Van Type Guide
Crew Van leasing, subscriptions & short-term hire
A crew van gives you a second row of seats behind the driver, so a small team can travel together with their tools and equipment in one vehicle.
What is it?
What is a crew van?
Also called a crew cab or double cab van, a crew van typically seats 5–7 people while still offering a usable, if reduced, load area behind the rear seats. It's the middle ground between a panel van and a minibus.
Best for: Construction crews, maintenance and facilities teams, and any business that needs to move people and equipment on the same job.
Popular crew van models
- Ford Transit Custom Double Cab-in-Van
- Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
- Vauxhall Vivaro Double Cab
- Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer
- Renault Trafic Crew
How to get one
Crew Van leasing options
However long you need a crew van for, there's an agreement type to match.
Crew Van Subscription
A rolling crew van subscription from 1 month, with maintenance, servicing and breakdown cover included — ideal if your requirements might change.
Read the van subscriptions guide →Crew Van Short-Term Lease
A fixed 6–12 month crew van lease, usually cheaper per month than a subscription if you know your required contract length.
Read the short-term lease guide →Crew Van Long-Term Leasing
A traditional 2–4 year crew van lease, typically the lowest monthly cost of any agreement — well suited to fleets and predictable, ongoing use. The fastest way to see what's available is Cocoon's Van Finder tool.
Read the long-term leasing guide →FAQs
Crew Van leasing questions, answered
How many people can a crew van carry?
Most crew vans seat between 5 and 7 people, including the driver, with a reduced but still usable load area behind the second row of seats.
Is a crew van the same as a minibus?
No — a crew van keeps a dedicated rear load area and typically seats up to 7, while a minibus is built primarily for passengers and seats 9 or more with little to no load space.
Can I lease a crew van short-term for a project?
Yes — a 6–12 month short-term crew van lease is a common choice for fixed-length contracts and projects.