Not every group needs a fifty-seater. For an extended family, a group of friends, a company team or a wedding party, hiring a minibus with a driver is almost always the better call: it costs less than a full-size coach, it reaches places a large vehicle simply cannot, and you keep all the comfort of travelling with a professional driver.
Our minibus is a 26+1 seat Mercedes-Benz in GiroMunna livery, available anywhere in Tuscany.
Minibus or full-size coach?
| 26+1 minibus | 51+1 grand tourer | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | up to 26 | up to 51 |
| Narrow roads and hill villages | yes, very manoeuvrable | main roads only |
| Luggage | generous hold | very large hold |
| On board | air conditioning, fridge bar, sound system, monitor | air conditioning, fridge bar, espresso machine, screens, USB, WiFi |
| Indicative cost | lower overall | higher overall, lower per passenger |
The rule of thumb: below 26 passengers the minibus is usually the most efficient option; above that, the grand tourer. If your numbers are still moving, say so and we will quote both.
Our vehicles for chauffeured hire
51+1 seat grand tourer
Mercedes-Benz Tourismo: air conditioning, reclining seats with footrest, fridge bar, espresso machine, LCD screens, USB sockets at every seat and onboard WiFi. The right choice for large groups, school parties and conference delegations.
26+1 seat minibus
Mercedes-Benz Beluga in GiroMunna livery: air conditioning, fridge bar, sound system and monitor, generous luggage hold, reclining seats. Nimble on narrow village roads and close to historic centres.
Full specifications and photos are on our fleet page. Not sure which size you need? Tell us how many passengers you are and we will advise.
What the minibus has on board
- 26+1 seats with reclining ultra-comfort upholstery
- Air conditioning throughout
- Fridge bar
- Sound system and monitor for commentary or entertainment
- Large luggage hold, sized for airline suitcases
- Distinctive GiroMunna livery in burgundy and gold — easy to spot at a busy meeting point
Onboard WiFi is available on the grand tourer, not on the minibus. If your group needs connectivity while travelling, tell us when you request the quote and we will recommend the right vehicle. Full details are on our fleet page.
What people hire the minibus for
Chianti wine tours
Many wineries are reached by narrow gravel roads. The minibus gets right to the courtyard, and nobody has to drive after the tasting.
Wedding shuttles
Repeat runs between hotels, ceremony and villa. A smaller vehicle completes more runs in less time and fits down private driveways.
Airport transfers
Groups of up to 26 from Pisa, Florence and Bologna: one vehicle, luggage included, fixed price.
Corporate trips
Teams, delegations, incentives and business dinners, with VAT invoicing and a driver at your disposal all day.
Hill towns and historic centres
San Gimignano, Volterra, Montepulciano, Cortona: towns with tight approaches where the minibus gets closer to the centre.
Family and friends groups
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions: everyone travels together and arrives rested.
🍷 A note on wine tours: plenty of Tuscan wineries have tight bends and small courtyards where a 51-seat coach struggles to turn. Before confirming an itinerary we check every stop with you — far better to find out at the quoting stage than at the gate.
How much does hiring a minibus with driver cost?
There is no single price list. The cost of a chauffeured service depends on a handful of concrete factors, which we work out with you when we quote.
- Distance and total mileage of the route, including the return leg
- Duration — a few hours, a full day or several days
- Vehicle — 26+1 minibus or 51+1 grand tourer
- Season — peak months, weekends, public holidays and major events are in higher demand
- Extras — motorway tolls, coach parking, city access permits and driver accommodation on multi-day trips
Quotes are free, come with no obligation and reach you within 2 hours. The figure you receive is a fixed, all-inclusive price: no surprises at the end of the journey.
Why book with GiroMunna
- Fully licensed NCC operator — based in Ponte Buggianese (Pistoia), VAT IT 02124530474
- Professional drivers — category D licence and CPC, and real knowledge of Tuscan roads, restricted traffic zones and coach parking
- Available 24/7 — including night departures and dawn flights
- Quote within 2 hours — free, detailed, no obligation
- English spoken — write to us in English by email or WhatsApp and we will reply in English
- Recent, well-maintained Mercedes-Benz coaches — servicing and inspections always up to date
Frequently asked questions
Exactly how many seats does the minibus have?
26 passenger seats plus the driver. Above 26 passengers we propose the 51+1 grand tourer or two coordinated vehicles.
Can we hire the minibus without a driver?
No. We are a licensed NCC operator, so every service includes a professional driver — that is what allows us to handle restricted zones, parking and routing for you.
Is there WiFi on the minibus?
No, onboard WiFi is available on the grand tourer. The minibus has air conditioning, a fridge bar, a sound system and a monitor.
Can we hire the minibus for several days?
Yes. For multi-day tours the quote includes the driver's accommodation and is calculated on mileage and the number of days the vehicle is committed.
Will the minibus reach a countryside agriturismo?
In most cases yes — that is exactly its strength. We check the precise address before confirming, so the driver knows the approach and where to turn.
Book your minibus with driver
Tell us how many passengers, when and where from — we reply within 2 hours with a free, fixed-price quote.
Request your free quote →or call +39 335 587 4744 — available 24/7