If you are travelling home this Christmas and need to empty your belongings out of your room in halls, then why not hire  a van for a one-way trip and save your parent’s the hassle of a return trip in a heavily-loaded car?

One-way van hire is surprisingly easy to arrange and Hertz is currently offering great deals on student car and van hire for students aged 19-24.

As far as we know, this is unique amongst van hire companies, most of whom require you to be at least 21 years old.

Hertz has more than 70 locations around the UK, so there is probably one quite close to your university and to your home – perfect for arranging a one-way van hire.

To cut costs still further, why not pool your resources with another student who’s travelling to the same area and halve the cost? Most vans are big enough for two students’ possessions and you may be glad of the company if it’s a long drive.

If you haven’t driven a van before, don’t worry too much – vans are pretty easy to drive. Check out our page on driving a van for the first time for a few tips to remember.

Don’t Take It Home – Store It Instead

Finally, if transporting all of your stuff home for three weeks and then bringing it straight back again seems a bit daft (well, it might do), then consider self storage instead.

Self storage is readily available all over the UK and we’ve put together a self-storage guide to help you get started. The basic principle is simple – you pay by the week or month to have your own private lock-up in secure building or compound. You can choose how much storage you need – from a large cupboard right up to a warehouse!