Van Hire

[lil]

Hi all

 

we have just returned fro mour first visit to our new house in France ( near Nontron). We hired a large van from 1van1 to take stuff. We are going back in July and want to take a smaller van. Does anyone know any companies who will hire vans to take abroad ( most didn't when we were looking?)

Also, does anyone know of a car hire firm who will pick up from Limoge airport?

 

Thanks

Lil

[Alcazar]

Can't answer your second query, but we've taken a large box trailer about 5 times now. If you have a towbar, trailer hire is MUCH cheaper then van hire, you still have a car to travel in and fior when you arrive, and crossings for the trailer are about an extra £90 return at the mo.

Our box was 10 feet by 6 feet by 7 feet high, internal dimensions, and I hired it from a place near Lincoln for £130 for 10 days over easter, plus £50 deposit.

This year it came back with a cement barbecue in it, purchased from carrefour for €160, (UK price £300), in addition to the wine/beer we normally bring.

Alcazar

PS: getting a towbar fitted is a good idea too: trailers, the smaller types, are a must for renovation work over there, and a towbar can be fitted to most cars for less than £150 now.

[lil]

thanks Alcazar

 

that seems like good advice.

 

Lil

[Buntina]

>> Also, does anyone know of a car hire firm who will pick up from Limoge airport?

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Yes:
Car Hire Limoges inc Airport

[jaylottJohn]

Try www.imperialselfdrive.co.uk

I've used their Crawley branch a couple of times now, good selection of vans, all new, and very helpful. Good Value too

[Llantony]

[quote]Hi all we have just returned fro mour first visit to our new house in France ( near Nontron). We hired a large van from 1van1 to take stuff. We are going back in July and want to take a smaller va...[/quote]

When we bought our house we investigated van hire and it seemed v expensive, especially as we travel from the midlands to south west France  We ended up packing the car full and buying furniture in France - small house, 2nd home so not much needed. We now have a Citroen Berlingo which has been invaluable for carting DIY stuff, wood, borrowing a concrete mixer etc.

 If we leave England completely we'll need to take lots of stuff and removals are v expensive (and in one friend's case, unreliable - their stuff ended up miles away!)

Someone suggested buying a transit van and reselling it when it's no longer needed, we might even do that.

Maz

 

[moon]

Car Hire Limoges airport or anywhere else for that matter Go to www.travelsupermarket.com fill in the details on the car hire page and it will compare about 30 companies and list their prices.

Bob

[TonyC]

Hi Lil

I don't know if you have sorted out the van hire issue, as you posted some time ago now, but I today have been trying to hire a van and it wasn't easy. Finally I hit upon Hertz who have most shapes and sizes and they were the cheapest.

I am also considering using using the removal companies advertising in the magazine. I am waiting for quotes.

Bets of luck

Tony