The one way van rental is probably one of the most expensive deals you will ever come across in the travel industry. If you drop your van off in a different place than you originally picked it up, your rental company has to get the vehicle back to where it belongs.. and you can be sure they will pass the associated costs on to you. One way van rental customers are typically penalized with high base rates or drop-off surcharges.
If you don’t mind the additional costs, or have no other choice, a number of rental companies have numerous locations so picking up a van of your choice at one location and dropping it off at another is simple. Despite the added costs, some people may choose a one way van rental for a variety of reasons, such as not wanting to retrace their steps, the rental may be cheaper than the cost of getting back to your new location, or to avoid putting miles on their own vehicle.
If you do mind the additional costs, there are a few things you can do to help minimize the additional costs and get the best deal possible.
- Shop Around. Calling around to a few different companies may offer huge differences in one way van rental prices.
- Use Coupons and Discounts. Many of the major rental companies offer special coupons, discounts, and special promotions.
- Seasonal Rentals. At certain times of the year many of the major car rental companies need to move some of their inventory around to different locations (example: winter seasons usually require more vehicles to be in Florida and southern states). If you are headed in the right direction, some companies will offer you special discounts on your rental. Call for more information and availability.
