8 people

Hire a vehicle with driver for 8 people

For a group of 8 people we recommend a people carrier. Fill in your route below and compare straight away which coach companies are suitable.

27 coach companies offer a suitable option

Our advice for 8 people

For a group of up to eight people, a people carrier is the usual size: eight passenger seats, and it can go anywhere a car can. With a lot of luggage, a small minibus is the roomier choice.

At 8 people the choice narrows

This many coaches at the affiliated companies have at least 8 seats:

86coaches for a group of 7at 27 companies

85coaches for your group of 8at 27 companies

81coaches if there were 9 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 8 people?

That is allowed with a normal car licence (B). If one of you drives, there are 7 passengers in the van, and licence B lets you carry up to 8, not counting yourself. The van may then weigh no more than 3,500 kg. If nobody wants to drive all day, or everyone wants to join in, a coach with a driver is the other choice, and you compare those here.

Which licence for how many passengers?

Bup to 8 passengers, up to 3,500 kgyour group of 8

D19 to 16 passengers

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 8 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 8 people?

Eight people is exactly the limit of a people carrier: it has eight passenger seats, plus the driver's seat. That's why people often search for a nine-seater: that's nine including the driver. If someone else joins, or you're travelling with a lot of luggage, you have no margin left, and a minibus, which starts at eight seats and goes up to sixteen, is the safer choice.

Recommended type of coach

What does a coach for 8 people cost?

A price without your trip would be a guess for 8 people, so it is not shown here. What you pay mainly depends on four things:

The coach. For 8 people we recommend a people carrier, and we charge a people carrier at our standard rate per kilometre: with the group, and the empty kilometres to and from the company's base.
The trip. How long the coach is on the road with your 8 people, how far it drives, and how far the coach company has to travel from its base to reach you.
The day. If your 8 people travel on a Saturday, a Sunday or public holiday, or at night, our standard rate adds a surcharge.
The month. For 8 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 8 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 8 people costs

Practical points for 8 people

A full people carrier is fine for a trip to the airport, a night out or a short day trip. For a long journey a minibus is more pleasant: more legroom and, in many models, a separate space for suitcases. A people carrier has no toilet and no luggage hold under the floor, so with eight people the cases go in the back, where they take up room from the rear row.

What to look out for with 8 people

Count yourself and everyone who wants to come exactly. If a ninth passenger turns up later, they won't fit in a people carrier and you'll need a bigger vehicle after all.
Eight people with suitcases going to Schiphol or Eindhoven Airport only fit in a people carrier if the cases are small. Mention the number and size in your request.
For a night out or a hen or stag party a people carrier is handy: it gets everywhere, even down a narrow street to your front door.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about transport for 8 people

How many people fit in a people carrier?

Eight passengers, plus the driver. With eight people the people carrier is full.

What is a people carrier for 9 people?

The same people carrier: nine seats, one of which is for the driver. So it takes eight passengers.

When should I still choose a minibus for 8 people?

When you have a lot of luggage, are making a long trip or someone else might join. A minibus starts at eight seats and often has more room for suitcases.

Can I hire a people carrier without a driver through BusOffer?

No. Everything you compare here is transport with a driver, operated by a licensed coach company.

Can I drive a minibus for 8 people myself?

Yes. If one of you drives, there are 7 passengers, and with a normal car licence (B) you may carry up to 8, not counting yourself, in a vehicle up to 3,500 kg.

What does it cost to hire a coach for 8 people?

That depends on your trip: how far and how long, on which day and in which month. For 8 people we recommend a people carrier. 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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