12 and 15 Passenger Van Rental in Orlando

For groups of 12 to 15 people, a passenger van is the practical way to move around Orlando — and we deliver it to you anywhere in Greater Orlando, Orlando International Airport (MCO), or Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) at no extra charge.

Choosing between a 12- and 15-passenger van rental in Orlando

The first decision when booking a passenger van here is the seat count, and the choice comes down to group size, luggage volume, and whether you plan one shared trip or several separate ones. A 12-passenger van seats eleven riders plus the driver, while a 15-passenger van seats fourteen riders plus the driver — the difference matters more for bags than for bodies.

When a 12-passenger van is the right fit

A 12-passenger van suits groups of 8–11 travelers who are moving between a hotel and the theme parks or doing a single transfer to Orlando International Airport (MCO) with luggage. In our fleet, the Ford Transit 350 12-Passenger and Chevrolet Express 3500 12-Passenger handle this comfortably. If your party is smaller than eight, a minivan from our Chrysler Voyager or Honda Odyssey line often makes more sense and costs less per day.

• Group of 8–11: the whole party travels together through parking lots and toll plazas.
• Airport runs to MCO or SFB: eleven passengers plus bags fit with room to spare, and the driver stays with the group.
• Day trips under 100 miles: a 12-passenger van is easier to park at the Space Coast launch sites or the Daytona Beach boardwalk than a longer body.

When a 15-passenger van earns its extra seats

A 15-passenger van becomes the better call when your group is 12–14 people or when every rider brings a full-size suitcase and a carry-on. The Ford Transit 350 15-Passenger, Chevrolet Express 3500 15-Passenger, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15-Passenger give you three more seats and noticeably more cargo volume behind the last row. For a 14-person group on a week-long trip here, one 15-passenger van keeps the whole party on the same schedule.

The cost logic: one van versus two cars

Comparing a 15-passenger van at $150–$185 per day against two midsize SUVs at $85–$135 each, the van is the more economical choice for a large group. Add in the fact that one driver handles the whole group, and the cost per person works out favorably over a week. A group of 13–14 should also weigh the luggage math: if every rider brings a large checked bag, the 15-passenger body clears the threshold where two cars would run out of trunk space.

The five passenger van models available for rent in Orlando

Rent-Trip keeps five passenger vans in its fleet, split between 12- and 15-seat configurations and built by three American-nameplate manufacturers. All five run on gasoline, shift through an automatic transmission and drive the rear wheels, so the choice comes down to seating, cargo space and the daily rate that fits your group.

Ford Transit 350 12-Passenger and 15-Passenger

The Ford Transit 350 is our most balanced pick for both seat counts, pairing a 3.5-liter V6 with 275 horsepower. The 12-passenger version goes for $130 per day, and the 15-passenger for $150 per day, before tax. Its boxier roofline gives standing headroom in the aisle, which helps when passengers need to swap seats on a longer run to Tampa or Miami. On the road, the Transit tracks steadily on I-4 and handles the concrete ramps around MCO without drama.

Chevrolet Express 3500 12-Passenger and 15-Passenger

The Chevrolet Express 3500 is the workhorse of the lineup and the most affordable way to move a large group. Its 6.6-liter V8 produces 401 horsepower, the most of any van we offer, and it is priced at $125 per day for the 12-seat version and $145 per day for the 15-seat version, before tax. The Express rides on a longer wheelbase, and its sturdy chassis suits a van full of adults and stacked with luggage. It is also our most requested model for Orlando International Airport (MCO) transfers, where the wide sliding door speeds up loading at the curb.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15-Passenger

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 is the premium option in our passenger van class, priced at $185 per day, before tax. A 2.0-liter turbodiesel — the only diesel in the group — delivers 208 horsepower with strong low-end torque. It suits corporate groups, wedding parties and anyone spending six or seven hours driving down to Key West, where passenger comfort matters more than outright power. Because it is the most expensive van we offer, we recommend it for trips where the driving distance is long and the budget allows.

Comparing the five passenger vans

All five rates are per day before tax; the 6.5% Orange County sales tax and the $2 per day Florida rental car surcharge are added when you pay. Weekly rental works out to six times the daily rate, and monthly to 21 times, so a 15-passenger Ford Transit for a month-long project stay comes to $3,150 before tax. When you book, tell us your group size and luggage count — we will point you to the van that fits without needing a second car.

