15 people

Coach hire for 15 people

For a group of 15 people we recommend a minibus. Fill in your route below and compare straight away which coach companies are suitable.

26 coach companies offer a suitable option

Our advice for 15 people

For a group of up to 16 people, a minibus is the most nimble and affordable choice — ideal for shorter trips and transfers.

At 15 people the choice narrows

This many coaches at the affiliated companies have at least 15 seats:

85coaches for a group of 8at 27 companies

81coaches for your group of 15at 24 companies

80coaches if there were 16 of youat 24 companies

Larger groups can also travel with several coaches from the same company; we include that as soon as you fill in your trip.

Driving yourself with 15 people?

With 15 people that is not possible on a normal car licence. Licence B lets you carry up to 8 people, not counting yourself. If one of you drives, there are 14 passengers on board, and that takes bus licence D1, with a certificate of professional competence (code 95).

What does work: 2 vans, each with its own driver on licence B and at most 8 passengers. Then you do not travel as one group, and in every van someone has to stay sober and know the way. Or a minibus with a driver: you compare those here, and the driver holds the licence that goes with it.

Which licence for how many passengers?

Bup to 8 passengers, up to 3,500 kg

D19 to 16 passengersyour group of 15

Dmore than 16 passengers

The driver does not count. For D1 and D you must be at least 18 and hold code 95.

Sources: Dutch government (Rijksoverheid): which driving licence for a car and Dutch government (Rijksoverheid): which driving licence for a bus, read on 15 October 2026.

Which coach suits 15 people?

A comparison of the capacity per type of coach. The type that best suits your group stands out. Click a bar for more about that type.

Travelling with supervisors, large luggage or a wheelchair? Work out how many coaches you need.

Which size do you choose for 15 people?

Fifteen people still fit in a minibus, but with one seat to spare. That gap is the most important thing to know about this group size: above sixteen people there is, in practice, no in-between size. The next step up is a midibus, and that only starts at around twenty seats. You then pay for seats that stay empty. A VIP coach runs from eight to twenty people and does bridge that gap, but it's in a higher price bracket.

If you're not sure of the numbers yet, request both sizes at once; it costs nothing and you'll have the comparison ready.

Recommended type of coach

What does a coach for 15 people cost?

A price without your trip would be a guess for 15 people, so it is not shown here. What you pay mainly depends on four things:

The coach. For 15 people we recommend a minibus; 81 coaches at the affiliated companies have at least 15 seats. If a group of 15 does not fit in one coach, we calculate a combination of coaches from the same company.
The trip. How long the coach is on the road with your 15 people, how far it drives, and how far the coach company has to travel from its base to reach you.
The day. If your 15 people travel on a Saturday, a Sunday or public holiday, or at night, our standard rate adds a surcharge.
The month. For 15 people our standard rate is 15% higher in July and August, and 10% lower in January and February.

The prices page shows example trips with a price, for groups of 16, 30 and 50 people; for 15 people we only work it out once you fill in your trip. See the example trips with a price.

Work out what a coach for 15 people costs

Practical points for 15 people

With 15 people a minibus still fits: it has 8 to 19 seats, and the smaller ones have 15 or 16. If the group grows, a few extra participants push you into a very different class: the next size is a midibus from 20 seats, and there is a jump in between. If your group isn't final yet, request a midibus at the same time, so you know where you stand before the twentieth person signs up. Standing is not allowed in private coach hire: everyone needs their own seat with a seat belt.

What to look out for with 15 people

Fifteen in a sixteen-seater means a full vehicle. That's perfectly fine to travel in, but don't count on empty seats for coats and bags; they'll have to go somewhere else.
Is the group still growing? Then request both sizes. Switching to a bigger vehicle later is possible, but then availability at that moment counts, not today's.
A VIP coach is in the same class (8 to 36 people) with more legroom and better seats. For business travel or a long trip it's worth considering.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about transport for 15 people

Can someone stand if the bus is full with 15 people?

No. In private coach hire every passenger has their own seat, and in almost all vehicles a seat belt too. So always count everyone travelling, children included.

What if someone joins at the last minute?

A minibus has up to 19 seats, so one or two extra people usually still fit; above that the next size is a midibus. Let the coach company know as soon as possible; the sooner you do, the better the chance the company can switch.

Do children count as full passengers?

Yes, for the seats they do. If you're travelling with young children, mention it separately: child seats have their own rules and not every vehicle is set up for them.

Is a VIP coach much more expensive than a regular minibus?

That varies by coach company and by trip. Ask for both in the same request. You'll then get two offers side by side and see the difference for your route straight away.

Can I drive a minibus for 15 people myself?

Not with a normal car licence. If one of you drives, there are 14 passengers; licence B allows up to 8. You need bus licence D1 with a certificate of professional competence (code 95). Alternatives: 2 vans each with its own driver, or one minibus with a driver.

What does it cost to hire a coach for 15 people?

That depends on your trip: how far and how long, on which day and in which month. For 15 people we recommend a minibus. Fill in your route and date, and within a minute you see what coach companies charge for your trip.

Written and checked by Martijn Smeets, founder of BusOffer.com. Last updated on 15 October 2026.

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