Since when is a 12 person van cheaper than a compact.

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Well I just looked on Budget site for a rental for Mar 10 - 16 and saw the lowest rental price at MCO that came up was a 12 person van for $148 and the next car was a compact for $160.. I can just see myself and my one piece of luggage riding around Disney in a big 12 person van.

On the other hand if anyone is looking for a van check out Budget.

 

[Gracie09]

Dh and I almost got a quad cab pickup truck. It was cheaper than anything else

 

[bdcp]

Supply and demand. Most people want a compact or mid-size, not a van. They obviously have vans they want rented and they obviously make money at that price.

 

[kandb]

That's funny. I usually laugh at those cargo vans because they are usually like $1,000/week. Guess not all the time.

 

[AllesonWonderland]

I saw those too! I briefly considered getting one and seeing what kind of rates I could charge for an impromptu shuttle service during our trip.

 

[xlxo]

Yah that happened to me sometimes too. These oversized vehicles are great with a weeks of cruise luggage for dual families....

Compared to a minivan... Keep in mind...

• not all have backup cameras
• you need to find bigger parking spaces for that extra length
• watch those side mirrors on narrow streets
• turning in a small parkade can be challenge
• fuel economy
• are there DVD/Blu-Ray players for long road trips?

 

[richmo]

Yeah, these prices on Budget vans in March are odd. If you want one because of the price, go ahead and book it (not prepay!), but about a week before you leave you'll probably find better rates on more traditional classes of vehicles.