Taking a Rental Van Is Simple at Chicago Van Rentals

11 Jun-2019

Planning a trip already comes with a hundred little decisions — where to stay, where to eat, who’s driving which leg. Picking the right vehicle shouldn’t be another headache. At Chicago Van Rentals, that’s the one choice we make easy. We keep a large, well-maintained fleet of passenger vans, from nimble 9- and 10-seaters to roomy 15-passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinters and Ford Transits, so there’s a comfortable fit for almost any group. Before you book, it helps to run through three quick questions.

1) How many people are you carrying?

Start with seats, then think about comfort. It’s tempting to squeeze everyone into the smallest van that technically fits, but a few extra inches of legroom make a real difference on anything longer than a quick airport run. Traveling with eight coworkers? A 10-passenger van gives everyone their own space instead of packing in shoulder-to-shoulder. Heading out with a full group of a dozen or more? Our 12- and 15-passenger vans seat the whole party without anyone drawing the short straw. When you’re between two sizes, it’s almost always worth going one size up.

2) How much are you bringing with you?

Passengers are only half the equation — luggage, gear, coolers, instruments, and sports equipment all need somewhere to go. A van packed to capacity with people has less room left for cargo, so if you’re hauling a lot, either leave a row open or step up to a high-roof Ford Transit with extra storage behind the last seats. For teams and bands that travel heavy, we can even arrange a trailer hitch or remove a row of seats to open up space. A little planning here saves you from rearranging bags in a parking lot later.

3) What’s your budget?

Whether you want to keep it lean or treat the group to something a little more premium like our Golden Chariot Sprinter, there’s an option that fits. Rates vary by van size, trip length, and season, and we post current specials online, so it’s worth checking for a deal before you book. If you’re not sure which van gives you the best value for your particular trip, just ask — we’d rather point you to the right size than upsell you into more van than you need.

A few things that make it simpler still

Every van is dealer-maintained and comes loaded for the road — comfortable seating, entertainment like a Smart TV and DVD/Blu-ray player, and plenty of power outlets to keep phones and tablets charged. If coming to us is inconvenient, we can deliver. And if you’d rather leave your own car behind, you can park it free at our location while you’re out on the road.

Ready to book?

If you’d still like a hand choosing, call us at (773) 800-9898 and our team will walk you through the options at any of our Chicago-area locations. When you’re ready, reserve by phone or book online anytime — that’s one decision handled.

Match the van to your trip

Once you know your group size, luggage, and budget, the choice is easy: our Mercedes-Benz Sprinters (like the Golden Chariot) deliver luxury and top safety features, while our Ford Transit vans (the 15-passenger and 12-passenger Low Roof) are the budget-friendly picks. See them all on our vehicles page — and drive yours across the USA and into Canada.