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Miguel K.
1 week ago
"PSP curbside pickup for a 14-person crew to Coachella grounds. Sprinter was spotless, driver knew every Palm Springs shortcut. Booking again."
Palm Springs Sprinter Van Rentals
4.9 rated·12–15 passenger vans
Palm Springs Sprinter Van Rentals
We offer the largest selection of 12 & 15 passenger Mercedes Sprinter van rentals in Palm Springs, Moreno Valley, San Bernardino, Riverside, and the rest of the Coachella Valley
The Palm Springs Sprinter Fleet
Palm Springs Sprinter van rentals, ready to book.
Service Area
Palm Springs, CA & surrounding areas
Google Reviews · Palm Springs
5.0 stars Sprinter Van rentals in Palm Springs
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Sara R.
3 weeks ago
"Bachelorette weekend around Downtown Palm Springs. Easy delivery to our hotel, captain's chairs, cold AC even in Palm Springs heat. Perfect."
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Devon T.
1 month ago
"Booked the 15-passenger for Palm Springs game day. On-time, full tank, no surprise charges. Best van rental in Coachella Valley."
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 Palmsprings
- 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 Palmsprings: 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs
Where is pickup?
Pickup near Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Delivery to Palm Springs 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.
Our Palm Springs service area
Anywhere inside the Palm Springs service area gets door-to-door delivery — Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Indio, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta included, plus the wider Coachella Valley suburbs. Heading for Coachella Festival Grounds and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway? Have the van waiting at the terminal or the hotel so day one starts on the road instead of in a taxi queue.
Common reasons people rent a van in Palm Springs
Group travel in Palm Springs tends to cluster around Coachella Festival Grounds, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Joshua Tree National Park. Add wedding weekends, reunions, campus visits, conference shuttles and airport transfers and you have most of our book. Longer road trips are common too, which is why unlimited-mileage options matter here.
What comes standard on a Palm Springs booking
There is no counter upsell in Palm Springs. Roadside assistance, meet-and-greet at the airport and a detailed interior are standard; mileage, child seats and coverage are transparent line items during checkout. All major cards are accepted and the booking total is final.
Why renters choose us over national brands
National brands in Palm Springs sell you a class, not a van. You reserve "15 passenger" and take whatever comes off the return line — sometimes a Sprinter, sometimes a stripped cargo variant with vinyl benches. We confirm the exact make, model and seat layout on your reservation, which matters when the trip depends on captain's chairs, roof height or luggage space.
Sprinter van rentals in Palm Springs
Every Sprinter van rental working out of Palm Springs is a current-generation passenger Sprinter, not a converted cargo shell with bench seats dropped in. Families, church groups, film crews and corporate shuttles take the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for its standing headroom and usable cargo bay. Each one is professionally cleaned before it reaches you and fueled before it leaves the yard.
Quick answers
Palm Springs Sprinter van rentals: the short answers
Palm Springs groups of 7 to 15 book Sprinter van rentals with us from about $195 per day — delivered to Coachella Valley airports, hotels and private addresses, with unlimited-mileage options and taxes already in the quoted total.
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
- Palm Springs 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
Is a CDL required for a 15 passenger van in Palm Springs?
A regular driver's license covers it. Commercial rules only come into play for certain paid-passenger operations; for church, family, school and corporate trips your normal license is fine.
Should I book the 12 or the 15 passenger van in Palm Springs?
Both share the same chassis in Palm Springs. The 15 seat model maximises seats, the 12 seat model turns the last row into cargo room and a walk-through aisle — the right pick depends on how much you are carrying.
What is the daily rate for a 15 passenger van in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs 15 passenger vans begin near $195 per day. Season, trip length and vehicle choice move that figure, so the booking form prices your exact dates all-in before you commit anything.
Can I rent a 12 or 15 passenger van in Palm Springs with luggage space?
Yes. A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter high-roof rental in Palm Springs 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.
Is airport delivery available in Palm Springs?
Airport handovers in Palm Springs are included in the service area. Send us the flight number and the van is waiting curbside when you land; off-airport delivery across Coachella Valley works exactly the same way.
Does your Palm Springs delivery cover the suburbs?
Delivery covers Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Indio, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and the rest of the Coachella Valley metro — if your address is outside it, call and we will usually still make it work.
Can I take a rental van from Palm Springs on a road trip?
Mileage is your choice: pick a set allowance or unlimited miles during checkout. Interstate travel is permitted on every Palm Springs rental, and multi-day trips to Coachella Festival Grounds, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Joshua Tree National Park are routine bookings for us.
Why groups rent in Palm Springs
Popular Palm Springs trips with sprinter vans
Coachella and Stagecoach shuttles, BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Splash House pool parties, Palm Springs Film Festival, and Modernism Week groups.