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Cheap Van Rentals in Palo Alto
| Minivan | $41/day |
| Passenger van | $57/day |
| Passenger van | $68/day |
| Minivan | $22/day |
| Minivan | $66/day |
Top Tips for Renting a Van in Palo Alto
- Palo Alto van rentals typically provide ample interior space, making them ideal for transporting passengers, luggage, or cargo. Vans can accommodate larger groups of people, making them a practical choice for family trips, business outings, or travel with friends. You can often find vans with seating for 7 to 15 passengers. Renting a van provides flexibility in terms of scheduling and routes. You can customize your travel itinerary, making stops and detours as needed.
- If you are looking for an easy and convenient place to pick up Palo Alto van rentals, the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) has a location just to the south of Palo Alto and offers services from around 11 brands. The Rental Car Center is conveniently situated directly opposite Terminal B. Passengers arriving at Terminal B can easily access the Rental Car Center by walking across Airport Boulevard at designated crosswalks from the baggage claim area. For passengers arriving or departing from Terminal A, the Rental Car Center can be reached by taking the Airport's blue shuttle bus, which provides transportation to and from the Rental Car Center.
- Seat belts are mandatory in California for all occupants in the vehicle, regardless of their age or seating position. Pay attention to carpool lane restrictions and requirements. Some lanes require a minimum number of occupants or specific clean-air vehicles. Palo Alto is bike-friendly, and you'll encounter many cyclists on the road. Be cautious and share the road with bicyclists, obeying California's 3-foot passing law.
- The most challenging times for driving in Palo Alto typically revolve around traffic congestion and peak commuting hours. Weekdays from approximately 7:00 to 9:00 am can be challenging, as are weekdays from around 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Palo Alto's major roads, such as the 101, 280, 82, and 85, can experience congestion during rush hours and on weekends. Friday afternoons and evenings are often busy as well, especially on highways leading out of the city.
- 25% of our users found a van rental in Palo Alto for $117 or less
- Book your van rental in Palo Alto at least 3 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent a van in Palo Alto, with prices around $66 per day. The most expensive month is August, with average prices of $142 per day.
FAQs About Renting a Van in Palo Alto
What is one of the most dependable van rentals I can choose in Palo Alto?
The Chrysler Voyager is based on a well-established platform, which has been used in various Chrysler minivan models over the years. This platform has a history of reliability and durability. The Voyager typically offers a straightforward and simplified technology and feature set compared to some more complex vehicles. The Voyager often comes equipped with essential safety features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, and advanced driver-assistance systems. These features contribute to the vehicle's overall safety and reliability.
Where are some good parking places for a van in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto offers street parking in various areas, including downtown and residential neighborhoods. Be sure to check for posted parking regulations, time limits, and payment requirements, but know that most street parking is free of charge. Street parking can be competitive, especially in busy areas. Palo Alto has several public parking garages located throughout the city, particularly in the downtown area. These garages provide convenient and secure parking options for larger vehicles like vans. These spaces can be at no cost, but they can also cost between $1 to $2 for 1 hour of parking.
How old will I need to be to rent a van in Palo Alto?
The age requirement for Palo Alto van rentals can vary depending on the rental car agency and the type of van you intend to rent. In most cases, the minimum age to rent a van in Palo Alto is 21 years old. If you are under the age of 25, you may be subject to a "young driver" surcharge. Some larger or specialty vans may have higher age requirements. For example, to rent a passenger van with more than 12 seats, you may need to be at least 25 years old.
How does KAYAK find such low van rental prices?
KAYAK compares van rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does a van rental cost in Palo Alto?
On average a van rental in Palo Alto costs $130 per day.
Which car rental companies in Palo Alto rent vans?
Car rental companies in Palo Alto that rent vans include Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Thrifty.
How much does it cost to rent a van for a week in Palo Alto?
On average a van in Palo Alto costs $907 per week ($130 per day) to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a van long term for a month in Palo Alto?
