20 Seater Minibus Hire with a Driver
The 20 seater is the vehicle we are asked for most. It suits groups of 13 to 20, which covers a lot of real outings: a junior sports squad with coaches, an office team going to a long lunch, extended family heading to a christening, or a wedding guest shuttle between the hotel and the venue. Every hire includes a professional driver, so the group travels together and nobody has to worry about parking or the drive home.
What groups use a 20 seater for
- Sport: club teams to away games, carnivals and presentation nights, with gear bags on board or in a trailer.
- Work: team days, client site visits, off-site planning sessions and dinners after a conference.
- Weddings: guest shuttles from a hotel to the ceremony and on to the reception.
- Airport and cruise runs: a group arriving or departing together, with a luggage trailer for suitcases.
- Day trips: the Hunter Valley, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands or the coast.
- Community outings: seniors groups, church groups and clubs heading to lunch, a show or a garden.
A practical size for Sydney streets
A 20 seater carries most of a group that would otherwise need a full coach, yet it is still compact enough for suburban streets, restaurant set-downs and many venue car parks. It is usually the best value once your group is too big for a 12 seater: one vehicle, one driver and no empty rows to pay for.
On the day
Your driver arrives ahead of the pickup time, checks the run sheet with the organiser and stays with the group for the hours you book. Drivers hold Working With Children Checks, which matters for school and junior sport bookings, and seatbelt-equipped vehicles can be confirmed when you book.
Picking the right size
Groups of 12 or fewer are better suited to our 12 seater minibuses. If you have 21 to 24 people, or a longer trip where coach-style seating helps, step up to a 24 seater mini coach. You can compare every vehicle on our fleet page.
Get a quote
Send your date, pickup and drop-off points and headcount through the online quote form, or call 0452 104 173. Ready to confirm? Book online.
Three ways groups use a 20 seater
A junior football squad away game
Sixteen players, two coaches and a team manager meet at the club, load their kit bags and leave together for an away ground across Sydney. The driver waits through the game and brings everyone back to the club rooms afterwards. Parents do not need to organise a convoy of cars, and the team arrives warmed up and on time.
An office long lunch
A team of eighteen is collected from the office at noon, taken to a restaurant on the other side of the city, and dropped back at the office or a nearby station mid-afternoon. Nobody needs to drive, park or claim rideshares on expenses.
A family christening or celebration
Extended family staying at two or three houses are collected in the morning, taken to the church and then on to lunch, and dropped home in the afternoon. Grandparents and young children travel together without anyone juggling car seats and parking.
Planning tips for a 20 seater booking
- Count the bags as well as the people. A full minibus with large bags may need a trailer.
- Limit the pickups. Two or three pickup points keep the trip on time. A long list of home pickups adds a lot of time.
- Check the venue entrance. Most venues can take a 20 seater, but some underground car parks and narrow driveways cannot. Tell us the address and we will check.
- Allow for the return. For a charter, book enough hours to cover the wait. For a transfer, set a firm return time and share it with the group.
- Tell us about children. Let us know the ages of any children so we can confirm seatbelts and seating.
Booking a 20 seater for regular trips
Clubs, schools and community groups that travel often, such as for a weekly sport fixture or a monthly outing, can send us the whole list of dates at once. It is easier to plan, the vehicle is held for each date, and your organiser does not need to rebook every time.
20 Seater Minibus
20 seater minibus FAQs
Can we rent the minibus and drive ourselves?
No. All our hire includes a professional driver.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Bottled water is fine. Food and other drinks, including alcohol, are not allowed on board.
We have 21 people. Can one stand?
No. Every passenger must be seated, so for 21 or more we will quote a 24 seater mini coach.
Will sports bags fit?
Daypacks and small bags fit inside. For a full team kit or tournament luggage, ask us to add a trailer.
How is the cost worked out?
Quotes depend on the start time, finish time, distance and vehicle size. Send your plan through the quote form and we reply in writing.