What do you need from a self-drive van in Newtown St Boswells? Work out the load, dates and terms first, then let SDVH match the vehicle and confirm the details for your booking.
What should go into your van hire enquiry?
A clear enquiry speeds everything up. Note roughly how much you are carrying or how many people are travelling, when you want the van and how far you expect to drive. Mention whether you would prefer the vehicle brought to an address in Newtown St Boswells or collected from a depot, and flag anything unusual, such as a one-way journey or a trip across to Europe.
Which van suits the work in hand?
Moving a few flat-packed boxes calls for something quite different from shifting a house's worth of furniture or running trade tools between sites. Tell the hire team about awkward items, access restrictions at either end, and whether a tail-lift would help. They will suggest an appropriate category, or a similar model if your first choice is spoken for. The exact vehicle allocated is confirmed at the point of booking, so you always know what you are getting before you commit.
When should you book, and how does timing work?
Demand around the Borders can tighten quickly during weekends, term-time moves and the summer season, so it pays to enquire as soon as your dates are firm. Give your preferred pick-up and return times rather than a vague window, and be honest about expected mileage, as the allowance is set per hire. If your schedule might shift, say so early; adjusting a booking before it starts is far simpler than renegotiating mid-hire.
Which terms deserve a second look before you agree?
Before anything is finalised, read through the practicalities: the dates, the mileage option you have chosen, the standard insurance excess and who is named to drive. Check whether delivery or collection carries a charge for your address, and how European cover is handled if that applies. Availability and pricing are confirmed for each individual booking, so nothing is assumed until you have it in writing.
Questions before you book
Can a hire van be brought to an address in Newtown St Boswells?
Delivery and collection may be available to UK addresses, depending on the depot and schedule. Give the full address and preferred timing when you enquire, and any applicable charge will be confirmed with your booking.
What does the insurance cover, and what am I liable for?
Standard insurance is included with every hire. The excess that would apply in the event of a claim, along with any optional reductions or additional cover, is explained clearly before the agreement is signed.
