Reviewed
Honky Tonk Party Express, reviewed.
The best-known party bus in Nashville. Here’s what you’re actually booking, what it costs, and when another ride is the better call.
Open-air party bus
Open-air party bus with a bartender and host, up to 25 people.
The short version
An open-air bus with a bartender, music and room for up to 25. It’s one of the consensus picks in the 2025 and 2026 guides we tallied, and it holds a 4.8 on Google across thousands of reviews.
What it costs
- Private ride: listed at $495 on weekdays and $595 on weekends on the company’s own site.
- Public seats: from $49 a person.
Prices change, so confirm on the booking page. For 12 people on a weekend, a private ride works out to about $50 each before tip.
What to know before you book
- It is not BYOB. Drinks are sold on board.
- Load-up is at the company’s own bar, which has a mechanical bull. Several reviews mention porta-potties there.
- It’s open-air. In rain or heat, think about the Nashville Tractor, which has a roof.
Pick something else if…
- You want to bring your own drinks: Nashville Pedal Tavern.
- You want a show: Big Drag Bus.
- You want the water: Pontoon Saloon or Rowdy Boats.