Hiring a coach to get to the 2024 Paris Olympics

Opting for coach hire comes with plenty of unique benefits, making it a great option if you’re travelling from the UK to Europe for the Paris Olympics. Coach hire is a door-to-door transport service, making it one of the easiest ways of getting to the games as a group.

Coaches can take your group from their pickup point to their chosen destination in Paris, which is especially helpful during the Olympics when airports are busy and city transport can be overwhelming to navigate. It can’t be said enough that travelling with a group through the busy streets of Paris on public transportation, is a daunting prospect even for the well-seasoned traveller.

With high costs in both London and Paris, getting a coach may be the cheaper option as well. Being able to split the travel costs between all the passengers can work out significantly cheaper than booking individual flights into Paris separately, especially around the time of the games when prices will be sky high. Plus, with coach hire, you don't have to worry about paying extortionate prices for taxis, as it offers a fixed price for the entire journey.

Another benefit of coach hire is the unsung hero of storage space and how much of it a large vehicle like a coach can offer. Unlike traveling separately, where you may be limited to sharing a car among several individuals or restricted to how much you can bring onto a flight, a coach offers much more storage space.

At SMC Coach Hire, we’re experienced in European Coach and Minibus Hire, meaning your trip to Paris is in capable hands. With an impressive Trustpilot rating of 4.7 out of 5, our satisfied customers speak volumes about our service. Plus, with a complaint rate of less than 1%, you can trust that choosing us will leave you and your group satisfied.

For many, features such as onboard restrooms and Wi-Fi aren't just luxuries; they're absolute necessities when travelling long distances.

Be sure to specify your needs when booking with us, and our team of travel experts will aim to find a vehicle that perfectly fits your requirements. Whether you’re looking for onboard restrooms, Wi-Fi access, or any other personalised features, rest assured, we're here to accommodate every aspect of your journey to Paris.

We offer a range of coaches, with seat capacities ranging from 8 to 75 seats.

Typically, our coaches can accommodate between 49 to 53 passengers, and larger models can seat up to 75 passengers. If your group is smaller, a minibus may be a more suitable and cost-effective option, typically seating around 10 to 20 passengers.

To determine the perfectly sized vehicle, you need to make sure you have an accurate group number. Once you have this information, simply submit your enquiry to us, and our booking experts will help you hand pick vehicles that not only cater to your specific group size but also guarantee a cost-effective transport solution.

For larger groups, we can always arrange multiple vehicles, although this is subject to availability. If travelling to Paris in multiple vehicles are something you’re considering, please provide us with the total number of passengers, and we'll let you know what we can do.

One common concern among travellers who are going abroad is the question of luggage restrictions when booking transport.

While there are no strict restrictions on luggage you can bring on vehicles, we advise passengers to be mindful with their packing.  Each passenger should consider taking one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage, this suggestion not only helps optimise space within the vehicle, but it also ensures everyone has enough room for their belongings without overcrowding.

Make sure to have your passport ready when crossing the border into France; it needs to have been issued within the last 10 years and remain valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date. If necessary, you’ll also need your visa for when you cross the border.

We also suggest keeping your travel insurance documents easily accessible for peace of mind, as well as proof of your accommodation arrangements.

The cancellation policy for hiring a coach for the 2024 Paris Olympics depends on the notice period provided. At SMC Coach Hire, we strictly adhere to our terms and conditions in the event of any cancellation, which can be found by clicking HERE. However, we strive to be as flexible as possible to accommodate your needs.

If any changes to your plans affect your transportation to Paris, you can adjust your enquiry by contacting your account manager using the details provided on your 'enquiry received' email or your quotation. Please note that changes to your journey details may result in a price adjustment.

In the world of sustainability, the Olympic Games are setting the stage for a greener future. Through their Sustainability Strategy, they've set ambitious targets to slash carbon emissions by 50% and offset more than 100% of residual emissions by 2030.

If you're determined to march alongside the Olympics towards a greener future, consider choosing SMC Coach Hire as your go-to transportation solution for reaching the games. Since 2018, we've been partnering with UK-based charity ecolibrium to mitigate the environmental impact of travel.

Here's how it works: When you book with us, we calculate the emissions produced during your journey using official government guidelines. Then, we present you with the opportunity to counterbalance those emissions through a donation to ecolibrium right at the point of booking.

Every penny of your contribution goes directly to ecolibrium, where it's invested in transformative clean energy projects such as wind farms and solar panels on school roofs.

As a company, we're proud to share that we've already offset over 380 tonnes of CO2 emissions to date, but our journey towards sustainability is far from over. With your support, we can pave the way to a brighter, greener future.