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Miguel K.
1 week ago
"IAH curbside pickup for a 14-person crew to NRG Stadium. Sprinter was spotless, driver knew every Houston shortcut. Booking again."
Houston Sprinter Van Rentals
4.9 rated·12–15 passenger vans
Houston Sprinter Van Rentals
We offer the largest selection of 12 & 15 passenger Mercedes Sprinter van rentals in Houston, Pearland, Sugar Land, Baytown, and the rest of the Southeast Texas
The Houston Sprinter Fleet
Houston Sprinter van rentals, ready to book.
Service Area
Houston, TX & surrounding areas
Google Reviews · Houston
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Sara R.
3 weeks ago
"Bachelorette weekend around Downtown Houston. Easy delivery to our hotel, captain's chairs, cold AC even in Houston heat. Perfect."
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Devon T.
1 month ago
"Booked the 15-passenger for Houston game day. On-time, full tank, no surprise charges. Best van rental in Southeast Texas."
Sprinter Van Rental Seating/space guide
Seating
Sprinter Low Roof Seating Options
FordFord Transit Passenger Wagon (Low Roof)
Fits 12 people + 6–8 large suitcases
Best for: Airport transfers, corporate shuttles, family trips
- Fits standard garages
- 148" wheelbase
- Rear cargo shelf
Sprinter Mid Roof Seating options
FordFord Transit Passenger Wagon (Mid Roof)
Fits 12 people + 8–10 large suitcases
Best for: Group travel with extra headroom, tours, weddings
- Walk-through cabin
- 148" wheelbase
- More storage
Seat Counts & Luggage Capacity for mercedes sprinter vans
Mercedes Sprinter van Seating options
Mercedes-BenzMercedes Sprinter 2500 High Roof
Fits 12 people + 12–15 large suitcases
Best for: Family trips, church groups, sports teams
- Stand-up interior height
- Rear luggage bay
- Dual A/C zones
Top-down floor plan
Actual layout
Dimensions & Clearance for the Sprinters
- Exterior length (144" WB) 12 passenger Mercedes Sprinter
- 233.5 in / ~19.5 ft
- Exterior length (170" WB) 15 passenger Mercedes Sprinter
- 274.3 in / ~22.9 ft
- Exterior length (170" Extended)
- 290.1 in / ~24.2 ft
- Exterior width (with mirrors)
- 79.8 in / ~6.65 ft
- High-roof exterior height
- 132 in / 11 ft
- Standard-roof exterior height
- 132 in / 11 ft
- Interior stand-up height (High Roof)
- 79.1 in / 6 ft 7 in
- Interior cargo width
- 70.4 in
- Turning circle
- 39.4–47.4 ft
GVWR, Payload & Towing for Sprinters
- GVWR — Sprinter 2500 (12-pass)
- 8,550 lbs
- GVWR — Sprinter 3500 (15-pass)
- 9,900 lbs
- Curb weight (typical passenger)
- 5,900–6,600 lbs
- Payload capacity
- Up to 3,300 lbs
- Towing capacity (Class III hitch)
- Up to 7,500 lbs
Powertrain & Fuel Economy For sprinters
- Engine (diesel)
- 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel (OM642)
- Engine (gas)
- 2.0L Turbo I4 (M264)
- Horsepower
- 188–208 hp
- Torque
- Up to 325 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
- Fuel economy (highway)
- 18–22 mpg diesel
- Fuel tank
- 24.5 gallons
- DEF tank
- 5.8 gallons (diesel only)
Why the Mercedes Sprinter Dominates Group Transportation
First launched in 1995 and sold in the United States since 2001, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the highest-rated full-size passenger van in North America. Its unibody construction, low step-in height, and 6-foot-7 stand-up interior give it a car-like ride that 15-passenger competitors like the Ford Transit and Chevrolet Express can't match.
Sprinters are engineered on a commercial-duty chassis (Class 2b–3), which is why airport shuttle operators, hotels, tour companies, and executive livery services choose them over minivans and SUVs for high-mileage service.
Sprinter Van Rental Rules For renting in Houston
- Driver's license: A standard non-commercial driver's license typically covers 12- and 15-passenger Sprinters for personal and group use — check your state's rules for for-hire operation.
- Parking in Houston: Sprinters are 11 ft tall — most surface lots fit, but check garage clearance (typical residential garage: 7 ft).
- Fuel: Diesel Sprinters average 18–22 mpg highway; budget one fill-up per ~450 miles.
- Insurance: Insurance is not required to rent. You can easily add affordable rental insurance during checkout for extra peace of mind.
- Luggage rule: Plan roughly one large suitcase per passenger for 12-pass, and one large suitcase each for fully-loaded 15-pass trips.
How to Rent a Sprinter van in Phoenix Az
Booked in minutes. Picked up the same day. Here's everything you need to know before you reserve — browse our Sprinters online, choose your pickup spot, and get on the road sooner.
1. Book your sprinter
Enter your dates and pickup location in Houston, pick the 12 or 15 passenger Sprinter that fits your group, and confirm instantly — your exact van is locked in.
