Austin Christmas Parties Party Bus Rental
You're planning an unforgettable christmas parties in Austin, but coordinating rides, parking, and designated drivers can ruin the fun. Therefore, Austin Party Ride provides luxury party bus and limo transportation so your group stays together, safe, and celebrating from start to finish.
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Celebrate the Season with an Austin Christmas Party Bus
The holiday season in Austin is magical. From the famous Trail of Lights at Zilker Park — a beloved tradition since 1965 that draws over 400,000 visitors — to the Mozart's Coffee Roasters Christmas Light Show on Lake Austin (the largest holiday light show in Texas with over 2 million LED lights), the city transforms into a wonderland of twinkling lights, festive events, and community warmth.
But holiday season also means holiday traffic. I-35 is worse than usual with travelers. Zilker Park's Trail of Lights creates gridlock on Barton Springs Road. Downtown is packed with shoppers and holiday event-goers. And when your office Christmas party or family gathering is at a venue across town, the last thing you want is to spend your evening stressed behind the wheel — especially when holiday cocktails are flowing.
Therefore, a Christmas party bus from Austin Party Ride turns holiday transportation into part of the celebration. Whether you are planning a corporate holiday party, a friends' Christmas gathering, a family light-tour outing, or a festive bar crawl, our party buses and limousines deliver your group in comfort and style. The LED lights are set to red and green, holiday music fills the speakers, and the wet bar is ready for hot cocoa, eggnog, or whatever festive beverage your group prefers.
Holiday Light Tours by Party Bus
One of the most popular Christmas party bus experiences in Austin is the holiday light tour. The city has several world-class light displays, and a bus lets you see them all in one evening without the hassle of parking at each location.
Start at the Trail of Lights in Zilker Park — two miles of illuminated displays, food vendors, and live entertainment. The bus drops you at the entrance and picks you up when you have had your fill. Next, drive to Mozart's Coffee Roasters on Lake Austin Boulevard for their spectacular water-and-light show set to holiday music. The display runs every thirty minutes and is free to watch from the restaurant's multi-level deck.
From there, the bus takes you through Austin's most decorated neighborhoods. 37th Street in Hyde Park has been a legendary self-decorated light display for decades — residents go all out with creative, quirky, and sometimes irreverent displays. The Pape Estate in Pflugerville is another must-see, with over 100,000 lights synchronized to music. The bus drives slowly through these neighborhoods so everyone can enjoy the lights from the comfort of heated, leather seats.
Finish the evening at a holiday-themed bar — Nickel City in East Austin does an annual "Miracle on 5th Street" pop-up with elaborate decorations and themed cocktails. Or head to Lala's Little Nugget, which is literally decorated for Christmas 365 days a year and has become an Austin institution.
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Corporate Holiday Party Transportation
Austin's thriving business community means hundreds of corporate holiday parties each December. Whether your company is hosting an intimate dinner for twenty at Perry's Steakhouse, a mid-size gathering at the AT&T Conference Center, or a blowout for two hundred at the Brazos Hall event space, transportation logistics can make or break the evening.
A coach bus or party bus from Austin Party Ride simplifies corporate holiday parties in several ways. First, it solves the parking problem — downtown venues have limited parking, and asking employees to navigate garage decks after a holiday party is a liability concern. Second, it provides a responsible solution for alcohol consumption — companies have a duty of care to ensure employees get home safely, and a dedicated bus eliminates any ambiguity about designated drivers.
Many companies use the bus as a shuttle from the office to the party venue. Employees leave their cars at the office, board the bus, enjoy the party without worrying about driving, and the bus returns them to their cars at the end of the evening. For larger companies with multiple offices, we can run routes that cover multiple pickup points.
The optics are excellent, too. When your team boards a luxury party bus with holiday music and festive lighting, it sends a clear message: this company values its people and wants them to celebrate safely. It is the kind of thoughtful touch that boosts morale and makes the holiday party feel truly special.
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Festive Friends and Family Gatherings
Beyond corporate events, Christmas party buses are perfect for groups of friends or extended families who want to celebrate the season together.
A popular option is the Christmas bar crawl. Austin has several bars that go all-out with holiday decorations and themed menus during December. Start at Miracle on 5th Street (a holiday pop-up cocktail bar), then hit Lala's Little Nugget (Christmas decorations year-round), followed by Nickel City's holiday pop-up, and finish at The Wheel on South Lamar for its cozy holiday vibes. The bus keeps the crawl moving and ensures everyone stays together.
For families, a holiday lights bus tour combined with dinner at a festive restaurant is a wonderful tradition. The bus picks up the extended family — grandparents, parents, kids — at one or two homes, drives through the light displays, stops for dinner at The Oasis (which offers stunning sunset and city views), and brings everyone home by 9:00 PM. No one fights over directions, the kids love the bus experience, and the adults can enjoy a glass of wine without worrying about driving.
Christmas party buses are also perfect for holiday shopping excursions. Take the group to the Domain for an afternoon of shopping, then to South Congress for boutique browsing, and finish at the 2nd Street District for dinner. The bus carries all the shopping bags, provides a comfortable break between stops, and lets the group shop as a team rather than splitting into separate cars.
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Booking Your Christmas Party Bus
December is one of our busiest months, with corporate parties, family gatherings, and holiday light tours competing for vehicles every weekend (and many weekdays). If you are planning a Christmas event that needs transportation, early booking is essential.
We recommend reserving at least three to four weeks in advance for December dates. The first two weekends of December are the most popular for corporate parties, while the week between Christmas and New Year's sees high demand for family and friend group events.
Most holiday rentals run three to five hours — enough for a light tour and dinner, or a bar crawl through Austin's festive hotspots. Corporate shuttles typically book four to six hours to cover the round trip between the office and the venue.
Pricing includes the vehicle, professional driver, fuel, insurance, and all amenities. Our buses are fully climate-controlled — essential for December evenings when Austin temperatures can drop into the 30s and 40s. The wet bar can be stocked with hot cocoa, cider, or any festive beverage of your choice.
Call 512-900-8324 or submit a quote request to get started. Tell us about your Christmas event, and we will match you with the perfect vehicle and help plan a route that captures the best of Austin's holiday magic.
💡 Pro Tips
- 1Book December dates 3-4 weeks in advance — holiday season is our second-busiest period
- 2For light tours, go on a weeknight to avoid weekend crowds at Trail of Lights and Mozart's
- 3Bring thermoses of hot cocoa or cider for the bus — it adds to the festive atmosphere
- 4Visit 37th Street early in December before the crowds peak around Christmas week
- 5Corporate groups: book the bus from office to venue and back for a worry-free evening
- 6Layer up — you'll be stepping in and out of the bus at various light displays
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Don't just take our word for it — here's what our customers have to say about their Austin Party Ride experience.
“Definitely lives up to their name! We used them for our bachelorette/bachelor parties and our wedding and will be using them again. They were absolutely great! Even let me extend an hour when I decided my bachelorette party was too much fun and I wasn't ready to go yet!! :) I would absolutely recommend them and do to everyone!!”
“Amazing experience, awesome people and very customer friendly.”
“WE HAD A BLAST!! Can't say enough about the service and also the quality of limo!! The night couldn't have gone better.”
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