SDVH South West & Cotswolds

Vehicle hire service

Car Hire across the South West and Cotswolds

Self-drive car hire for local journeys, airport and rail connections, replacement vehicle needs, business trips, family visits and weekend travel.

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0117 463 9149

Our Cars

Compare practical car options for local errands, longer journeys and planned work. Exact vehicle model, transmission, seats, payload and driver requirements are confirmed when you request a quote.

Fiat 500 hire car

Fiat 500

Available

Compact city car for short hops, station runs and light personal travel.

Volkswagen Golf hire car

VW Golf

Available

Mid-size hatchback with enough comfort for business trips, weekends and daily local use.

Ford Focus estate hire car

Ford Focus Estate

Available

Extra boot space for luggage, family journeys and airport travel.

Ford Focus automatic hire car

Ford Focus Automatic

Available

Automatic hatchback for easy local driving and flexible day hire.

Hyundai i10 automatic hire car

Hyundai i10 Automatic

Available

Small automatic car that suits tight streets, short trips and city parking.

Ford Mondeo automatic hire car

Ford Mondeo Automatic

Available

Larger automatic car with more cabin space for business or longer-distance travel.

Ford Mondeo manual hire car

Ford Mondeo Manual

Available

Comfortable manual saloon for family use, meetings and longer journeys.

Ford Mondeo estate hire car

Ford Mondeo Estate

Available

Estate body with useful luggage space for equipment, bags and longer trips.

Mercedes C-Class hire car

Mercedes C-Class

Available

Executive car for client visits, airport travel and more comfortable drives.

Mercedes E-Class hire car

Mercedes E-Class

Available

Premium saloon for longer journeys, business travel and executive bookings.

Toyota RAV4 automatic hire car

Toyota RAV4 Automatic

Available

SUV with a higher driving position and more room for passengers or bags.

Range Rover hire car

Range Rover

Check terms

Premium SUV for executive, family and luggage-heavy journeys, subject to availability.

Ford Galaxy people carrier hire car

Ford Galaxy

Available

Seven-seat people carrier for families, small groups and luggage-light trips.

7 seats

Ford Galaxy automatic hire car

Ford Galaxy Automatic

Available

Automatic seven-seater for family journeys and small group travel.

7 seats

Vauxhall Zafira hire car

Vauxhall Zafira

Available

Compact 5+2 people carrier for smaller groups and flexible family use.

7 seats

Why choose us?

Practical hire support from quote to collection.

The booking team confirms the important details up front, including availability, driver rules, mileage, delivery and any specialist vehicle requirements.

Free delivery and collection

Ask for the vehicle to be delivered and collected from a suitable UK mainland address, such as a home, workplace, hotel, station, airport or event venue.

Address, access, timing, ID and driver checks are confirmed before booking.

Unlimited mileage

Most rentals are arranged with unlimited mileage, which is useful for longer journeys, multi-stop work and travel outside the immediate local area.

Courier use and truck hire can carry fair-use or pro-rata mileage rules; confirm mileage before booking.

UK mainland coverage

Vehicles can be arranged through a national supplier network, so regional pages can support local journeys as well as longer UK mainland travel.

Availability depends on the vehicle type, address and booking date.

European cover

European travel cover can be arranged on eligible hires when the journey is declared before travel.

Additional charges and restrictions can apply; one-way European rental is not offered.

One-way rentals

One-way hire can be requested when the vehicle needs to be returned somewhere other than the starting point.

UK mainland only on eligible bookings; route, cost and return arrangements are confirmed by phone.

Insurance included

Standard rental insurance is included with the hire, with driver requirements, excess, deposit and optional waiver details explained before booking.

Goods in transit are not covered by the standard vehicle insurance.

Company own insurance discount

Customers using approved company own insurance can ask whether a reduced hire rate applies.

Own-insurance acceptance and discount eligibility must be confirmed before booking.

Wide range available

Cars, vans, minibuses and trucks are available in multiple sizes, transmissions and configurations, so the booking team can match the vehicle to the journey.

Exact model, size and transmission are subject to local availability.

Ready to check availability?

Book your car rental today.

Tell us the journey, dates, driver details and any delivery or collection needs. The team will confirm the suitable options before you commit.