2. Send your paperwork
Share your driver's license and insurance after booking. We email the rental agreement a few days before pickup so everything is signed and ready.
3. Hit the road
We send you pickup details, do a quick 5-minute walkaround, and you're all set to hit the road. Bring it back fueled up and we handle the rest.
Questions about renting a sprinter van in Houston
Where is pickup?
Pickup near George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) (IAH)
Delivery to Houston and surrounding areas available. Exact pickup address is sent to you by email after your reservation is confirmed.
How many miles are included?
Varies by vehicle
Each van has its own daily mileage allowance — shown on the vehicle page and at checkout. Extra miles or an unlimited-mileage upgrade can be added to any reservation.
How many seats?
12 & 15 passenger Sprinters
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter high roof vans, plus other passenger vans on request.
How much luggage fits?
Varies by vehicle
Photos of the cargo area and exact luggage dimensions are on every vehicle page.
Houston pricing, fees and what you get
A Houston booking includes roadside support around the clock, a professionally detailed cabin, a full tank at handover and the option of unlimited miles. Plans change — pickup times, delivery addresses and trip length can usually be adjusted with one phone call, and the price stays what you were quoted.
The Houston difference
Renting a van from a general rental company means accepting substitutions. Since passenger vans are the only thing we do in Houston, there is no substitution game — the configuration you picked is reserved for you, and if something changes we call you before the trip instead of at the curb.
Sprinter van rentals Houston groups rely on
Choosing a Houston Sprinter van rental comes down to three things: 12 seats or 15, how much luggage rides behind the last row, and where you have to park it. The high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter wins on headroom and cargo in every one of those cases, and we stock it locally in Southeast Texas so you are not waiting on a transfer from another city.
Pickup, drop-off and delivery around Houston
Our drivers cover Houston and everything around it: Kingwood, Downtown Houston, Midtown, The Heights, Montrose, River Oaks, Galleria, Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, and the rest of Southeast Texas. Airport terminals get complimentary meet-and-greet, and residential, campus and venue deliveries are handled the same day you need them.
How groups actually use these vans in Houston
Ask what people drive out of Houston in and the answers repeat: George R. Brown Convention Center with the whole family, a weekend of wedding shuttles, a church group heading out of Southeast Texas, a film crew with cases to load. Multi-day trips to George R. Brown Convention Center, IAH, Hobby Airport (HOU) account for a large share of the calendar.
Quick answers
Straight answers about Sprinter van rentals in Houston
Sprinter van rentals in Houston start near $195 per day. Every Mercedes-Benz Sprinter comes in a 12 or 15 seat layout, delivered anywhere in Southeast Texas, quoted all-in with no counter surprises.
Key details at a glance
- Vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 12 & 15 passenger, Sprinter high roof, Sprinter Executive
- Starting rate
- From about $195/day, with weekly and monthly discounts
- Delivery
- Houston airports, hotels, venues, campuses and private addresses
- Minimum driver age
- 21 for the primary driver
- Included
- 24/7 roadside assistance, airport meet-and-greet, detailed interiors, all-in pricing
- Reservations
- Book online in under two minutes, or call (971) 328-2665
Common questions
How much does it cost to rent a 15 passenger van in Houston?
Expect from about $195 a day for a 15 passenger van in Houston, less per day once the trip runs a week or longer. Every quote is a final, taxes-included number rather than a base rate that grows at the counter.
Which Houston van holds passengers and luggage at the same time?
Yes. A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter high-roof rental in Houston seats 12 or 15 and still leaves full luggage room behind the last row — that combination is exactly why groups ask for a Sprinter by name.
Do you deliver rental vans to the Houston airport?
Airport handovers in Houston are included in the service area. Send us the flight number and the van is waiting curbside when you land; off-airport delivery across Southeast Texas works exactly the same way.
Does your Houston delivery cover the suburbs?
The whole Houston metro, including Kingwood, Downtown Houston, Midtown, The Heights, Montrose, River Oaks, plus every surrounding suburb in Southeast Texas.
Are out-of-state road trips allowed from Houston?
Mileage is your choice: pick a set allowance or unlimited miles during checkout. Interstate travel is permitted on every Houston rental, and multi-day trips to George R. Brown Convention Center, IAH, Hobby Airport (HOU) are routine bookings for us.
What is the minimum age to rent a passenger van in Houston?
21 is the minimum for the primary driver, and any extra drivers added at checkout must also be 21 or older with a valid license and their own coverage.
Do you offer church, school and group van rentals in Houston?
Yes. Houston church trips, school and athletics travel, wedding shuttles and corporate offsites all have dedicated programs with tax-exempt billing, insurance certificates, PO billing and repeat-trip pricing.
Why groups rent in Houston
Popular Houston trips with sprinter vans
Texans at NRG Stadium, Astros at Minute Maid Park, Rockets at Toyota Center, Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium, and Livestock Show & Rodeo. IAH and Hobby pickups for GRB Convention Center groups.