Bus rental in

Epernay.

TOURSUD
5.0
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Sophie LloydSophie Lloyd
11:27 26 Sep 23
We were very happy with the drivers and the coach. The drivers were on time and the coaches were nice.The coach on the return journey to Limoges was especially comfortable!The communication whilst organising was excellent. Very prompt and polite.
Onur AbacıOnur Abacı
10:40 25 Sep 23
On 23/09/23 we have booked a coach for excursion Mont St. Michel from Cherbourg port. From the first moment I've made the reservation till the end of the service, I received great service. Quick and adequate information was provided and the bus and driver were great as well.
This is our second year of using Toursud to arrange coach travel in France. Arnaud and Coralie couldn't be more helpful and professional. Great communication throughout.The coaches in Paris were on time and clean, the drivers friendly and welcoming to our group.
Oliver SmithOliver Smith
07:59 28 Jul 23
Arnaud and his teams service was fantastic. It made everything very easy for me (when arranging 3 different transports across 3 days for over 30 guests in total) which helped the weekend be such a success. Thank you for all you and your teams efforts.
Kevin SmithKevin Smith
13:59 13 Jul 23
We run a Charity Cycle ride from Bristol to Bordeaux and started using Toursud in 2022 to transport our cycling group from their overnight hotels to the start of each day's cycling route. I have to say it has proved a revelation. Toursud provide a reliable, friendly and affordable solution to our transport issues. We used them again this year and have zero complaints. We will be delighted to be using them in the future and would recommend any other groups to use the as well.
Julian ForbesJulian Forbes
13:50 28 Jun 23
Thanks to Arnaud and Coralie for your great service. A late group booking request was handled speedily and effectively. Communication was quick and clear throughout, and our driver had also clearly received all information about our itinerary and requirements.
quinn ballbachquinn ballbach
11:12 27 Jun 23
Very good communication throughout. On the day everything worked great with the pickup and the drivers. They were very prompt on timing and everything worked perfectly.
Shirley OnsodShirley Onsod
10:19 06 Jun 23
I just got home from our weekend trip with the company to Champagne and want to thank Arnaud, Coralie and Denis very much for the fantastic service! It was a perfectly organized day visiting multiple smaller vineyards around Epernay and the coach was a huge addition to our trip! Denis was very accommodating and friendly. We will definitely consider using your service again when we return.A big thank you and warm regards from JLL The Netherlands
Anne WilsonAnne Wilson
13:18 27 Apr 23
We had a wonderful experience working with Arnaud. Excellent communication prior to the event. Our driver was friendly, on time and a courteous driver. I highly recommend using this company for your next event.
Sue PSue P
15:11 18 Apr 23
Our group had the most amazing experience and Arnaud and his company are the best. I cannot wait to work together again! Thank you for your professionalism, hospitality and prompt communication. We so appreciate working with you.
Sandy KatariaSandy Kataria
13:04 03 Apr 23
Hi allWe had an excellent experience our coach and drivers were perfect and will beReturningDefinitely recommendToursud 👍
sian dupreezsian dupreez
11:30 29 Mar 23
Arnaud was just so wonderful, helpful & resourceful! We had a last-minute request for a coach, and Arnaud came through for us. The driver arrived on-time, was professional, polite & drove with care. We had quick responses to our safety concerns during the recent riots & travel times. Will absolutely use this company again and highly recommend their services!
Sunny JosephSunny Joseph
14:23 20 Feb 23
We hired coach services for three separate travels in Lourdes & Paris in Feb 2023. Toursud did those with high professionalism and punctuality. Thank you Toursud
Julie MorfouaceJulie Morfouace
09:11 10 Dec 22
For our staff party we rented 2 busses. The busses arrived on time and the drivers drove well. Very happy with this service.
Michael DouglasMichael Douglas
13:21 19 Oct 22
I had a very good experience. Everything went well. They were on time and the drivers were very nice. I will use you again. I would love to give 10 stars.I am a travel agent any we had a group of 64 people.ThanksMike One Travel
Andreas LambrinosAndreas Lambrinos
12:16 04 Oct 22
We had a fantastic experience with the coach last Saturday. Everything went beautifully, on time and it was a lot of fun!Arnoud and Coralie thank you for making it possible and for providing great communication.
Jamie DowswellJamie Dowswell
20:17 25 Sep 22
Arnaud (Toursud) helped us source coaches for our wedding guests in a tricky part of southern France. Everything on the day went perfectly and he was always friendly and professional. Would highly recommend.
Gerry MowattGerry Mowatt
09:46 29 Jul 22
Good Morning Arnaud,The service provided was excellent, the coach was immaculate and the driver Michel was friendly and very professional and attended to all our needs and gave us information on various things/areas in France.I would definitely recommend Toursaud to friends and family.Many thanks.Regards.Gerry.
Gillian ThomsonGillian Thomson
23:45 27 Jul 22
We booked a bus for a group of 20 people to travel from Bayeux to Rouen to Paris using Coach-Hire-France/Toursud. Arnaud was very helpful and easy to communicate with during the planning process. On the day of the bus ride, everything worked very smoothly -- the bus was on-time, clean, and comfortable. I highly recommend working with Coach-Hire-France/Toursud.
Pekka KärmeniemiPekka Kärmeniemi
05:36 22 Jul 22
We were very happy with your services, extra thanks to our drivers on 15th, 19th and on 20th Jul.Fantastic service and buses every time on schedule, outstanding bus, as you certainly know, not the cheapest, but good value for money.Send our greetings to all three drives.And finally thank You Arnod for your continous co-operation.
Mark McKayMark McKay
15:58 13 Jul 22
Toursud arranged a 53 seater coach hire for my group for an event near Pouzac, France in June 2022. The whole process was excellent from start to finish with great communication at every moment along the way - a very professional operation. I would highly recommend using Toursud if you need to arrange a coach hire in France. Thank you Arnaud at Toursud.
Susie SchaeferSusie Schaefer
11:23 29 Apr 22
I booked a bus for 30 cruise ship passengers from Brest to Quimper, with a stop in Locronan on the way back to the ship. Our Toursud buses were the only buses outside of the ship’s excursions that were licensed to pick us up and drop us off on the dock right next to our ship. Our driver, Frederique, was excellent, accommodating our last minute request to shorten our stops to get back to the ship a bit earlier than originally planned (with a little bit of help from Google Translate!). The bus was extremely comfortable and temperature controlled. Thank you again!
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Coach hire with a driver in Epernay

