{"id":1901,"date":"2023-08-11T16:00:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T21:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/double-black-transportation-charleston.local\/?p=1901"},"modified":"2026-03-09T00:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T05:30:40","slug":"how-to-save-money-on-a-party-bus-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/how-to-save-money-on-a-party-bus-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Charleston Party Bus: Tips for Saving Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s nothing more fun than riding on a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/\">party bus in Charleston, SC<\/a>. With everything so spread out in the Lowcountry, they are the perfect transportation option. Unfortunately with prices ranging from $150 &#8211; $250 an hour, they can be expensive, especially for young adults. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve outlined our 6 best ways to save money on a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/\">Charleston party bus<\/a>! These range from the time of day and night of week, to group size, ride type and other money-saving strategies. Ready to save your wallet and have a blast doing it? Us too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bachelor-party-480x640-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1906\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/bachelor-party-480x640-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/bachelor-party-480x640-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Party-Bus-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1097\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/Party-Bus-1.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/Party-Bus-1-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a party bus in Charleston?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s start by getting everyone on the same page when it comes to what makes a vehicle a party bus. Here at Double Black, we insist a party bus has all three of these necessary features: wraparound seating, surround sound speakers and LED mood lighting. The alternative to wraparound seating is row seating, which separates everyone into clusters and fails to provide an intimate experience. Wraparound seating also provides ample room in the middle for a mobile dance floor! Surround sound speakers are a given if you\u2019re going to have music which is necessary for a party. LED mood lighting is also necessary because otherwise it feels like you\u2019re just on a regular bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/E450-Pictures-of-Interior-946x990-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1903\" style=\"width:873px;height:914px\" width=\"873\" height=\"914\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/E450-Pictures-of-Interior-946x990-1.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/E450-Pictures-of-Interior-946x990-1-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/E450-Pictures-of-Interior-946x990-1-768x804.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A couple of additional features that all of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/doubleblacktransportation.com\/our-gallery\/\">Double Black\u2019s buses<\/a>&nbsp;have are built-in coolers for drinks and TVs. Both of these amenities enhance the overall party experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 Ways to save on a Charleston party bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#1 Weeknight<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Booking a party bus on a weeknight is one of the easiest ways to save money on a party bus. The demand for party buses is exponentially higher on Fridays and Saturdays, which means companies are often willing to offer great discounts on the weeknights. Here at Double Black we offer 20% or more off on Sundays through Thursdays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#2 Round Trip<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; A lot of the time you only need a party bus at the beginning and end of your night. This is extremely common for travelers staying in Isle of Palms or Kiawah who want to go out in Downtown Charleston for the night. You can book a round trip service where the party bus will take you into town, usually before dinner around 5 or 6 pm. Then have the bus pick you up once the bars close and take you home. One potential downside to round-trips is that you will most likely have to decide on a specific time to get picked up at night. This means you may not have flexibility to change it to earlier or later the night of, if you\u2019re still having fun downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#3 One-way &amp; Uber home<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; An alternative to round trip service is to book a party bus for a one-way into Downtown Charleston and then Uber home. This can be a great way to have fun on a party bus as your pregame but then let everyone figure out how they are going to get home on their own. This is a great option if your group is split up between early birds and night owls. It\u2019s also much easier to find an Uber downtown then it is on Isle of Palms or Kiawah.