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- Unlimited Mileage
- Free Delivery & Collection
- European Cover
- Entire UK Coverage
Van Hire Canterbury
SDVH provides a wide range of reliable vans for hire in the Canterbury and the UK.
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Our Vans In Canterbury
SDVH is your destination for self-drive van rentals in the UK. We’re known as one of the premier van rental companies, supplying vans ideal for varied needs, from personal to business.
Our extensive van rental fleet includes specialised options like Luton-style vans, tail lift vans, smaller vans and vehicles with automatic gears. Our primary goal is delivering the perfect rental vehicle to each customer at a reasonable price.
From Tunbridge Wells to Gravesend and every location in between, we offer the same comprehensive benefits across the county.
Volkswagen Caddy
or similar
Ford Transit SWB
or similar
Automatic Van Hire
or similar
Ford Transit MWB
or similar
Ford Transit LWB
or similar
4 MTR Sprinter
or similar
4 MTR Automatic Sprinter
*LONDON ONLY or similar
Ford Luton Box Tail Lift
or similar
Ford Transit Dropside Van
or similar
3.5 Tonne Tipper Transit
or similar
Recovery Van
or similar
Toyota Hilux
or similar
VW Campervan
or similar
VW SWB 5 Seat Crew Van
or similar
LWB 6 Seater Crew Van
or similar
12.5M Cherry Picker 3.5T
or similar
Why Choose SDVH For Van Hire In Canterbury?
At SDVH, we understand that the process of hiring a van should be straightforward and uncomplicated. We strive to make the van hire process seamless and straightforward for all of our first-time and regular customers. Whether you’re considering a personal move or need a van for business needs, our wide-ranging selection of vans is here to serve you. Thanks to our wide network of suppliers across the UK, including Canterbury, we can continuously provide the ideal van for you.
We are committed to offering you great value when renting a van. Our fleet is frequently maintained and refreshed to make sure you get the most dependable vehicle, whether for short or long-term rental. If you’re not sure which van will suit your needs, our knowledgeable team is continuously on standby to guide you. All that’s left to do is reserve your van – ring us today!
Our benefits apply throughout the entire county – not just major areas like Maidstone and Dartford.
Free Delivery & Collection
Hiring a van from SDVH saves you an additional trip to the station. Our no-cost delivery service is crafted to make your rental process smooth and convenient.
We furthermore offer free collection at the end of your rental period. When booking, simply inform our agents about your chosen delivery and collection locations.
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Unlimited Rental Mileage
Unrestricted movement in mobility is a key principle at SDVH, that’s why we provide unlimited mileage on the majority of our vans. You don’t have to to be concerned about extra costs for crossing a specific mileage limit. After you’ve settled the rental fee, you can drive either short and long distances.
This promotion, however, doesn’t apply to vans used for delivery tasks. Further queries regarding unlimited mileage should be posed to our service staff at the time of booking.
Entire United Kingdom Coverage
SDVH is pleased to offer widespread van hire services throughout the UK mainland. Our network reaches across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales, supplying a wide variety of vans to accommodate your needs.
Whether you’re transporting goods for business or planning a trip with family, we’re here to help. Secure your booking with us today for a smooth journey.
European Cover Option
Traveling in Europe is made easy with our rental solutions. We offer van hire services for those planning to travel to locations like Spain, Ireland, Belgium, France, Portugal as well as other EU countries. Moreover, with our unlimited mileage offer, you can journey freely without being constrained by distance constraints.
Always remember to notify us at the time of booking so we can take care of all the necessary arrangements for your European journey.
One Way Vehicle Rental
At SDVH, we believe in providing versatile rental options that suit your requirements. That’s why we provide a one-way rental service, enabling you to pick up the van at one place and drop it off at another.
This convenience does come with an extra cost and remains available solely inside the country. If you want to opt for this service, just inform our representatives when you book your van, and they will sort out the details for you.
Insurance Is Included
SDVH believes in total dedication to your protection, which is why every van hire includes comprehensive insurance protection. This insurance, included in the hire cost, shields you from slight damages to the van and looks after everyone inside.
To further decrease your liability in case of severe damage, we offer a Collision Damage Waiver. Our staff will clarify all associated costs and insurance plans when you book your van.
Company Own Insurance - 10%
At SDVH, we admire when our customers make the effort to secure their own insurance policy. If this describes you, then you’ll be happy to know that we offer a 10% discount to customers who have previously secured their own insurance. This allows you to cut down on unnecessary costs while still reaping the benefits of our top-notch service.
