Using/Reserving Vehicles

St. Olaf has a fleet of vehicles which are available for official business of the college. These are available to faculty, staff and recognized student organizations. Vehicles in the fleet include:

  • 2 Minivans (7 passengers total - .42 a mile)

  • 7 Vans (12 passengers total) - .52 a mile)

Mileage rate includes gasoline, insurance and maintenance. (*Charges are subject to change.)
A cancellation charge of $25 will be assessed if your request is not cancelled within 24 hours of reservation.
Local trips are charged a $25 minimum fee.

Trips leaving before 9:00 am on Saturday or Sunday must pick up key packets the night before, as the desk is not open prior to 9:00 am.

If a college vehicle is not available, Nancy can arrange for you to rent from a local source.
-Charges vary according to size.
-With rental vehicles, gas is over and above the regular charge.
-Driver requirements are the same.
-Cancellation of rental vehicles must be made at least 48 hours prior to scheduled use or a cancellation charge will be incurred.
-There are some restrictions regarding states rental 12 passenger vans can be taken through.

Anyone driving a college vehicle must be at least 20 years old and have taken the Safe Driver Training Course offered each semester. You need to have this updated every two years. Vehicles will not be reserved/checked out without a department unit number.

To reserve a vehicle, contact the Buntrock Commons Office at x3017. Key packets can be picked up at:

  • Buntrock Information Desk - during the academic year.

  • Buntrock Admin Office - Summer