedding party, but maneuverable enough to navigate the narrow blocks of the French Quarter staging areas and the tight loading corridors along Decatur Street. These vehicles typically run 35 to 40 feet in length and seat guests in forward-facing or perimeter-style configurations depending on the build. Unlike a minibus, a 40-passenger party bus is purpose-built for celebrations — the interior is designed around the event, not just the commute.
If your headcount lands just under 40, a 30-passenger party bus is worth comparing too; if you're running closer to 50, check the 50-passenger option before you lock anything in.
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Common Amenities Available on 40 Passenger Party Bus Rentals
Amenities vary by vehicle and company, but a 40-passenger party bus in New Orleans typically comes equipped with perimeter wraparound seating, a full-length built-in bar area, color-changing LED lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth and AUX inputs, and multiple flat-panel TVs. Many vehicles in this size class also include climate control — which matters a lot on the way to Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds in the spring heat or during a late-night Mardi Gras crawl when the humidity doesn't break until 2am. Some 40-passenger builds include a small onboard restroom, overhead storage compartments, and tinted privacy windows.
When you compare vehicles through the quote form, photos and listed amenities come with each result so you can match the bus to what your specific event actually needs — not just a generic description.
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 a 40 Passenger Party Bus cost in New Orleans?
A 40-passenger party bus rental in New Orleans generally runs $300–$350 per hour on weekdays and $325–$500 per hour on weekends, with per-day rates typically ranging from $2,300 to $3,500. Those ranges move based on a few real factors: the date, how many hours you need, how far in advance you're booking, and demand from competing events. Mardi Gras parade weekends, Jazz Fest Fridays and Saturdays, Sugar Bowl weekend in January, and Saints home playoff games are the periods where pricing pushes toward the top of the range and availability thins out fastest — sometimes weeks out.
Outside those peak windows, midweek corporate shuttles or off-season wedding runs tend to land closer to the lower end. The fastest way to get an exact number for your specific date and itinerary is to fill out the quick form or call 504-264-9424 — pricing comes back in about a minute.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $300 – $350 | $325 – $500 | $2,300 – $3,500 |
| 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. | |||
40 Passenger Party Bus Rentals Near New Orleans
Partybusneworleans.net connects you to transportation companies serving New Orleans and the entire surrounding region — so finding the right bus is just as easy whether your group is gathering in the Central Business District, heading out from Metairie, or originating across the lake. Need a Metairie party bus for a group flying into MSY and staging near Veterans Memorial Boulevard? Looking for a Kenner bus rental closer to the airport corridor?
Transportation options through this site also extend to Baton Rouge for groups making the run up I-10 for LSU game days at Tiger Stadium. Wherever your New Orleans-area group is starting and wherever the night takes you, compare 40-passenger party bus options on your date right now — call 504-264-9424 or use the form above.
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