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Cheap Van & Moving Truck Hire in Reading
| Commercial | £112/day |
Top Tips for hiring a van in Reading
- There are two main companies offering van hire at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Green Motion and Drivalia. Neither has offices at the airport, but both offer complimentary shuttle buses to their offices. Both companies' transfer services are operated by National Express – Hotel Hoppa. You'll need to let the driver know you're hiring a car from them to ride for free. Bear in mind that the bus doesn't depart from Terminal 4. Instead, you can take the free airport shuttle to Terminal 5, and buses depart roughly every 30 minutes.
- Rush hour in Reading can significantly delay your travel times. Congestion is usually at its worst between 08:00 and 09:00 and 16:30 and 18:00. Oxford Road and Bath Road are some of the busiest roads in the city. Traffic is particularly busy during the yearly Reading Festival, which usually takes place towards the end of August. During this period, the roads tend to be busier throughout the day, particularly in the early afternoon.
- Reading has a number of narrow roads and lanes, which you will likely want to avoid when driving a van. Bear in mind that if you're using GPS or your phone to get around, it may send you down streets that are too narrow for your vehicle, so be prepared to change your route along the way. The streets around Oxford Road, in particular, are often narrow and one way, which can cause confusion for drivers unfamiliar with the area.
- Hiring a smaller van can be a great option for first-time van drivers and anyone who's only transporting a few goods. At Enterprise's South Reading van hire location, you can often book the Renault Kangoo or similar vehicles. They generally have two seats in front, and the passenger seat can be folded forward if you need more space. With a load space of roughly 3.2 cubic metres, they're perfect for transporting small items of furniture, luggage or moving boxes. With anchors to secure heavier items, you can drive around with confidence.
- 25% of our users found a van hire in Reading for £21 or less
FAQs About Hiring a Van in Reading
What's the best large van to hire in Reading?
If you need a larger van in Reading, you'll be able to choose between a number of different, reliable vehicles. If you pick up your vehicle in Reading at Enterprise's South Reading van hire offices, you can choose a Renault Master, which offers around 11.3 cubic metres of load space. Alternatively, if you're looking for something in the middle, the Vauxhall Vivaro with around 5.9 square metres is a great option. Both are reliable, popular options that will suit most drivers. When you're picking your van up at the airport, both Green Motion and Drivalia offer Ford Transits, which offer around 10 cubic metres of load space.
Where's the best Reading van hire location?
The most reliable Reading van hire company is usually Enterprise's South Reading location. They frequently have a range of vans available for hire in different sizes, so you can find the perfect van for your needs and budget. From Reading Station, you can take the Number 6 Emerald Bus to the Long Barn Lane Stop just outside the office. Be aware that if you select a cargo van with a tail lift from this location, you'll need to be at least 30 years old. Other vans can be hired by drivers aged 25 or older.
Where are the best places to park in Reading?
The Chatham Place Car Park is a useful underground option in the middle of Reading's city centre. Just remember that it has a 2.0-metre height limit, which may be too short for some medium and large vans. Oracle and Holybrook both have underground car parks with a 2.1-metre height restriction. You can expect to pay roughly £2 per hour, though it does vary slightly depending on the location and time of day.
How does KAYAK find such low van hire prices?
KAYAK compares van hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does a van hire cost in Reading?
On average a van hire in Reading costs £22 per day.
Which car hire companies in Reading hire vans?
Car hire companies in Reading that hire vans include Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
How much does it cost to hire a van for a week in Reading?
On average a van in Reading costs £154 per week (£22 per day) to hire.
How much does it cost to hire a van long term for a month in Reading?
On average a van in Reading costs £658 per month (£154 per week) to hire.
Reading Van Hire Company Reviews
Sixt
10.0
Wonderful
6 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Reading
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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An update by email on the type of CAR will help prepare better.8.0 Very Good
May 2017
Pros:
Location was good, lovely car to drive and clean.Cons:
Not clear on website that you need two forms of IDENTITY, driving licence and passport so we had to go back home to get it.4.8 Mediocre
Dec 2015
Pros:
Car and price were good. Good location.Cons:
The car was filthy on the outside although they did offer me a car wash voucher. I didn't take it as I hadn't accounted for the extra time to get the car cleaned. By far the worst experience was being upsold the insurance excess waiver, even though I'd taken a policy with Kayak at the time of booking. I could kick myself for paying for this as its a complete rip off. The girl who served me sowed sufficient doubt in my mind that the policy I had already paid for (excess waiver), wouldn't in fact cover me should I damage the car. Take my advice, if you take out the excess waiver with Kayak, don't let Sixt sell you additional insurance for the insurance excess, which they quote as £1000. I opted for the 50% waiver which still cost 40% of the vehicle rental.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.3
3 locations in Reading
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2.0 Poor
Sept 2023
Hertz
6.4
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.4
3 locations in Reading
Europcar
2.0
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Reading
Budget
7.5
Good
1 reviewOne location in Reading
Firefly
9.6
Wonderful
No reviews available
2 locations in Reading
National
9.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Reading
keddy by Europcar
7.6
Good
No reviews available
One location in Reading
Avis
7.4
Good
No reviews available
One location in Reading
FLIZZR
8.2
Very Good
No reviews available
One location in Reading
Sunnycars
No score available yet
2 locations in Reading
Free2Move
No score available yet
One location in Reading
One location in Reading
Locations in Reading
Reading City Wide
+44 118 951 1123
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Average price | £22/day |
Good deal | £21/day |
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Reading Van Hire Information
| Pick-up location | Reading |
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| Hire locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 2 |
| Popular agencies | Enterprise Rent-A-Car, GREEN MOTION , DRIVALIA |