Urbandale, Iowa Party Bus Rentals

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Urbandale party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, how many hours you need, and the date. General ranges: Sprinter limos run $150–$275/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $175–$325/hour; mid-size party buses run $225–$375/hour; larger buses and minibuses run $275–$450/hour; and full-size charter buses run $125–$250/hour or $1,000–$2,200/day. Dates with high demand — Iowa State football Saturdays, Drake Relays weekend in late April, prom season — push pricing toward the top of those ranges and reduce availability fast.

For pricing for your trip on your specific trip and date, call 833-458-7001 or use the online quote tool. You'll have a quote in under a minute.

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A party bus is built around the social experience on board — perimeter seating, LED lighting, a sound system, and sometimes a bar setup. It seats anywhere from 15 to 50 passengers and works best for nights out, celebrations, and events where the ride is part of the fun. A charter bus is configured more like a coach, with forward-facing reclining seats, overhead storage, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays — better for longer trips, school groups, corporate shuttles, or any situation where comfort and storage matter more than a party atmosphere.

For a full breakdown, check the bus types guide.

Casey's Center and the Iowa Events Center sit in downtown Des Moines at 730 Third St, and parking in the surrounding blocks is in demand on event nights. The closest garages fill up fast. A charter bus or minibus drops your group at the venue entrance on Third Street or Fifth Street and stages elsewhere — your group walks in directly while everyone else is circling for a space.

We strongly recommend checking the official Iowa Events Center parking and directions page before your visit to confirm current drop-off protocols and any event-night street closures.

Urbandale is roughly 30 miles south of Ames via I-35 North — under 40 minutes in normal conditions, but a different story on Iowa State football Saturdays when Lot G6 and nearby tailgate zones fill by mid-morning. Rideshare supply drops sharply after the game ends, and the post-game crawl on US-30 and I-35 South can add an hour or more to the return trip. A charter bus from Urbandale keeps your crew together for the whole trip — you arrive as a group, you leave as a group, and the drive back doesn't depend on surge pricing or a 45-minute rideshare wait.

Call 833-458-7001 to check availability for your game-day date.

Drake Relays is held annually in late April at Drake Stadium (2700 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311) and draws tens of thousands of attendees over several days — it's one of the largest and most storied track and field events in the country. Bus demand across the Des Moines metro spikes hard that weekend, and availability from the network thins out quickly once school and corporate groups lock in their dates. If you're planning transportation for Drake Relays, booking 2–3 months out is the practical move.

Waiting until two weeks before usually means limited vehicle options and higher pricing. Call 833-458-7001 to check availability for your specific dates.

For most Urbandale trips outside peak periods, 3–6 weeks of lead time is workable — but you'll have better vehicle selection and pricing at 2–3 months out. For high-demand dates, the calculus is different: prom season (April–May) is one of the busiest periods for party bus rentals across the Des Moines metro, and booking in December or January is not too early. Iowa State home football Saturdays, Drake Relays weekend (late April), and New Year's Eve all compress availability fast.

The earlier you call, the more options you have. Late bookings often mean higher prices and limited availability. Call 833-458-7001 as soon as your date is set.