University Rentals
Who can rent vehicles from us?
- University employees, for school-related activities
- Student club presidents, for club-related school activities
- Adventist churches and schools, for organization-related travel
For personal/non-university rates visit Rental Rates Non-SAU
About our rentals
- We coordinate buses and drivers for university-sponsored trips.
Bus driver fee is $22 per hour for up to five hours. Fee for over five hours is $220 per day. Accommodations for driver, road fees, and tolls are the responsibility of the group. An overnight fee applies for trips that run into the hours between 1-5 a.m. For trips requiring a Class A license with trailers over 10K, the drivers pay is $27 per hour. - The per-day rental is a 24-hour period starting at the time you pick up the vehicle. Please note that a timely drop off is required. *If a vehicle is kept past its specifed drop off time, the reservation will automatically be charged our long-distance rate for each additional day kept.
- Please Note: A cleaning fee will be charged if trash is not picked up in vehicles and buses. In addition, the bus has a trashcan that should be emptied at the end of your trip.
- Please note: If a lost item is found by our cleaning crew, it will be reported to the group leader via email. Once the item has been in our lost & found inventory for more than 30 days, it will be donated to charity.
- For all University Rentals, a GL# must be provided at the time of reservation. Otherwise, we will charge your general travel account.
- All rates are effective through May 2025.
- View Terms and Conditions »
- Go to Vehicle Reservation Form »
- Go to Bus Reservation Form »
Car
Four-door, mid-size cars with automatic transmission and air conditioning | ||||
Passengers: | 5 | |||
MPG | 25/28 | |||
IMPALA | PREMIUM | |||
Rate: per day (up to 100 miles) | $30 | $57 | ||
Rate: per day, unlimited miles | $45 | $75 | ||
Rate: three days, unlimited miles | $100 | $201 | ||
Rate: per week, unlimited miles | $200 | $402 |
Minivan
Automatic transmission, air conditioning, some with rear-cargo space, some roof-cargo racks available | ||||
Passengers: | 7 | |||
MPG | 18/25 | |||
Rate: per day (up to 100 miles) | $46 | |||
Rate: per day, unlimited miles | $92 | |||
Rate: three days, unlimited miles | $201 | |||
Rate: per week, unlimited miles | $316 |
SUV
Automatic transmission, air conditioning, minimal rear cargo space, can pull trailer | ||||
Passengers: | 8 | |||
MPG | 14/18 | |||
Rate: per day (up to 100 miles) | $57 | |||
Rate: per day, unlimited miles | $103 | |||
Rate: three days, unlimited miles | $230 | |||
Rate: per week, unlimited miles | $575 |
Large Transit Van with Cargo Space
Automatic transmission, air conditioning, 3'6"D x 3'6"W x 4'6"H rear cargo space. | ||||
Passengers: | 12 | |||
MPG | 14/18 | |||
Rate: per day (up to 100 miles) | $63 | |||
Rate: per day, unlimited miles | $207 | |||
Rate: three days, unlimited miles | $556 | |||
Rate: per week, unlimited miles | $851 |
Large Van
Automatic transmission, air conditioning
Passengers: | 12 | |
MPG | 14/18 | |
Rate: per day (up to 100 miles) | $46 | |
Rate: per day, unlimited miles | $155 | |
Rate: three days, unlimited miles | $414 | |
Rate: per week, unlimited miles | $632 |
Pickup Truck
Automatic transmission, air conditioning, can pull trailer
Passengers | 6 | |
MPG | 12/16 | |
Rate: per day (up to 100 miles) | $46 | |
Rate: per day, unlimited miles | $155 | |
Rate: three days, unlimited miles | $414 | |
Rate: per week, unlimited miles |
$632 |
Box Van
Automatic transmission and air conditioning. Cargo space is 15' X 7'.
Passengers 2
MPG 12/18
Rate: $57 per day, up to 100 miles
Rate: $155 per day, unlimited miles
Rate: $414 3 day, unlimited miles
Rate: $632 per week, unlimited miles
Passengers 2
MPG 12/18
Rate: $57 per day, up to 100 miles
Rate: $155 per day, unlimited miles
Rate: $414 3 day, unlimited miles
Rate: $632 per week, unlimited miles
Trailers
Suitable for SUVs, 12-passenger vans, and trucks—NOT mini-vans. | ||||
With our vehicle | With your vehicle | |||
Small: 8'D X 4'9"W X 5'6"H | INCLUDED | $40 per day | ||
Medium: 10'6"D X 4'9"W X 5'6"H | INCLUDED | $40 per day | ||
Large: 12'D X 6'W X 5'6"H | $30 | $45 per day | ||
X-Large: 16'D X 6'W X 6'5"H | $30 | $45 per day | ||
Non-university-owned trailer: $50/day up to 100 miles, then $1.75/mile |
Minibuses
MPG | RATES | ||||
23 passengers | 12/16 mpg | $300/day up to 260 miles OR $1.15/mile for 261+ miles | |||
29 passengers–LOCAL ONLY | 10/13 mpg | $300/day up to 260 miles OR $1.15/mile for 261+ miles | |||
33 passengers | 10/13 mpg | $400/day up to 266 miles OR $1.50/mile for 267+ miles |
Coach Bus
MPG | RATES | ||||
56 passengers | 6 mpg | $600/day up to 315 miles OR $1.90/mile for 316+ miles | |||
School Bus |
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Not available for grade-school or high-school student trips | |||||
MPG | RATES | ||||
40 passengers—camping only | 10/13 mpg | $200/day up to 173 miles OR $1.15/mile for 174+ miles |