If you want to rent a car 12 seater near me in Karachi, the vehicle you need is a Toyota Hiace-class passenger van, and it comes with a driver. The standard Hiace suits airport group pickups and family trips. The Hi-Roof suits long drives with luggage. The Grand Cabin suits corporate groups and family tours. A 25-seater coaster suits anyone moving more than 14 people at once.
The trouble with searching for a 12-seater is that listings are patchy. Rates hide behind "call for price", seat counts differ from van to van, and few pages explain what the 10-hour day, fuel and overtime do to your final bill. You end up making five phone calls to compare one number.
Rehan Rent A Car has run chauffeur-driven group transport in Karachi since 2012. This article covers four vehicles, who each one fits, and how to price and book one without surprises.
1. Toyota Hiace 12-seater van
What it is
The Toyota Hiace is the standard 12-seater van for group travel in Pakistan. Rehan Rent A Car lists it with a capacity of 12 to 14 passengers, and it is driver only, so you cannot rent it self-drive. Seat count depends on how the van is configured, so ask for the exact number before you confirm.
- Capacity: 12 to 14 passengers
- Driver: included, driver only
- Typical use: airport group pickups, staff transport, family trips
Who it suits
Pick the Hiace when you are moving a family or a staff team of about 10 to 12 people and want the most familiar option. It is the first van to ask for when your plan is simple: one pickup, one destination, one day.
It also works well for arrivals. Airport transfer at Jinnah International Airport runs 24 hours a day with flight tracking, so a delayed flight does not leave your group waiting for a driver who has already left.
For most groups of 10 to 12, the standard Hiace is the right default.
Rate and booking
The rate is quoted on request, shown as "call for best rate". It moves with the date, the route and the number of hours. Give the pickup area, the destination and the passenger count when you call, and you get one clear figure instead of a range.
2. Toyota Hi-Ace Hi-Roof
What it is
The Hi-Ace Hi-Roof is the taller-bodied version of the same van family. It is offered as a chauffeur service for group travel and airport transfers, so a driver is part of every booking. The high roof gives passengers more headroom, and the cabin feels less cramped on a long day.
- Type: chauffeur-driven
- Typical use: group travel, airport transfers
- Rate: call for rate
Who it suits
Choose the Hi-Roof when comfort and space matter more than the lowest price. It fits long drives and outstation trips, and groups with bags, such as a family arriving with suitcases or a team carrying equipment.
Taller passengers and elderly relatives notice the difference most. If anyone in your group will sit for several hours, ask for the Hi-Roof by name.
If your group is carrying luggage or sitting for hours, the roof height is worth asking for.
Rate and booking
Rates are given by phone. Confirm the exact seat count of the van assigned, since configurations differ. Then ask whether your luggage fits with every seat taken, because that is where a van that looks big enough often disappoints.
3. Karwan or Grand Cabin van
What it is
The Karwan or Grand Cabin van is a Hiace-class van for family tours and corporate groups. Like the other vans, it is provided with a driver.
- Type: chauffeur-driven
- Typical use: family tours, corporate groups
- Rate: call for rate
Who it suits
This one suits two kinds of customers. Families planning a tour want a van that feels like one vehicle for everyone, rather than splitting into two cars. Companies moving clients or staff between offices, events and airports want something presentable that arrives on schedule.
For recurring corporate movements, Rehan Rent A Car issues tax invoices, which your accounts team will need. The company is FBR-registered under NTN 0519168-8, and invoices help when finance asks for paperwork.
Corporate groups should choose a provider that can invoice properly, not only one that has a van free.
Rate and booking
Quote the passenger count and the name you want, Karwan or Grand Cabin, when you ask for a rate. Because different operators use these names loosely, confirm the model and seat count on the call. That avoids a mismatch when the van arrives.
4. 25-seater coaster
What it is
The 25-seater coaster is the next step up when a 12-seater is too small. Rehan Rent A Car offers it driver only, for weddings, corporate events, school trips and any job that needs a bigger group moved at once. It is not a 12-seater, but it is the right answer to a common problem: 15 to 25 people and one vehicle.
- Capacity: 25 seats
- Driver: included, driver only
- Typical use: weddings, events, school trips
Who it suits
Go for the coaster when your group is past 14 people. Splitting 18 people across a van and a car means two drivers, two fuel bills and two arrival times. One coaster keeps everyone together.
Wedding families get a second advantage. Rehan Rent A Car sells a wedding package with a bridal car plus a coaster for guests, booked as one booking, so you deal with one provider for the whole day.
Past 14 passengers, one coaster is simpler and often cheaper than splitting the group across two vehicles.
Rate and booking
The rate is "call for best rate". Tell them the event date and timings up front, since wedding days and school-trip mornings are the busiest times for large vehicles. Book early for those dates.
What a 12 seater rental costs and how to book it
What drives the daily rate
The daily rate depends on vehicle type, route and hours. A chauffeur-driven booking includes a standard 10-hour shift, and overtime is charged beyond that. Fuel is a separate question, so ask whether it is included or refilled at the end. Here is how the four options compare.
| Option | Seats | Driver | Best for | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Hiace | 12 to 14 | Driver only | Airport pickups, family trips | Call for best rate |
| Toyota Hi-Ace Hi-Roof | Ask for count | Chauffeur | Long trips, luggage | Call for rate |
| Karwan / Grand Cabin | Ask for count | Chauffeur | Family tours, corporate groups | Call for rate |
| 25-seater coaster | 25 | Driver only | Weddings, events, school trips | Call for best rate |
A worked example for 10 people
Published Karachi rates for a 14-seat Hiace with driver sit around Rs 15,000 per day for a 10-hour shift, before fuel, with overtime near Rs 500 per hour. Take 10 people on a day trip with 2 hours of overtime. That is Rs 15,000 plus Rs 1,000, or Rs 16,000, which is Rs 1,600 per person before fuel. Treat this as an illustration only. Ask for a quote for your own date and route.
How to book and what to confirm
You can book by phone, WhatsApp or in person at the Liaquatabad office, which is open 24 hours a day. Delivery is typically arranged within 1 to 3 hours, depending on your location and availability. For a same-day need, call first.
Before you pay, confirm these points:
- The exact seat count and the van model.
- How many hours the day includes and the overtime rate.
- Whether fuel is included.
- The pickup address and time, including airport arrivals.
- What happens on a breakdown. Rehan Rent A Car provides a replacement vehicle within hours.
Payment is accepted in cash (PKR) or by bank transfer, and receipts are issued for all payments.
Ask for the hours, fuel and overtime terms in the same call as the rate, or the quote means little.
Your next step for a group trip
A 12-seater van with a driver is the standard answer for groups of 10 to 12 in Karachi. Pick the Hiace for simple jobs, the Hi-Roof for comfort and luggage, the Grand Cabin for family tours and corporate use, and the coaster once you pass 14 people. In every case, settle seat count, hours, fuel and overtime before you book.
When you are ready, contact Rehan Rent A Car for a Toyota Hiace 12-seater quote. Give your pickup area, date and passenger count, and you will have a clear rate in one call.
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