Renting a passenger van for a week in Melbourne costs from around $840 to $1,050, based on daily rates of $120 to $150 depending on how many seats you need. That range covers the popular 8 to 12 seat vans, and booking the full week in one go is usually cheaper per day than hiring day by day. Your final price comes down to the van size, the season, and how far ahead you book.
How much does a passenger van cost for a week?
Weekly cost rises with the size of the van. Turbofleet’s passenger vans start at these daily rates, and a seven day total at the daily rate works out like this:
| Passenger van | Seats | From (per day) | From (per week) |
| 12 to 14 seater | 12 to 14 | $120 | $840 |
| 8 seater van | 8 | $130 | $910 |
| 12 seater premium | 12 | $150 | $1,050 |
The weekly figures multiply the daily rate across seven days. Most rental companies, Turbofleet included, price a full week below the day by day total, so ask for the weekly rate when you book seven days rather than accepting seven times the daily price. Booking direct avoids third party fees. If you only need the van briefly, compare car hire by the day in Melbourne instead.
Which passenger van do you need?
Match the van to your group so you are not paying for seats you will not use. An 8 seater van suits a large family or a small team, with room for luggage behind the back row. A 12 seater carries a bigger group, a sports team, or two families together. A 12 to 14 seater is the most cost effective per seat when you are moving a large group in one vehicle.
Turbofleet’s minibus and passenger van range covers all three, and the 8 seater mini van and 12 seater minibus pages show each option in detail.
Do you need a special licence?
Most passenger vans up to 12 seats including the driver drive on a standard Australian car licence, the same as a normal automatic. A van with 13 or more seats, such as some 14 seat versions, needs a Light Rigid licence, so check the seat count before you book if you are looking at the largest vans. For a genuine 12 seater or smaller, your normal car licence is all you need.
What is included for the week?
A weekly passenger van hire from Turbofleet comes ready to go:
- Automatic transmission, power steering, and air conditioning
- Seating for your whole group with luggage room
- Pickup from Craigieburn or Ravenhall in Melbourne
Fuel, damage excess reduction, child seats, and any one way drop off are usually charged separately, so add what you need to the quote and confirm the kilometre allowance for a full week of driving.
What changes the weekly price?
A few things move the total over seven days:
- Van size: more seats means a higher daily rate.
- Season and demand: school holidays, long weekends, and summer push rates up.
- How early you book: reserving a week or more ahead beats last minute prices.
- Rental length: a single week booked together usually beats seven separate daily hires.
- Extras: child seats, a second driver, and one way drop offs add to the base rate.
Travelling off peak and booking early are the two biggest savings. Our guide to finding genuinely cheap car rentals in Melbourne has more tips that apply to van hire too.
Cheaper for a longer trip
If your trip runs beyond a week, ask about an extended or monthly rate rather than stacking weekly hires. Turbofleet’s extended term van rental can lower the effective daily cost for longer bookings, which suits relocations, long tours, or work projects that need the van for several weeks.
Is a passenger van cheaper than two cars?
For a group of eight or more, one passenger van is often cheaper for the week than hiring two smaller cars, and it is simpler. You pay one daily rate instead of two, fill one fuel tank instead of two, and everyone travels together rather than splitting across vehicles and driving in convoy. A 12 seater at $150 a day, for example, can undercut two five seat cars once you add both rentals, two lots of fuel, and a second set of tolls over seven days. It also means only one driver needs to be comfortable behind the wheel, and there is a single vehicle to park and load. The one time two cars wins is when your group needs to be in different places at the same time during the week.
Where to hire a passenger van in Melbourne
Turbofleet hires passenger vans from Craigieburn in the north and Ravenhall in the west, both covering the surrounding suburbs, so a weekly hire is easy to collect close to home before you set off. A passenger van is a popular pick for a group road trip out of Melbourne, keeping everyone and their luggage together for the whole week. You can see the range and dates on the minibus hire Melbourne page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a passenger van per day in Melbourne?
A passenger van costs from $120 to $150 a day at Turbofleet, depending on the size, from a 12/14 seater at $120 to a 12 seater premium at $150. An 8 seater sits in between at $130.
How much is a passenger van for a week?
A weekly passenger van hire starts from around $840 at the daily rate, and a dedicated weekly rate is usually lower. Ask for the weekly price when you book seven days.
Do you need a special licence to drive a passenger van?
No, not for most. A standard car licence covers a passenger van of up to 12 seats including the driver. Only 13 seats or more needs a Light Rigid licence.
Is it cheaper to rent a van for a week than by the day?
Usually yes. Booking the full seven days at once is normally priced below seven separate daily hires, so ask for the weekly rate.
How many people fit in a passenger van?
Turbofleet’s passenger vans seat from 8 up to 14 people, so you can match the van to your group size and keep everyone in one vehicle.
