WilderKing Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Hi,I am driving myself round the bend when I would far rather be driving a van to France! I have tried various internet searches to find a self-drive van (one-way or two-way) to hire in either the Leicester or Huntingdon area. My other half and I are buying a place near Limoges and want to move ourselves, but I seem to be getting the run-around from my search engine - all it comes up with are pages of listings that link to pages of listings that link to a load of rubbish! If anyone has any recommendations please, please let me know.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 EuropcarHertz Not tried either in your area but have used both for van hire I also understand that Budget are quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilderKing Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thanks, at least I have somewhere to start now. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Streason Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I have used Europcar on a couple of occasions. Their websites are confusing with lots of different rates. Ring your local branch and ask them how to get the best rates. I did this and got it for 15% cheaper than I had found by asking for the "special" discount I was told to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 [quote user="WilderKing"]I am driving myself round the bend when I would far rather be driving a van to France! I have tried various internet searches to find a self-drive van (one-way or two-way) to hire in either the Leicester or Huntingdon area. My other half and I are buying a place near Limoges and want to move ourselves, but I seem to be getting the run-around from my search engine - all it comes up with are pages of listings that link to pages of listings that link to a load of rubbish! If anyone has any recommendations please, please let me know.[/quote]Try:http://www.paullsvehiclerental.co.uk/http://www.cityselfdrivehire.co.uk/http://www.leicestercarrental.co.uk/http://www.northgatevehiclehire.co.uk/http://www.selfdrive-removals.com/Or Phone:Tony Stanger Self Drive 8 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 8LA 0116 269 3377 Eurotruck Hire Unit 2 Saffron Way, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 6UP 0116 244 2222You'll probably end up phoning them anyway because of the need to check any surcharge for continental use.RegardsPickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 When we moved ourselves in 2006 we hired a van from the following companyhttp://www.sixt.co.uk/vanThey were one of the few companies who would let you cross the channel with their van! We found them excellent. I have looked and found there is a branch in Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Look in Autotrader you can probably buy a van cheaper than cost of hire - especially if you need to do more than one trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 [quote user="Dog"]Look in Autotrader you can probably buy a van cheaper than cost of hire - especially if you need to do more than one trip.[/quote]Not a bad idea. Two weeks' hire of a Sprinter 8 years ago cost us £600 including a lot of time in France. Or you could buy a better van and sell it on after you have used it. We are considering this option for a move within the UK.RegardsPickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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