Midi coach hire for mid-size groups
A midi coach fills the gap between a full-size coach and a minibus. It carries a good-sized group with luggage, yet it is easier to handle in the tight streets of an old European city.
Around 30 seats with room for suitcases
A midi coach typically seats 29-35 passengers. The Setra S 511 HD is one example: 10.47 m in length, with up to 37 seats. A midi's underfloor luggage bays hold less than those of a full-size coach, but for most groups there is still room for a suitcase each.
It has a tachograph fitted, and the driver needs a category D licence, exactly as on a larger coach, so the same driving and rest rules apply.
Typical features
- Tachograph fitted; category D licence required
- More manoeuvrable in historic centres than a 12-14 m coach
- Compact touring coach; Setra S 511 HD is 10.47 m with up to 37 seats
Why a shorter coach helps in Florence and Rome
Compared with a 12-14 m coach, a midi is easier to steer through historic centres. That helps in places like Florence, where coaches stop at designated points such as Piazzale Michelangelo for up to 20 minutes, and Rome, where permits govern coach access to the centre. It does not sidestep the permit rules, but it copes better with tight turns and short stops.
If your group is around 30, a midi coach also avoids the slightly lost feel of a half-empty 57-seater.
Weddings, wine days and corporate shuttles
Midi coaches are a favourite for wedding guests, where around 30 people need moving from hotel to ceremony and back. They suit wine and day tours, such as Chianti from Florence, and corporate shuttles between hotels and conference venues, where the same vehicle runs a loop all day.
For a group spending several days together, the size also feels sociable, and a guide at the front can be heard from the back row.
Questions
What is the usual seat count on a midi coach?
Typically 29-35, though a model like the Setra S 511 HD can have up to 37.
Is a midi coach easier to get into a city centre?
It is more manoeuvrable, though permit rules still apply in cities like Florence and Rome.
Does it carry luggage?
Yes, in underfloor bays, a little smaller than those on a full-size coach.
Can a midi coach stop by the Old Town in Dubrovnik?
In season, anything with 9-30+ seats has to be booked on the Bus Web Shop, and set-downs are limited to Pile or Ploče.
Trip types we arrange
- Transport for conferences, trade fairs and company events
- School trip transport across Europe
- Minibus and coach hire for sports teams
- Wedding transport for guests and couples
- Transport for church groups and pilgrimages
- Wine tours by minibus and private car
- River cruise transfers for groups and families
- Accessible transport for groups and travellers
Need a midi coach?
Share your group size, dates and route and we will find a licensed partner operator with one available.
Request a quote or call 442046529800