12 Seater Minibus Hire with a Driver
The 12 seater is the smallest vehicle in our fleet and one of the most useful. It carries a group that would otherwise need three cars, it fits places a bigger bus cannot reach, and it comes with a professional driver so everyone can relax. If your group is somewhere between 6 and 12 people, this is usually the right size.
Where a 12 seater makes sense
- Weddings: the bridal party or close family between the house, the ceremony, photos and the reception. Its size suits venues with narrow access roads, steep driveways and limited turning space.
- Airport runs: a family or small team with their suitcases, picked up from home and dropped at the terminal together.
- Dinners and functions: a small table booking at a restaurant on a busy street where a larger bus has nowhere to stop.
- Short shuttles: repeat runs between a car park, a hotel and a venue door.
- Day trips: a relaxed winery day or a drive to the Blue Mountains for a small group of friends or visitors.
Comfort for a small group
With twelve seats and a smaller group on board, passengers have room to stretch out, and there is space at the back for bags. For a full load of airport luggage or sports gear, we can add a luggage trailer. Seatbelt-equipped vehicles can be confirmed when you book.
The driver is part of the booking
We do not rent vehicles for self drive. Every 12 seater comes with a professional driver who holds a Working With Children Check, arrives ahead of the pickup time and follows the run sheet you agreed with us. The driver can wait between legs, so a dinner, a stop for photos or a long lunch does not leave anyone stranded.
Choosing between 12 and 20 seats
If your numbers are close to twelve or still growing, it can be worth stepping up to a 20 seater minibus so nobody is squeezed and there is room for bags. If your group is executives or a wedding party and you want a quieter, roomier ride, see small group transport. For a full comparison, visit our fleet page.
Modern conveniences
- Seatbelts fitted
- Cloth seats
- Tinted windows
- Personal air conditioning
- Radio with AUX input
A luggage trailer can be added for airport and touring work.
12 seater minibus FAQs
Can I hire the minibus and drive it myself?
No. Every booking includes one of our professional drivers.
How many suitcases will fit?
With a full group of twelve, plan on a trailer for large suitcases. With fewer passengers, the spare seats and the rear area take carry-on bags and smaller cases.
Can we eat or drink on board?
Bottled water is fine. Food and other drinks, including alcohol, are not permitted.
Can anyone stand if we have one extra person?
No. Every passenger must have a seat, so book the next size up if your numbers go over twelve.
How far ahead should I book?
Weekends in spring and the December period fill quickly, so book as early as you can. Midweek trips can often be arranged at shorter notice.
Three trips that suit a 12 seater
A bridal party
The bride, her attendants and close family are collected from the house, taken to the ceremony and then on to two photo locations before the reception. The minibus fits the narrow road down to a harbourside reserve, and the dresses travel without being crushed in the back of a car.
A family heading overseas
Ten family members and their suitcases are collected from two homes before dawn and dropped at the international terminal together. With a trailer on the back, nobody has to leave a car at the airport for three weeks.
A small board dinner
Eight directors are collected from the office, taken to a restaurant in the city and dropped at their homes or hotels afterwards. The driver waits nearby during dinner.
Planning tips
- Count the bags as carefully as the people.
- Check the venue driveway or car park if access is tight.
- Keep pickups to two or three addresses where possible.
- Tell us the ages of any children so we can confirm seating.
- If your numbers might grow, ask us about the 20 seater early, while both sizes are free on your date.
12 seater or two cars?
For a group of eight to twelve, two or three cars means two or three drivers, two or three parking spots and someone always arriving late. One 12 seater keeps everyone on the same timetable, lets the whole group talk on the way, and means nobody has to drive home at the end of the day. For anything with more than one stop, it is usually the simpler choice.
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