70 to 90 passengers
Double decker coach and bus hire
When one coach is not enough and two seems extravagant, a double decker carries 70 to 90 passengers in a single vehicle with a single driver. Schools use them for two classes, supporters' clubs for big fixtures, and event organisers for shuttles between car parks and gates.
Coach decker or bus decker?
A double decker coach has coach seats, seat belts, a luggage hold and air conditioning, and is suited to motorway journeys and days out. A double decker bus is built for short urban shuttles with standing room and no hold. Tell operators the journey and they will quote the right type.
Deckers are fewer in number than single-deck coaches, so book early. Check height clearances at your destination: deckers are around 4 to 4.4 metres tall. Typical prices are £480 to £650 for a half day and £750 to £1,000 for a full day, excluding VAT.
Ideal for
- Two-class school trips
- Supporters' coaches
- Event and festival shuttles
- Staff transport and park and ride
How it works
An easy, three-step process
No phoning round depots. No chasing quotes. Tell us the journey and we do the rest.
- 1
Tell us your journey
Pickup, destination, dates, passenger numbers and your budget. It takes about two minutes and you don't need an account.
- 2
We agree the price
We put your journey to licensed operators near your pickup, check who can cover it and settle the price with them so you don't have to haggle.
- 3
Accept and travel
You get one all-in price by email and text. Accept it, pay a deposit, and we send the driver's details the day before you travel.
FAQ
Double decker coach hire: your questions answered
How many people fit on a double decker?
Coach-style deckers seat 70 to 80. Bus-style deckers carry up to 90 seated and standing on short routes.
Is a double decker cheaper than two coaches?
Usually yes, by a clear margin, because it needs one driver and one vehicle.
Double decker coach hire at one clear price
Enter your journey and passenger count. We price it with an operator who has this vehicle near your pickup.
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Vehicles
Other vehicle sizes
Compare sizes before you decide. Operators will also suggest the best fit for your passenger count.
8 seater minibus
8 passengersSmall groups, airport runs and nights out in a comfortable people carrier or minibus.
12 seater minibus
10 to 12 passengersThe flexible middle size for groups of ten to twelve with luggage.
16 seater minibus
14 to 17 passengersThe most popular minibus size in the UK, for groups up to 16 with luggage.
Executive minibus
8 to 16 passengersLeather seats, tables and Wi-Fi for corporate, VIP and wedding party travel.
Wheelchair accessible minibus
Up to 16 passengers with wheelchair spacesLift or ramp equipped minibuses with secured wheelchair positions.
Midi coach
24 to 35 passengersCoach comfort with a luggage hold, for groups too big for a minibus.
49 to 53 seater coach
49 to 57 passengersThe standard full-size coach for schools, day trips, airport groups and events.
Executive coach
36 to 53 passengersLeather seats, tables, Wi-Fi and toilet for corporate groups and premium tours.