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Looking at 427 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People mention that the online booking process is very straightforward, and consumers consistently appreciate the competitive and affordable prices offered. Customers frequently praise the drivers for being exceptionally friendly, polite, and extremely helpful with luggage, ensuring remarkably comfortable journeys. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with punctuality, and a few reviewers mentioned concerns about driver attentiveness. Some people also experienced unexpected delays, traffic complications, or unfortunate no-shows that caused significant travel stress. A few passengers felt that communication regarding journey details or pre-trip arrangements could definitely be improved.

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Service

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Staff

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Booking process

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We booked two coaches for our church groups travelling from Walsall and Aston to Barry Island. The cheapest quotes but no lack of quality and care . Excellent coaches and drivers. Highly recommend. T... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No problems with pick up and drop off. Competitive in price. Return flight delayed. Messaged received from driver on pick up and there within 15 minutes. Excellent service received. Very pleased... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked a minibus to travel to a family wedding and despite several changes to my booking, everything went very smoothly. I found the several members of staff I spoke to very helpful and courteous.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve used Coach Hire Comparison a number of times and they’ve always been really helpful. On a few occasions, plans have changed unexpectedly and we’ve needed support quickly, and they’ve always... See more

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Company details

  1. Bus and Coach Company
  2. Bus Company
  3. Minibus Taxi Service
  4. Transportation Service
  5. Travel Agency

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Who’s got the time to trawl through countless coach companies for travel quotes? Who’s got the patience to hunt down the option offering the perfect blend of quality and price? Well, customers of Coach Hire Comparison certainly don’t. And that’s exactly why we exist.

As the coach industry’s leading price comparison site, we’re here to help people find fast, faff-free quotes from the industry’s leading operators. We work with the best coach companies, who meet the highest standards, ensuring you best possible price, with total and utter confidence.

In a few quick clicks you’re guaranteed to get a collection of quotes for your trip. We can take care of last-minute bookings. Complex collections or drop-offs. Special events or occasions. And if ever anything goes wrong, we’ll get it sorted straight away.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service with great prices

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your review, Corraine.

We're delighted to hear you were happy with the service and prices provided and that your journey went smoothly.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Turned up on time with correct number of seats

Turned up on time - coach had required number of seats but struggled with the pre- identified luggage so all the aisle spaces were filled with bags - this is probably a negative on a risk assessment should there be an accident. Driver was friendly but I think should have a hands free phone fitted since it is illegal to use phone while driving (which he did)

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience, John

We are keen to look into this for you and would be grateful if you could email your booking reference number to sales@coachhirecomparison.co.uk

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Going to the airport was great got pick…

Going to the airport was great got pick up a t bit early come back was not as good as the driver was later we was coming in to brimingham we should of been pick up for 2.15 and we got a message saying he was 5min away when we landed we got our bags came out side and he was not there i rang him and he said again he was 5 min away waited again nothing 10 minutes later I rang he then said 2 min away wait another 10 min I rang him no answer try a couple of times still nothing used my wife phone 2 time he pick up saying he just round the corner so we wait then we finally got pick up 40 min later after so many phone call the drive from Birmingham to derby about 45- 1 hour long he went the long way back took us 1 hour and 30 min to get home we also paid exter for the upgrade van with AC but he didn't put it even the we did ask he saud it was on but it was not so not happy with the drive back long wait, long drive back, paid for exter didn't get tthemshould of got the stand bus ( did try ring the company but it was a Saturday and none answered there should be someone work just in someone's like this ring for help )

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience, Mr Rodgers

The points raised in your review have been passed to the relevant team and are being reviewed with the supplier involved.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a happy customer

On our return from holiday our transport was not there. After lots of phone calls and having to wait an hour & a half a replacement coach arrived. The original driver was not answering his phone.

August 7, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience, Peter

The points raised in your review have been passed to the relevant team and are being reviewed with the supplier involved.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The booking procedure was very easy and…

The booking procedure was very easy and we got very competitive quotes. the dashboard is very easy to use and all was well. Our outward journey was amazing - good communication with the driver the day before and the coach was lovely and we had a great trip.

