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Kenji A.
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"SFO curbside pickup, smooth ride over the Golden Gate to a Napa winery weekend. Sprinter was immaculate, AC perfect through the valley."
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Mercedes Sprinter Passenger Van Rentals in San Francisco — Largest Fleet in san francisco
The San Francisco Fleet
Available vans for rent in San Francisco.
Service Area
San Francisco, CA & surrounding areas
Google Reviews · San Francisco
5.0 stars from San Francisco
218+ verified
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Bianca R.
3 weeks ago
"Booked the Executive for a SoMa rooftop event. Captain's chairs, mood lighting, driver navigated the hills like a pro. Top tier."
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Wesley M.
1 month ago
"Drove a crew of 14 from the Marina to a Giants game. On-time, fairly priced, no surprises. Best Sprinter rental in the Bay."
Ford Transit Passenger Vans — Low & Mid Roof
Low Roof
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
Mid Roof
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
12-Passenger
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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
Standard Safety Systems
Every Sprinter in our San Francisco fleet ships with Mercedes-Benz's driver-assistance stack — the same technology used in E-Class sedans, adapted for large-body vans.
- Active Brake Assist with pedestrian detection
- Blind Spot Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Crosswind Assist
- Attention Assist (driver drowsiness)
- Backup camera + parking sensors
- Load-Adaptive Electronic Stability Program
- 8 airbags including full-cabin curtains
- Adaptive cruise control (Distronic)
- Traffic Sign Assist
Insurance & Coverage
You are welcome to use your existing auto or commercial insurance policy to cover your rental. During checkout, simply provide a copy of your insurance card or Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing collision and liability coverage. Don't have transferable coverage or prefer not to use your personal policy? You can easily purchase optional Collision Damage Protection (CDW) and Supplemental Liability coverage directly through us when you book.
State Farm
Covers these vans
Progressive
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Allstate
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USAA
Does not cover
Geico
Covers these vans
Coverage verification: We will verify your coverage before pickup to make sure it meets our rental requirements.
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 Rental Rules of Thumb for San Francisco
- Driver's license: In California, a standard Class C license covers both 12- and 15-passenger Sprinters — no CDL required.
- Parking in San Francisco: SF garages are notoriously low (many at 6'6"). Use SFMTA surface lots, Pier 27/39, or hotel valet with oversized-vehicle service for an 11 ft Sprinter.
- Fuel: Diesel Sprinters average 18–22 mpg highway; budget one fill-up per ~450 miles for Bay Area, Napa, and Monterey routes.
- Luggage rule: Plan roughly one large suitcase per passenger for 12-pass, and one large suitcase each for fully-loaded 15-pass trips.
How It Works
Renting a van in San Francisco.
Booked in minutes. Picked up the same day. Here's everything you need to know before you reserve.
01
Book in minutes
Pick your van and dates. Confirmed instantly — your exact vehicle is locked in.
02
Send your paperwork
Share your license and insurance. We email the rental agreement a few days before pickup.
03
Pick up & drive
Quick 5-minute walkaround and you're on your way.
04
Bring it back
Return to the same spot, fueled up. We handle the rest.
The questions we get asked most
Where is pickup?
Pickup near San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Delivery to San Francisco 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?
7 – 15 passenger options
Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Chevy Express & Mercedes Metris.
How much luggage fits?
Varies by vehicle
Photos of the cargo area and exact luggage dimensions are on every vehicle page.
Sprinter & passenger van rentals in San Francisco
Our San Francisco fleet is built for families, church groups, corporate shuttles, wedding parties, film crews, and sports teams who need more room than a full-size SUV can offer. Every Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, and premium minivan in the San Francisco lineup is late-model, professionally detailed between each rental, and delivered with a full tank of fuel. Whether you're moving 7 passengers to a wedding in Bay Area or shuttling a 15-person crew between airports and hotels, we match you with the right van for the trip — not just whatever's on the lot.
Where we deliver in San Francisco
We provide door-to-door and airport delivery across the San Francisco metro. Popular delivery neighborhoods include SoMa, Mission District, Marina, Nob Hill, Pacific Heights, Sunset, Richmond, Castro, Haight-Ashbury, Daly City, and every surrounding suburb in Bay Area. Airport pickup is available at every major terminal, with meet-and-greet service for arriving flights. If you're headed to SFO, Oakland International Airport (OAK), Oracle Park, Chase Center, or any other major destination in the area, we can stage the van at your hotel, private residence, or event venue so you don't waste time in a rideshare on arrival day.
