17 Seat · Sprinter · Prestige

Comfortable group travel with added space and reliability

2023 - 2025
Diesel
Automatic
17 inc. driver
16 Large Suit Cases
2.0L Turbo-Diesel
5 door

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Comfort-focused transport for larger groups needing space, reliability, and an easy touring experience across New Zealand.

Included with Every Hire

  • Late model Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with 17 seats including driver 
  • Generous rear luggage space (up to 16 large cases) 
  • Android & Apple CarPlay multimedia with reversing camera 
  • Climate control, cruise control, blind spot assist, active brake assist 
  • Adaptive ESP, ABS, power steering, central locking, seat belts 
  • Electric power step & electric passenger door 
  • 24/7 Mercedes VIP roadside assistance 
  • Unlimited kilometres on hires of 5 days or more 
  • Tow bar with trailer options available

Insurance

  • Full insurance included; standard damage excess $3,500
  • Excess reducible to $650; $60/day for hires of 1 - 4 days
  • Excess reducible to $650: $45/day for hires of 5 day
  • Full front windscreen insurance zero-excess available $15/day

Add-Ons

  • Luggage trailer (various sizes available)
  • Child seats & boosters $50/hire 
  • Snow chains $75/hire 
  • One way and inter-island hires available (additional fees may apply) 
  • Leather seat upgrade at $40/day

Good to Know

  • GST/taxes included 
  • Fuel not included; diesel cheaper than petrol at NZ gas stations
  • Full standard driver licence sufficient 
  • NZ Class 1 ‘P’ Passenger Endorsement required if transporting paying passengers 
  • Class 2 licence applicable if towing trailer 
  • Inter-island travel okay. Please ensure you book your ferry early!

Why Choose Our Trailers?

  • WOF certified trailers
  • Professional maintenance
  • Insurance coverage included
  • Delivery & pickup service
  • 24/7 support available

All trailers are regularly serviced and maintained to the highest safety standards.

Frank Van Den Hout

Frank Van Den Hout

2025-12-17T21:18:38.000Z

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Samuels: Excellent vehicle, excellent service. As a professional company with the highest standards in luxury ground transportation we definitely would recommend Samuels, either private or business. Keep up the good work!!!

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