18 Passenger Party Bus Rental
Got a group of 18 heading out in New Orleans and want everyone in the same vehicle, on the same energy, from the first pickup to the last stop? Party-bus-new-orleans.com makes it easy. Fill out one quick form and compare 18-passenger party buses and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the Greater New Orleans area — no account required, no callbacks to chase, no obligation. Whether your group is bar-hopping through the French Quarter, rolling into Caesars Superdome for a Saints game, or shuttling between Uptown venues on a bachelorette Saturday, there's an 18-passenger party bus in the network ready for your date.
Call 504-264-9422 or use the quick online form to see pricing in under a minute.
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More About The 18 Passenger Party Bus
The 18-passenger party bus sits in the sweet spot between a cramped Sprinter van and a full-size bus that feels half-empty for a mid-size group. It's the right call for bachelorette and bachelor parties heading down Bourbon Street, birthday groups touring Frenchmen Street's live music corridor, and wedding guest shuttles running between the ceremony at St. Louis Cathedral and a reception venue in the Warehouse District. The cabin typically features forward-facing and perimeter seating, so your group can face each other for the whole ride rather than staring at the back of someone's head.
For groups pushing past 18, the 25-passenger party bus is the natural next step — but for a tight group heading out together, 18 seats is a comfortable, efficient fit.
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Common Amenities Available on 18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals
Amenities vary by vehicle and provider, but 18-passenger party buses in the New Orleans network commonly feature color-changing LED cabin lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth and AUX connectivity, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating. Many vehicles include a built-in bar area — an obvious draw for groups that want the vibe going before they hit Frenchmen Street or the Marigny. Climate control is a serious consideration in New Orleans, where August heat index temperatures routinely push past 105°F, and most 18-passenger party buses in the network come with powerful A/C to keep the cabin comfortable on the ride between stops.
USB charging ports and tinted privacy windows are also common across vehicles at this size. Use the online form or call 504-264-9422 to ask about specific amenities on available vehicles for your date.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 504-264-9422 before booking.
How much does an 18 Passenger Party Bus cost in New Orleans?
An 18-passenger party bus rental in New Orleans typically runs $275–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$400 per hour on weekends, with full-day rates generally falling between $2,100 and $2,600. Weekend rates reflect genuine demand pressure — Saturday nights during Jazz Fest (late April through early May), Mardi Gras weekend, and Sugar Bowl week push availability thin fast, which is exactly when locking in early saves money. Your final rate moves with the date, how many hours you need, and which vehicle in the network is available.
Those ranges give you a solid planning baseline, but your actual quote depends on your specific itinerary. Fill out the quick form or call 504-264-9422 and you can get a quote for your group in about a minute. Check out New Orleans party bus prices for a fuller breakdown.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $275 – $350 | $275 – $400 | $2,100 – $2,600 |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 504-264-9422. | |||
18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals Near New Orleans
Party-bus-new-orleans.com connects groups across Greater New Orleans and the surrounding region to 18-passenger party buses and other vehicle types through a network of independently owned transportation companies. Whether your group is based in the city or coming in from the suburbs, there's coverage available for your date. Need a Metairie party bus rental for a group heading into the French Quarter?
Heading out from Kenner near Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport? Planning a multi-city weekend that swings through Baton Rouge? The network reaches all of those areas and more.
Browse the full vehicle lineup to compare sizes and options, or call 504-264-9422 any time to check availability and get a free quote.
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