Quick answer
TrueNorth VIP is the best Sprinter van service in NYC for 2026. It runs a 13-passenger Executive Sprinter and a 10-passenger Jet Sprinter with 24/7 dispatch, though Sprinter prices are quoted, not published. Artisan Limo is the choice when a group outgrows one van, with a 24-seat mini coach and a 56-seat motorcoach, and Black Car NYC offers the largest single van here, a 14-passenger Sprinter.
Our top 3 at a glance
- 1TrueNorth VIP
Best for executive groups of up to 13
Hourly from $110/hr · JFK to Times Square from $176, all-in
- 2Artisan Limo
Best for groups that may outgrow one van
Price shown before booking · Sprinters and coaches quoted
- 3Black Car NYC
Best for the most seats in a single van
Sedan $110/hr, 3-hour minimum · Airport fares quoted
Prices are what each company published on its own website when we checked in November 2026. They change, and taxes, tolls and gratuity are handled differently by each company, so confirm the total in writing before you book.
A Sprinter is a Mercedes-Benz high-roof van fitted out for passengers, and in New York it is the usual way to move 8 to 14 people as one: a deal team to a Midtown closing, a wedding party to a Brooklyn venue, a board landing at Teterboro. One van means one arrival time and nobody stranded in the second car.
Choosing one is harder than choosing a sedan. Almost no one publishes Sprinter prices, seat counts differ by company, and a full van leaves less room for bags. So we ranked seven companies on stated group capacity, quote clarity, backup vehicles, airport handling for groups and group cancellation terms.
Fleet details and policies come from each company’s own website, checked in November 2026. Van pricing is quoted almost everywhere, so get an all-in figure in writing and compare like for like.
Our top pick for 2026
1. TrueNorth VIP — Best for executive groups of up to 13
Hourly from $110/hr · JFK to Times Square from $176, all-in
TrueNorth VIP ranks first for groups because its vans come in the two sizes most corporate moves need: an Executive Sprinter for up to 13 passengers and a Jet Sprinter for 10. Below those sit SUVs for six and sedans for two or three, so a 15-person roadshow can run as one Sprinter plus a sedan from the same dispatch desk.
Be clear on price, though: TrueNorth quotes Sprinters on request and publishes no van rate. What it does publish is every smaller vehicle, all-in. A group of six fits an Executive SUV at $130 an hour, or $520 for four hours, with taxes, tolls and fees included and gratuity optional. That gives a planner a firm number for the overflow car and a benchmark for the van quote.
Arriving groups get flight tracking, with 60 minutes of wait after domestic landings and 90 after international, plus greeters at $25 for meet and greet or $150 for a dedicated greeter. Child seats are $25 in SUVs and Sprinters. Dispatch runs 24/7, which helps when a group’s flight is rebooked overnight.
Key facts
- Executive Sprinter for 13 and Jet Sprinter for 10
- Sprinter prices quoted on request
- SUVs for up to 6 from $130/hr, all-in
- Child seats $25 in SUVs and Sprinters
- 24/7 dispatch; flight tracking on airport pickups
TrueNorth VIP hourly rates
Published hourly rates, 3-hour minimum. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Sprinters quoted on request.
| Vehicle class | Per hour | 3 hours | 4 hours | 8 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $110 | $330 | $440 | $880 |
| Executive SUV | $130 | $390 | $520 | $1,040 |
| Luxury SUV | $150 | $450 | $600 | $1,200 |
| Luxury Sedan | $180 | $540 | $720 | $1,440 |
TrueNorth VIP airport prices
Example all-in fares to Times Square from TrueNorth VIP’s booking engine (November 2026). Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price appears before booking.
| Airport | Executive Sedan | Executive SUV | Luxury SUV | Luxury Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | $176 | $204 | $238 | $309 |
| LaGuardia (LGA) | $153 | $177 | $208 | $267 |
| Newark (EWR) | $172 | $200 | $234 | $302 |
| Teterboro (TEB) | $162 | $188 | $221 | $284 |
| Westchester (HPN) | $216 | $252 | $290 | $380 |
| MacArthur (ISP) | $287 | $328 | $377 | $487 |
Meet and greet $25 · Dedicated greeter $150 · Child seat $25 (SUVs and Sprinters) · Sprinters quoted on request
Source: truenorthvip.com, airport and hourly pages, updated November 8, 2026.
