Big Van

[JENNYMAY]

Does anyone know where we can find a big van? We have only found mini van rentals. We need room for nine of us to drive to disney from Hartford, 5 adults and 4 children.
Thanks

 

[anabelle]

National does, but I tried some days and they were sold out already.

 

[mommytotwo]

Try Harper.

 

[JENNYMAY]

THANKS WILL DO!

 

[MelessaG]

I found Oralndo Van Rentals, but would love to find a less-expensive alternative. We need a big van for our trip too. What is Harpers?

 

[NotUrsula]

I would advise that if you have two able drivers, you are better off renting 2 smaller vehicles. It will probably cost less, and it will give you much more luggage space and greater flexibility. Really large vehicles often have a mileage charge, too.

Big vans have a rough ride and can be very dangerous to drive when fully loaded, especially if you are not used to driving one. That goes double if the road is unfamiliar.

PS: I just noticed the part about Hartford. Did you mean CT?! If so, I'd look into renting an RV instead. Driving a standard 11-passenger van that far will be a nightmare; the suspension on those things is uniformly awful. Whatever you get, be careful of possible restrictions re: how far from the rental station you are allowed to take them, you could get hit with a huge penalty if you violate any rules of that sort.

 

[JENNYMAY]

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE...YOU MAY BE RIGHT ON RENTING TWO SMALLER CARS, THERE ARE FIVE ADULTS GOING. I GUESS THAT COULD BE DONE. WE ARE JUST TRYING TO SAVE BY NOT SPENDING ON THE AIRFARE.

WILL START TO LOOK INTO THAT. YES, I DID MEAN HARTFORD, CT.

 

[MelessaG]

Oops! Pardon my reply, obviously you will need the van before you hit the Orlando area. My bad! That's what I get for trying to follow threads and tkae care of three kids at the same time. Have a great trip!