How much luggage space does a midibus have?

A midibus has a luggage hold under the floor, smaller than a coach’s, as well as the space above the seats. That is enough for a day trip; for a trip of several days with suitcases, a coach has more room.

Is a midibus suitable for a school trip?

Yes, for a class of twenty to thirty-nine people it is the size that fits. Count the supervisors too: they take a seat as well.

Can a midibus also be used for a trip of several days?

Yes. If full suitcases are coming, a coach has more room: it has a larger luggage hold and more often a toilet on board.

Does a midibus have air conditioning?

Most do. Exactly how many is on this page, under "What is actually on board": counted vehicle by vehicle from the fleets.

What is the difference between a midibus and a minibus?

A midibus seats 20 to 39 people, a minibus 8 to 19. Choose based on your exact group size.

Can I hire a midibus and drive it myself?

Only with bus licence D and a certificate of professional competence (code 95): with licence B you may carry up to 8 people, not counting yourself. That is what the Dutch government says. On BusOffer.com you hire the midibus with a driver.

What does it cost to hire a midibus?

That depends on the distance, the duration, the day and the month. Fill in your trip and within 1 minute you see what coach companies charge for your trip.

Midibus hire for 20–39 people

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Is a midibus the right size?

The five standard vehicle types to scale, with the number of people they are meant for. Tap one.

People carrierup to 8 people

Minibus8–19 people

Midibus20–39 people

Coach35–66 people

Double-decker64–92 people

People carrier: up to 8 people. A different size from the midibus.

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Minibus: 8–19 people. A different size from the midibus.

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Midibus: 20–39 people. You are viewing this type now.

Coach: 35–66 people. A different size from the midibus.

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Double-decker: 64–92 people. A different size from the midibus.

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Does your group fit?

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The number of seats differs per vehicle: among the midibuses of the participating coach companies, from 20 to 34. If you choose the smallest one that fits, you don’t travel with empty seats.

People

The most common sizes among the 23 midibuses of the participating coach companies.

20 seats5 vehicles
22 seats2 vehicles
23 seats3 vehicles
28 seats4 vehicles
30 seats3 vehicles

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Seating plan of a midibus with 20 seats

Schematic: two seats on each side of the aisle. How the seats are actually arranged differs per vehicle.

What you get

Standard on a midibus

Every midibus has this. What else is on board differs per vehicle, and we have counted that.

Twenty to thirty-nine seats

Shorter than a coach and therefore more nimble

For a group too big for a minibus and too small for a coach

Luggage space under the floor, smaller than in a coach

What is actually on board across the 23 midibuses of the participating coach companies

Counted vehicle by vehicle from the fleets. What is rarely on board is listed too.

Air conditioning18 of 23
Fridge on board18 of 23
USB charging points16 of 23
Microphone / sound system16 of 23
220V power sockets11 of 23
Adjustable seats / extra legroom11 of 23
Wi-Fi on board7 of 23
Toilet on board1 of 23

If you need something near the bottom, switch it on as a filter once you have entered your trip. What a company offers for all its vehicles is included.

Ideal for

What people hire a midibus for

Class tripsClub outingsDay trips with a regular groupSports clubs playing awayStaff outings for smaller teamsGuided tours and excursions

When it fits, when it doesn’t

When is a midibus the right choice, and when not?

A midibus is the choice for twenty to thirty-nine people: a school class, a sports team, a club on a day trip. It is shorter than a coach, so it can still get to places where a coach gets stuck, while the luggage can still go under the floor. A midibus is not the right choice for a trip of several days with full suitcases, for a group of more than thirty-nine, or if there must be a toilet on board: how many midibuses have one is counted above. In those cases a coach is better.

What to look out for with a midibus

Thirty-nine is the upper limit. From thirty-five seats there are also small coaches: if your group falls in between, compare both.
A toilet on board is rare in a midibus (see the count above): ask if it matters.
Seven to nine metres long: a residential street or a small car park is often too tight.
Check whether there's a microphone on board if you want to say something along the way.

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Is a midibus the right size?

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Standard on a midibus

What is actually on board across the 23 midibuses of the participating coach companies

What people hire a midibus for

When is a midibus the right choice, and when not?

What to look out for with a midibus

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