Reading Van Hire

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When to book a van rental car in Reading

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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.

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.

Reading Van Hire Company Reviews

 
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Sixt

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Reading

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Fronting Rose Kiln Lane

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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Thursday08:00 - 16:00
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Saturday08:00 - 16:00
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

7.3

3 locations in Reading

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171 Basingstoke Rd

+44 118 975 8200

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday10:00 - 15:00
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Cow Lane

+44 118 956 9466

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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Qpark Car Park, Chatham Street

+44 118 956 0777

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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2.0 Poor

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Doing better. You could have been honest and truthful about the charges. I really think I should warn others on social media to avoid your company.

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Hertz

6.4

Okay

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.4

3 locations in Reading

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131 Wokingham Road

+44 118 324 0558

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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131 Wokingham Road

+44 118 324 0558

Monday09:00 - 16:00
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Saturday09:30 - 12:00
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25 Boulton Road

+44 118 986 1313

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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Europcar

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Reading

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6-8 Commercial Road

+44 371 384 9952

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National

8.4

Very Good

Best rated

One location in Reading

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Cow Lane

+44 118 956 9466

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Avis

7.4

Good

One location in Reading

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45 Caversham Road

+44 344 544 9785

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
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Budget

7.3

Good

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

45 Caversham Road

+44 344 544 9736

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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keddy by Europcar

6.9

Okay

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

6-8 Commercial Rd

+44 371 384 9952

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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Dollar

6.1

Okay

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

131 Wokingham Road

+44 118 324 0558

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

37B Caversham Rd

+44 844 499 3399

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Firefly

No score available yet

2 locations in Reading

Locations in Reading

131 Wokingham Road

+44 118 324 0558

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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Sunday10:00 - 15:00

25 Boulton Road

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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Reading

Locations in Reading

38 Portman Road

+44 118 939 4394

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Peppard Road

+44 118 972 1114

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Reading

Locations in Reading

131 Wokingham Road

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6-8 Commercial Road

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Reading

Locations in Reading

15 Trafford Rd

+44 118 951 1123

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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10 travellers who hired a car in Reading gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.3

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Everything you need to know for your cargo van hire in Reading

Reading Van Hire Information

Pick-up locationReading
Hire locations5
Airport locations4
Popular agenciesGREEN MOTION , U-Save, DRIVALIA , Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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