Passenger Van
For up to 13 passengers
Our passenger van is a Ford Transit driven by a professional chauffeur, and it exists for one situation: a group of roughly 7 to 13 people who want to travel in a single vehicle instead of a convoy of cars. Families flying with luggage book it most, followed by work teams, school groups, concert outings, and other group trips.
Seats for 13 Passengers, or 10 When Everyone Brings Luggage
As a 13-passenger van, it takes a full group on short rides with light bags. When the trip involves suitcases, plan on 10 passengers, so the luggage has room too. The cabin has good legroom and headroom and stays quiet on the highway, with a sound system, air conditioning, and a cup holder at each seat for longer drives.
For airport trips with 10 people, tell dispatch the number of large suitcases and strollers when you book. With more than one bag per person, we may suggest a second vehicle.
Several couples sharing one van with all of their bags is a common booking, and one client described a trip like that to Teterboro:
“I used Air Brook’s Van option going to Teterboro with three couples and many bags. It was comfortable, timely and the driver was careful and courteous.” (Steven B., Google review)
A Family of Ten to Newark: How a Typical Van Trip Runs
The trip we run most in this van is a family airport ride. A typical one: a family of 10 from Bergen County to Newark Airport with about 10 suitcases and a few carry-ons, down the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, picked up 3 hours before an international flight. Booking the return at the same time means the van is waiting when everyone lands, and our airport transportation across New Jersey covers the pickup rules at each airport.
One client wrote after a holiday round trip to the airport with nine relatives and a baby:
“We recently traveled to and from the airport over the holidays with all nine of us plus a baby in their large transit vehicle, and we were taken great care of by both drivers, Karen and Claudio.” (Keith L., Google review)
Team Trips, School Groups and Concert Nights
Outside the airport, the van keeps a group on one schedule. For company meetings and conferences, our meeting and event transportation brings teams and attendees together and on time. For a show, our concert transportation keeps the group together before and after the performance, without parking lines or scattered rides home. School teams and field trips book it through our school and college transportation, and reunions, parties, and day trips through our group transportation planning.
Van, Sprinter or SUV: Choosing a Car Service for 10 Passengers
When a group of about ten asks us for a car service for 10 passengers, dispatch asks three things: how many bags, what the trip is for, and the budget. For a family or a team heading to the airport with a suitcase each, the passenger van is the practical choice. For a wedding party or an executive group, the Mercedes Sprinter is more comfortable, with more headroom and a more upscale cabin, and it costs more than the van. If you are weighing a premium passenger van against a Sprinter, that difference in cabin and price is usually what decides it.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| SUV | Up to 6 | A small group that wants a car-like ride |
| Passenger Van | Up to 13, or 10 with luggage | Families, teams and school groups |
| Mercedes Sprinter | Up to 14 | Wedding parties and executive groups |
With 11 to 13 people and airport luggage, we suggest two vehicles, or a Sprinter plus an SUV for the bags.
Cleaning, Checks and Tracking Before Every Trip
Every vehicle, the van included, is cleaned inside and out and checked for tires, lights, and fluids before it goes out. Maintenance follows a mileage schedule, and a vehicle with any problem stays in our garage until it is fixed. Like the rest of our fleet, the vans are GPS-tracked and have cameras on board. Across the whole fleet, clients have given Air Brook a 4.9-star Google rating from more than 870 reviews.
Getting a Quote for the Passenger Van
Van trips are quoted on request, whether it is a one-way airport run or an hourly booking. Hourly bookings have a 5-hour minimum, counted garage to garage. To prepare the quote, dispatch needs:
- the travel date and the time you need the van, or the flight number for an airport run
- the pickup address, any stops, and the destination
- the number of passengers, large suitcases, and strollers
- what the trip is for: airport, team outing, school trip, or event
Call dispatch at (800) 800-1990, email info@airbrook.com, or send the trip through our online reservation form, and we will confirm the right vehicle and the price.
Cancellations, Tolls and Traveling With Children
How late can we cancel a van booking?
The passenger van can be canceled up to 48 hours before pickup. A Sprinter needs 7 days’ notice, which is worth keeping in mind if your headcount might still change.
Are tolls and gratuity included in the quote?
Tolls and parking are added to the bill, and a gratuity of at least 15% is added to every reservation.
Can you provide child seats in the van?
Yes, if you tell dispatch how many you need when you book. Child seats cost $15 each, and the parent installs the seat.
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