The downside
Sprinter prices aren’t published, so you can’t budget a van from TrueNorth’s website the way you can a sedan or SUV; every Sprinter trip needs a quote. Its largest vehicle seats 13, with no mini coaches, motorcoaches or party buses for bigger groups.
Best for: Executive groups of up to 13.
2. Artisan Limo — Best for groups that may outgrow one van
Price shown before booking · Sprinters and coaches quoted
Artisan Limo has the deepest group fleet here: an Executive Sprinter for about 13, a Jet Sprinter for 8 to 10, a 24-passenger mini coach and a 56-passenger motorcoach. When an offsite headcount climbs from 12 to 30 a week out, the same company can swap the van for a coach.
Sprinter and coach trips are quoted in writing, and gratuity is optional. Airport waits run from wheels-down, 60 minutes domestic and 90 international, and its corporate accounts are aimed at event planners and travel managers. It also serves six other U.S. markets, handy for a roadshow that moves on to Chicago.
Key facts
- Executive Sprinter (about 13) and Jet Sprinter (8-10)
- Mini Coach (24) and Motorcoach (56)
- Sprinter and coach trips quoted in writing
- Corporate accounts for event planners and travel managers
- 5.0 on Google (November 2026)
Best for: Groups that may outgrow one van.
3. Black Car NYC — Best for the most seats in a single van
Sedan $110/hr, 3-hour minimum · Airport fares quoted
Black Car NYC’s Executive Sprinter seats 14, one more than any other van with a stated capacity in this ranking. Alongside it are Escalade or Yukon SUVs for up to six and E-Class and S-Class sedans, so a group that splits up after the event can switch to smaller cars without changing companies.
Pricing is built from the itinerary, and nothing is booked until it is confirmed in writing. The cancellation terms suit groups that plan ahead: a full refund 48 hours before a group or event booking, against 24 hours for standard rides.
Key facts
- 14-passenger Executive Sprinter
- Itinerary-based quotes, confirmed in writing
- Full refund 48 hours ahead for groups and events
- No separate fee for standard FBO coordination
Best for: The most seats in a single van.
4. Dial 7 — Best for odd group sizes and accessible vehicles
Dial 7 lists more than 600 vehicles, and its group side is broad: minivans, vans, Sprinters, minibuses, limousines, party buses and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. That range helps when a guest uses a wheelchair or the headcount falls between van and bus. It doesn’t publish seat counts or Sprinter prices, so ask for a written total.
Best for: Odd group sizes and accessible vehicles.
5. EmpireCLS — Best for groups that may need a motor coach
EmpireCLS runs late-model sedans and SUVs alongside limousines and motor coaches, and states 40 years in chauffeured transportation from its Secaucus, New Jersey, base. For a group, that means a coach without bringing in a second company. Rates aren’t published, so price the trip through its reservation system and ask what the quote covers.
Best for: Groups that may need a motor coach.
6. Carmel — Best for casual group rides booked by app
Carmel’s affiliated fleet includes minivans, SUVs, large vans and stretch limousines, and it has served New York since 1978. A large van booked through the app can suit a family or a small team heading to the airport. Quotes change with the time of day and with toll inclusion, so check both first.
Best for: Casual group rides booked by app.
7. Blacklane — Best for groups booking cars in several countries
Blacklane is a global platform that assigns rides to local partner operators, so the vans on offer in New York depend on who is partnered there. Its strength is the account: one booking flow across 500-plus cities, prices shown before you book and hourly hire from 2 to 24 hours. Check the seat count before confirming a group.
Best for: Groups booking cars in several countries.
