All across the UK, the university term is about to start (or it’s just started), and parents and students are arriving in droves, often with surprising amounts of ‘stuff’ — electronics, furniture and clothing, mostly, plus a few books…
The only problem is that when you come to pack all that stuff into your car, you may find it simply doesn’t fit — or that your pristine new car is going to end up looking like a battle-scarred taxi inside, by the time you’ve rammed everything in.
The solution, of course, is van hire. This is an especially busy time of year for van hire companies, who face a surge in demand from students and their parents every autumn, as the university crunch strikes, and parents realise that a car simply isn’t the answer.
Although demand is high and I would have recommended booking earlier, my sources tell me that there is still availability for hire vans in most UK locations for the next fortnight, during which most universities kick off the new year.
Luckily, our unique, transparent van hire price comparison engine allows you to compare prices from most major UK van hire companies with just a few clicks. If you need a last-minute rental van, here are a few pointers to get you started:
- Click here to compare van hire prices from Europcar, National, Hertz, Sixt, Thrifty and Argus Car Hire, plus independent companies
- Student van hire guide: minimum age requirements and our pick for young drivers
- Need one-way van hire? Click here
- Finally, if you don’t drive a van regularly, check out the vanrental.co.uk essential guide to driving a van to help you avoid problems on the journey.
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