We are a coach transport agency. We have been hiring coaches and minibuses to groups coming to the Epernay area since 2008.
We will organise your coach hire from start to finish with great care to ensure your trip to Epernay is a success.
Our team, Mrs. Coralie and Mr. Arnaud, is at your service to provide you with a quote adapted to your request for coach hire in Epernay.

Our quotes are clear and precise

They include coach or minibus transport in the Epernay area, fuel, motorway tolls, VAT where applicable and parking. When the service you wish to provide requires the driver to pay for meals and accommodation, we generally include these in our quote.
If an item is not included in our quote, this is clearly stated so as not to mislead you. Our offers are totally transparent, with no hidden costs.

We also hire coaches and minibuses with local drivers in other towns in the Epernay area, such as:

Reims, Chalons en Champagne, Ay Champagne and Chateau Thierry.

Champagne wine tour

Are you planning a trip to the region of Champagne? Contact us to get a quote to hire a coach with a local driver.

How to get to Epernay?

If you come by plane, we can pick you up in Reims airport or one of the airports of Paris (CDG, Orly, Beauvais).
If you are travelling by train, the nearest stations to Epernay are Reims, Chalons en Champagne and Paris.
And if your trip has already started, we can also pick you up anywhere in France and take you to Epernay.

Contact us now to get your quote quickly, using the short form below or by email getaquote@coach-hire-france.com.


Ask for your free quote here

We negociate the best service for your group, and not only the price ; we consider the booking process and quality of the coach as important as the price you pay.


In order to save time and if you already received other quotes, don’t hesitate to send us the best quote you got : we’ll try to make a better offer.

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We hire all types of vehicles

Minibuses with up to 20 seats or 30 seats, coaches with 49, 53, 57 seats (sometimes even more), the coach companies we work with have a wide variety of recent and comfortable vehicles.

The minibuses and coaches we hire in the Epernay area are generally equipped with air conditioning, a microphone for the guide, reclining seats and sometimes toilets (reserved for emergencies). They are recent and in very good condition.
The coach companies we work with are conscientious and comply with vehicle maintenance and inspection requirements.

They trust us

Travel safely with the coach hire specialist in France

Our company's name is Toursud. We are based in Meze, a small coastal town near Sete and Montpellier in the South of France.

Since 2008, we have been helping hundreds of groups every year to hire a coach anywhere in France. Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Lille, Strasbourg, Montpellier, Nice, Nantes, Lourdes... We work everywhere in France with local coach companies, including in the Epernay area.