The return journey, however, was a little more stressful. I was not given the name & number of our driver the day before as promised. I rang and was told that it was the same driver as our outward journey, so I messaged him. He replied after 5pm saying it wasn't him. I was then unable to contact anyone at CHC as it was out of office hours. So i am camping in a field with 35 young people, not knowing who our driver is or even if the coach is actually coming to take us home! I DID receive an email with his number at 9am on the day of travel, but the stress levels were high! CHC staff were helpful and communicative on the day.

August 11, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your feedback, Juz

We're delighted to hear that the booking process, dashboard, and outward journey all met your expectations.

We're sorry for the stress caused by not receiving your return driver's details as promised. We understand how worrying this must have been, especially while responsible for a large group. We'll share your feedback with our team to help improve communication around driver information in future.

Thank you for choosing CHC, and we do hope to welcome you back again soon.

Kind regards

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking was easy from start to finish

Booking was easy from start to finish. The coach arrived on time, and picked us up again on time. The drivers were friendly and accessible, which is everything you want really.

August 6, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thanks Darren, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.

We're really pleased everything went smoothly, from the booking through to both journeys, and that the drivers were friendly and easy to deal with.

Thanks again for choosing Coach Hire Comparison - we hope to see you again in the future!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I booked a 70 seater but when the coach…

I booked a 70 seater but when the coach turned up it was in no way a coach for adults. The coach seats were three abreast on one side with very little room to stretch your legs the coach was much more suitable for children. There was no communication with the company before the trip and when the driver turned up he seemed to be sleeping and wasn’t interested in connecting with us. We had to go across the road to connect with the driver. The driver was fine in the end and let us on. Coach Comparison site didn’t work for us. Will think twice before booking through them again!!

August 9, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

We're sorry to learn that you were disappointed with your experience, Colin.

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. Your comments have been noted and will be shared with the relevant team to help us improve the service we provide.

Please be assured that every piece of customer feedback is taken seriously, regardless of the rating, and is used to help enhance our customers' experiences.

Kind regards

Coach Hire Comparison Team,

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Day trip to Goodwood....just I used Coach Hire Comparison to book…

I used Coach Hire Comparison to book transport to and from Goodwood racecourse for 20 passengers. I stated in the details box that we required the coach and driver to stay with us throughout the day. Also, the coach must have boot space for a gazebo, folding chairs and coolboxes. I got a call from C.H.C. the day before the trip to tell me that the company they were going to use have cancelled because they only just found out our request for coach and driver to stay could not be fullfilled. C.H.C. said they have another company lined up at an extra cost of £250 (already paid £500). As it was pay up or cancel we felt we had no choice other than pay the extra.
Next day the coach arrived well on time, a 22 seater, very clean and driven by a presentable young lady driver. But....no boot space ! We had to cram everything under the seats and down the aisle. The only plus was the driver was aware of the need for her and the coach to remain on course. Her company relieved her with another driver at the end of her allowed shift. So no real problem with that company, I just feel that C.H.C. failed in their efforts to fully clarify our requests to prospective companies.

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience.

The points raised in your review have been passed to the relevant team and are being currently being reviewed.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company was extremeful helpful with…

The company was extremeful helpful with changes needing to be made to our reservation over time. The bus drivers were early and assisted with packing our load under the bus which was a really nice touch. The buses were clean and we arrived to our destinations in good time. Glad I went with the company, I was apprehensive at first because it is a "middle man" company but they did not disappoint. Only thing is that the toilets on the buses did not flush going and coming.

July 29, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thanks for such a thoughtful review, Angel!

We're really pleased we could help with the changes to your booking and that everything ran smoothly on the day. It's great to hear the drivers were there early and helped with the luggage too — those little things can make a real difference.

We also appreciate you mentioning that you were initially a little apprehensive about booking through us. We're really glad we could change that impression and give you a good experience.

Thanks again for choosing Coach Hire Comparison, and we hope to help you again in the future!

Best,
Coach Hire Comparison

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding service from start to…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding service from start to finish!
We had a lovely trip to Eastbourne Seafront on Sunday, and we were extremely pleased with the service. Our driver, Lucian, was very friendly, professional and helpful throughout the entire journey, which made our family trip even more enjoyable.
The online booking process was incredibly easy and straightforward, and the price was very competitive compared with other options we looked at.
The coach was comfortable, the service was excellent, and everything went smoothly from beginning to end. Lucian was a fantastic driver and a real credit to the company.
We would definitely use Coach Hire Comparison again and highly recommend their service to anyone looking for reliable, professional and reasonably priced coach hire.
Thank you for helping make our Eastbourne trip such a memorable one! 🌊🚌👏

August 9, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thanks so much for such a lovely review!