Sprinter and group van services in NYC compared
| Company | Group vehicles | Largest stated capacity | Sprinter pricing | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrueNorth VIP | Executive Sprinter, Jet Sprinter | 13 passengers | Quoted on request | SUVs from $130/hr all-in; child seats $25 |
| Artisan Limo | Sprinters, mini coach, motorcoach | 56 passengers | Quoted in writing | Gratuity optional; corporate accounts |
| Black Car NYC | Executive Sprinter | 14 passengers | Itinerary-based quote | Group refund 48 hours out |
| Dial 7 | Vans, Sprinters, minibuses, party buses | Not stated | Ask | Wheelchair-accessible vehicles |
| EmpireCLS | Limousines, motor coaches | Not stated | Reservation system | No published rates |
| Carmel | Minivans, large vans, limousines | Not stated | App or online quote | Tolls sometimes excluded |
| Blacklane | Partner vehicles | Varies by partner | Shown at booking | Hourly 2 to 24 hours |
Check the license first. For trips that start in New York City, the dispatching base, the vehicle and the driver should all hold NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission licenses. You can look up license status on the NYC TLC website.
How we ranked Sprinter van services in NYC
We read each company’s own website in November 2026 and scored it on the criteria below. We only used facts a rider can check: published prices, stated policies, listed vehicles and service areas, and review ratings shown publicly. No company paid for placement, and Corporate Travel USA doesn’t rank itself.
| Criterion | Weight | What we looked for |
|---|---|---|
| Group capacity | 30% | Stated seat counts for Sprinters and any larger vehicles. |
| Quote clarity | 25% | Written quotes that spell out tolls, fees and gratuity. |
| Mixed-fleet backup | 20% | Sedans, SUVs or coaches that can be added when a group splits or grows. |
| Group airport handling | 15% | Flight tracking, wait time and greeters for arriving groups. |
| Group booking terms | 10% | Cancellation windows and confirmation rules for group and event trips. |
The bottom line
A client team of 10 to 13
TrueNorth VIP
Two Sprinter sizes, 24/7 dispatch and all-in SUV rates for any overflow car.
An offsite of 20 or more
Artisan Limo
A 24-passenger mini coach and a 56-passenger motorcoach, quoted in writing.
A group of exactly 14
Black Car NYC
The largest single Sprinter here, with a full refund 48 hours before the event.
Sprinter van service in NYC: FAQs
How many people fit in a Sprinter van in NYC?
It depends on the layout. TrueNorth VIP lists its Executive Sprinter at 13 passengers and its Jet Sprinter at 10. Artisan Limo lists about 13 and 8 to 10 for the same two types, and Black Car NYC’s Executive Sprinter seats 14. Luggage takes space too, so give your bag count when you ask for a quote.
How much does a Sprinter van cost in NYC in 2026?
None of the top three publishes a Sprinter rate. TrueNorth VIP quotes vans on request, Artisan Limo quotes them in writing and Black Car NYC prices from the itinerary. As a benchmark, TrueNorth’s published SUV rates run $130 to $150 an hour all-in for up to six people. Ask every company for a written total.
What is the difference between an Executive Sprinter and a Jet Sprinter?
In the fleets ranked here, the Jet Sprinter carries fewer people: 10 with TrueNorth VIP and 8 to 10 with Artisan Limo, against about 13 for an Executive Sprinter. Layouts and features vary by company, so ask the provider to describe the seating in the exact van you will get.
Is one Sprinter cheaper than two SUVs?
Sometimes, and you can check. Two SUVs carry 12 people, and TrueNorth VIP publishes its Executive SUV at $130 an hour, so you can price that option yourself. A Sprinter keeps the group together with one chauffeur. Get the van quote, compare it with the doubled SUV rate and decide what one vehicle is worth.
Can a Sprinter pick a group up at JFK or Teterboro?
Yes. TrueNorth VIP, Artisan Limo and Black Car NYC all track flights and allow 60 minutes of wait for domestic arrivals and 90 for international. Black Car NYC also coordinates standard FBO pickups, such as at Teterboro, at no separate fee. Agree a single meeting point for the group before anyone lands.
What if my group gets bigger than one Sprinter?
Add a second vehicle or move up to a coach. TrueNorth VIP can pair a Sprinter with SUVs or sedans, Artisan Limo runs a 24-passenger mini coach and a 56-passenger motorcoach, and EmpireCLS and Dial 7 list motor coaches or minibuses. Give your final headcount early, because larger vehicles are quoted one by one.