What a passenger van rental in Orlando costs per day, week and month

A 12- or 15-passenger van hire runs $125–$185 per day before tax, and the weekly and monthly rates come out lower per day than the daily price. On this page we rent five passenger vans, and each one has its own daily rate: the Chevrolet Express 3500 12-Passenger starts at $125, the Ford Transit 350 12-Passenger at $130, the Chevrolet Express 3500 15-Passenger at $145, the Ford Transit 350 15-Passenger at $150, and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15-Passenger at $185. All prices are shown before tax — when you pay, the county sales tax (6.5% in Orange County, where most of the city sits) and the $2 per day Florida rental car surcharge are added.

How weekly and monthly rates are calculated

• Weekly rate: six times the daily rate — a Ford Transit 350 15-Passenger at $150 per day rents for $900 for a week.
• Monthly rate: twenty-one times the daily rate — the same van comes to $3,150 for a month, a meaningful saving for a long project or an extended family stay.
• Daily minimum: Every rental starts at 24 hours, so a single day costs exactly the daily rate, with any minimums set out in the rental agreement.
• Mileage: driving within Florida is unlimited at every rate, so the weekly and monthly prices do not change no matter how far you go in the state.

What is included in the rate

• Insurance: state-minimum liability coverage and a Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) are included in the price; LDW is a waiver, not insurance, and its deductible and exclusions are set out in the rental agreement.
• Delivery: the van is brought to you anywhere across Greater Orlando and to Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) at no charge.
• Tolls: every van is set up for electronic tolling with E-PASS or SunPass, and tolls are re-invoiced as recorded on the terms in the agreement.
• Fuel: the van arrives clean with a full tank, and you return it with a full tank.

The daily rate is the number to compare when you are choosing between the Chevrolet and the Ford — the 15-passenger Chevrolet Express 3500 costs $145 per day against $150 for the Ford Transit 350, while the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 sits at the top of the range for groups that want the extra headroom. For a week-long Disney World trip with a large family group, the weekly rate is the option to ask about when you book, and the monthly rate at twenty-one times the daily price suits longer stays — the exact terms for your dates are set out in the rental agreement. When you book, ask for the exact rate for your dates — rates for peak weeks are set out in the rental agreement.

Free delivery of your Orlando passenger van rental to MCO, SFB and hotels

Every 12- and 15-passenger van we rent is delivered free of charge anywhere across Greater Orlando and to either Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB). The van is delivered at the agreed time and location, and the rental agreement is signed in person at hand-over, with your driver's license inspected and signature witnessed. For a group arriving on one flight, that means the van is ready when you land.

• Where we deliver: all of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties — International Drive, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista, Davenport, Downtown Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Nona, anywhere in between.
• Airport (MCO or SFB) hand-overs: We deliver to MCO and SFB, and the exact meeting point at either airport is agreed when booking.
• What you get: the van comes with a full tank of gas and is returned the same way; mileage within Florida is unlimited, so trips to the Space Coast or Tampa cost nothing extra per mile.
• Booking is a request: There is no online checkout — you message or call us, confirm the model and drop-off point, and the rental agreement is signed in person at hand-over, with your driver's license inspected and signature witnessed.

Delivery is built into every booking rather than added as a line item. The rental period starts at the agreed delivery time and runs 24 hours per day, so a van delivered at 2:00 PM is due back at 2:00 PM the next day.

Documents, driver requirements and insurance for a passenger van rental

Renting a 12- or 15-passenger van here requires a physical driver's license from your home country, a passport for international visitors, and a bank card in the main driver's name for the security hold. Florida law does not require an International Driving Permit — HB 7059, passed in 2013, lets visitors drive with a valid home-country license, and an IDP only serves as a recommended translation if the license is not in English.

• Driver's license: the physical card must be presented — Florida Statute 322.38 requires us to inspect it and witness your signature, so a digital license on your phone will not work.
• Minimum age: drivers must be at least 21; those aged 21–24 pay a young-driver fee, and passenger vans may require drivers to be 25 or older — the exact age and fee are set out in the rental agreement.
• Insurance: state-minimum liability coverage and a Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) are included in the price you see; LDW is a waiver rather than insurance, and its deductible and exclusions are detailed in the agreement.
• Payment card: A bank card in the main driver's name is used for the security hold, and the hold amount is set out in the rental agreement.

International visitors should also carry their passport, since we need to verify identity and immigration status at handover. The rental agreement is signed in person at hand-over, when the van is delivered to your hotel or to MCO or SFB. Drivers from countries where licenses are not issued in English will find that carrying an IDP or a certified translation speeds up any police stop or insurance discussion, even though Florida law does not mandate one. Additional drivers and the terms for adding them to the agreement are set out in the rental agreement when you book.