Trips San Francisco customers book most often
The most common San Francisco rentals are multi-day trips to SFO, Oakland International Airport (OAK), Oracle Park, corporate offsite shuttles, wedding weekends, funeral transportation, church youth-group trips, and airport transfers for large families. We also see steady demand from touring musicians, production companies, and traveling sports teams that need reliable ground transportation with room for gear, luggage, and instruments. Because we specialize in passenger vans instead of stocking every rental category, we can consistently deliver newer vehicles with higher passenger comfort than the national brands renting the same class of vehicle.
What's included with every San Francisco rental
Every rental includes unlimited mileage options, 24/7 roadside assistance, complimentary airport meet-and-greet within the San Francisco service area, and a fully-detailed interior. Optional add-ons like child car seats, booster seats, additional drivers, and premium insurance are available at checkout. We accept all major credit cards and offer transparent, all-in pricing with no surprise fees at pickup — the number you see when you book is the number you pay. If your plans change, our reservations team can typically adjust pickup times, delivery addresses, or trip length with a short phone call.
Why renters choose us over national brands
National rental brands in San Francisco rarely guarantee a specific vehicle. You reserve a "class" and take whatever comes off the return line — sometimes a Sprinter, sometimes a Ford Transit, sometimes a stripped-down cargo variant with vinyl seats. We guarantee the exact van you book. That matters when you need captain's chairs for a wedding party, a high-roof for tall passengers, or a specific luggage capacity for an airport run. Every reservation is confirmed with the actual make, model, and configuration — not a rental-class placeholder. Combined with local delivery, competitive daily rates, and a real phone number staffed by real people, that's why repeat customers keep coming back for their next San Francisco trip.
Quick answers
San Francisco van rental questions, answered
Sprinter Van Rentals rents 12 and 15 passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit and premium minivans in San Francisco, Bay Area, from about $195 per day with airport and door-to-door delivery, unlimited-mileage options and all-in pricing.
Key details at a glance
- Vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 12 & 15 passenger, Ford Transit low & mid roof, Sprinter Executive, premium minivans
- Starting rate
- From about $195/day, with weekly and monthly discounts
- Delivery
- San Francisco airports, hotels, venues, campuses and private addresses
- Minimum driver age
- 25 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 San Francisco?
15 passenger van rentals in San Francisco start around $195 per day, with lower daily rates on weekly and monthly reservations. The rate you see when you enter your San Francisco pickup dates is an all-in price — taxes and fees included — and it does not change at pickup.
Can I rent a 12 or 15 passenger van in San Francisco with luggage space?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter high-roof vans in San Francisco seat 12 or 15 passengers and still keep full luggage capacity behind the last row. Ford Transit low-roof vans are the budget option for shorter trips with carry-on sized bags.
Do you deliver rental vans to the San Francisco airport?
Yes. We deliver to every major San Francisco airport terminal with complimentary curbside meet-and-greet for arriving flights, and we also deliver to hotels, event venues, campuses and private residences across Bay Area.
Which San Francisco neighborhoods and suburbs do you serve?
We deliver throughout the San Francisco metro, including SoMa, Mission District, Marina, Nob Hill, Pacific Heights, Sunset, and every surrounding suburb in Bay Area.
Can I take a rental van from San Francisco on a road trip?
Yes. Unlimited-mileage options are available on most San Francisco reservations, and multi-day trips to SFO, Oakland International Airport (OAK), Oracle Park are among the most common bookings we handle. One-way and long-term rentals can be arranged by phone at (971) 328-2665.
What is the minimum age to rent a passenger van in San Francisco?
The primary driver must be 25 or older with a valid license and insurance. Additional drivers who also meet the age requirement can be added during checkout.
Do you offer church, school and group van rentals in San Francisco?
Yes. San Francisco church van rentals, school and athletics trips, wedding shuttles and corporate offsites all have dedicated programs with tax-exempt billing, insurance certificates, PO billing and volume pricing for repeat trips.
Why groups rent in San Francisco
Popular San Francisco trips.
Groups roll to Chase Center for Warriors games, Oracle Park for Giants baseball, Levi's Stadium 49ers tailgates, Outside Lands, and Moscone Center conventions — Sprinter clearance handles most SF garages with pre-cleared drop points.