It sounds like you had a great day in Eastbourne, and we're really pleased everything went smoothly from the booking right through to the journey home. We'll make sure Lucian sees your kind words – it's always great to hear when a driver has made a trip that bit more enjoyable.

Thanks again for choosing Coach Hire Comparison, and we'd love to help you with your next trip!

Regards,
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good staff

Very good staff - very patient and drove there with good consideration.

August 2, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your kind review, Thomas

We're delighted to hear that you found our staff to be patient and considerate and it's great to know that the driver made you feel comfortable and safe throughout your journey.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

What a journey from start to finish. The drivers were very professional, polite, and understood our needs.
I can fully recommend Coach Comparison and its associates.

August 2, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your fantastic review, Dharmandra.

We're delighted to hear that your journey was a positive experience from start to finish. Providing professional, polite, and attentive service is something we strive for, so it's wonderful to know that our drivers understood your needs and helped make your trip a success.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, great communication. Good quality vehicle, would definitely recommend

August 1, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your review, Joseph

It makes us extremely proud to hear that the service and great communication received throughout your journey made such a positive impression and, that the vehicle provided made for a comfortable journey,

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A ****

Turned up early and went above and beyond. Definitely recommend!

August 1, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your review, Caroline

We're delighted to hear you were happy with the service provided and that your journey went smoothly.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Fantastic! I have used this company for 5 years now and they are brilliant. Communication is exceptional and they go above and beyond. Really appreciate this company

August 1, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your review, Sam

We're absolutely delighted to hear that you've consistently had a positive experience with Coach Hire Comparison over the years. Providing excellent communication and going above and beyond for our customers is something we pride ourselves on

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good quick and easy comparison…

Very good quick and easy comparison process gave me the cheapest and most suitable option without any hassle
Would strongly recommend using this service and I will be using it again myself as well
Great vehicle provided and a very good driver

August 1, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your review, Muin

We're delighted to hear that you found our comparison process quick, easy, and hassle-free, and that we were able to help you find the most suitable option at the best price. It's also great to know that you were pleased with both the vehicle and the driver's service.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The agent that was dealing with Dmy…

The agent , that was dealing with my account a trip to Great Yarmouth on 25th of July, was good in the beginning, then I just feel he wasn't very helpful after that , not communicating important information to the coach company i had 2 coaches which came from 2 different companies, 1 was excellent 1 was late and didn't communicate very well, also CHC didn't link the 2 companies so they could communicate with each other. I have logged a formal complaint and no one has responded to this. Also I had to reduce my numbers i stated this in the complaint I should have been refunded £839 plus some pence CHC refunded £800 my church is a charity and depends on every penny. So overall to be honest i was not impressed with the service and i am sure i will be using CHC again at the moment until these issues are resolved.

July 26, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your feedback, Wendy

As we have already been corresponding with you directly regarding this matter, we will continue to handle the concerns raised through the appropriate channels.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

August 31, 2025
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your review, Diago

We're delighted to hear you were happy with the service provided and that your journey went smoothly.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

poor communication

poor communication. no information sent to us even though we stated it was for a trip with children and we had to do risk assessments and things. 15 phone calls on lead up to this to try to sort.the mini bus turned up late to pick us up. the driver was using a mobile phone as a sat nav and dropped it several times where he bent down then to get it and taking eyes off road and ended up a few times on the grass verge. None of the windows would open on the bus and it was a hot day and there was quiet a few people feeling sick due to this. no air con either. the driver couldn't reverse safely and was needing the adults to help him do this.

NOT AN EXPERIENCE I WAS EXPECTING WHEN BOOKING A VEHICLE

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience, Joanne

The points raised in your review have been passed to the relevant team and are being reviewed with the supplier involved.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price and service

Great price and service, coach on time going and returning

July 28, 2026
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Reply from Coach Hire Comparison

Thank you for your review, Mark

We're pleased to hear that you were happy with both the price and the service provided. It's great to know that the coach arrived on time for both the outbound and return journeys, helping to make your journey a smooth and enjoyable one.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Many thanks,

Coach Hire Comparison Team

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