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A 19-seat minibus and a 54-seat coach are priced differently.
Hiring a minibus or coach with a driver in Oviedo means your group travels together, in a vehicle and with a driver reserved just for you, at a price agreed before you set off. Zonetransfers handles everything from a 19-seat minibus for a wedding to a fleet of coaches for a conference at the Calatrava centre.
Tell us how many of you there are, the day, the timings and the route, and we send a tailored quote covering vehicle, driver and fuel. Once accepted, it does not change even if the day runs late because of traffic.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What sizes are available? | Minibuses for 9 to 19, midi coaches for 20 to 35 and coaches for up to 54 |
| Is the driver included? | Always: we never hire out vehicles without a driver |
| By the hour or per journey? | Both: a single transfer, half a day or a full day |
| How far ahead should I book? | A few days midweek; months for wedding Saturdays and festival dates |
| Where do you collect? | Anywhere in Oviedo: hotels, churches, country estates or the Calatrava |
| How do I pay? | By card on confirmation; companies can be invoiced |
Many English-speaking visitors search for a minibus to drive themselves, then run into the catch: in Spain and the rest of the EU, a vehicle with more than eight passenger seats requires a D1 or D licence, which most standard car licences do not include.
| Hire with driver | Self-drive minibus | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence needed by your group | None | D1 or D for over eight passenger seats |
| Drinking at the wedding or cider house | Everyone can | The driver cannot |
| Parking in Oviedo's old town | Driver drops you at the door | You find and pay for parking |
| Mountain roads to Covadonga | Driven by someone who knows them | Driven by a member of your group |
| Fuel, insurance and deposit | Included in one fixed price | Paid separately, plus deposit |
For groups of five to eight, a people carrier is enough: see our car hire with driver in Oviedo or private transfers from Oviedo. Photos and capacities in our fleet.
The right size depends on numbers and luggage. If you are torn between two sizes, tell us the plan and we will recommend the one that fits.
| Seats | Vehicle | Ideal for | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 – 19 | Minibus | Small weddings, work teams, pilgrim groups, stag and hen parties | Rear luggage space or trailer, depending on model |
| 20 – 35 | Midi coach | School trips, clubs and societies, wedding guests | Underfloor luggage hold |
| 36 – 54 | Full-size coach | Conferences, company trips, sports teams, cruise groups | Large hold for suitcases and kit |
| Over 54 | Several coaches working together | Big events and multi-venue conferences | One coordinator for every vehicle |
There is no single rate: every job is priced on its own. These are the factors that set the price, so you know what to tell us and can compare quotes properly.
A 19-seat minibus and a 54-seat coach are priced differently.
A single transfer, half a day or a full day at your disposal.
Moving around Oviedo is not the same as a day at Covadonga or a run to Santiago.
Wedding Saturdays, San Mateo week and the Princess of Asturias Awards are in high demand.
On multi-day trips the driver's accommodation is included.
EU rules set maximum driving hours and compulsory breaks for the driver.
Vehicle, driver, fuel and passenger insurance. On multi-day trips, the driver's accommodation and meals too. Anything not in the quote is not charged later.
At weddings the coach takes guests from the church or town hall to the restaurant or country estate and back to their hotels at the end of the night, so nobody has to drive. It is especially popular with destination weddings where guests fly in from abroad.
Collection timed to the end of the ceremony, with time for photos.
One or more runs back, for example at 1 am and 4 am.
Pick-ups from several city-centre hotels in one loop.
Drivers know the access roads to the estates around Oviedo.
A minibus with driver ready in Oviedo for a group of wedding guests.
Cruise ships calling at Asturias dock at El Musel in Gijón, around 30 minutes from Oviedo. A coach with driver can meet your group at the cruise terminal, take you to Oviedo's old town, the Pre-Romanesque churches or Covadonga, and have you back on board well before all-aboard time.
Cathedral, Fontán market and a cider house, back to the ship by lunchtime.
Basilica, Holy Cave and Cangas de Onís, with lunch in the Picos.
Agents and tour operators can work through our B2B area for travel trade.
These are the day trips groups leaving Oviedo ask for most. Times are approximate and every itinerary is tailored to your plans.
| Trip | Route | Duration | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covadonga and the Lakes | Oviedo – Cangas de Onís – Covadonga – Lakes (park shuttle connection in peak season) | Full day | Tour groups, schools, parishes |
| Bear Trail and Teverga | Oviedo – Proaza – Senda del Oso – Teverga valley | Half or full day | Families, walking and cycling groups |
| Pre-Romanesque and cider | Santa María del Naranco – San Miguel de Lillo – Santa Cristina de Lena – cider house in Nava or Villaviciosa | Half or full day | Conference delegates and incentive groups |
| Eastern coast | Oviedo – Ribadesella – Llanes – Gulpiyuri beach | Full day | Clubs, retirees, company outings |
| Western coast | Oviedo – Cudillero – Luarca – Cathedrals Beach | Full day | Cruise passengers and cultural groups |
| Weekend in Galicia | Oviedo – Lugo – Santiago de Compostela | Two days, driver stays overnight | Pilgrims, choirs, end-of-year trips |
From Easter to October, private vehicle access to the Lakes is restricted at peak times: the coach drops your group at the park's shuttle connection and collects you there.
