Vans for All of Your Campus Needs
Merchants Fleet Delivers the Right Vans to Your Campus
Academic transportation needs rarely stay simple for long. Between athletic travel, student activities, campus recreation, facilities support, admissions events, airport runs, and seasonal programs, schools and campuses need passenger vans that are ready when the calendar demands them.
Merchants Fleet helps academic teams plan academic van rentals around the way their year actually runs. Whether you need vans for a semester, a season, a specific program, or eventually longer term, our team can help you find a path that supports your schedule–without adding more work to your team.
The Merchants Experience Includes:
- A dedicated Service Team
- Flexible rental terms ranging from 3-12 months
- White-glove delivery right to your campus
- Full maintenance included on all rentals up to 12 months
- Large supply of 12 & 15 passenger vans in both RWD and AWD
- Rent-to-lease options available for longer term needs
- Offering only newer, current model year vehicles with low mileage
- NEW for 2026: Minivans, SUVs, pick-up trucks, and cargo vans
- Quick response times when transportation needs change
When Your Campus Needs Support, Merchants Fleet is Here to Keep You Moving
Schools and campuses are balancing more activities than ever. As academic schedules take shape, academic van rental needs can grow quickly. Planning early helps your team stay ahead of competing requests, changing timelines, and seasonal demand, so you have a clearer path to the right van mix before transportation becomes a last–minute scramble.
Merchants Fleet works with you to understand your dates, routes, passenger needs, department priorities, and delivery timeline. From there, our team helps identify available vehicle options that align to your academic calendar and operational needs.
Every department has different transportation Pressure points
Over 50 Years of Matching Campuses
with the Right Vans
You’re Not Just Renting a Van. You’re Gaining a Team That Has Your Back, 24/7
To give your institution greater peace of mind while participating in our academic van rental program, we offer two levels of Damage Waivers and Premium Roadside Assistance. You can choose full or partial coverage for potential vehicle damages. With the addition of Premium Roadside Assistance, you can get back on the road faster with a dedicated 24/7 helpline.
Damage Waiver Options
Learn more about Limited Liability Damage Waiver and Full Damage Waiver options for added support during your rental term.
Premium Roadside Assistance
Premium Roadside Assitance can help your team get back on the road faster with dedicated assistance when the unexpected happens.
Our Experts Found the Vans.
You Choose the Right Fit.
Our academic passenger van inventory is built to support schools, colleges, universities, and campus teams that need flexible transportation options for seasonal, program–based, or calendar–driven needs.
Note: Vehicle images are for display purposes only. Actual vehicle details may vary based on availability, location, model year, and configuration.
12-Passenger Vans
A flexible option for campus teams that need group transportation for student activities, admissions events, staff movement, athletic support, and smaller off–campus trips.
15-Passenger Vans
A strong fit for academic teams that need additional seating capacity for athletics, campus recreation, seasonal programs, shuttle needs, and department travel.
Minivans, SUVs, & Cargo Vans
For campuses with mixed transportation needs, additional vehicle options may be available to support smaller groups, facilities teams, campus activities, or delivery needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of academic organizations can use this program?
This program is designed for colleges, universities, private schools, boarding schools, academies, athletic departments, campus recreation teams, student life departments, facilities teams, seasonal programs, and other organizations with academic or campus transportation needs.
Can one department request vehicles, or does this need to go through the whole institution?
Requests can begin with a department, program, or campus team. Merchants Fleet can help determine the right next step based on your organization’s purchasing or approval process.
Can vehicles be delivered directly to campus?
Yes, Merchants Fleet can help coordinate white-glove delivery to your campus or approved location.
Do rentals include maintenance?
Full Maintenance is included on all rentals up to 12 months.
What if we are not sure which vehicle type we need?
No problem. Simply share your passenger count, timeline, use case, and transportation needs, and a Merchants Fleet Specialist can help identify the right vehicle.
What rental terms are available?
Flexible rental terms can range from 3–12 months, depending on availability, approval, and program needs. Extensions may be available depending on vehicle availability and program requirements. Rent-to-lease options may also be available for longer-term needs.
Can we request multiple vans?
Yes, requests can include one vehicle or multiple vehicles, depending on availability and approval.