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Rates & policiesSimple pricing. No booking fees.
One flat hourly rate with sales tax included. Here’s exactly how pricing works — plus an estimator to budget your night.
22-passenger party bus
$150 / hour
Before 6pm3-hour minimum
After 6pm4-hour minimum
- Sales tax is included in every price
- No booking fees
- A 20% voluntary driver gratuity is added to the rental
- Refundable $200 deposit holds your date
- Additional hourly fee for pick-up or drop-off outside Eau Claire & Chippewa Falls
- Fuel charge may apply for excessive mileage
Estimate your night
A quick ballpark — we’ll confirm your exact quote.
5 hrs
Minimum
Rental
20% driver gratuity
Estimated total
Estimate only. Out-of-area pick-up is shown as one added hour. Sales tax included. Card payments carry a 3.5% vendor fee; excessive-mileage fuel charges may apply.
Rental agreement
Bus rules, in plain English.
The short version of our rental agreement — so everyone has a great (and safe) night.
👍 Totally fine
- Bring your own alcohol and drink on the bus (21+ only)
- Food is welcome — just skip strong-smelling foods like fish
- Jello shots are OK if you clean up the mess
- Use the party pole — feet on the floor
- Add hours during your rental, when available
🚫 Not allowed
- Smoking or illegal drugs
- Underage drinking
- Open containers on or off the bus
- Kegs, barrels or liquid-filled water coolers
- Glitter or confetti
- Guns or knives
- Standing on seats or sitting on the bar or seat backs
💳 Deposit & payment
- A refundable $200 deposit holds your date
- Full payment is due at pick-up in cash
- Credit cards accepted if paid at least one week before your rental (3.5% vendor fee)
- Cancel in writing at least 90 days out for a full deposit refund
🧽 Damage & cleaning
- The driver inspects the bus before, during and after every rental
- Please clean up spills right away
- Broken windows, burns, seat or electronics damage, excessive spills or bio-hazard clean-up forfeit the deposit
- The renter is responsible for all passengers and any damage beyond the deposit
FAQ
Questions? We’ve got answers.
How many people fit on the bus?
Our party bus comfortably seats up to 22 passengers.
Can we drink on the bus?
Yes — guests 21 and over may bring their own alcohol and drink on board. Open containers can’t be carried on or off the bus, and kegs, barrels and liquid-filled coolers aren’t allowed. Underage drinking is strictly prohibited.
How much does it cost?
$150 per hour with sales tax included. There’s a 3-hour minimum before 6pm and a 4-hour minimum after 6pm, plus a 20% voluntary driver gratuity. There are never any booking fees. Try the estimator above for a ballpark.
How far will you travel?
Anywhere in Wisconsin! Our home area is Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Menomonie; an additional hourly fee applies for pick-ups or drop-offs outside Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, and a fuel charge may apply for excessive mileage.
Can we choose our own stops?
Absolutely. You set the itinerary — breweries, bars, restaurants, photo spots — and you can change plans along the way. Need suggestions? Just ask your driver.
Can we extend our time during the rental?
In most cases, yes. Many groups add hours as the night goes on, as long as the bus isn’t booked right after you.
How do I reserve my date?
Send a request or call 715-559-2858. Once your date is confirmed, a refundable $200 deposit holds it. Full payment is due at pick-up.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Getaway Bus Service is fully insured and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Your crew. Your stops. Your night.
Dates fill fast on summer weekends and wedding season. Send us your date and we’ll confirm availability.