Midi coaches for groups of 29 to 35

A midi coach suits the group that is too big for a minibus and too small to fill a full coach. It is shorter, so it gets closer in tight old streets.

Size and seats

A midi coach is about 35 ft, or 10.7 m. Typical layouts seat 29 to 35. Seat counts vary by build, so check the quote.

Luggage goes under the floor. On one 35 ft model that is about 215 cu ft, or 6 m3. That is enough for an airport run with a suitcase each, but not always for ski gear on top.

Typical models

The photos show typical models in this size. Which vehicle runs depends on the licensed operator that takes the booking.

Midi coach (29 to 35 seats)

Iveco Daily Wing
29+1 passengers · 29 bags
Setra S 511 HD
35+1 passengers · 35+1 bags

Why the shorter length helps

Ten feet less makes a real difference in Old Montreal, around small wineries, or at a hotel with a tight driveway. It also turns more easily in venue lots meant for cars.

In Old Québec, the 2026 works on rue De Buade closed rue Saint-Louis to most tour buses until November 30. The rest enter through côte du Palais or rue Saint-Jean, with temporary drop zones. A shorter coach handles detours like these more easily.

At a glance

Seats: 29-35
Luggage: Underfloor bays; about 215 cu ft (about 6 m3) on a 35 ft Temsa TS35

Typical features

35 ft (about 10.7 m) coach
Easier than a 45 ft coach in old town centres and at small venues
More than 24 passengers: Ontario class C, BC, Alberta and Québec class 2 licence
Federal hours of service and electronic logging devices apply on trips that cross provincial borders

Licence and hours

Ontario asks for class C once there are more than 24 passengers; BC, Alberta and Québec ask for class 2. That is the same class as a full coach.

On trips that cross provincial borders, federal hours of service apply, and the bus must carry an electronic logging device.

Questions

Is a midi coach cheaper than a full coach?

We do not publish prices. Ask for a quote with the group size, and the trip is priced for the vehicle size that fits.

Can a midi coach use Old Montreal's tour bus spaces?

Yes, like any coach. The signs read AUTOBUS TOURISTIQUE. Each space posts its own limit, anywhere from a quarter of an hour to a full day.

Would two minibuses be better than one midi coach?

Only if the group splits during the day. One vehicle keeps everyone together and needs one driver.

Does it have seat belts?

Ask about the vehicle offered, as midi layouts differ. Where belts exist, Ontario passengers have to use them.