Passenger van charter for small groups

Wedding couples, event planners, families and friend groups, church groups, youth teams, and local businesses.

Hourly rate with a minimum number of hours, or a flat fee per trip. Add-ons include mileage, waiting time, and extra stops. Repeat work from event planners and venues helps fill the calendar.

• Safe, calm driving with passengers
• Route planning and punctuality
• Customer service and clear communication

• Insurance for for-hire passenger vehicles costs far more than personal auto cover, so get quotes first
• Interstate trips or certain vehicle sizes may require a USDOT number and operating authority from the FMCSA, so check the current rules
• State and local charter permits, airport pickup rules and vehicle inspections vary, so check with your state and city
• Slow seasons and breakdowns can mean lost income, so keep a repair reserve

Startup costs are typically around $12,000 to $55,000, depending on the van you buy or finance and your insurance. Insurance for for-hire passenger vehicles costs far more than personal auto cover, so get quotes first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many bookings you win and how many vans you run. Slow seasons and breakdowns can mean lost income, so keeping a repair reserve helps.

Check whether interstate trips or your vehicle size require a USDOT number and operating authority from the FMCSA. Also check state and local charter permits, airport pickup rules and vehicle inspections with your state and city.