Bus.com offers two types of sprinter van rentals:
– Non-chauffeured (vehicles that do not come with a driver and must be driven by a member of your group)
Non-chauffeured rentals are only available for sprinter vans, which do not require special licenses to operate. Only a standard driver’s license is required*.
*With the exception of the province of Quebec, where a special 4B license is required to operate any vehicle with more than 8 passengers.
Even if you have never heard of a sprinter van, chances are that you have seen one before. Sprinter vans are comparable to personal minivans but generally offer more space for cargo and for passengers, with an average of 8 to 12 seats (up to 15 seats in some cases — 14 seat models are also possible). Sprinter vans are a comfortable and economic way to transport small groups across both short and long distances.
Renting a sprinter van is similar to renting a car. As such, a driver must hold a valid driver’s license, be over the age of 25, and have valid insurance coverage for the trip. Sprinter vans must be picked up and dropped off at the same depot location ( see a list of available depot locations here).
In order to better protect our customers and our bus partners, we have implemented new measures such as the disinfecting of buses between trips
Bus.com customers benefit from a flexible change and cancellation policy, including no-fee changes and cancellations for most trips
Our award-winning team of bus experts can offer custom solutions for you and your team — and our support team is can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Yes. The minimum age required to rent a sprinter van is 25.
Insurance is not included in the base price of your sprinter van rental. Your personal insurance policy may offer sufficient coverage for your trip. Otherwise, it is also possible to purchase auto liability insurance through us.
It is also required that you have collision insurance, which can similarly either be provided through your personal insurance policy or be purchased through us. Learn more.
Non-chauffeured sprinter van rentals are currently available in the following US markets:
It is also possible to rent a non-chauffeured passenger van in Toronto.
Bus.com works with vetted bus partners and suppliers throughout North America, which gives us access to a variety of vehicle types. The most popular models of sprinter vans are as follows:
The most common sprinter van models offer 8, 12, 14, or 15 seats. Seating configurations vary by vehicle, so please indicate your passenger count at the time of booking. Larger groups may be interested in chauffeured school bus or coach bus rentals.
To book a sprinter van without a driver, please use our online booking tool or reach out to our customer service team at 1-855-428-7266.
As price will vary depending on vehicle availability, it is recommended that you book your sprinter van rental as far in advance as possible.
For trips booked after March 12, 2020, and running before August 31, 2020: it is now possible to re-book or cancel all bookings up to seven days before the trip start date. Cancellations that occur before seven days are eligible for a full refund.
For all other dates, changes and cancellations can be made without penalty up to 21 days before the trip state date.
To drive a sprinter van, you must possess a valid North American license from your province or state of residence. Unlike a coach bus or school bus, there are no other special license requirements required to drive a sprinter van.
Please note that one exception exists for the province of Quebec, where any vehicle that seats 8 passengers or more requires a class 4B license.
If you can operate an average car or van, you can operate a sprinter van. Their compact size gives them an incredibly easy user experience.
All kinds! Sprinter vans are a “one size fits all” type of vehicle, which means that we cater to groups as diverse as families, film crews, government groups, bachelor/bachelorette parties, non-profit organizations, tour groups, and more.
Absolutely. In fact, sprinter vans are a popular choice for touring bands. Most models can comfortably fit the gear of a four or five-piece band while still leaving room for up to six passengers.
Sprinter vans are known for being fuel efficient. While each rental’s fuel efficiency will depend on variables like vehicle model, cargo load, road quality, weather, and speed, many sprinter vans can achieve around 19 miles to the gallon.
In the United States, 250 miles per day is included in your sprinter van rental. Additional miles are charged at a rate of 0.35/mile.
Yes. If the depot will be closed at the time you plan to return your sprinter van rental, it is possible to return your sprinter van rental after hours at all of our depot locations, with the exception of Los Angeles.
Bus.com operates a customer service hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-855-428-7266.
Some of the amenities that are available on sprinter vans include bench seating, cup holders, and backup camera. Certain vehicles may have USB outlets or televisions.
Bus.com only sources vehicles from fully-vetted, reputable bus partners. This means that all of the vehicles that we offer are modern and in need of no outstanding maintenance.
Yes, it is possible to drive our vans across state and provincial borders, as well as across the Canada-U.S. border, provided that the sprinter van is returned to its original departure location.
Disclaimer: due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the border between the United States and Canada may be closed. Please check the status of the border with local authorities before planning an international trip.
Yes, sprinter vans can accommodate children. Please note that you may be required to provide your own car seat or booster seat for your small passengers.
No. It is not permitted to drink inside of a sprinter van anywhere in Canada or the United States.
Certainly. Please visit our sprinter van page to learn more and to book a chauffeured sprinter van rental.
There are two types of insurance required:
If you do not already have the appropriate insurance coverage, it is possible to purchase the following packages:
It is important that you pay careful attention when determining whether or not the insurance offered through your credit card company will be sufficient. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Credit cards do NOT provide liability coverage (damage to other people and property besides yourself and the company). If they provide anything at all, it will be collision coverage only. We are aware of only one credit card that provides liability coverage.
Not all credit cards are the same. Some cards charge extra in order to activate collision coverage. Some cards do not provide collision coverage at all. It is the renter’s responsibility to contact their credit card company to find out specifics.
Some programs specifically exclude passenger vans.
Many credit card companies have specific exclusions for business use. Read the exclusions carefully.
Most credit card collision coverage is secondary, which means they will only pay after your own auto liability insurance carrier has maxed out.
Only a few cards will cover loss-of-use, or administrative fees. You will still be responsible for anything they do not cover.
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515 Thompson Ln
Austin, TX, 78742
Monday-Sunday 9am – 5pm
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624 Cordell Dr.
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College Park, GA, 30349
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5019 Wilkinson Boulevard
Charlotte, NC, 28208
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3300 W. North Ave.
Stone Park, IL, 60165
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1125 S. Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH, 43227
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3850 Valley View Lane
Irving, TX, 75062
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Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA, 90038
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Miami
2850 NW 40th Avenue
Bay #1
Miami, FL, 33142
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Montreal
3035 Rue Hochelaga
Montréal, QC
H1W 1G1
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Nashville
1231 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN
37210
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New York
23 Terminal Road
(Behind hotel)
Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071
Monday-Sunday 9am – 5pm
Orlando
6050 South Semoran Boulevard
(Park Bark n Fly)
Orlando, FL, 32822
Monday-Sunday 9am – 5pm
Portland
11100 NE Holman St
Portland, OR, 97220
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San Francisco
2200 Cesar Chavez
Suite #16
San Francisco, CA, 94124
Monday-Sunday 9am – 5pm
Toronto
445 Rexdale Blvd
(Comfort Hotel Lobby)
Etobicoke, ON M9W 6P8
Monday-Friday 9am – 8 pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am – 5pm
To rent a non-chauffeured sprinter van, input your trip details into our online booking tool and select “passenger van (no driver)”.