Full-size SUV: 6 people + bags?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Um, mini van time. With the 3rd row up you can still store TONS in the back. And if you need more space, put the kids together in the 3rd row, and put down just one seat. Even more space? Store between the captains chairs.

No way. The problem with renting a minivan is that you can't guarantee what will be in the fleet, and there is just too much variability in the cargo capacity between different makes and models. Sure, an Odyssey might have plenty of storage, but if you get there and end up with a model that has the rear seats right up against the back window, you're screwed. At least if you rent a full sized/premium SUV, you can be pretty certain it is going to be either a Ford Expedition or a Chevy Suburban.