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Travelling with friends:
one minivan instead of several cars

5 min read By the Transfero team
Key takeaways
  • Transfero prices are per vehicle, so the more friends share one vehicle, the lower each person's share.
  • Tallinn–Riga in a V-Class is €365 — about €61 each for six. A Sprinter for eight is €450, about €56 each.
  • For six people, one V-Class to Riga (€365) costs less than two sedans (2 × €270 = €540).
  • Two private cars mean two drivers who cannot drink or rest, double fuel and parking, and a group split in two.

Short answer: when six to eight friends travel together, one minivan with a driver often costs less per person than two cars — and everyone travels together, rested, with nobody stuck behind the wheel.

A trip with friends starts long before the destination. The jokes, the playlist, the coffee stop, the plans for the evening — that is half the fun. Split the group across two cars and half of it happens without you. Put everyone in one vehicle with a professional driver and the trip becomes the first chapter of the weekend.

Why one vehicle beats several

  • You stay together. No "where are you now?" messages, no waiting for the second car at every stop.
  • Nobody has to drive. Every friend can rest, talk, sleep or have a glass of wine at lunch.
  • Shared luggage space. Bags, sports gear and the cooler go in one place — no juggling between boots.
  • One price, easy to split. The price is agreed in advance for the vehicle, so dividing it takes one message in the group chat.

The cost per person: real prices

All Transfero prices are per vehicle, one way from Tallinn. Here is what they look like when the vehicle is full:

RouteVehicle (seats)Price per vehiclePer person, full vehicle
Tallinn–RigaSkoda Octavia (4)€270≈ €68
Tallinn–RigaMercedes-Benz V-Class (6)€365≈ €61
Tallinn–RigaMercedes-Benz Sprinter (8)€450≈ €56
Tallinn–RigaMercedes-Benz Sprinter (23)€750≈ €33
Tallinn–TartuMercedes-Benz V-Class (6)€260≈ €43
Tallinn–TartuMercedes-Benz Sprinter (8)€275≈ €34
Tallinn–PärnuMercedes-Benz Sprinter (8)€220≈ €28

Per-person figures are the vehicle price divided by the maximum number of seats, rounded. With fewer passengers each share is higher. Child seats, still water and Wi-Fi are included. All routes and vehicles are on the pricing page.

The comparison that surprises most groups is within our own price list. Six friends going to Riga in two sedans would pay 2 × €270 = €540; one V-Class costs €365. Eight friends in two sedans would pay the same €540; one Sprinter for eight costs €450. To Tartu, two sedans are €320, while a V-Class is €260. One larger vehicle is not a luxury upgrade — it is often the cheaper option.

What about taking two of your own cars?

On paper, driving yourselves looks free. In practice, two cars mean:

  • Two drivers who cannot drink — at dinner, at the sauna, at the wine tasting.
  • Two drivers who cannot rest — four hours to Riga and four hours back, often after a late night.
  • Fuel twice, parking twice — and city-centre parking in Riga or Tallinn's Old Town is neither easy nor free.
  • A group split in two — different speeds, different stops, and the conversation happens in two places.
  • Wear and tear, and the risk of driving unfamiliar roads in winter or in the dark.

None of this shows up in a fuel calculation, but all of it shapes the weekend.

V-Class passenger cabin with blue ambient lighting and a starry ceiling
One cabin, one playlist, the whole group — the weekend starts at pick-up.

Which vehicle for your group?

Group sizeVehicleGood for
Up to 4Skoda Octavia or Jaguar F-PaceA couple of couples, a short city break
Up to 6Mercedes-Benz V-ClassA weekend in Riga or Tartu in comfort
Up to 8Mercedes-Benz SprinterA larger crew with luggage
Up to 23Mercedes-Benz SprinterA birthday, a reunion, a sports team
Up to 55Touring coachBig celebrations — price on request

See the full Transfero fleet, or read our Tallinn–Riga road-trip guide for stops along the way.

How to plan a friends' trip in five steps

  1. Count heads and bags. The group size and luggage decide the vehicle.
  2. Pick the format. One-way transfer, there-and-back, or a driver for the day (V-Class €400 per day, Sprinter for eight €400 per day).
  3. Send us the plan. Pick-up address, stops and timings.
  4. Get a fixed price. We confirm within 30 minutes, 24/7. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
  5. Split it. Divide by the number of friends — done.
The main idea: with friends, the journey is part of the trip. One vehicle keeps everyone together — and, more often than not, costs less per person than two cars.

Frequently asked questions

A Mercedes-Benz V-Class for up to six passengers costs €365 one way, and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for up to eight costs €450. The price is per vehicle, so six friends in a V-Class pay about €61 each.

Compared with two of our sedans, yes: two Skoda Octavias to Riga cost €540, while one V-Class is €365. Compared with your own cars it depends on fuel and parking, but two drivers also lose the chance to rest or have a drink.

Yes. Tell us where you would like to stop — for example Pärnu on the way to Riga — and we will plan it into the route.

Yes. You can book a driver by the hour or by the day, or we can drive you there and collect you on an agreed date.

Get a fixed price for your route

Tell us where, when and how many — we confirm a fixed price within 30 minutes. Available 24/7.