12, 17, 20 or 26 Seater: Which Tempo Traveller for Your Goa Group?

12, 17, 20 or 26 Seater: Which Tempo Traveller for Your Goa Group?

Short answer: pick the Tempo Traveller size by people and luggage. Book the 12 seater for 8 to 12 people, the 17 seater for 13 to 17, the 20 seater for 18 to 20, and the 26 seater for 21 to 26. If your group has a lot of luggage, for example on an airport run, go one size up.

White Tempo Traveller in Goa; choose the Tempo Traveller size by people and luggage

Seats are only half the answer

Most groups count people and stop there. On an airport transfer, though, suitcases take as much space as passengers. A group of 12 with 12 large suitcases will be cramped in a 12 seater. Count both before you book.

Tempo Traveller size: the four options compared

Size Seats Seating Luggage (approx.) Good for
12 seater 12 + driver 9+1 pushback 8 to 10 suitcases Families, small office teams, friend groups
17 seater 17 + driver 2×1 pushback, wide aisle 12 to 14 suitcases Extended families, wedding guests, college groups
20 seater 20 + driver 2×1 or 2×2 pushback, roof carrier 15 to 18 suitcases Corporate offsites, pilgrim groups, family functions
26 seater 26 + driver 2×2 mini-bus layout 20+ suitcases Large tours, weddings, corporate events

All come with AC and a driver.

Three quick examples

  • 10 friends, light bags, sightseeing: the 12 seater is enough.
  • 10 people landing at Mopa with a large suitcase each: the 17 seater gives room for bags without stacking them on seats.
  • 24 wedding guests doing hotel-to-venue shuttles: the 26 seater, since shuttle trips carry little luggage.

When a smaller vehicle is better

For six or fewer, an Innova Crysta is usually more comfortable and easier to park. For 8 to 13 people who want a slightly smaller van, the Tata Winger seats up to 13.

When to move up to a bus

Above 26 people, a mini bus or 45-seat coach keeps everyone together. Large coaches need space to turn, so we plan pickup points with you, especially at resorts in Candolim, Colva and Cavelossim.

Two vehicles or one?

One bigger vehicle is usually simpler: one driver, one schedule, everyone arrives together. Two smaller vehicles make sense if your group splits for part of the day, or if guests land at different airports. Goa has two, Mopa (GOX) and Dabolim (GOI), at opposite ends of the state.

What a Tempo Traveller costs

Starting prices are ₹2,000 for an airport transfer, ₹3,800 a day for North Goa sightseeing and ₹4,000 a day for South Goa. Larger sizes, peak dates and long routes cost more. We confirm the full fare before you book. See Tempo Traveller hire in Goa.

Tips for group bookings

  • Book early for December, New Year and wedding season, when group vehicles sell out first.
  • Share flight numbers for airport pickups so the driver tracks delays.
  • Plan the day by area. North and South Goa are far apart; group your stops.

How to count your group before choosing a Tempo Traveller size

  1. Count every traveller, including children who need their own seat.
  2. Count large suitcases separately from cabin bags.
  3. Note the longest drive in your plan; comfort matters more on long days.
  4. Check if anyone needs extra space, such as elders or a wheelchair.

Send these four numbers on WhatsApp and we will recommend the size, or tell you if two smaller vehicles would work better.

Tempo Traveller size for outstation trips

On long drives outside Goa, comfort matters more than on a short transfer. Leaving a seat or two free gives everyone more room, and overnight bags take extra space at the back. Pushback seats help on a full day on the road. Outstation Tempo Traveller trips start from ₹5,500 a day with driver and fuel; tell us the route and number of days and we will suggest the size.

Common questions

What Tempo Traveller size is best for an airport transfer?

Size up by one if everyone has a large suitcase. For example, 10 people with 10 suitcases fit better in the 17 seater than the 12 seater.

How many people fit in a Tempo Traveller?

Coco Cabs runs 12, 17, 20 and 26 seater Tempo Travellers, plus the driver.

Which Tempo Traveller is best for 15 people?

The 17 seater, or the 20 seater if you have a lot of luggage.

Is a Tempo Traveller cheaper than two Innovas?

Often, per head, and the group stays together. Ask us to quote both if you are unsure.

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