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;We recommend taking the scenic route on your one-way so you still get your fill of being on a party bus. Have it drive you around for 1 &#8211; 2 hours before being dropped off. One of our favorite pit stops is the Battery for beautiful pictures on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#4 Daytime<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Booking a party bus during the daytime is a great way to save 10% or more. Similar to weekends, nighttime is in much higher demand than the daytime which means lower prices. Daytime party buses are great for boat outings, brewery crawls, golf outings or a boozy brunch! It\u2019s also great for people staying downtown who want to get off of the peninsula, since you\u2019ll be able to walk to most of the bars at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#5 Big Group<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Arguably the best way to save money on a party bus is by filling it to capacity. This way you don\u2019t have to sacrifice the duration or the time of the event. If you have a group of 25 people on a $1,000 party bus, that\u2019s only $40 a person!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#6 Off-Season<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Similar to daytime and weeknights, the off-season is a great opportunity to save big on a party bus. Charleston&#8217;s travel season is extremely seasonal and you can take advantage of HUGE savings in the winter!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#7 Quote it Out<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; You will want to get quotes from all of the party bus providers in the area to guarantee that you are getting the best rate &amp; bus for your needs. That way you make sure you are taking advantage of all of the possible discounts available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#8 Booking with Double Black<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; You can save the most money using all of the previously listed methods with Double Black Transportation! Our discounts include weeknight, roundtrip, daytime, local, multi-day, last minute and more! Don\u2019t believe us? Get quotes from all of the various providers throughout Charleston and we guarantee you that we\u2019ll be the lowest. If we\u2019re not the lowest price, we\u2019ll match it with an additional 15% off of the next best price!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-2ba826dc wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Need a Party Bus in Charleston?<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Experience <strong>Charleston&#8217;s Best Party Bus<\/strong> with Double Black. <br>Embrace the ultimate city ride experience, complete with vivid flat-screen TVs, LED mood lighting, high-fidelity sound, wraparound seating, and a stocked ice-cold bar.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"\/charleston\/party-bus\/\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256s114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0zM256 128c17.67 0 32 14.33 32 32c0 17.67-14.33 32-32 32S224 177.7 224 160C224 142.3 238.3 128 256 128zM296 384h-80C202.8 384 192 373.3 192 360s10.75-24 24-24h16v-64H224c-13.25 0-24-10.75-24-24S210.8 224 224 224h32c13.25 0 24 10.75 24 24v88h16c13.25 0 24 10.75 24 24S309.3 384 296 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>Learn More<\/a><a href=\"\/charleston\/quote\/\" class=\"uagb-cta-second__button wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M160 0C177.7 0 192 14.33 192 32V67.68C193.6 67.89 195.1 68.12 196.7 68.35C207.3 69.93 238.9 75.02 251.9 78.31C268.1 82.65 279.4 100.1 275 117.2C270.7 134.3 253.3 144.7 236.1 140.4C226.8 137.1 198.5 133.3 187.3 131.7C155.2 126.9 127.7 129.3 108.8 136.5C90.52 143.5 82.93 153.4 80.92 164.5C78.98 175.2 80.45 181.3 82.21 185.1C84.1 189.1 87.79 193.6 95.14 198.5C111.4 209.2 136.2 216.4 168.4 225.1L171.2 225.9C199.6 233.6 234.4 243.1 260.2 260.2C274.3 269.6 287.6 282.3 295.8 299.9C304.1 317.7 305.9 337.7 302.1 358.1C295.1 397 268.1 422.4 236.4 435.6C222.8 441.2 207.8 444.8 192 446.6V480C192 497.7 177.7 512 160 512C142.3 512 128 497.7 128 480V445.1C127.6 445.1 127.1 444.1 126.7 444.9L126.5 444.9C102.2 441.1 62.07 430.6 35 418.6C18.85 411.4 11.58 392.5 18.76 376.3C25.94 360.2 44.85 352.9 60.1 360.1C81.9 369.4 116.3 378.5 136.2 381.6C168.2 386.4 194.5 383.6 212.3 376.4C229.2 369.5 236.9 359.5 239.1 347.5C241 336.8 239.6 330.7 237.8 326.9C235.9 322.9 232.2 318.4 224.9 313.5C208.6 302.8 183.8 295.6 151.6 286.9L148.8 286.1C120.4 278.4 85.58 268.9 59.76 251.8C45.65 242.4 32.43 229.7 24.22 212.1C15.89 194.3 14.08 174.3 17.95 153C25.03 114.1 53.05 89.29 85.96 76.73C98.98 71.76 113.1 68.49 128 66.73V32C128 14.33 142.3 0 160 0V0z\"><\/path><\/svg>Get a Quote<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion &#8211; Save on your next Charleston party bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doubleblacktransportation.com\/charleston\/\">party bus in Charleston, SC<\/a>&nbsp;is a luxury item and will cost you hundreds of dollars at the very least. That does not mean there isn\u2019t ways to save money and have fun doing it. We hope this guide has given you some great tips on how to lower the price on your next Charleston party bus. Give Double Black a call if you want the best party bus experience for the lowest price in Charleston!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing more fun than riding on a&nbsp;party bus in Charleston, SC. With everything so spread out in the Lowcountry, they are the perfect transportation option. Unfortunately with prices ranging from $150 &#8211; $250 an hour, they can be expensive, especially for young adults. 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