Private Bus Hire in Dublin

What Private Bus Hire Means

When you book private bus hire with Bus Hire Dublin, the whole vehicle is yours for the trip. There are no other passengers, no fixed route and no timetable. Your driver picks up where you ask, goes where you need to go and works to your schedule.

Every private hire comes with an experienced, Garda-vetted driver. We don't offer self-drive, so you don't need to sort out insurance or a special licence, and nobody has to stay sober to drive.

Any Journey, Any Length

Private hire doesn't have to mean a full day. We quote for:

• One-way trips: a single journey from A to B, such as a group to a venue or a team to the airport

• Return trips: dropped off and collected later, like a night out or a match

• A few hours: several stops on one booking, with multi-point pickups and drop-offs

• Half and full days: the vehicle and driver for the whole day. See coach hire for a day

• Sightseeing: a planned route through Dublin or further afield. See private day tours

Tell us the journey on the quote form and we'll price exactly that.

How Booking Works

1. Fill in the quote form. Add the date, pickup, destination, group size and any extra stops.

2. Get your price. We reply the same day during office hours.

3. Confirm with a €100 deposit. This secures the date and the vehicle. The balance is due before you travel.

4. Travel. Your driver collects your group from the address you gave.

Choose Your Vehicle

Our own fleet runs from 8 to 42 seats. The 16-seater minibus is the most booked, and there are larger minibuses, midi coaches and a 42-seat coach for bigger groups. For larger parties we run several vehicles together. Wheelchair accessible minibuses are available, carrying up to four wheelchairs. See every vehicle on our Fleet page.

What Groups Hire a Private Bus For

• Weddings: guest shuttles between the ceremony, reception and hotels

• Corporate travel: staff shuttles, conferences and client transport

• Airport transfers: Dublin Airport pickups and drop-offs

• Stag and hen parties: one bus for the whole group, all night

• Concerts and festivals: the Aviva, Croke Park, the 3Arena and festivals nationwide

• Sports clubs and schools: matches, tournaments and school trips

• Race days and golf societies

How Much Does Private Bus Hire Cost?

The price depends on the size of the vehicle, the date, the distance and how long you need it. A short one-way trip costs far less than a full day. See our minibus hire prices guide for typical costs, or fill in the quote form for an exact price. Passenger transport is VAT exempt in Ireland, so the price we quote is the price you pay.

Where We Cover

We're based in Damastown, Dublin 15, and have run private bus hire across Dublin since 1999, including Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Swords, Tallaght, Lucan and Dún Laoghaire, as well as County Kildare and County Meath. We travel throughout Ireland for day trips and longer journeys.

Private Bus Hire Questions

How much does a private bus cost?

It depends on the vehicle size, date, distance and hours. Our prices guide gives typical costs, and the quote form gets you an exact figure the same day during office hours.

Can I hire a private bus for a one-way trip?

Yes. Single journeys are quoted on their own, so you only pay for the trip you need.

Is the bus just for our group?

Yes. Private hire means the vehicle and driver are booked for your group only. No other passengers are picked up.

How do I book a private coach for an event?

Fill in the quote form with your event date, pickup points and group size. Once you accept the quote, a €100 deposit secures the vehicle.

Do you offer self-drive bus hire?

No. Every booking includes one of our Garda-vetted drivers.