Austin Birthday Parties Party Bus Rental

The birthday bar crawl is an Austin institution, and a party bus makes it legendary. Here is how to plan one that your friends will talk about for years.

Pick a district and own it. For Dirty Sixth, plan five to seven bars over three to four hours. For Rainey Street, plan four to five spots with longer stays at each. For East Sixth, plan three to four stops with a focus on quality over quantity. For a multi-district crawl, hit two to three bars in each area and let the bus whisk you between them.

Popular birthday bar crawl stops include: Kung Fu Saloon (games and drinks), Handle Bar (massive outdoor space), Buford's (rooftop views), Pete's Dueling Piano Bar (the crowd will sing Happy Birthday if you ask), and Casino El Camino (legendary burgers and cheap beer). For a more upscale crowd, The Driskill Bar, Garage on Congress, and Péché offer premium cocktails in stunning settings.

The bus is the secret weapon that makes a bar crawl actually work. Instead of herding cats across six blocks, everyone exits the bus together, enters the bar together, and reboards together when it is time to move. The driver circles back on your text signal. If a bar is too crowded or not the right vibe, skip it and move to the next stop — the bus is flexible.

Pro tip: most bars in Austin will give the birthday person a free shot or drink if you tell the bartender. Combine that with the bus's BYOB wet bar, and the birthday person barely spends a dime all night.

Booking a birthday party bus with Austin Party Ride is simple. Call 512-900-8324 or fill out the quote form on our website with your date, group size, and a rough idea of what you want to do. We will respond within hours with vehicle options and pricing.

Most birthday groups book four to six hours, which is plenty of time for a multi-stop bar crawl or a daytime activity plus dinner. Full-day rentals (eight to twelve hours) are available for groups that want to maximize the celebration with both daytime and nighttime plans.

Our fleet covers every group size: stretch limousines for intimate groups of eight to fourteen, Limo Sprinters for groups of ten to sixteen, 20 to 30-passenger party buses for the most common birthday groups, and 40 to 50-passenger buses for the birthday person who wants everyone there.

Birthday rentals are popular year-round in Austin, but summer weekends (June through August) and holiday weekends book up fastest. We recommend reserving at least two to three weeks in advance for weekend dates. Weekday birthdays are easier to book and often come at lower rates — Tuesday through Thursday are great options if your schedule allows.

Every rental includes the vehicle, professional driver, fuel, insurance, ice, cups, and all onboard amenities. The bus is BYOB, so bring whatever you want to drink. Decorations are welcome — just skip the glitter and use removable hanging methods.