Our Fleet: Minibus & Coach Sizes from 8 to 70 Seats
Minibus sizes run in seat bands rather than one fixed capacity: Liverpool Minibuses organises its fleet at 8, 12, 14, 16 and 19 seats, with coaches available where a group is larger still. The right size is worked out from passenger numbers and luggage, not from the type of trip.
What minibus sizes are available?
Minibus seat sizes at Liverpool Minibuses fall into five bands, each supplied with a driver as part of the booking. Above that, coaches cover groups too large for a 19-seat minibus.
- 8-Seater Minibus Hire – smaller groups and their luggage
- 12-Seater Minibus Hire – a step up for a bigger party or more bags
- 14-Seater Minibus Hire – a mid-size option between the 12 and 16 seat bands
- 16-Seater Minibus Hire – larger groups needing more room per passenger
- 19-Seater Minibus Hire – the top of the minibus range before coach hire
- Coaches – for groups beyond 19 passengers, with exact capacity depending on the vehicle assigned
None of these bands is set aside for a particular occasion. An 8-seat minibus and a coach can each carry a wedding party, a sports team, a school trip or an airport transfer; size follows the number of people travelling and what they’re bringing with them, nothing else.
How much does a minibus cost to hire?
Minibus hire from Liverpool Minibuses is quoted per job, covering the vehicle and driver for the whole booking. It isn’t charged by the hour, by the mile, per seat or per day, and a quote excludes extras such as waiting time and tolls. Full detail on how a price is worked out sits on the Pricing / Rate Guide page.
| What affects your quote | How it applies |
|---|---|
| Passenger numbers | Sets which seat band or coach is assigned |
| Luggage | Larger or bulkier loads may need a bigger vehicle even with fewer passengers |
| Journey length and route | Longer or multi-stop routes affect the overall job price |
| Extras | Waiting time, tolls and similar costs sit outside the quoted price |
Does every booking come with a driver?
Every Liverpool Minibuses vehicle is supplied with a driver; a booking is always for a driven journey, never a bare vehicle. That single price covers the vehicle and the driver together for the length of the job, from a short local run to a long-distance trip.
Are wheelchair accessible minibuses available?
Wheelchair accessible vehicles can be arranged through Liverpool Minibuses. Mention the requirement when enquiring so a suitable vehicle is matched to the booking; accessibility needs sit alongside passenger numbers and luggage as factors in choosing the right minibus size.
Where does Liverpool Minibuses pick up from?
Pickup happens anywhere in the UK, not only within Liverpool and Merseyside. The business is based in and focused on Liverpool, so most bookings start locally, but a group travelling from Liverpool to London, for instance, can just as easily be collected in London for the return leg, whether that’s days or months later. An existing customer asking for a pickup somewhere else entirely, such as an airport a long way from Liverpool, is handled the same way, not treated as an exception.
Are the drivers fully licensed?
Every driver at Liverpool Minibuses is fully qualified for the vehicle they’re driving, and every legal requirement attached to the job is met, including any background check the work itself calls for. School and college transport, for example, requires a DBS check, and drivers taking on that work hold one. This qualification sits with the driver supplied as part of the booking; a customer never needs to hold a licence for the vehicle themselves.
How do the seat bands compare against each other?
Choosing between minibus sizes comes down to comparing passenger numbers and luggage across the bands, not comparing occasions. A group of nine with heavy luggage might need the 12-seat band rather than the 8-seat one; a group of eighteen with light bags might still fit the 16-seat option. The safest approach is to give the passenger count and luggage detail when enquiring, so the right size, from an 8-seater up to a coach, is matched to the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size do minibuses come in?
Liverpool Minibuses runs seat bands of 8, 12, 14, 16 and 19 seats, plus coaches for groups larger than a 19-seat minibus can carry.
How is the right minibus size chosen for a booking?
Size is decided by passenger numbers and luggage. Give both details when enquiring and a suitable vehicle, from an 8-seater to a coach, is matched to the job.
Can a minibus be booked at short notice?
Yes. Vehicles with drivers are available 24 hours a day, and if a suitable minibus is free at the time of enquiry, including the same day, a quote can be given straight away.
Are wheelchair accessible minibuses available?
Wheelchair accessible vehicles can be arranged. Mention this requirement when enquiring so it’s factored in alongside passenger numbers and luggage.
Does Liverpool Minibuses only pick up in Liverpool?
No. Pickup is available anywhere in the UK; Liverpool and Merseyside are simply where the business is based and focused.
Get a quote for your group. Call 0151 453 2171 or send an enquiry. Tell us your passenger numbers and get a same-day minibus size and quote.