What Size Van Does Your High School Sports Team Need?

On a cold Chicago curb at 5:45 a.m., athletes hauling duffels need a little extra room. At Paragon Car & Van Rental, we match the van to the roster, the bags, and the trip ahead. A team that loads once can get on the road faster. That saves time. Our family team has helped local groups travel since 1962.

What size vehicle does our high school sports team need?

Two coaches, twelve players, and a stack of gym bags can fill a vehicle quicker than most people expect. We look at the full count before suggesting a rental: riders, duffels, coolers, uniforms, and bulky equipment. Smaller groups may find our minivan rental easier to handle around school lots and tournament parking.

• 12-passenger van: A practical choice when the squad wants to ride together instead of splitting into multiple cars.
• 15-passenger van: More seats for a larger roster, extra coaches, or parents joining the trip.
• Gear-heavy schedule: Tell us about ball bags, folding chairs, coolers, or other items before choosing the vehicle.

Our Passenger Vans Keep Rosters Together

After a Saturday tournament, one van in the parking lot is easier to spot than four separate cars. For highway trips and weekend events, a passenger van rental keeps teammates in the same vehicle. Coaches can check in with players. Everyone arrives at roughly the same time, and there’s less back-and-forth over directions. Before reserving a larger van, ask us how much space will remain for bags and equipment once everyone is seated.

• Comfort: Players have room to settle in before the first whistle.
• Arrival timing: Fewer vehicles can mean less confusion when the fieldhouse lot is packed.

We Plan Around Equipment and Travel Days

Wet gear after a rainy practice can take up twice the space coaches planned for. We ask about training bags, uniforms, water containers, and tournament supplies before the reservation is set. Our policies explain renter requirements, including a valid driver’s license and a minimum rental age of 23. Clean, well-maintained vehicles are ready for pickup, and coaches or parents can sort out the important details before departure day.

Before a 6:30 a.m. departure, nobody wants to discover the coolers don’t fit. At Paragon Car & Van Rental, school groups can reserve a vehicle based on the real travel plan, not a last-minute estimate. Call us at (773) 622-7660 or request a quote to get started. For upcoming Chicago, IL games and tournaments, contact us today.