Holidays & multi-day trips

Holidays & multi-day trips: bus or coach hire with driver

For a multi-day trip you hire a coach that is both comfortable and reliable. After all, you'll be sitting in it for hours.

Good fit: Coach or Double-decker
From around 45 people

Why a coach for holidays & multi-day trips

One coach company for the whole trip instead of changing transport
Plenty of luggage space for suitcases and sports equipment
Flexible stops along the way for breaks or sightseeing

Worth asking about for holidays & multi-day trips

These are the things people most often want for a holiday. Not every coach company offers all of them: mention what you need in your request, and check it before you book.

Plenty of luggage space for suitcases

Overnight stay for the driver arranged

Second driver on long journeys

Experience with international routes

When is a coach for a holiday most expensive?

July and August are the most expensive months, January and February the cheapest, and a weekend or night surcharge is often added. You see what it means for your trip as soon as you fill it in.

+15%surcharge in July and August

-10%discount in January and February

What to look out for with a holiday

Check that the coach is suitable for international journeys
Ask about the driver's maximum driving time per day
See whether there is a toilet and air conditioning on board

How many coaches does your group need? Work it out with the calculator. Does the day fit with one driver? Work out the driving times. And what does each person pay? Work out the cost per person.

Which type of coach suits holidays & multi-day trips

For a holiday that mostly depends on the size of the group; these types are used most often.

Questions about a coach for holidays & multi-day trips?

Not sure whether a coach is big enough for 45 people, or what else such a trip involves? Ask your question; you get your own reference number with it.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about holidays & multi-day trips

Is the coach suitable for travelling abroad?

That is what a coach is built for, but not every coach company drives abroad. Enter your destination; if in doubt, ask in the conversation with the offer.

How much luggage space is there for a multi-day trip?

Coaches usually have a large luggage hold underneath, with room for a whole group's suitcases.

Can the driver drive several days in a row?

Yes, as long as the legal driving and rest times are respected; some coach companies use two drivers on long trips.

Can we bring bikes or ski equipment?

This varies by coach company and type of coach; mention it in your request so the coach company can provide the right coach.

What does it cost to hire a coach for a multi-day trip?

On a multi-day trip there are extra costs for the driver, such as the driver’s overnight stays if the coach stays with the group, and a second driver on long driving days. They are already included in the price you see once you fill in your trip.

Is the price estimate I see final?

No, it is a price estimate based on your route and group size, not a confirmation of availability. The coach company itself confirms the final price and availability after you have sent a no-obligation booking request.

Does it cost anything to request a booking?

No, requesting a booking is always free and without obligation. You are not committed to anything until the coach company has confirmed the final price and availability and you agree.

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

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