Asheville Winery Tour Charter Bus Rentals

Ashevillecharterbusservices.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you're taken to a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Asheville and the surrounding region. Compare your options side by side and book the bus that fits your group, all in minutes.

No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 828-701-0290.

Enter your pickup location, date, group size, and the wineries you want to visit into the 30-second online quote tool. You'll land on a results page through a national booking platform showing available vehicles, pictures, and pricing from a network of independent operators serving your route. Review your options, pick the bus that fits your itinerary and your group, and book right online — or call 828-701-0290 and a live agent will build a custom wine tour package around your stops and schedule.

It really is that easy!

Large charter buses are generally not suitable for the Blue Ridge Parkway — the National Park Service restricts vehicles over 35 feet on many Parkway sections, and the narrow lanes and tight curves make full-size coaches impractical on that route. For mountain wineries in the Asheville area, buses typically use US-74A, US-64, I-26, or I-40 instead. Minibuses and sprinter vans handle mountain winery access roads more easily than full-size motorcoaches on routes like NC-63 to Addison Farms Vineyard.

Yes — winery tasting fees, admission tickets, and estate entry costs are never included in a transportation quote from Ashevillecharterbusservices.com. This is especially important for Biltmore Estate Winery, which requires valid estate admission for all visitors, including bus groups. Groups of 20 or more should contact Biltmore Group Sales at (800) 411-3812 before their visit.

Your bus rental covers the transportation; winery costs are arranged directly with each venue.

At Biltmore Winery, complimentary wine tastings are first come, first served and do not require reservations, so your bus can bring the group to Antler Hill Village without adding a separate tasting appointment to the route; see the Biltmore Winery visitor information for the current tasting details.

Book at least 3 to 6 months out for fall dates — September through November is the single busiest period for Asheville wine tours, and October leaf-peeping weekends book out the fastest of any stretch in the year. Bachelorette wine tour weekends from May through October also fill quickly. For off-peak dates in winter or early spring, 4 to 6 weeks of lead time is often workable — but the earlier you compare, the more vehicle options you'll have and the better the pricing.

Call 828-701-0290 as soon as your date is set!

It depends on which wineries are on your itinerary. Most stops on the Hendersonville Wine Trail — including Burntshirt Vineyards, Point Lookout Vineyards, and Marked Tree Vineyard — can accommodate full-size charter buses. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards sits on a narrow access road where a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is strongly preferred over a full-size coach.

When you fill out your quote, mention your planned stops and the network will match you with the right vehicle size for your specific route.

Both work — it depends on your group's priorities! A party bus (15–50 passengers) with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system is a fantastic pick for bachelorette wine tours or milestone birthday groups who want the celebration to start between stops. A minibus is the better call for groups prioritizing access to smaller, rural wineries with narrow driveways — like Addison Farms Vineyard on NC-63 or Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards in Hendersonville.

Compare both side by side through Ashevillecharterbusservices.com and choose the one that fits your itinerary!