At Toursud, there are two of us. Coralie and Arnaud. Wife and husband. We have lived and worked together for many years.
We are fortunate enough to work in an idyllic setting: the sun, the Thau lagoon and the Mediterranean.
In such a setting, the motivation to satisfy our customers is easy to find.

Don't forget to read the reviews left by our customers at the top of this page. It's our best form of advertising.

Ask for a free quote now to rent a bus in Epernay

We only need a few details to give you a quote. So don't hesitate. Do it right away.

Why booking your coach with us in Epernay

Be aware that we exclusively rent coaches and minibuses with a driver. We do not rent selfdrive vehicles.

We are at your disposal for all types of services: airport transfers, long distance travel, wine tours, city tours, multi-day trips, wedding shuttles, ski transfers, school trips...

By booking with us, you can be sure that you are in good hands.

Need information or advice? Call us, or send an email, it's inevitably Coralie or Arnaud who will answer you.
If you are looking for a human-sized company, you are in the right place.

What clients say

Sophie Lloyd

     UK

We were very happy with the drivers and the coach – thank you. The drivers were on time and the coaches were nice. The coach on the return journey to Limoges was especially comfortable! Thank you also for all your help organising this so well. Your communication has been excellent.

Sophie Lloyd

Sept 22-25, 2023

Onur Abacı

     Turkey

Dear Arnaud, Yes, we were very happy with the service. Both the bus and the driver were great. Once again thank you very much for this great experience. Take care and we keep in touch.

Onur Abacı

September 23, 2023

John Macauley

     Ireland

Hi Arnaud \ Coralie, We have now returned to Northern Ireland it was an excellent trip to France and Belgium. I would like to put on record the excellent service provided by our driver Mishi. Timekeeping was without fault, we were able to visit all our chosen locations, his driving was superb. Many thanks again for all your work in arranging our transport.

John Macauley

Sept 15-18, 2023

Why hundreds of groups trust us every year since 2008

We are a French coach company registered in France with the Ministry of Transport. We are also a travel operator approved by Atout France, France's tourism development agency.

Our financial guarantee of €200,000 is insured by APST, and our professional liability is covered by Allianz.

Unlike other competitors, we have chosen to work only in France. Because it is better to be very good in one country than average in several countries.

Since 2008 we have been carefully selecting the coach companies we work with throughout France. We know them. We know how they work. They also know how we work and what we expect from them. It's a give and take.

And you, our customers, give us valuable information during and after your trips. This allows us to continuously improve.

The key points of a coach rental in Epernay

There are a number of points worth knowing before committing to a bus hire contract.

How can I reach Toursud by phone?

In short, we're available 24/7 in case of emergency. We give our telephone number to everyone to whom we send a bus rental quote.

We'd like to point out that it's more convenient to talk to us by email: it gives us time to analyze the details of your coach booking file and offer you the most suitable response.

However, if you prefer, you're welcome to call us (in English or French) to discuss your coach rental project or booking. We are generally available Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm (Paris time). You'll speak with Coralie or Arnaud, and we'll be your sole contacts for organizing your coach rental in Epernay.

As the service you've booked approaches, we'll also give you a telephone number reserved for emergency calls at night. So if you need to contact us at night, we'll also be available to answer your call.

How do you estimate the price of a coach rental?

It's quite an art! A coach hire quote depends on a number of factors:

  • The size of the coach or minibus: using a minibus generally costs less than a coach, unless it's a luxury minibus of course.
  • The level of comfort required: the cheapest coach is, of course, the school bus. For better quality services, we prefer touring coaches, or even luxury coaches.
  • Mileage: driving 300 kilometres is of course more expensive than driving 50 kilometres. In addition to the price of fuel and wear and tear on the coach, the number of hours worked by the driver also has an impact on the price.
    Note that the kilometres travelled by the coach to pick you up in Epernay or return to its depot after your service also have an impact on the final price.
    For example, if you need a coach departing from Epernay, to travel 150 kilometres and return the same day to Epernay
    • It would be better to use a coach company from the Epernay area which will travel a total of 300 kilometres. This will reduce the distance covered by the coach. If the company you hire has to travel 100 kilometres to get to Epernay, the cost will be much higher because they will charge you 100 kilometres to get to Epernay, 300 kilometres with your group and 100 kilometres to get back to their depot, making a total of 500 kilometres.
  • The date: a Sunday (or public holiday) service generally costs more than a weekday service. If the period is busy and the coach companies know that they will hire out all their coaches without a problem, prices will go up.
    • Hiring a coach on a public holiday costs more because the driver is paid more. In France, public holidays are: 1 January, Easter Monday, 1 May, 8 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December.
  • The time of day: hiring a coach in the evening costs more than hiring a coach during the day. Having a coach driver work at night is even more expensive.
  • Coach driver pay: some companies pay their drivers more than others. This obviously has an impact on fares, but it is often synonymous with a better quality service. A driver who is paid more will tend to satisfy his customers better.
  • The margin generated by the coach company: this is where the difference between coach companies lies. Prices for the same service can vary enormously from one company to another. Since 2008, we have worked with hundreds of coach companies. So we know exactly who we can trust.

