Driving a Hire Van Abroad?

Not all van hire companies allow you to take their rental vans across the channel.

However, some do and we've researched these and put together a list of exactly what they offer and what their terms and conditions are below.

(See a list of Sixt locations in the UK)

Sixt allow hire vans and trucks up to 7.5t to be taken abroad:

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Contact the branch you are hiring from at least one week before the hire period to arrange cover for European use of your van.

You will have to pay an additional fee for European Breakdown Assistance and additional insurance cover for continental use.

(In Walsall, near J10 M6)

Wide range of vans and minibuses available for European use. These Include Transits, VW Transporters, Mercedes Sprinter 4.3M Long Wheelbase Hi-Tops, Mercedes Luton vans with tail lift. We also have specially built 950cu.ft mini furniture removal vans. All can be driven on standard car licence.

We also offer 7.5t Box vans with tail lift. These require category C1 on your licence.

For total peace of mind we provide comprehensive European RAC rescue/recovery cover. Your European driving insurance and documentation arranged at no extra cost. No additional charges for extra drivers. Call us free now on 0800 197 8875 for a quotation or if you just want some friendly advice.

(Slough & High Wycombe)

Bucks Car Hire specialises in European van hire. It offers a full range of panel vans (SWB, MWB, LWB and XLWB) for European use. These range from short wheelbase vans such as the Ford Transit to extra-long wheelbase vans like the Mercedes Sprinter. Small, car-derived vans are also available.

All vehicles are covered by 24hr. breakdown assistance and a small supplement is payable for European use.

European van rental is available from BCH's Slough (Berkshire) and High Wycombe (Buckinghamshire) depots. See the BCH website for booking details or call them on 0844 414 2039.

(Holt nr Wrexham)

Jolly Good Van Hire, Wrexham is an experienced rental specialist to Europe. Our customers can take hire vans & cars outside the UK strictly by prior arrangement. Call us on 08453 727 727 to discuss your needs, open 7 days a week.

We operate a modern fleet of vehicles including a full range of van & car sizes of market leading makes. All vehicles are less than 12 months old and come with 5* 24hr RAC cover, European sat nav and a European travel safety pack. Rates include comprehensive insurance, unlimited mileage and unlimited drivers (min age 25yrs). Delivery & collection is available.

To enquire or book a vehicle call our friendly reservation team on 08453 727 727. Open 7 days.

(Shrewsbury)

Jolly Good Van Hire, Shrewsbury is an experienced rental specialist to Europe. Our customers can take hire vans & cars outside the UK strictly by prior arrangement. Call us on 01743 770035 or 0800 078 7363 to discuss your needs, open 7 days a week.

To enquire or book a vehicle call our friendly reservation team on 01743 770035 or 0800 078 7363. Open 7 days.

If you're worried about whether your driving licence covers you to drive a van in Europe, don't be. As a general rule, your UK driving licence will give you the same entitlements when you are abroad as it does in the UK.

Hire vans can usually be driven into most EU countries and other Western/Northern European countries. Restrictions vary between hire companies but all of these companies will require you to return their rental vans to the UK - one-way hires are out. (Spain is the exception - see One-Way Van Hire to Spain)

Van hire for driving abroad - for example in Ireland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greece. EU countries are normally included - check with your rental company if unsure. This is not a definitive list and country restrictions vary between hire companies.

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