Unlocking Savings: Smart Ways to Save Money on Rental Vans

23 Dec-2023

Renting a van for your group doesn’t have to be expensive. A few smart moves can meaningfully lower the cost — here are the ones that actually work.

Book early and stay flexible

Rates climb around holidays and peak weeks, so booking ahead locks in a better price. If your dates can flex by a day or two, you can often save more.

Right-size your van

Don’t pay for more van than you need — but don’t cram everyone into too little space, either. Matching the van to your group size is the simplest way to keep the price fair. A 7-passenger minivan may be all a small crew needs.

Split the cost across the group

This is the big one: one van divided among the whole group costs far less per person than separate cars or rideshares. One rental, one fuel bill, shared by everyone.

Go economical

For the lowest cost, choose a budget-friendly Ford Transit over a luxury van. You still keep the group together comfortably — you just skip the premium features.

Use the free extras

Look for value built into the rental. With us, up to three additional drivers are included free (no add-on fee to share the wheel), and flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rates help you pay only for what you use.

Which van should you pick?

For the lowest cost, the 15-passenger Ford Transit Low Roof or the 12-passenger Ford Transit; for a small group, the 7-passenger minivan. Compare on the full fleet page.