Budget Golf Holidays: How Private Bus Hire Actually Saves You Money

The Economy of Scale

There is a misconception that private chauffeurs and buses are only for the wealthy. When it comes to Golf Societies, the opposite is true. Private bus hire is often the most economical way to travel.

Let’s look at the math for a group of 12 golfers:

Option A: Rental Cars
To fit 12 guys and 12 sets of clubs, you need 3 large estate cars or minivans.
– Cost of 3 rentals + full insurance (essential in Spain) = High.
– Cost of fuel for 3 cars = High.
– Cost of daily parking at hotels and towns = High.
– Toll road fees x 3 = High.

Option B: Taxis / Uber
You need 3 or 4 Ubers every time you move.
– Surge pricing during peak hours.
– Waiting times.
– The risk of drivers refusing to take golf bags.

Option C: Bus Costa del Sol
One fixed price for a 16-seater bus with a trailer.
– When you divide the total cost by 12 people, the «Per Person / Per Day» cost is surprisingly low.
– No fuel costs. No insurance excess deposits. No parking fees. No tolls.

Plus, you get the VIP treatment for free. Save your budget for the Green Fees and the bar, not the transport.