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Cornell Outdoor Education

COE Van Rental Policies and Fees

Review the following policies. Use our Van Rental Request Form when you need to MAKE or CANCEL a reservation.

Authorized Renters and Drivers

Only employees and student employees of Cornell University with a valid driver’s license may operate fleet vehicles. All drivers must register with Cornell Fleet Services and complete their Large Van Training.

Authorized Passengers/Use

Approved Cornell faculty, staff, students and their guests can be authorized by their department as passengers in a fleet vehicle in order to meet the college’s business need.

Unauthorized Passengers/Use

  • COE vehicles may not be used for personal business nor may the vehicle be used in commuting to and from an individual’s place of residence.
  • Members of an employee’s family or other unauthorized passengers not associated with the University may not ride in a COE vehicle.
  • Animals may not be transported in a COE vehicle without prior approval.

Driver Requirements

All drivers must:

  • Have in their possession a valid driver's license.
  • Notify Fleet Services of any change in license status.
  • Wear seat belts when driving or occupying a university vehicle.
  • Operate a university vehicle in accordance with university regulations and applicable state laws.
  • Assume responsibility for any and all fines or traffic violations associated with your use of a university vehicle.
  • Never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Never transport passengers such as hitchhikers, family members, or friends for unauthorized use.
  • Lock the vehicle when you leave it unattended.
  • Never drive the vehicle at speeds that are inappropriate for road conditions.
  • Never use a cell phone while driving.
  • Smoking is not permitted in any university-owned vehicles.
  • Remove all personal items and trash before returning the vehicle to the fleet garage.
  • Trips outside NY State must be in 12 rather than 15 passenger vans.
  • Unforeseen van maintenance issues may result in reservation cancellation, though every effort will be made to accommodate your needs to another vehicle, if one is available.

Fees

Daily: $70 per day and gas at $0.31 per mile.

Monthly: $42 per day and gas at $0.31 per mile.

COE van rental fees may only be charged to department charge codes provided at the time of reservation. Vans returned after the reserved time will be charged a $50 fee. If the vans are left in dirty condition then the last user will be charged a $50 fee. Likewise, no-shows or reservations cancelled within one week of the reservation will be charged a $50 fee for each unused day.

Getting Gas

The tank will generally be filled or close to filled when you pick up the van. If you need to get gas during the rental you can purchase gas with the debit card in the van console. Please DO NOT refill the tank when your rental is done. We'll take care of that for you!

Cancellation Policy

Account numbers are needed two weeks prior to confirm reservations. Please cancel reservations 1 week (7 days) prior to departure. Failure to do so will result in a $50 fee for each unused day.

Accidents

Please report all accidents to Mark Holton at mh45@cornell.edu. There is a $500.00 deductible for all van accidents, and this is charged to the driver of the van or his/her department.