2026-06-28 · Charter Pricing
Key Factors Affecting Midibus & Coach Charter Pricing in Shanghai
Charter pricing is not fixed; many factors affect the final quote. Understanding these factors helps corporate clients plan their travel budgets.
1. Vehicle Model and Seat Count
The vehicle model is the most important pricing factor: 5-seat sedan (¥650–3000/day), 7-seat business van (¥750–1600/day), 9–19-seat midibus (¥800–1800/day), 22-seat Coaster (¥1000/day), and 33–53-seat coach (¥1000–1400/day). Vehicle brand and luxury level also directly affect the price.
2. Rental Time and Mileage
The standard daily rental is 8 hours/100 km. Overtime is billed at ¥40–220/hour (depending on model) and extra mileage at ¥4–22/km. A half-day rental is 4 hours/50 km.
3. Travel Distance (Intercity)
Intercity trip costs grow linearly with distance and are also affected by road conditions (expressway/national road), tolls and bridge fees (e.g. the Zhoushan Cross-sea Bridge). See the Jiangsu Province charter and Zhejiang Province charter price lists.
4. Peak and Off-peak Seasons
During public holidays (Spring Festival, May Day, National Day) and major exhibitions (CIIE etc.), demand surges and prices may rise 10–30%. We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance to lock in price and vehicle availability.
Money-saving Tips:Weekday rentals are usually cheaper than weekends; booking a week in advance qualifies for early-bird discounts; long-term contracted corporate clients enjoy fixed discounts; one-way trips cost less per person than round trips (ideal for one-way drop-offs).
Author: YINGSHANG Editorial Team
Reviewed: · Source: Shanghai Yingshang Car Rental Co., Ltd.
The YINGSHANG Editorial Team is the official content team of Shanghai Yingshang Car Rental, responsible for curating Shanghai charter, chauffeured rental, corporate shuttle and business travel content, and for verifying pricing and reviewing content.
Pricing, vehicle and service details in this article were reviewed and updated by the YINGSHANG Editorial Team on 2026-06-28. Charter prices fluctuate with the market and are subject to the day's quote; call 133-7002-5039 for the latest vehicles and rates.
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