How Much Is Minibus In Cotonou?

The minibus is fast becoming one of the best means of inter-and intra-city transportation. Unlike larger buses, there are a lot of benefits one can enjoy with a minibus. Minibuses are small, hence they are generally less expensive compared to larger buses. They are also cheaper to maintain and fuel-efficient. 

Anyone who wants to make use of a minibus-either for personal/public transport or logistics business- would have to buy one. Most Nigerians who make use of minibuses in Nigeria often buy them from Cotonou. Cotonou, the capital city of Benin Republic is a relatively large city Nigerians prefer to buy their minibuses and even other fairly used vehicles. Minibuses sold in Cotonou are durable, strong and original. You can get both brand new, foreign used and locally used. 

Factors Determining The Prices Of Minibuses In Cotonou

You need to bear in mind that the prices of minibuses are not the same, and there are reasons for this. Below are the factors that determine the prices of minibuses in Cotonou:

1. BRAND: There are different manufacturers of minibuses and the prices of minibuses varies across all brands. Popular brands include Suzuki, Toyota, Nissan, Piaggio, Daihatsu Hijet etc.
2. MODEL: Each of these brands tend to release different models of their minibuses. These models have varying features and specs that affect its price.
3. YEAR: It’s a common thing for car brands to release a new model of their minibus every year. For every new model year release, there are always upgrades and/or additional features added to the vehicle that makes it better than the previous year. E.g a 2010 Suzuki minibus will be less expensive compared to a 2018 Suzuki minibus.
4. DEALER: There are usually various minibuses in Cotonou; and each has their prices. This means, you can get a similar minibus at a higher price from Dealer A whereas Dealer B will sell it less. It’s always wise to compare the price of a minibus from different dealers before you make a choice. 

Prices Of Foreign Used Minibuses In Cotonou

CAR MODEL	PRICE IN NAIRA
Daihatsu Hijet 2004	₦650,000 – ₦800,000
Daihatsu Hijet 2009	₦800,000 – ₦1million
Daihatsu Hijet 2012	₦1million – ₦1.5million
Suzuki Every 2003	₦1,200,000 – ₦ 2.1million
Suzuki Every 2005	₦1, 350,000 – ₦ 2 million
Suzuki Every 2007	₦1.9million – ₦ 2.5million
Suzuki Every 2013	₦2.5million – ₦ 3.3 million
Nissan Urvan 1995	₦1,200,000 – ₦1,900,000
Nissan Vanette 2003	₦2.8million – ₦3.9million
Nissan Caravan 2010	₦3.8million – ₦4.5 million
Nissan Urvan 2015	₦20 million – ₦25 million
Piaggio Porter bus	₦1.3million – 1.9 million
Piaggio Minibus 2007	₦1 million – ₦ 2 million
Mercedes Benz Viano 2003	₦ 1.4 million – ₦ 2.1 million
Ford Transit Minibus 2004	₦ 1 million – ₦ 1.5 million
Volkswagen Transporter T4 2002	₦ 1 million – ₦ 1.2 million
Suzuki APV mini 2009	₦ 1.5-  ₦ 2.1 million

Prices Brand New Minibuses In Cotonou

Ford Transit Minibus 2018	₦ 10 million – ₦ 12 million
Piaggio Minibus 2017	₦ 11 million – ₦ 13 million
Suzuki APV mini 2018	₦ 13 million –  ₦ 15 million
Suzuki APV 2017	₦11.8 million – ₦ 14 million
Suzuki APV  2019	₦15 million – ₦ 18 million
Suzuki APV 2016	₦10 million – ₦ 14 million

Price Of Locally Used Minibuses In Cotonou

CAR MODEL	PRICE IN NAIRA
Daihatsu Hijet 2004	₦450,000 – ₦600,000
Daihatsu Hijet 2009	₦650,000 – ₦700,000
Daihatsu Hijet 2012	₦800,000 – ₦1.1million
Suzuki Every 2003	₦1 million – ₦ 1.6 million
Suzuki Every 2005	₦1.1 million – ₦ 1.5 million
Suzuki Every 2007	₦1.4 million – ₦ 2.1million
Suzuki Every 2013	₦2million – ₦ 2.7 million
Nissan Urvan 1995	₦1 million – ₦1.3 million
Nissan Vanette 2003	₦2.1million – ₦3.1 million
Nissan Caravan 2010	₦3.2million – ₦4 million
Nissan Urvan 2015	₦12 million – ₦15 million

Conclusion

Minibuses are profitable for use in the transport business and can serve as a source of income. It is cheaper to purchase compared to larger buses.