Minibus Leasing For Schools
Buying a school minibus outright can be a big financial commitment – that’s where leasing or long-term contract hire can help. We’ve been supplying minibuses to schools for many years, with flexible, affordable leasing options that make it easy to get the vehicle you need without the upfront cost.
School minibus leasing is an increasingly popular choice, and it’s easy to see why. Our flexible 3–5 year contracts come with low rates and plenty of added benefits, including a free road fund licence (VED).
With GM, you can lease a Minibus Lite (backed by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty and full maintenance cover) so all servicing and repairs are taken care of. It’s a simple, worry-free way to keep your school moving.
Want to find out what leasing a school minibus actually looks like in practice? Our helpful team are on hand for a no obligation chat, just leave us some details, and we’ll be in touch.
We offer a range of 3–5 year school minibus leasing and contract hire options, backed by nearly 40 years of experience in the industry.
As trusted, manufacturer-approved converters, our team combines innovative design with a proven track record – including heaps of experience with electric minibuses.
From your first consultation to ongoing aftercare, we’re here to make the whole process simple and reliable, with a dedicated point of contact and a fleet of mobile service engineers ready to support you.
- Leasing a school minibus via long-term contract hire removes the burden of ownership: the school doesn’t need to worry about maintenance, servicing, road tax or major mechanical repairs, allowing staff to focus on what really matters: the pupils.
- Stress-free ownership: Nationwide delivery at a convenient time, first registration fee and road fund licence included, and the minibus can be branded in school colours or livery.
- Fixed monthly costs: Helps with annual budgeting because, aside from insurance, everything else is covered. Includes a low upfront deposit (typically three months) and no need to worry about depreciation because the vehicle is collected at the end of the term.
Comprehensive servicing and support: The contract includes all scheduled maintenance, servicing, any mechanical repairs, tyre replacement, annual MOTs, a 24/7 helpline and breakdown cover.
Learn more about our unrivalled aftersales support.
Perfect For All Schools
Our long-term school minibus hire is available to all types of schools – state, private, primary, secondary or further education.
Whatever your organisation looks like, we’ll tailor a 3–5 year leasing package to suit your needs.
Simply choose a minibus from our range, and our team will build a contract hire plan that works for you.
We have 30+ years experience connecting children with their school communities. We are a market leader in bespoke minibuses, offering manufacturer-approved conversions, innovative vehicle design (including electric models), and a full end-to-end service from consultation and vehicle selection to ongoing maintenance and aftercare. Our nationwide fleet of mobile engineers and dedicated account managers ensures your school minibus stays compliant and ready whenever you need it.
We make it easy for schools like yours to access safe, reliable transport without the hassle of ownership. Get in touch with our friendly lease team today.
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We have a wide selection of award winning conversions and minibus models. See our minibuses available for purchase, with lightweight versions up to 9 seats, or larger minibuses with 10-17 seats.
Here at GM Coachwork, we pride ourselves in providing the best possible aftersales experiences. Our aftersales range from repairs and parts, to lift servicing and minibus maintenance.
Yes, we offer contract hire and leasing for school minibuses! Get in touch with us for more information and details.
Leasing means you pay fixed monthly payments for use of the vehicle over a set term, and the leasing partner typically handles maintenance, servicing and sometimes breakdown cover.
Buying means you invest upfront (or via finance) to own the vehicle — you take on depreciation, maintenance risk and disposal at end of life.
Yes – many school minibus leasing agreements (including ours) offer scheduled services, MOTs, tyres, breakdown cover, and a dedicated support team.
Yes – many leasing-providers for schools (including GM School Minibus) include custom branding (logos, school colours) as part of the package.
Options usually include returning the vehicle, renewing the lease for a newer vehicle, or sometimes upgrading the specification. The school avoids the hassle of selling the vehicle or dealing with its depreciated value.
Yes – many providers offer wheelchair-accessible minibuses, with specialist conversions, ramps/lifts and tailored seats/layouts. Check out our wheelchair accessible school minibus options.
Yes, we offer leasing on both standard and fully bespoke models. Whether you need specific seating layouts, accessibility adaptations, or school-branded livery, our manufacturer-approved design team can create a minibus tailored to your exact requirements; all available through the same flexible leasing and contract hire options.