{"product_id":"ford-transit-or-similar-austin","title":"Ford Transit Van or similar – Austin, TX","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ford Transit Van is our 12-passenger van in Austin: 12 seats, 10 large bags, up to 15 city \/ 19 highway mpg, and Ford's reliability for $296 a day before multi-day discounts. You reserve the category and we deliver a Ford Transit Van or a similar 12-passenger van of the same class and year range, clean and fuelled, to your door in Austin or to the curb at Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS). Delivery is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy rent a Ford Transit Van in Austin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustin traffic on I-35 and MoPac rewards a car that is easy to park and cheap to fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost visitors stay a week: SXSW, ACL, a UT weekend, a work assignment at the Domain. Weekly rates cut the daily price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hill Country, Lake Travis and the wineries around Fredericksburg are an hour away and are the reason to have your own car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the right vehicle for group airport runs, wedding parties, church and sports teams, and family reunions that move together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree delivery and collection anywhere in Greater Austin, including Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA recent-model Ford Transit Van or similar 12-passenger van, automatic, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic liability coverage; full-coverage options and a refundable deposit explained before you pay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-day and weekly discounts; monthly rates quoted directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo counter, no shuttle, no hidden fees at delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRates in Austin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom $296 a day. Three days or more are cheaper per day, a week cheaper still, and for a month or longer we quote directly: call or text \u003ca href=\"tel:+15128510490\"\u003e512-851-0490\u003c\/a\u003e. Day trips to Lake Travis, Fredericksburg, Dripping Springs and the Hill Country loop fit inside the mileage allowance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ECT-AUS-S33 --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e12 passenger van rental in Austin: one van, the whole group\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustin is a group city. Bachelorette weekends on Rainey Street, Hill Country weddings, church retreats, youth sports tournaments, a dozen colleagues in town for a conference: when everyone rides together, a 12 passenger van beats a convoy of cars or a stack of rideshares. Our Ford Transit or similar has 12 seats and room for 10 bags, and one person drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it takes to drive a 12 passenger van in Austin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA regular driver's license is enough; a 12 passenger van does not need a commercial license. The driver must be 21 or older. Choose someone who is comfortable with a long vehicle and who stays sober for the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Transit is longer and taller than anything most people drive, so a few local habits help:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarages.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many downtown parking garages have low clearance. Check the posted height before you turn in, and plan on surface lots or hotel valet instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop and go downtown.\u003c\/strong\u003e On weekend nights the busiest blocks of East 6th Street close to traffic, and Rainey Street is narrow and packed. Drop the group at the end of the street, park a few blocks away, and agree on a pickup point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurns and lanes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Downtown has one-way streets and tight corners; take turns wide and slow. On I-35 and MoPac, stay in the middle lanes and leave room to merge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVan or two SUVs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hyundai-santa-fe-or-similar-austin\"\u003eHyundai Santa Fe or similar\u003c\/a\u003e SUVs carry ten people with eight bags, but they need two drivers, two parking spaces and a group that splits up at every stop. For groups of six to twelve, the van keeps everyone together for a single daily price. For five or fewer, our largest SUV, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jeep-grand-cherokee-or-similar-austin\"\u003eJeep Grand Cherokee or similar\u003c\/a\u003e, is the easier drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGroup trips we see in Austin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirport runs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A team, a band or a family reunion landing at AUS together: we meet you at the arrivals curb with the van. Note that with all 12 seats full, 10 bags is the limit, so ask the group to pack light. See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/aus-airport-rental\"\u003eAustin airport rental\u003c\/a\u003e page and our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/economy-car-rental-austin-airport-aus-skip-the-counter\"\u003eskipping the counter at AUS\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBachelorettes and wine days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dripping Springs is about 35 minutes west and Fredericksburg about an hour and a half; a full day of wineries and barbecue is simple when nobody has to find their own ride. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/hill-country-day-trips-from-austin-in-an-economy-car\"\u003eHill Country day trips guide\u003c\/a\u003e has routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeddings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shuttle the wedding party between hotels in town and a venue in Dripping Springs, Wimberley or Driftwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChurch and sports teams.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tournaments in Round Rock, Georgetown and Cedar Park are 20 to 40 minutes north of downtown; we deliver there too, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/round-rock-economy-rental\"\u003ecar rental in Round Rock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestivals.\u003c\/strong\u003e For SXSW and ACL, book early; read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sxsw-acl-car-rental-austin-what-to-book\"\u003ewhat to book for SXSW and ACL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo hold a van for your dates, call or text \u003ca href=\"tel:+15128510490\"\u003e512-851-0490\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/ECT-AUS-S33 --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I get exactly a Ford Transit Van?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou reserve the 12-passenger van category. Most of the time it is the Ford Transit Van; when it is not, it is a similar vehicle of the same class, seats and year range, at the same price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you deliver to Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Send us your flight number and the vehicle is at the curb when you land. Airport delivery in Austin is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I need to rent in Austin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA valid driver's license, a major credit or debit card, and a minimum age of 21. We confirm everything by phone within the hour of your booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ECT-FAQ-S33 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a special license to drive a 12 passenger van in Austin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A regular, valid driver's license is enough for a 12 passenger van; no commercial license is required. The driver must be at least 21, and there is no young-driver surcharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many people and bags fit in the Ford Transit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 seats, including the driver, and up to 10 bags. With every seat taken, ask your group to bring carry-on size bags so everything fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I park a 12 passenger van in downtown Austin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany downtown garages are too low for a passenger van, so check the posted clearance first and plan on surface lots or hotel valet. 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