On average a van in Palo Alto costs $3,889 per month ($907 per week) to rent.
Palo Alto Van Rental Company Reviews
Hertz
6.3
Okay
99 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.2
5 locations in Palo Alto
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
The rental cars office closes at 12pm. We booked a rental at 12pm, but no one told us we have to be there exactly on time or earlier. We got to the rental station a bit after 12. Everything was closed, we had to get a rental somewhere else for a ridiculous expensive last minute price. You should tell püeople that the rental car station in Los Altos closes at 12pm5.2 Fair
Oct 2020
Cons:
Staff at Hertz Palo Alto were quite unhelpful. Among other things, they failed to provide minimum docs needed for drop-off.6.8 Okay
Sep 2020
Pros:
The priceCons:
I spoke to Hertz at 8am and 1pm to confirm my reservation and let them know I would be picking the car up close to 5pm, and a guy called me at 3pm to tell me they do not have a car for me. I was irate. He was very easy going and basically said 'sorry, my hands are tied and there is nothing we can do.' I made this reservation a week in advance, and paid in advance to be sure I would have a car. This was unacceptable. I eventually was put in touch with the manager at this location and he found me a vehicle (mid size SUV, not full size) that I was able to pick-up at 5pm. Mani was helpful and he did find a vehicle, but this should not have happened. Mani said that he asked the 3rd party rep to shut-off reservations a week in advance because they were not going to have enough cars. They had 70 reservations and only 40 cars available. That's 30 people who had their days ruined due to the overbooking10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
Pros:
Daniel was awesome. I didn’t realize this location closed early. When he going out I was going to be late he waited for me. The entire team at this location is 5 stars. They also found a larger and better car for. Will definitely rent again. Thanks again for an exceptional service.5.6 Fair
Mar 2020
Cons:
When I arrived to pick up the car, the attendant wasn't there. I had to wait 30 minutes and reschedule a client because that wait. And it's not the fault of the Hertz employee either - he had to get a car washed because apparently he's in charge of nearly literally every job - he's the only person working in that branch.Budget
10.0
Wonderful
10 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Palo Alto
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Very good
19 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Palo Alto
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
Cons:
Not having to go to another store because the car they were suppose to have Waiting for me at their store Was not available10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
Pros:
Pick-up & drop-off were perfect! The site manager easily adjusted my pick-up time to match emerging changes in my travel plans.....and when one of our group developed a medical emergency which cancelled our trip outright, management re-did our One Way drop-off Weekly rate to become a 2 Day Local contract with no issues. The car was perfect and our travel would have been perfect as a result!5.2 Fair
Oct 2018
Cons:
I requested a more fuel-efficient sedan, but they only had an SUV left for me.6.0 Okay
Jan 2017
Pros:
From check-in, pick-up, and a personal drop off at our departure gate, the customer service was spectacular. I would definitely recommend this company.Cons:
The rental car was a Jeep SUV and it was a horribly uncomfortable gas guzzler. I would definitely not recommend this car.2.0 Poor
Dec 2016
Pros:
I don't have any problems with other enterprise but just this enterpriseCons:
this enterprise just treat customer so cruel because they cancelled the customer reservation without any contact until we came to their office the 2 days before pick up day and they said our reservation been cancelled, with the reason that they called us (only 1 time without leaving any messages ) but we don't pick up phone. How about my email? Why don't they send us an email to confirmed? If this is the way enterprise serve customer then .... nothing to discuss. Thank you.Avis
6.4
Okay
2 reviewsOne location in Palo Alto
Dollar
6.0
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Palo Alto
Thrifty
6.0
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Palo Alto
Car rental locations in or near Palo Alto
Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Average price | $130/day |
Good deal | $117/day |
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Palo Alto Van Rental Information
| Pick-up location | Palo Alto |
|---|---|
| Car types | Van |
| Rental locations | 37 |
| Airport locations | 28 |
| Popular agencies | NU Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Fox, Dollar |