If you have not been to a wedding lately, the trend of hiring a coach to attend one has probably passed you by. The fact is however, more and more people are using a minibus or coach to attend a wedding. If you are attending a wedding in the near future, you may want to consider hiring a coach to get you to and from the big day. Here’s why:
Cheaper
If you are part of a small to medium group, hiring a minibus to take you to the wedding makes sense. The cost can be split among the group and taking into account fuel costs of getting to and from the wedding, the chances are that in a worst case scenario you will at least break even.
You also save without realising it, as while sitting on a coach wear and tear on your own car is reduced. Though one trip will not add much, it all adds up at the end of the day.
Different Sized Vehicles
You can also hire a vehicle suitable to your needs. This means a reduction in costs and a reduction in petrol money if your group is footing the bill for the latter. So if your group has ten people in it, then you only need a coach or minibus that seats ten. This can give you a substantial saving in terms of hire charges and fuel costs.
It is not just size which can be varied. Some minibus hire firms offer vehicles that run on gas. This can be a cost saving if you are footing the bill for the fuel. Be careful though, as gas vehicles can be more expensive than diesel fuel minibuses. Ensure you do your maths.
Hire a Driver
Coach hire companies can often provide a driver for the event as well. This is a big plus as it means there is no need for a designated driver. This allows you to drink and have fun, knowing that a person is around to take you home when it is all over. Some weddings alcohol is a necessity to get through it, let’s be honest!A driver means that the pain of enduring a wedding is reduced for the whole group.
You also do not have to worry about watching the road. This is particularly important when you are travelling back and just want to get home. It is no longer your responsibility to ensure everyone gets home safely. You can just sit back and go to sleep if you want to, knowing that the driver will get you home safely and in comfort.
The drivers for coach and minibus hire companies also tend to be experienced at driving a vehicle of that size. Knowing how to handle a minibus is a skill in itself. For the inexperienced driving an oversized vehicle can be daunting and dangerous.
Should the coach breakdown or encounter some other eventuality, the driver will also be there to sort out the problem. Again, this can be a big plus should an unforeseen event happen.
Travelling in Comfort
Minibuses tend to afford a better quality of travel. They normally have better seats, and there is more space for your legs than most family saloons. They are better for conversation to, so talking about the bride’s dress and what it might look like, what happened on the groom’s stag do is easier. As there are more people than the amount crammed in to a car, discussions and banter tend to be better.
You can also sleep knowing full well that a professional driver is taking you to where you need to be. Long road trips tend to be tiring and at the end of the night when the booze kicks in, well it’s nice not to have to worry about how you are getting home.
Convenience
Hired wedding minibuses also offer convenience. If a reception finishes late getting a cab can be time consuming. They may not want to or be able to take everyone so more cabs have to be ordered. Again this can add to the time and the inconvenience.
If you have a minibus none of this matters. As soon as the wedding reception has finished and the goodbye ritual has been said, you just climb aboard and away you go.
Save on the Cost of Hotels
If a wedding is held at a destination quite far from you, often a hotel is required. Not only are you now paying out for petrol costs you are now paying a hotel bill to. The costs soon mount up. Depending on the deal you strike with the minibus company, you can hire a bus to take you home on the night.
Though this means a late finish you save money on hotels and you can sleep in your own bed. This means less disruption to your own life.
Finding the Right Minibus Hire Firm
Once you have decided only a minibus will do, it is now time to find the minibus hire firm. As it is a competitive market, there are a lot to choose from. To make this easier, many people use the Coach Brokers site.
These websites pull through hundreds of results and offer plenty to choose from. They make it easy to compare the options and what each deal offers. To find a wedding day coach hire firm, there probably is no easier way.
Checking the Small Print
As a last point it is important to check the small or fine print to ensure you are aware of all terms and conditions. Cancellation policies, damage to the minibus terms, leaving and departure times and related policies are important. Ensure you know them so you are not caught with a nasty surprise like a surcharge.
After you have hired your minibus all you have to do is decide what to buy the bride and groom. That’s another story. Enjoy your night.
Written by Lawrence Henderson
