Both are excellent 12 and 15-passenger vans. The right choice depends on your budget, the length of your journey and how much comfort your group would like.
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Ford Transit | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 10, 12 or 15 | 12 or 15 |
| Luggage with 15 people | About 4 ft behind the last row | None on the 15-passenger (about 3.5 ft on the 12) |
| Roof | High roof - stand-up headroom | Medium/high roof or low roof |
| Comfort | Roomier seats; luxury conversions available | Practical, comfortable bench seating |
| Entertainment | 32-inch smart TV, Xbox, DVD/Blu-ray, power outlets, Android Auto / Apple CarPlay | No TV |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Parking | About 10.5 ft tall - no garages or drive-throughs | Low roof is the easier choice in the city |
| Starting rate | From $180 / day | From $120 / day |
| Towing (select vans) | Sprinter 2500: 4,000 lbs | Transit medium roof: 3,600 lbs |
What is the same: both come with 250 free miles per day, two additional drivers free, terminal delivery at O'Hare and Midway, and no CDL requirement.
Melrose Park, IL 60160. About 13 minutes from O'Hare and Midway - our closest location to O'Hare.
Berwyn, IL 60402, on historic Route 66. About 13 minutes from Midway and O'Hare - our closest location to Midway.
Bensenville, IL 60106 - our newest location, next to O'Hare.
7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM. Reserve online at any hour; phone reservations at (773) 800-9898 during business hours.
For customers flying into or out of O'Hare, Midway or a private airport. Available 24/7, 365 days a year - before 8 AM, after 5 PM or on weekends, an after-hours fee applies - or collect your van at Melrose Park or Berwyn with remote check-out at any hour.
On special request with special delivery pricing, Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 2 PM in a two-hour window - not on weekends or national holidays.
Flying out early? Return the van to our location and leave the keys in our 24/7 key drop box - no after-hours fee.
Coming from farther away? Leave your own car at our lot during the rental (paid service).
Age 25+ (21+ with a CDL, business rental or approval). Three drivers included - the primary plus two additional - then $20 per day each.
$200 to reserve. At pickup, a $400 hold on a credit card or $500+ on a debit card. Prepaid cards are not accepted.
250 free miles per day, pooled across the rental, then $0.35 per additional mile.
Free within 24 hours of booking.
Anywhere in the USA and Canada. One-way rentals anywhere in the USA for a one-way fee.
We take a deposit on every booking, so the van you reserve is the van you drive.
Full details are in our rental policy.
From a 7-passenger minivan to our flagship executive Sprinter, every van is dealership serviced and cleaned before every trip. Rates shown are starting daily rates - longer rentals enjoy a lower daily rate, with shorter bookings up to $450 per day.
Our flagship. Individual captain seats swivel to face one another and recline 80 degrees, framed by ambient lighting and hardwood floors.
Luxury seating that reclines 65 degrees - composed for weddings, family milestones and long journeys.
The Golden Chariot experience for a smaller party - seats recline 65 degrees on the 170-inch wheelbase.
Seats recline 45 degrees for genuine rest on long drives; the 170-inch wheelbase still fits a single parking space.
Reclining 45-degree seating on the 144-inch wheelbase - easy to drive, and it fits a single parking space.
A 32-inch smart TV, Xbox, DVD/Blu-ray, power outlets, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay - the ideal choice for 15 travelers with suitcases.
The same entertainment suite - smart TV, Xbox, DVD/Blu-ray and power outlets - in a 12-passenger layout.
Extra headroom for 15 travelers packing light. Gasoline; bench seating; no TV.
Extra headroom plus luggage space behind the last row. Gasoline; bench seating; no TV.
Our most economical way to move 15 people. Gasoline; bench seating; no TV.
Economical and practical, with luggage space behind the last row. Gasoline; bench seating; no TV.
Relaxed, familiar comfort for families and small groups.
For long journeys and comfort, the Sprinter. For the best value, the Ford Transit.
The Ford Transit - from $120 per day (low roof) and $130 per day (medium/high roof). Mercedes-Benz Sprinters start at $180 per day. Longer rentals enjoy a lower daily rate.
No. A regular valid driver's license is enough for both.
Yes. We bring either van to your O'Hare or Midway terminal for customers flying in or out.
Reserve online at any hour. Our reservation team is available by phone 7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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