Tolls, fuel and Florida driving rules for your passenger van rental

Every passenger van we deliver comes set up for electronic tolling, so you can take SR 528 from MCO toward International Drive or SR 417 toward Lake Buena Vista without stopping for cash. The tolls are re-invoiced as recorded, on the terms set out in the agreement. If you fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO) and depart from MCO, you may be eligible for a free CFX Visitor Toll Pass, as set out in the rental agreement, with a $10 refundable deposit. Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) is not covered by the Visitor Toll Pass, so our E-PASS setup applies there.

Fuel policy and gas stations

• Full tank in, full tank out: The van arrives clean with a full tank of Regular 87 gasoline, and you return it full.
• Pay inside with a foreign card: card readers at the pump ask for a US ZIP code, so international visitors pay at the counter; fuel is sold by the gallon, self-service.
• Fuel type: Fuel requirements for each van are set out in the rental agreement, so check the agreement before you fill up.

Florida driving rules that matter in a 12- or 15-passenger van

Traffic keeps to the right and every van is left-hand drive (US-spec). The speed limit is 70 mph on interstates and the Turnpike, 65 mph on other four-lane highways, and 30 mph in residential areas. Right turn on red is allowed after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it. Headlights go on whenever the wipers are on — afternoon thunderstorms from 2 to 6 PM are almost daily in summer. Children under 6 must ride in a car seat or booster, which we can provide when you book. Seat belts are required for everyone in front and for everyone under 18. School zones drop to 15–20 mph with cameras, and unpaid tolls, red-light camera tickets ($158) and school-zone tickets ($100) are issued to the vehicle owner and re-invoiced to the renter — worth knowing before you hand the keys back.

12 and 15 Passenger Van Rental in Orlando for Cruises and Theme Parks

A 12- or 15-passenger van hire makes sense when the whole group moves together — to Port Canaveral for a cruise, to the theme parks for a day, or across Florida for a longer road trip. Our passenger vans come with unlimited mileage within Florida. The free delivery to MCO or SFB means you can pick up the van the same day you land and set off straight from the terminal.

Port Canaveral cruise runs: the port is 45 miles from Orlando via SR 528, about 45–60 minutes from MCO; a 15-passenger van carries a group with luggage that would need two or three cars. Theme-park days: Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are 10–30 minutes from most rental addresses in Greater Orlando; parking runs about $35 per day per lot. Beach and space trips: the Space Coast launch sites and Cocoa Beach are 45–52 miles away (about an hour on SR 528), Daytona Beach about 55 miles via I-4 and I-95. Longer runs: Tampa is 85 miles (1.5 hours on I-4), Clearwater Beach about 105–110 miles (2 hours), St. Augustine 105 miles (1 hour 45 minutes), Miami 235 miles (3.5–4 hours on Florida's Turnpike). Driving into another US state is fine when agreed at booking; Mexico, Canada and ferries are not allowed.

For a cruise departure, we usually recommend the 15-passenger Chevrolet Express 3500 or Ford Transit 350 — a 15-passenger van carries a group with luggage that would need two or three cars. A 12-passenger van suits a tighter group that wants the extra space for bags. When you book, tell us the trip plan: if you are heading to Port Canaveral, the hand-over timing and the return conditions are set out in the rental agreement.

Final advice on renting a 12- or 15-passenger van in Orlando

Book as early as you can, especially for peak dates — Presidents' Day week, Spring Break, July 4th, Thanksgiving and the Christmas–New Year stretch — when demand for 12- and 15-passenger vans runs highest and rates are set out in the rental agreement. For a family reunion, a wedding party or a group of cruise passengers, locking in the van first and planning the itinerary around it is the order that saves the most money and stress.

• Choose seats by luggage, not just bodies: 15 seats fit 15 people only if you travel light; with full-size suitcases for a week at the beach, a 12-passenger van for 10–11 riders plus bags rides more comfortably.
• Confirm child seats at booking: Florida law (FS 316.613) requires car seats or boosters for children under 6, so child seats can be provided when agreed at booking.
• Return the tank full: Every van goes out clean with a full tank of Regular 87 and comes back the same way — the return condition is agreed when booking.
• Ask about out-of-state trips: mileage within Florida is unlimited, but driving to another US state is agreed when booking; Mexico, Canada and ferries are prohibited.

A 12- or 15-passenger van rental in Orlando makes sense when one vehicle replaces two cars. Check the rental agreement for the security hold amount, the young-driver fee if anyone is 21–24, and the LDW deductible, then sign it in person at hand-over when the van is delivered to your hotel, vacation home, or to MCO or SFB.