Hemel Hempstead's proximity to London, the M1 and the M25 mean that it is a convenient location and the town is home to the headquarters of several major companies. In 2005 Hemel Hempstead featured heavily in the news following the large explosion at the HOST - Hemel Hempstead Oil Storage Terminal in Buncefield.

Visitors to Hemel Hempstead enjoy the attractions such as The Charter Tower, a Grade I listed building, and Hudnall Common, a large area of open access land with a great mixture of wildlife - including deer.

Hemel Hempstead also has a wide range of pubs, restaurants and sports and leisure facilities for the town's residential population of around 80,000 people. All of this means that van hire is readily available in Hemel Hempstead. You should be able to rent a full range of vans from the companies listed above:

• Medium / short wheelbase vans - e.g. Ford Transit, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Transporter
• Small vans - e.g. Vauxhall Combo, Ford Transit Connect, VW Caddy
• Large / long wheelbase vans - e.g. Mercedes Sprinter XLWB, Ford Transit LWB, Renault Master, LDV Maxus
• Luton vans & box vans (3.5 tonne / 3.5t).