You can rely on us to provide a top-condition vehicle and stellar customer service, all at a lower price. To secure your discount, all you need to do is inform us during your booking process.
Wide Range Available
Whether it’s a comfortable car for your everyday journeys, a durable lorry for heavy lifting and towing, or a roomy minibus for group travel, we’ve got the perfect vehicle ready for you. Available across the county, our fleet ensures you’re always on the move with ease. SDVH is your go-to choice for van hire in Canterbury. We comprehend that distinct projects need varied vans, and that’s why we offer a diverse range of options. Whether you want a compact van for city manoeuvrability or a roomy van for more sizable items, we offer the optimal solution. Our team is devoted to delivering exceptional service and guiding you in selecting the right van for your particular needs.
With our extensive network of van suppliers, we ensure accessibility and dependable rental options. Choose SDVH for a seamless van hire journey and attain peace of mind during your travels.
Book Your Van Rental Today!
SDVH showcases a broad selection of van hire choices to meet the needs of our customers. Our services span both individual and commercial rentals in different UK areas. Call us at 020 8168 8158 for your reservations.
Amenities For Easy Access In Canterbury
Canterbury, Kent combines ancient architecture and rich culture with modern amenities and strong transport links, attracting diverse visitors.
Getting Around Canterbury
Canterbury’s road network connects the city internally and to nearby locations. The A28 passes through Ashford Road, Wincheap and Broad Street, extending to Sturry Road and linking Canterbury to Whitstable. The A2050 (Roman Road) connects to New Dover Road and Rheims Way, while the A257 runs through St. George’s Place and Lower Chantry Lane towards Littlebourne Road. The A2 Dover Road provides motorway access and the A290 Rheims Way and Whitstable Road link to St. Dunstan’s Street. The B2068 Nackington Road offers a scenic route towards Herne Bay. Local connectivity includes Hollow Lane, Old Dover Road and Broad Oak Road.
Van Parking Options
Canterbury offers numerous parking facilities. Whitefriars Car Park on Watling Street operates 8AM to 11PM daily. Several 24/7 options include Queningate Car Park (Lower Bridge Street), Watling Street Car Park, North Lane Car Park, Holman’s Meadow Car Park (Old Dover Road) and Car Park A Canterbury West Station | APCOA (Station Road West). St Radigund’s Car Park operates 7AM to 9PM daily. Additional 24/7 parking garages include Castle Street Car Park, Station Road West Multi Storey Car Park, Canterbury Chaucer Travelodge Car Park | APCOA (Ivy Lane), Castle Row Car Park and Watling Street Parking Garage.
Petrol Stations And Vehicle Services
Four Esso stations serve Canterbury: 24/7 locations on Sturry Road, Wincheap and A2, plus Broad Oak Road (6AM-midnight). Other 24/7 options include Morrisons (Ten Perch Road), Asda (Sturry Road), Shop’N Drive (Wincheap) and bp (Dover Road). Casino Filling Station (Canterbury Road) operates Monday-Saturday 6AM-10PM, Sundays 7AM-10PM.
Auto repair services include Herne Motors (Broad Oak Road, Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:30PM), Modern & Classic Autos (Sunrise Complex, Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM) – recommended for visitors to Faversham, C May Motors (Wincheap, weekdays 8:30AM-5:30PM) and Sams Garage (Simmonds Road, Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM). Additional options include Autocare Canterbury (Jackson Road, Saturdays until 4PM), Acorn Garage and Oaten Hill Mews Garage (both Broad Oak Road, weekdays 8:30AM-5:30PM), D P Autos (Simmonds Road) and Shaun’s Autoshop (Cockering Road).
For maintenance and inspection, Formula One Autocentres (Broad Oak Road) operates Monday-Saturday 8:30AM-5PM, Sundays 10AM-4PM. Halfords Garage Services (Broad Oak Road) opens weekdays 8AM-6PM, Saturdays until 5PM, Sundays 10AM-4PM. Elite Garages (Wincheap) offers Saturday service until 4PM, while Northgate MOT & Service Centre (New Ruttington Lane) operates Monday-Saturday. Mr Clutch Autocentres (Simmonds Road) serves until 5PM Saturdays and Mobile Mechanic (Havelock Street) provides at-home services.
