Group Transportation
Group Transportation NYC | Mercedes Sprinter for 10-14 Passengers
Mercedes Sprinter NYC group transportation moves 10-14 passengers across New York City and the tri-state on a flat-rate basis from $175/hour (3-hour minimum) or $450 airport flat. One sprinter, one chauffeur, one invoice — the simplest way to keep a group of 8+ together with luggage.
When a Sprinter is the right call
A Mercedes Sprinter is the correct answer any time you need to move 8 or more people in NYC and keep them together. Below 6, an Escalade is cheaper. Between 6-8, it's a judgment call based on luggage. At 9-14, the Sprinter is the only vehicle that keeps the group in one cabin with all luggage on board. Over 14, we dispatch two Sprinters on a single contract. Every NYC group-transport problem ultimately comes down to that passenger-count math — and the Sprinter is the answer in the vast majority of cases.
How hourly group sprinter service works
Hourly booking starts the clock when the chauffeur arrives at your pickup location (we stage 15-30 minutes early at no additional charge) and runs until the final drop-off. Multiple stops within the booked hours are included — 8-stop roadshows, 12-stop bachelor parties, 4-venue wedding weekends, all covered under the same hourly rate. At 3 hours ($525) you hit the minimum; every additional 15 minutes bills at $43.75 ($175/hr pro-rata). Typical NYC group bookings land at 4-8 hours depending on the scope.
How flat-rate group sprinter service works
For point-to-point trips with known endpoints — airport transfers, Hamptons weekends, long-distance runs — we price the full sprinter as a single flat rate. The group of 10-14 moves as one, you pay one number, and there is no hourly clock to watch. Standard tolls are baked in; congestion pricing and non-route parking pass through at cost. For the most common routes, see the rate grid on our rates page.
What makes our NYC group transport different
Three operational details separate us from call-center ground transport brokers. First, our chauffeurs are full-time TLC-licensed employees, not 1099 contractors shared across a dozen apps. Second, dispatch is a single named person for your account — not a queue. Third, every Sprinter is serviced every 5,000 miles and inspected before every multi-day booking; a mid-trip breakdown is the most expensive possible outcome for a group, and we treat it accordingly. According to the FMCSA, heavy-duty passenger vehicles operating commercially must meet specific preventive maintenance standards; we exceed the minimum.
Group sprinter use cases we run every week
Hudson Yards corporate offsites, Midtown investor days, Brooklyn and DUMBO wedding guest shuttles, North Fork and Hudson Valley wine tours, Atlantic City bachelor weekends, NYC Marathon logistics, U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows, Fashion Week model transport, film and commercial production shuttles, Javits Center conference arrivals, and multi-week international corporate visitor programs. If a group of 10-14 needs to move in New York, it likely lands on our dispatch board.
Book group transport service in NYC
Reserve online through the booking widget, email info@mercedessprinternyc.com, or call dispatch at +1 XXX-XXX-XXXX. Corporate accounts book on NET-30. All pricing is flat-rate — the number you see at booking is the number on your invoice.
Pricing
Group Transport pricing — full fleet.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hourly | Airport Flat | Min. Hours |
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| Sprinter Van | 10-14 pax · 14 bags | $175/hr | From $450 | 3 hr |
| Executive Sprinter | 9-10 pax · 10 bags | $225/hr | From $550 | 3 hr |
| Escalade ESV | 6 pax · 6 bags | $125/hr | From $120 | 2 hr |
| Mercedes S-Class | 3 pax · 2 bags | $150/hr | From $250 | 2 hr |
| Executive Sedan | 3 pax · 3 bags | $100/hr | From $100 | 2 hr |
Compared
Group Transport vs. the alternatives.
| Option | Price | Time | Surge? | Capacity | Bags |
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| Mercedes Sprinter NYC | $450 flat | 45-75 min | Never | 10-14 pax | 14 bags |
| Uber Black XL | $180-420 (surges 2-3x) | 45-75 min | 2-3x in rain/snow/rush | 6 pax max | 6 bags |
| Uber XL / Lyft XL | $80-250 (surges 2-3x) | 45-75 min | 2-3x, common | 6 pax | 6 bags |
| Yellow Cab (Metered) | $70-95 + tolls + 20% tip | 45-75 min | No (flat from JFK only) | 4 pax | 3-4 bags |
| AirTrain + Subway | $10.75 | 60-90 min | Never | 1-2 with bags | Unrealistic for 10+ |
Bottom line: for groups of 6+, Uber Black XL or multiple cabs consistently cost more than a flat-rate Mercedes Sprinter once you account for surge, tolls, tip, and the inability to keep a group together.
Group Transportation FAQ
How much does NYC group transportation cost for 12 people?
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A Mercedes Sprinter for 12 people in NYC costs $175/hour with a 3-hour minimum ($525 total minimum) for hourly service, or $450 flat for a Manhattan-to-JFK airport transfer. That's approximately $37.50/hour/person at minimum — far cheaper than three Ubers and infinitely less chaotic.
What's the biggest group a single Sprinter can carry?
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The standard Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries 10-14 passengers depending on trim, plus 14 bags of luggage. For groups of 15+, we dispatch two Sprinters on a single contract with coordinated pickups and one final invoice.
Can we stop for food or other errands during an hourly booking?
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Yes — multi-stop hourly bookings are our bread and butter. A 6-hour group shuttle might hit 8 stops across Manhattan and Brooklyn. There is no additional per-stop charge during the booked hourly window.
How does billing work for multiple sprinters on one day?
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Multiple Sprinters on the same date bill as a single line on one invoice. Corporate clients with NET-30 terms see a consolidated monthly statement; personal bookings see a single card charge covering all vehicles.
Other services
Explore the full sprinter service menu.
Corporate Shuttle
Recurring office, investor day, and roadshow sprinter shuttles.
Wine Tours
Hudson Valley and North Fork sprinter wine tours from Manhattan.
Wedding Transportation
Guest shuttles, wedding party transport, and getaway cars.
Airport Group Transfers
Sprinter transfers for groups of 6-14 at JFK, LGA, EWR, and TEB.
Special Events
Sprinter service for galas, conventions, Fashion Week, and sports events.
Reserve group transport service
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