Travelling as a small party instead? See the Oviedo to Cangas de Onís private transfer.
The Calatrava Conference Centre, the university, the HUCA hospital and the business parks of Llanera and Siero generate plenty of group movements: delegations between hotels and venues, technical visits to factories and gala dinners.
Looping shuttles between city-centre hotels and the Conference Centre.
Clients or engineers to Avilés, Gijón or the Llanera industrial estates.
Pre-Romanesque route and cider-house lunch with the driver at your disposal.
The Camino Primitivo begins at Oviedo Cathedral. We take pilgrim groups to their starting point, collect them at the end of a stage and bring them back to Oviedo from Lugo or Santiago, with backpacks and bikes in the hold.
Begin further along the route and gain days.
Asturias Airport is about 45 km (28 miles) from Oviedo. For groups landing there, a minibus or coach meets you in arrivals and takes you to your hotel; the driver tracks the flight and waits if it is late.
Visiting teams playing Real Oviedo, youth tournaments, school and university study trips, choirs, supporters' clubs and retirement groups travel with us around Asturias and the rest of Spain.
To and from the stadium or sports hall, with hold space for kit.
Departure from the school gate and back at the agreed time.
One- or multi-day itineraries across Asturias, Galicia or Castile.
Group size, date, timings, pick-up and stops, on the form or on WhatsApp.
With the recommended vehicle and everything included; adjust timings before accepting.
Card payment and email confirmation; the driver contacts your group leader before the job.
A coach with driver ready for a group day trip from Oviedo.
A single coordinator handles timings, stops and changes with your group leader.
Vehicle, driver and fuel included; the accepted price does not change.
Country estates, churches, El Musel, Covadonga and the mountain passes.
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If your group is small, or you need vehicles of different sizes, we combine minibuses, people carriers and saloons, all with a driver.
These dates concentrate demand for minibuses and coaches in Oviedo. If your event falls on one of them, ask for a quote early.
| When | What's on | What to bear in mind |
|---|---|---|
| September | San Mateo festival and Day of the Americas | Parades in the centre: coaches stop outside the closed area |
| October | Princess of Asturias Awards | Heavy demand from conferences, delegations and gala dinners |
| May – October | Wedding season and cruise calls at El Musel, Gijón | Saturdays book up months ahead |
| First Saturday of August | Sella canoe race | Groups heading to Arriondas and Ribadesella from early morning |
| April – June | School trips and end-of-year outings | High midweek demand |
Free up to 96 hours before the service.
Card payment on confirmation; companies and agencies can be invoiced.
Full details in our terms and conditions (in Spanish). Travelling from another city? See all private transfers.
It depends on vehicle size, hours of service, mileage and date, so we prepare a tailored quote for every group. It covers the vehicle, driver and fuel and, on multi-day trips, the driver's accommodation. To fine-tune it, tell us how many you are, the route, rough timings and whether the driver needs to wait between journeys.
Not one with more than eight passenger seats. Across the EU, minibuses carrying nine or more passengers require a D1 or D licence, which standard car licences do not include. Hiring with a driver solves it: the driver holds the right licence, knows the roads and your group can relax, including at the wedding or the cider house.
We work with minibuses of 9 to 19 seats, midi coaches of 20 to 35 and full-size coaches of up to 54. For larger groups we coordinate several coaches leaving at the same time. Five to eight people only need a people carrier, booked as a car with driver or as a private transfer from Oviedo.
For a midweek job a few days is usually enough. Saturdays from May to October, because of weddings, and dates such as San Mateo or the Princess of Asturias Awards are best booked one or two months ahead. For conferences needing several coaches, the earlier the better, as availability is limited.
Yes. The coach meets your group at the El Musel cruise terminal in Gijón and takes you to Oviedo's old town, the Pre-Romanesque churches, Covadonga or the coast. Tell us the ship's arrival and all-aboard times and we plan the day with a safe margin, so your group is back on board in good time.
Yes, it is one of the most requested routes. The coach leaves Oviedo, passes through Cangas de Onís and climbs to Covadonga. From Easter to October private vehicle access to the Lakes is restricted at peak times, so the group continues on the park's own transport and the coach waits at the connection point.
Yes. The minibus or coach waits for your group in arrivals, with flight tracking so the time adjusts if you are delayed, and takes you to your hotel in Oviedo, Gijón or anywhere else. The airport is about 45 km (28 miles) from Oviedo, roughly 35 minutes on the A-66 and A-8.
Yes. We run group tours across Asturias, Galicia, Castile and León or Portugal, with the driver at your disposal throughout. The quote includes the driver's accommodation and meals. Send us your planned itinerary day by day and we will propose timings that respect the driver's compulsory rest and leave room for visits.
Yes. Give us the company name, tax ID and registered address when booking and the invoice reaches your inbox after the service. Companies, schools, societies and agencies with regular bookings can request special terms through our professional area, with a single contact for all bookings and monthly invoicing if needed.
Cancellation is free up to 96 hours before the service. If your numbers, timings or route change, message us on WhatsApp and we will adjust the vehicle or the quote. For large events with several coaches, we agree confirmation deadlines with the organiser ahead of the event, along with the final number of vehicles.
Tell us how many of you there are, the date, timings and route, and Zonetransfers sends a fixed quote with the right vehicle for your group.
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