Car wash facilities include Ashford Road Car Services Ltd. (Stour Valley Industrial Estate, Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM, Sun 8AM-5PM), FS Car Wash (Morrisons Car Park, Ten Perch Road) – popular with those heading to Sandwich, IMO Car Wash (Broad Oak Road, Mon-Sat 8:30AM-6PM, Sun 9AM-5PM) and USA National Hand Car Wash and Valeting (Broad Oak Road, Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM, Sun 9AM-5PM). Additional options include Car Park Valeting Hand Car Wash and Car Park Valeting at Morrisons (both Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM, Sun 9AM-5PM), TGBCARS (Military Road, weekdays 7AM-5PM, Sat until 4PM), AU Detailing (daily 9AM-6PM), Hersden Hand Car Wash (Island Road, Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM, Sun 9AM-5PM) and Kent Mobile Car Wash (Fordwich Road).
Hardware Stores, Garden Centres And Storage Facilities
B&Q Canterbury (Sturry Road) operates Monday-Saturday 7AM-8PM, Sundays 10AM-4PM. Howdens Canterbury (Wincheap Industrial Estate) opens Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5PM, Saturdays until noon. Hinges & Brackets (35 Wincheap) serves Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM, Saturdays 9:30AM-3:30PM, popular with visitors to Ashford. Additional options include Wincheap Hardware, Screwfix Canterbury, Invicta Tools & Fixings (Wincheap Industrial Estate, Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM), Toolstation Canterbury (Mon-Sat 7AM-8PM, Sun until 4PM), TradePoint Canterbury (Sturry Road), Jewson Canterbury (Riverdale Road) and MKM Building Supplies (weekdays 7AM-5PM, Sat until noon).
Garden centres include Meadow Grange Nursery LTD (Honey Hill, Whitstable, Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-4PM), Canterbury Chartham Garden Centre (Stour Business Park, Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM, Sun 10:30AM-4:30PM) and Straight Up Hydro (City Business Park, Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sun until 4PM). Country Mower Centre (Westbrook House, Island Road, Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sat until 3:30PM) is popular with those heading to Margate. The Range (Vauxhall Road) operates Monday-Saturday 9AM-8PM, Sundays until 4PM.
Storage facilities include Armadillo Self Storage (Marshwood Business Park, Mon-Sat 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sun until 4PM), A & S Self Storage Ltd (Barton Business Park, Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat until 1PM) and Nackington Storage Ltd (Merton Lane, 24/7). Additional options include Space Time Move LTD (Dane John Works), Need A Space Self Storage (Shalloak Road), Storage King Canterbury (Trade Park, Sturry Road, Mon-Fri 8:30AM-6PM plus Saturdays), Stasher Luggage Storage (New Dover Road, daily 7AM-11PM), CitySpareSpace (St. Dunstan’s Street, Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sun until 4:30PM) and Canterbury Self Storage (Hackington Road).
Drive Thru, Restaurants, Shops And More
McDonald’s operates two 24/7 locations at Stour Retail Park (Sturry Road) and St George’s Street. KFC serves at Maybrook Retail Park (Vauxhall Road) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (St George’s Street), both 10:30AM-11PM daily. Quick Bites (Station Road West) opens Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday 11AM-5PM. Chuck and Blade Burgers (Sun Street) operates Monday-Thursday 11:30AM-9PM, Friday-Saturday until 10PM, attracting visitors from Sittingbourne.
Burger King (The Clocktower Building, St George’s Street) operates 10AM-10PM daily. Sunrise Café (Sturry Road) serves Monday-Saturday 7AM-4PM, Sundays 8:30AM-4PM. Chatterbox (Castle Street) opens Monday-Friday 8:30AM-3PM and weekends from 9AM.
Garden Of England (St. Dunstan’s Street) operates Monday-Saturday 9AM-8PM, Sundays until 8PM, popular with visitors from Ramsgate. Abbots Mill Garden (Mill Lane) and Franciscan Gardens (St Peter’s Street, 10AM-5PM daily) offer outdoor spaces. B&M Home Store (Marshwood Close) operates Monday-Saturday 8AM-8PM, Sundays until 4PM. Fenwick Canterbury (St George’s Street) opens Monday-Saturday 9AM-5:30PM, Sundays 10:30AM-4:30PM. Mole Country Stores (Broad Oak Road) serves Monday-Saturday 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sundays 10AM-4PM.
Information updated July 2024
