Seating layout and safety
Twelve belted positions across three rows behind the driver and front passenger, three or four across, each with a three-point lap-and-shoulder belt anchored to the seat or body structure. A walkable center aisle means the last row can exit without everyone ahead standing up. Boarding happens through a sliding side door with a lit step and grab handle, roughly 15 to 17 inches off the ground. Modern Sprinters include crosswind assist, attention assist, and available blind-spot monitoring and active brake assist.
The luggage advantage
This is the whole reason the configuration exists. With the fourth row removed, the space behind the last seat swallows roughly ten to twelve airline-sized suitcases standing upright, plus soft bags on top. A 15 passenger van in the same body has only a shallow shelf. For any group arriving by air, driving to a ski resort or traveling multiple days, twelve seats with luggage beats fifteen seats without — and it is the single most common upgrade recommendation we make on the phone.
Comfort and features
High-roof standing headroom of about 6 feet 4 inches, roof-ducted air conditioning and heat with vents at each row, LED ceiling lighting, USB charging in the front cabin and typically in the rear, large fixed windows and firm upright seating built for full days. Executive 12-seat conversions swap the bench rows for reclining leather captain's chairs with tables if you want a premium version of the same headcount for client travel.
Cost, licensing and booking
Rates start around $195 per day with all-in pricing that includes taxes and fees, and weekly or monthly bookings lower the effective daily rate substantially. A standard driver's license is sufficient — no CDL. Sprinter Van Rentals delivers 12 passenger Sprinters curbside at 56 airports and to hotels, churches, schools, offices and homes in more than 260 U.S. cities, with 24/7 roadside assistance included. Reserve online in about two minutes or call (971) 328-2665.
Reserve with Sprinter Van Rentals
Sprinter Van Rentals is a nationwide 12 and 15 passenger Sprinter van rental company operating in more than 260 U.S. cities and 56 airports. Every reservation is all-in priced, every vehicle is late-model and professionally detailed, and 24/7 roadside assistance is standard. Compare the entire fleet and check live availability on our Sprinter van rental home page, or call (971) 328-2665 and we will size the right vehicle for your group.
Last updated 2026-08-05