Van Hire Edinburgh

Address

1 Drovers Road
Broxburn
Edinburgh
EH52 5ND

☎ 0131 322 6597

Business Hours

Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM
Sat: 8AM-2PM
Sun: 9AM-12PM

* Open on Bank Holidays

Small Vans to rent in Edinburgh: Easihire’s small vans are ideal for transporting smaller loads or for moving smaller items. These vans have a payload of up to 800kg and can accommodate up to two passengers.

Medium Vans in Edinburgh: Medium vans are ideal for transporting medium-sized loads or for moving larger items. These vans have a payload of up to 1200kg and can accommodate up to three passengers.

Large Van Rental Edinburgh: Large vans are suitable for transporting larger loads or for moving large items. These vans have a payload of up to 1400kg and can accommodate up to three passengers.

Edinburgh Luton Van Hire: Luton vans are ideal for moving large items or for transporting a significant amount of goods. These vans have a payload of up to 1300kg and can accommodate up to three passengers. They also have a tail lift for easy loading and unloading.

About Us

Easihire is a family-owned van hire company, established for over 40 years, located in Edinburgh. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and aim to make the van hire process as easy and straightforward as possible.

Well-maintained fleet
Our vans are regularly serviced and inspected to ensure their reliability and safety.

Competitive rates
We offer affordable van hire rates, with flexible options to suit your specific requirements.

Convenient locations
Our vans are conveniently available in Broxburn Edinburgh, ensuring easy access for local residents and businesses.

Friendly customer service
Our team is dedicated to providing excellent customer service, assisting you throughout the hire process and answering any questions you may have.

Flexible hire periods
Whether you need to hire a van for a few hours, a day, or an extended period, we offer flexible van hire options to accommodate your schedule.

At some point in our lives we’ll need to hire a van, whether it’s to move house or to transport large items. This guide has been created to give you what you need to know before you arrive at the Edinburgh branch and get behind the wheel. Many road users would describe van drivers as a ‘stereotype’ but there is a lot more to driving a van than what you may think!

Will I be seen as another ‘white van driver’ around Edinburgh?

According to research there are 4 million vans on the UK roads and vans cover almost 50 billion miles per year. Demand for new vans is at record levels. You certainly will be among a lot of fellow van users on the roads and there will be plenty of other road users hiring a van for the first time.

There is a certain stigma attached to van drivers. In the UK, certain road users would describe ‘white van drivers’ as being careless, inconsiderate and rude drivers. However, a road safety report conducted around 5 years ago concluded that van drivers were less likely to be involved in an RTA compared to drivers of other vehicle types.

Did you know the commercial van market contributes to around £11 billion per year to the economy? Vans are a vital part of modern life in Edinburgh. You will see many different trades using vans such as plumbers, couriers, builders as well as electricians. When hiring a van in Edinburgh we are sure you will be a courteous and peaceful van driver alongside other road users.

Choosing a van which is right for the job

Before you look for a local van hire firm such as EasiHire.co.uk, we think it’s important for you to know what to look for in a van before you book it. Here is four factors you should consider:

The right van will be decided by:

How much will your goods weigh?
How will you fit the goods into the van?
How big is each object you wish to transport?
How many items will you need to move around?
Your answers to the above will dictate the size of the van you need. Generally speaking the bigger the van, the daily rate increases slightly. All our van rates are very competitive!

Selecting the right size of van

Our fleet of vans vary in size: small vans like the Berlingo, regular vans like a Transit SWB, to a larger van like a Luton. If you underestimate the size of the van you need, you may end up doing more trips to transport all your items. If your items are too heavy to lift, then a Luton van would be a wise choice as the tail lift on the rare will make life a lot easier. Our friendly hire team at Edinburgh will show you how to operate all of the controls!

Driving the van

First time van hirers may be surprised to learn how good the power steering is and how the dashboard is very similar to a car. Your seating position however is much higher than a car, and you’ll notice a lot more wider space inside. You will have to take great care when parking, and going under entrances or bridges due to the greater vehicle height. Many underground or public car parks have a two metre (6’6”) height restriction.

In terms of driving around corners in the van, we recommend you brake gently. Brakes on a van can be sharp as they are designed for a full load. Please also be sure to adjust the wing mirrors and your seat for best comfort and visibility.

Speed limits can vary for vans. Vans over 7.5 tonnes are restricted to 60mph on the motorway. Vans below this weight may drive to the national speed limits. You simply cannot beat checking your routes in advance and allowing yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.

Important documents for hiring a van from Edinburgh

Hiring a van from Edinburgh is a very straight forward process but there are some important items of documentation/ ID that you’ll need to bring with you on the day of your hire.

You will ALWAYS need to show us your valid driving licence
You should bring proof of ID with you such as a recent utility bill
You should bring a credit/ debit card with you as we DO NOT accept cash payments
You will sign a “rental agreement” at the Edinburgh branch. The rental agreement also has terms and conditions that you should read, understand them, then sign. We’ll be clear of your responsibilities in the van and while it’s in your care. We’ll also be clear on what to do should in the unlikely event you have a breakdown in the van.

How does the van insurance work?

We provide CDW (collision damage waiver) insurance included in our rates. Our friendly rental team at Edinburgh will discuss further insurance options to lower your excess. Contents inside the van is not covered by us. Ensuring the goods are well secured in the van is your responsibility.

Driving away on your hire van

Before you leave our Edinburgh branch in the van you should confirm with our rental team:

Which type of fuel you should use

How to operate the fuel cap
How to operate the lights and windscreen wipers
You should also agree a day and time to return the van. On weekends our business hours at Edinburgh are much shorter compared to through the week.

Loading the van

We strongly recommend you stack your goods properly in the back of the van. During transportation, things can move around so stacking your items safely is paramount. Straps can be useful to prevent heavy items falling over. We recommend the heaviest items should be at the bottom of the pile. We also recommend you spread the load evenly across the base of the van. Take care not to overload the van.