18 Passenger Party Bus Rental
New Orleans doesn't do anything small — and neither should your group's ride. New-orleans-party-bus.com makes it fast and free to compare 18 passenger party buses from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the Greater New Orleans area. Fill out one quick form and see vehicles, photos, and pricing in seconds — no account required, no callbacks to chase down, no describing your trip to five different companies. Whether your group is heading to Caesars Superdome for a Saints game, rolling through the French Quarter for a bachelorette crawl, or catching a show at the Saenger Theatre, an 18-passenger party bus keeps the whole group together from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
Call 504-459-0899 or use the online quote tool to get your New Orleans party bus pricing right now!
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More About The 18 Passenger Party Bus
The 18-passenger party bus sits in a sweet spot that smaller vehicles can't touch and full-size charter buses can't match. It's big enough to hold a real group — think a bachelorette weekend group, a birthday night out, or a tightly knit corporate team — but compact enough to navigate the tight turns of the Marigny or pull up curbside on Decatur Street without the approach coordination a 56-seat motorcoach requires. Most 18-passenger party buses run on a raised chassis with forward-facing or perimeter seating, a sound system, and enough headroom to actually stand up and move around.
For New Orleans specifically, where the itinerary usually means multiple stops across neighborhoods that don't share parking lots, the maneuverability of this size is a genuine advantage over larger options.
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Common Amenities Available on 18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals
Amenities vary by vehicle and provider, but an 18-passenger party bus in New Orleans typically comes equipped with a premium sound system with Bluetooth and AUX input, color-changing LED interior lighting, flat-panel TV screens, and wraparound or forward-facing upholstered seating. Climate control is standard — important when you're loading up in Louisiana humidity in August before a night in the Quarter. Many vehicles in this class include onboard lighting effects, a PA system, and USB charging ports at the seats.
Undercarriage storage is less common on this size than on a full charter bus, so if your group is hauling gear — instruments, luggage, tailgate supplies — confirm storage specs when you request your quote. Use the form or call 504-459-0899 to ask about specific amenities before you book.
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 504-459-0899 before booking.
How much does an 18 Passenger Party Bus cost in New Orleans?
An 18 passenger party bus rental in New Orleans generally runs $275–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$400 per hour on weekends, with per-day rates typically falling in the $2,100–$2,600 range. Weekend pricing runs higher because Friday and Saturday nights in New Orleans — particularly during Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and Saints home games — push demand well above what the weekday calendar sees. Actual pricing for your trip moves with your date, how many hours you need, and which vehicle from the network is available.
Those ranges are planning figures, not a quote. Fill out the form or call 504-459-0899 and you could have pricing for your specific New Orleans date in about a minute. Check the New Orleans party bus prices page for more context on what shapes the final rate.
| 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 504-459-0899. | |||
18 Passenger Party Bus Rentals Near New Orleans
New-orleans-party-bus.com connects you to party bus options across Orleans Parish and the surrounding metro — so wherever your group is starting from, there's likely a vehicle in the network that works. That includes Metairie party bus rentals for groups based on the Causeway side of town, Kenner party bus rentals for groups near Louis Armstrong Airport, and options stretching east across the Gulf Coast, including Gulfport and Baton Rouge. Whether the pickup is in Lakeview, the Westbank, or across the lake in Slidell, the quote form connects your trip details to companies serving your area — not just downtown.
Call 504-459-0899 any time to find out what's available for your date and pickup location.
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