Group day trip organiser using hired coaches

Older people's groups, social clubs, local residents, church and community groups, and workplaces looking for outings.

You sell seats at a price above your per-seat share of the coach hire and any entry tickets. A trip needs a minimum number of bookings to break even, so you set a cut-off date.

• Organising and attention to detail
• Marketing and selling to local groups
• Handling money and bookings
• Calm customer service on the day

• Check the coach firm holds a valid operator licence and has insurance that covers your passengers
• Package travel rules may apply if you combine transport with other services such as accommodation, so check with Trading Standards or the CMA guidance
• Public liability insurance and possibly cover for trip cancellations
• Trips that don't fill, so set a minimum number and refund policy before you advertise
• Keep customer money safely and be clear about your refund terms

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your marketing, booking system, insurance and any deposits you pay. These are estimates, so work out what each trip needs before you advertise.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many trips you run, ticket prices and how well each one fills. These are estimates, so set a minimum number of passengers and a refund policy before advertising.

Check the coach firm holds a valid operator licence and that its insurance covers your passengers. Package travel rules may apply if you combine transport with other services, so check with Trading Standards or CMA guidance. Consider public liability insurance too.