Van size picker
Which van fits my group?
Count people, then count bags. Set both below to see which van, or which pair of vans, carries your group comfortably.
Group shouldering backpacks beside the open rear doors of a white passenger van at a Montana trailhead
One of each van for this group
- MinivanToo few seats
- 11-Passenger VanFits
- 15-Passenger VanFits
Our pick for 8 people
The 11-Passenger Van fits your group
11-Passenger Van
11 seats · up to 11 people with this luggage
The back row is removed, so every suitcase has a place behind the seats.
Van details
How the picker decides
People each van carries, by luggage
These are planning guidelines based on Journey Rent-A-Car’s published van details. Confirm seat removal and luggage needs with Journey when you book.
| Van | Seats | Day bags only | A suitcase each | Bulky gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minivan | 7 | Up to 7 people | Up to 5 people | Up to 4 people |
| 11-Passenger Van | 11 | Up to 11 people | Up to 11 people | Up to 10 people |
| 15-Passenger Van | 15 | Up to 15 people | Up to 12 people | Up to 10 people |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What size van do I need for 8 people?
The 11-passenger van. It seats up to eleven and its back row is removed, so eight people keep a real cargo area for suitcases, skis or coolers.
How many people fit in a minivan with luggage?
Seven with day bags or carry-ons behind the third row. With a suitcase each, plan on about five, because the third row folds down to make cargo space.
Can 15 people and their luggage fit in one van?
Not comfortably. With every seat in the 15-passenger van filled there is no suitcase space. For 10 to 12 people with luggage, ask Journey Rent-A-Car to remove the two last-row seats in advance, or choose the 11-passenger van.
How many skiers fit in one van?
Plan on up to about 10 per van when everyone brings ski gear. Larger ski groups should add a second vehicle.
What if my group is bigger than 15?
Split across two vehicles. Two 15-passenger vans seat up to 30 with day bags, and two 11-passenger vans carry up to 22 people with a suitcase each. Each van needs its own driver aged 25 or older.
Ready when you land
One van. Your whole crew. All of Montana.
Every van on this site is reserved directly with Journey Rent-A-Car, a locally owned Gallatin Valley rental company minutes from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
- — Locally owned in Belgrade since 2011
- — AWD 11- & 15-passenger vans + minivans
- — Contactless pickup at BZN airport