Picnic bus booking
A society picnic or a club outing is usually one day, one destination and a lot of people with a coordinator collecting money. The vehicle is the biggest single cost, so it pays to compare.
Post the date, the headcount and the place once; verified operators near you quote, and you can share the comparison with your committee before you book.
Favourite one-day outings include temple towns, dams and gardens, resorts and the Statue of Unity. Pick a place within about 180 km so the group gets a full day there without a very early start, and tell operators where the group gathers in the morning.
Society and club picnics: ₹28–75 per km with driver for 18–49 seats (as of Oct 2026). A full day of 250 km in a mini bus (up to 35 seats), the usual pick, costs ₹11,000–15,000. Operators ask a 25% advance, paid to them directly.
Vehicles and rates
The vehicles groups pick most for this kind of trip, with the rate per km and one full day of hire.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate per km | Full day (250 km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹28–36 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹40–55 | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹55–75 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Typical trips and what they cost
Round trips with driver, priced for each vehicle.
| Trip | Distance | Days | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | Mini Bus 28–35 seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad → Pavagadh | ≈ 140 km | 1 day | ₹9,600–12,200 | ₹13,500–18,300 | ₹18,300–24,800 |
| Ahmedabad → Statue of Unity | 200 km | 2 days | ₹16,100–20,300 | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Ahmedabad → Ambaji | ≈ 181 km | 2 days | ₹16,100–20,300 | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Surat → Saputara | ≈ 141 km | 1 day | ₹9,600–12,200 | ₹13,500–18,400 | ₹18,400–24,900 |
| Vadodara → Statue of Unity | ≈ 93 km | 1 day | ₹7,900–10,000 | ₹11,000–15,000 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Rajkot → Sasan Gir | ≈ 156 km | 1 day | ₹10,600–13,500 | ₹14,900–20,300 | ₹20,300–27,500 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Which vehicle for your group
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| 74 | 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Before you book
- A firm headcount a few days before: it decides the vehicle size.
- Meal stops you want arranged, and where the group gathers in the morning.
- Return time: drivers bill extra hours beyond the agreed day.
- One coordinator's phone number for the driver.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee (free during launch).
Questions groups ask
How much does society and club picnics cost?
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater: ₹28–36 per km; Mini Bus 28–35 seater: ₹40–55 per km; AC Coach 40–49 seater: ₹55–75 per km (indicative, October 2026). For a full day of 250 km with driver: ₹7,900–10,000 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), ₹11,000–15,000 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹15,000–20,200 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), with 5% GST.
What does a typical trip cost?
Ahmedabad to Pavagadh (≈ 140 km each way), 1 day: ₹9,600–12,200 in a Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater, ₹13,500–18,300 in a Mini Bus 28–35 seater, ₹18,300–24,800 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater, as of Oct 2026.
Which vehicle do we need for our group?
26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 74 people: 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
How much advance do operators ask?
25% of the quote for society, club & community trips, paid to the operator to confirm the booking; the balance as agreed with them. No Yippigo fee (free during launch).
Can the committee see the quotes before we book?
Yes. Every quote is itemised on one page; share it with the committee and book the one you agree on.