Sienna vs Coaster vs Hiace: Which Bus Fits Your Group

Choosing between a Sienna, a Hiace and a Coaster comes down mostly to group size, but comfort, luggage and journey length matter too. Here's how the three compare for typical Lagos bookings.

Sienna: small groups and flexible trips

A Sienna suits small groups of up to six or seven passengers — a family outing, a small business delegation, or an airport run for a handful of travelers. It's the most flexible in traffic and the easiest to park at tight venues, but it isn't built for larger group events.

Hiace: the mid-size workhorse

The Hiace seats 14 to 18 passengers and is the most commonly booked vehicle for mid-size groups — a department outing, a small wedding party, a school run. It's more manoeuvrable than a Coaster in tight Lagos traffic while covering considerably more people than a Sienna.

Coaster: the large-group standard

The Coaster seats 30 to 33 passengers and is the standard choice for large groups — church congregations, full staff shuttles, aso-ebi parties, and long-distance inter-state trips where luggage space also matters. See our full Coaster specifications guide for seating layout details.

• Under 7 passengers: a Sienna is usually the most cost-effective and flexible option.
• 8 to 18 passengers: a Hiace balances capacity and manoeuvrability.
• 20 or more passengers: a Coaster is the standard choice, and often the only practical one for very large groups.

Match the vehicle to your actual headcount, not the maximum you might reach — an oversized vehicle for a small group costs more without adding value.

Getting started

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