I'm planning a trip to NYC over Memorial Day Weekend for my wife's 40th birthday and trying to find a passenger van to rent that would fit us and four other couples, so 10 people total plus luggage. I've hit up all the rental companies and the closest they can get me one is Wilmington, MA. Also tried Darling's in Augusta based on their website, but they don't have passenger vans at that location. Does anybody know any other dealerships or businesses I might try? Really appreciate the assist!

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SyntheticCorners28 t1_j7whev5 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:05 PM

We rented one from our local school bus company one year.

lostdad75 t1_j7wnuc4 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:48 PM

consider two smaller vehicles; minivan sized Parking a large van in NYC will be a PITA

esspants OP t1_j7xp707 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 3:26 AM

Appreciate it! We've already found a private lot nearby that can accommodate a large vehicle.

Miltra t1_j7z8ese wrote on February 10, 2023 at 1:44 PM

http://www.northeastchartertour.com/services/

fredezz t1_j7wbd68 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 9:27 PM

https://www.larrystewarts.com/

esspants OP t1_j7wp1oa wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Thanks, I'll check them out!

Patsaholic t1_j7x5rkq wrote on February 10, 2023 at 12:55 AM

Turo. I just saw one I think it was in Boston.

esspants OP t1_j7xc0c7 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 1:43 AM

OMG, did not know about this site, already found a good and affordable option near me. Thanks so much!

Patsaholic t1_j9nbutf wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:57 AM

Did it end up working out for ya’ll?

siebzy t1_j7wmblu wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Enterprise has a 12 passenger van available in Portland for $129/day.

esspants OP t1_j7wp07i wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Their website isn't showing any availability in ME or NH that weekend. I called them today and the closest they could get was in MA.

siebzy t1_j7wp9as wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:58 PM

They let me get as far as giving them my credit card. Tough times I guess, sorry friend.

lambaghetti t1_j7wnens wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Get a one way ticket and rent in Boston, drop off in maine. They may not charge for drop off before the busy season in maine starts up.

esspants OP t1_j7wp7r9 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:58 PM

That's a good thought, I'll give that a try.

swintec t1_j7xx5as wrote on February 10, 2023 at 4:34 AM

I would just take the concord coach bus from Portland to NYC. Granted it is or it was 150 per person round trip but at least you can take your bags, they handle the driving and you can sit back and relax and you don't have to deal with parking in NYC.

bigtencopy t1_j7wdb0x wrote on February 9, 2023 at 9:39 PM

Wayne’s auto sales in New Limerick

trucks_guns_n_beer t1_j7wv8t2 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 11:39 PM

Rent an Rv! Way more fun, comfy, and has on board toilet.

esspants OP t1_j7x0t2y wrote on February 10, 2023 at 12:19 AM

For sure would be more fun, but that would be even more of a parking headache in the city than a 12-person van. 😂

MathematicianGlum880 t1_j7x01y2 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Train

esspants OP t1_j7x1f7p wrote on February 10, 2023 at 12:24 AM

Thanks, we considered that! But between changing from North to South Station in Boston, and then getting 10 people plus luggage from 42nd St to Brooklyn, we felt that driving together would be a better fit for this trip.

MathematicianGlum880 t1_j7xc50l wrote on February 10, 2023 at 1:44 AM

Gotcha

CantThinkOfAName000 t1_j80zgm8 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Concord trailways has a direct bus from Portland to NYC that may be worth looking into. Still leaves you with getting from Manhattan to Brooklyn, but that may be more tolerable depending on exactly where you're going.

plasmatoaste t1_j7wjf3u wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:19 PM

You can rent them from most of the car rental companies