I love to drive and have done so over 40 some trips. That said the bigger the vehicle the more responsibility to the captain. Everything from getting them to the bus and on the bus and passenger safety on the road.
I have rented the 15 passenger Toyota Hiace a couple of times and found it a comfortable drive with manual transmission, very roomy. Remember to allow just not for butts in seats but the accompanying luggage. I did 9 passengers and luggage 1 time and it was tight. Rope to tie luggage on roof works for me. In Feb we did an 8 passenger which was comfortable for Negril and road trips w/o luggage, going in we had 2 travel days so luggage and people worked out, but we still rented another driver/vehicle coming out to accombadate all of the luggage.
I have used U-Cals in MoBay exclusively for quite a few years now. Quit shopping price a few years back, but before I did he was competitive. To me safety and quality trump a good price when it comes to rental in Jamaica. U-Cals selection of different size and quality of vehicles is excellent.
I'll post you a little driving guide I wrote a few years back when I get home tonight.
Enjoy but please do remember you are the captain of the ship.