How far in advance should I book the coach?

There are no hard and fast rules. The quote we send you is subject to the availability of the coach or minibus requested. This means that the coach company is free to hire out its coach to another group as long as you have not booked it.

But once you've booked, you can rest easy. The coach is reserved for you, and you can prepare for your trip in peace.

Simply put: first come, first served!

If you wait too long to book a coach, be prepared for the coach to become unavailable. And there's no guarantee that we'll be able to find another available company, let alone at the same price.

Every year, many groups contact us just a few weeks before arriving in Epernay (sometimes just a few days before!). They have already booked their plane tickets, hotels, restaurants and shows.... and think that finding a coach will be easy. On the contrary, at Toursud we advise you to book your coach as early as possible, even several months in advance, so as not to find yourself without a coach.

How do I calculate the duration of a coach journey?

Our customers often consult Google Maps to calculate their journey times. It's a good idea, but the same journey takes longer by coach than by car. To put it simply, if a journey by car takes 45 minutes, a coach will take around an hour.

Twenty minutes by car? Thirty minutes by coach. Two hours by car? Two and a half hours by bus.

Beware, these bases are not always exact: rush-hour traffic and traffic jams in Paris and the surrounding region have an impact on journey times. Rest assured, we can tell you how long your journey will take, although this is not an exact science.

For longer journeys, it's best to ask us, as we have to take into account the compulsory breaks that coach drivers must respect.

Is it possible to change the route of our journey or the timetable?

As long as you have not yet booked the coach, you can change the details of your journeys as you wish. We will update the quote if your changes affect the price of the services you wish to book.

If you wish to make changes once the coach has been booked, we will first have to check with the coach company whether the requested changes are possible. This is because a timetable change on your part may have an impact on services booked by other groups.

If the requested changes are possible, we will check whether this alters the advertised fare: we will refund you part of the amount paid if the service is cheaper or we will charge you a supplement if the service is more expensive.

Is it possible to negotiate the price of coach hire?

Since 2022, the profession of coach driver has become less and less popular. Many drivers decided to change profession after the Covid-19 period. Today, coach companies are almost certain to have enough work for all their drivers every day.

There's nothing to stop you trying to negotiate, but given that the vast majority of coach operators have "too much work", prices are rising steadily and there are very few opportunities for negotiation.

Will there be toilets in the coach I'm hiring?

Only large coaches (with 40 seats or more) are generally equipped with toilets. You should be aware that coach toilets are for emergencies only.

They are not designed to accommodate several people one after the other, for the comfort of the passengers seated near the toilets, but also for that of the driver. Put yourself in the driver's shoes: he'll have to clean the toilets after several gentlemen who had trouble keeping their balance when the bus was moving...

Please note that we cannot guarantee that the coach you are allocated will have toilets. Even if we know that the coach is equipped with toilets, the coach company from the Epernay area may need to change the allocation of its coaches at the last minute to meet the needs of its schedule. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that your coach will be equipped with toilets.

It's impossible to guarantee that your coach will have 100% toilet facilities. That would be lying to you.

Finally, depending on the type of coach you need, please note that minibuses, school coaches and standard buses are not equipped with toilets.

Does the bus driver take breaks on long journeys lasting several hours?

Bus drivers usually take a break about every two hours of driving on long journeys. This may vary depending on the schedule or traffic conditions. This allows coach passengers to go to the toilet at freeway service stations or to stretch their legs.

When we send you our quote for coach hire in Epernay, we'll take these stops into account to offer you the timetable best suited to your needs.

Ideally, the group leader should meet with the bus driver at the start of the trip to discuss the desired stops. Of course, if more frequent stops are required, you can let the driver know.

Finally, you should know that European coach legislation requires the driver to take at least 45 minutes break for every 4.5 hours of driving during the day (4 hours at night).