A Toyota Coaster is one of the most trusted ways to move a group in Kenya. It seats 22 people, handles city traffic and long roads well, and keeps everyone on one bus. At Bamm Tours, our Coaster bus for hire in Nairobi costs KES 22,000 a day, with fuel and a professional driver included.
Many Kenyans also call it a Costa bus. Whichever name you use, this guide covers the rates, what is included, how the Coaster compares with the Rosa and how to book one.
Coaster Bus Hire Rates in Nairobi
Our rates match the Toyota Coaster listing on our site.
A. Full day within Nairobi: KES 22,000, from 6am to 6pm, with fuel and driver included.
B. Half day or airport transfer within Nairobi: KES 15,000, for up to 4 hours.
C. Evening dinner transfer within Nairobi: KES 15,000, for up to 4 hours, charged separately from the day rate.
D. Trips outside Nairobi: quoted on request, based on the distance, the route and the number of days.
Evening dinner transfers are popular with tourists and corporate groups. For example, the Coaster collects your group from the hotel and waits while you dine at Carnivore or Tamarind. Afterwards, it drops everyone at JKIA for a night flight. This rate is separate from the day rate. So if you hire the Coaster for the day and add a dinner run, you pay KES 22,000 plus KES 15,000. In addition, any half day or evening booking that runs past 4 hours is charged extra.
If your day starts before 6am or runs past 6pm, tell us when you enquire. We will then build the extra hours into your quote, so nothing surprises you on the day. To compare other bus sizes, see our guide to the cost of hiring a bus for a day.
What the Day Rate Includes
1. The bus for the hire period you book.
2. Fuel for driving within Nairobi.
3. A professional driver, including the driver allowance.
Every booking is chauffeured, so we do not release our buses for self drive. Overnight and upcountry trips are priced separately. Therefore, ask us what your quote covers before you confirm.
How Many Seats Does a Coaster Have?
Our Coasters have 22 comfortable seats. Some also have fold-down jumper seats in the aisle, which help on short city trips. However, we plan long journeys on 22, so every passenger gets a proper seat.
Luggage also matters. For example, an airport pickup for 22 people with full suitcases may need a second vehicle for the bags. So tell us how much luggage your group carries, and we will advise before you book.
Coaster or Rosa: Which One Should You Book?
Meanwhile, the Mitsubishi Rosa is the other popular 22 seater in Kenya. Both buses seat the same number of people, and both cost the same. In practice, the choice usually comes down to which bus is free on your date.
So if your date matters more than the model, simply ask for a 22 seater. We will then confirm the bus that is available. For a side by side look, read our guide to 22 seater bus hire in Nairobi.
Popular Uses for This Bus
For the most part, our Coaster bookings fall into a few groups.
1. Weddings, to move the bridal party or guests between the church, the photos and the reception. See our wedding car hire options for the couple’s car.
2. Churches, for services, conferences and choir trips. Our guide to church vans and buses for hire covers this in detail.
3. Companies, for team building, retreats and staff transport. Many of our corporate clients also book corporate car hire for their executives.
4. Schools and youth groups, for academic trips and sports days.
5. Airport and train transfers, from JKIA or the Nairobi SGR Terminus. See our airport transfers.
6. Group safaris, as the road transfer to the park or the lodge.
For game drives inside the park, however, you need a pop-up roof vehicle. In that case, see our safari van hire options.
Looking at Toyota Coaster Prices in Kenya?
Many people research Toyota Coaster prices before deciding whether to buy one. We do not sell buses. However, hiring is often the smarter choice if you only need a bus for events, weekends or a few trips a month.
Besides, when you hire, the bus, the driver and the fuel within Nairobi come in one day rate. As a result, you avoid the cost of keeping a bus that sits idle between trips. For regular staff transport, ask us about long-term bus hire.
Coaster Bus Hire Outside Nairobi
We also arrange Coaster buses from our branches in Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nanyuki, Kisumu and Diani. For local details, see our bus hire guides for Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Nanyuki.
We quote out of town trips on request. In general, the price depends on the distance, the number of days and where the bus stays overnight. Then send us your route, and we will come back with a firm quote.
Need a Smaller or Bigger Bus?
1. Up to 14 passengers: a 14 seater van.
2. From 15 to 22 passengers: a Coaster or Rosa.
3. More than 22 passengers: our 33 seater bus or larger coaches.
You can see the full range on our buses for hire in Kenya page.
How to Book a Coaster Bus for Hire
1. Send us your date, pickup point, route and number of passengers.
2. We confirm the available bus and send your quote.
3. Pay the 30% commitment fee to secure the bus.
4. Your driver meets your group at the agreed pickup point and time.
Weekends, December and the wedding season book up first. As a result, it pays to enquire as soon as your date is firm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coaster Bus for Hire in Nairobi
How much does it cost to hire a Coaster bus in Nairobi?
A Toyota Coaster costs KES 22,000 per day within Nairobi. The day runs from 6am to 6pm. In addition, the rate covers fuel within Nairobi and a professional driver. A half day or an airport transfer of up to 4 hours costs KES 15,000, and so does an evening dinner transfer.
How many seats does a Coaster have?
Our Toyota Coaster buses have 22 comfortable seats. Some also have fold-down jumper seats in the aisle for short trips. However, we plan long journeys on 22, so every passenger gets a proper seat.
Is Costa the same as Coaster?
Yes. Costa is simply how many Kenyans say and spell Coaster. Both names refer to the Toyota Coaster, the 22 seater minibus we hire out.
What is the difference between a Coaster and a Rosa?
Both are 22 seaters at the same price. Toyota builds the Coaster, while Mitsubishi builds the Rosa. For most groups, they do the same job, so we confirm whichever bus is free on your date.
Do you sell Coaster buses?
No. We hire out Coaster buses with a driver, but we do not sell them. Instead, hiring makes sense if you need a bus for events or trips rather than every day.
Can I hire a Coaster bus outside Nairobi?
Yes. We arrange Coaster buses for upcountry trips and from our branches in Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nanyuki, Kisumu and Diani. We quote these trips on request, based on the route and the number of days.
Can I hire a Coaster for an evening dinner?
Yes. An evening dinner transfer within Nairobi costs KES 15,000 for up to 4 hours. For example, we collect your group, wait at the restaurant and then drop everyone at the hotel or JKIA. This rate is charged separately from the full day rate.
Is the driver included in the price?
Yes. Every Coaster bus comes with a professional driver, so there is no self drive option. The driver allowance is also part of the day rate within Nairobi.
Book a Coaster Bus for Hire in Nairobi
Ready to move your group? Call, SMS or WhatsApp us on +254 712 004 003, +254 754 004 003 or +254 743 142 615. Alternatively, email your trip details to [email protected].
