The 12-passenger
12 seats.
Luggage space
for every one.
The van most ohana-sized groups actually want. Twelve seatbelts, a real cargo bay behind the last row, and the same two A/C zones as the 15-pax, in a footprint that parks like a grownup.
From
$140/day
2-day minimum · Unlimited miles on-island
Airport delivery included
Standard US license
The specs
What you're driving.
- Seats
- 12 passengers
- Make / Model
- Chevrolet Express 2500 / Ford E-350
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- A/C
- Rear + front zones
- Cargo
- Generous bay behind last row
- Fuel
- Regular unleaded
Who it's for
The right size for
most trips.
If your group's between 8 and 12, the 12-pax is almost always the pick.
- 01Family ohana trips
- 02Church groups
- 03University trips
- 04Airport runs
Why this van
Seven reasons it's
our most-booked pick.
- 01
Right-sized for 8 to 12
The sweet spot for most Big Island trips. Tighter footprint than the 15-pax, easier to park at Volcanoes or Punalu'u, but everyone still rides in one vehicle.
- 02
Real cargo bay behind the last row
Luggage for twelve actually fits. Boogie boards, dive gear, a cooler or two. You don't have to shove bags at your in-laws' feet.
- 03
Automatic, standard US license
Anyone in the group can drive. No CDL, no special endorsement, no learning-the-stick lesson in the ITO parking lot. We ask the primary driver is 25 or older.
- 04
Rear + front A/C zones
Kids in the back aren't sweating, parents in front aren't freezing. Two zones, one peaceful drive around the island.
- 05
Tighter turning radius than the 15-pax
Noticeably easier to maneuver at Waipi'o overlook, the coffee mill parking lots, and tight Waikoloa resort roads. The kind of thing you feel every time you three-point turn.
- 06
Regular unleaded at every pump
No premium, no diesel, no guessing at the Kea'au or Waimea Chevron. Fill it up and go.
- 07
Delivered curbside at ITO or KOA
You skip the rental shuttle. We meet you at the terminal, walk through the van, hand over keys, and you're on your way to malasadas.
Do I need a special license to drive a 12-passenger van?
No. A standard US driver's license is all you need. No CDL, no endorsement. Primary driver must be 25 or older.
Does the 12-passenger van fit child car seats?
Yes. Three-point seatbelts throughout the cabin and LATCH-compatible positions on several seats. Families regularly install two or three child seats without issue.
Can I drive this van to the Mauna Kea summit?
Paved access goes up to the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station at around 9,000 feet, where our vans are comfortable. The summit road above the visitor center is unpaved, requires 4WD, and is not permitted for any rental van on the island.
Twelve seats.
Bags in the back. Go.
Send us your airport and dates. We deliver the 12-pax to the curb the moment you walk out of baggage claim.