subject: Hiring a Van in Three Easy Steps [print this page] Hiring a Van in Three Easy Steps Hiring a Van in Three Easy Steps
Whether moving your family or carting a heavy load across the county, you probably have a lot to organize and not enough time to do it all. But often hiring a van is a necessary task that cannot put off. Find out how to get the van you need in three easy steps with less hassle (and less cost) than you may have expected.
Step One
Decide on the size of van that you need. Based on the amount and shape of the cargo that you will be carrying, figure out which style and size of van is needed. Can you get by with just a small van or will the height and breadth of an extra large van be needed? If you will need to make multiple trips it's a wise idea to opt for the larger sizes, since that should mean fewer trips. But remember that rental and fuel costs will be higher with a larger vehicle.
Step Two
Outline the time frame you will need the van for. Factor in travel times, rest stops and any other events which may stretch the time span. The last you want is to be rushing around on the job because you have not booked the van hire for a long enough time.
This is also the time to consider the distance you will likely be travelling. In the case of businesses needing to hire a van this distance could be variable and difficult to pin down. In that instance an unlimited mileage is your only option. But if, on the other hand, you will only need to travel a short distance or a set distance that figure could make a difference in the cost of the hire.
Step Three
Source out a van hire company. What you are looking for is a firm that has the size and type of van you need with the service or hire package required. Can you rent for only a day if that's what your needs are or is there a minimum time frame? Is there a discount for longer rentals of weeks or months, as is very often necessary when a business is using a van hire firm? The hire packages are just as important as the vehicle since you do not want to be paying for something you do not absolutely need.
The best company will also have convenient pick up and drop off locations - whether that is local or across the UK. Find out whether there is any penalty for dropping off at an alternate location. Looking online is the fastest way to find and even book a van for hire.
These three steps make hiring a van fast and simple. Get back to it with the vehicle you need to get the job done.
