School Bus Rental
Make your next Knoxville school bus rental the easiest group transportation decision you've ever made. Through Busrentalknoxville.com, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare school buses, packages, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Knoxville and the surrounding East Tennessee area — no account needed. Whether you're coordinating a field trip to the Museum of Appalachia, shuttling a youth sports team to a tournament at Caswell Park, or organizing a church group outing across Knox County, you can compare school bus options for your group. Yes, it's really that easy!
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More About School Buses
Busrentalknoxville.com is how Knoxville groups stop calling company after company and start comparing bus options in seconds. Through the network, you'll find two main school bus categories ready for your trip. Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10–24 adults — perfect for compact youth groups, small church choirs, or tight-knit academic clubs heading to Ijams Nature Center (2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920).
Ijams schedules field-trip requests first-come, first-served, with a typical 9 a.m. arrival and a 9–9:15 a.m. unloading and welcome window, so a school bus rental keeps your students together as the visit begins. Need more room? A Type C large conventional school bus rental seats approximately 44–48 adults, giving athletic programs, academic departments, and large youth organizations a spacious, cost-effective ride across Knox County and beyond. Compare your options in one place!
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Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 865-226-3020 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common School Bus Amenities to Compare
With a school bus rental in Knoxville booked through Busrentalknoxville.com, you can compare buses for your group's trip. School buses in the network come equipped with high-backed padded bench seating, climate control to handle Tennessee's humid summers and cold winter mornings alike, and a PA system your teacher or group leader can use to keep everyone informed and engaged en route. Overhead storage keeps personal bags and gear tidy during longer rides.
At Zoo Knoxville (3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914), buses arrive at the Front Gate, unload students at side gates, then park by Chilhowee Pond. Buses cannot wait in the roundabout, so groups gather at the main entrance plaza to load together. Your school bus rental also keeps your group together for a visit to the University of Tennessee campus.
Mention any must-haves when you request your quote!
High-back vinyl bench seating
Large opening windows
Overhead interior lighting
PA/microphone system with AM/FM radio
Air conditioning on select vehicles
Under-seat storage for bags and equipment
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 865-226-3020 before booking.
How much is a School Bus rental?
Use the 30-second online quote tool on this website and get Knoxville school bus pricing built around your exact trip details, no guesswork, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no fine print. School bus rentals in Knoxville run $205 to $365 per hour on weekdays and $240 to $380 per hour on weekends, with full-day rates ranging from $1,670 to $2,335 per day. Your final rate depends on the bus type, trip duration, distance, and the time of year you're booking.
Multi-stop itineraries, like a field trip hitting both Knoxville Museum of Art (1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916) and the Tennessee Theatre — are easy to price out through the network. Fill out one quick form, compare your options, and choose the school bus rental in Knoxville that works for YOUR group. Call 865-226-3020 any time to speak with a live agent!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 865-226-3020. | ||||