Call 0117 463 9149

Our Locations

Choose a local car hire page for area-specific journey notes, nearby coverage and cross-links to other vehicle types in the same town or city.

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Car Hire in Almondsbury, Car Hire in Alveston, South Gloucestershire, Car Hire in Appledore, Torridge, Car Hire in Ashburton, Car Hire in Avonmouth, Car Hire in Axbridge, Car Hire in Axminster

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Car Hire in Wadebridge, Car Hire in Watchet, Car Hire in Wedmore, Car Hire in Welcombe, Car Hire in Wellington, Somerset, Car Hire in Wells, Car Hire in Wembdon, Car Hire in Wembury, Car Hire in Wendron, Car Hire in West Coker, Car Hire in West Monkton, Car Hire in Westerleigh, Car Hire in Weston Super Mare, Car Hire in Westward Ho, Car Hire in Wickwar, Car Hire in Willand, Car Hire in Williton, Car Hire in Wincanton, Car Hire in Winchcomb, Car Hire in Winford, North Somerset, Car Hire in Winscombe and Sandford, Car Hire in Witheridge, Car Hire in Wiveliscombe, Car Hire in Woolacombe, Car Hire in Woolavington, Car Hire in Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire, Car Hire in Wrafton, Car Hire in Wrington

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Car Hire in Yate, Car Hire in Yatton, Car Hire in Yealmpton, Car Hire in Yelverton, Devon, Car Hire in Yeovil

Frequently asked questions

Car Hire questions
What age do drivers need to be for car hire?
Driver age, licence history, deposit and excess rules vary by car group. Confirm the named driver details when requesting a quote so the right terms can be checked.
Booking, cover and general questions
Does the rental cost include insurance?
Yes. Standard rental insurance is included with the vehicle hire. The booking team will explain the excess, driver requirements and any optional collision damage waiver before the booking is agreed. Standard vehicle insurance does not cover goods carried inside the vehicle.
Are there extra charges for mileage?
Most rentals include unlimited mileage, subject to the fair-use policy confirmed before booking. Courier work is excluded, and larger commercial vehicles can have separate monthly or pro-rata mileage limits, so mileage terms should always be checked for the chosen vehicle.
Can the vehicle be delivered to a requested location?
Yes. Delivery and collection can usually be arranged across the UK mainland. The team will confirm the address, timing, access, identification and driver checks before the vehicle is delivered or collected.
Can the vehicle be used in Europe?
European cover can be arranged for eligible hires when requested before travel. It is an optional extra and may involve additional charges and restrictions. Vehicles must not be taken outside the approved area without the booking team's agreement.
Do you provide one-way vehicle hire?
One-way rental can be arranged on many UK mainland bookings when the route and vehicle type allow it. One-way hire is not offered to offshore islands or into Europe, and the cost and return point must be confirmed before booking.
Do you offer zero insurance excess?
No. Zero excess is not offered as standard. A collision damage waiver may be available to reduce the excess liability, and the booking team will explain the options that apply to the selected vehicle.
How can I book?
Bookings are handled by phone. Call the booking team during opening hours with the vehicle type, hire dates, delivery or collection details, driver information and journey requirements.
How much is the deposit?
A deposit is normally charged when the vehicle is collected or delivered to cover items such as fuel, fines, parking tickets and damage costs. The exact deposit and refund process are confirmed before the hire is agreed.
Do I need to refuel the vehicle before return or collection?
Yes. Vehicles should normally be returned with the agreed fuel level. If fuel is missing, the cost can be charged or deducted from the deposit according to the hire terms confirmed before booking.
Can I use a credit card to book?
Credit cards and other business payment methods may be accepted, including corporate purchasing cards and BACS transfer where approved. Some payment methods can be subject to checks before the booking is confirmed.
What details are required to book a vehicle?
The team will need the preferred vehicle or size, hire duration, delivery or collection date and time, driver and additional driver details, contact information, address details and relevant postcodes. If you are unsure which vehicle is suitable, the team can help narrow the options.
What licence requirements apply?
Drivers must present a valid driving licence. A licence held for at least one year is usually required, and two years is preferred. Provisional and expired licences are not accepted. Larger minibuses, trucks and specialist vehicles can have extra entitlement checks.
How modern are the vehicles?
The fleet is regularly updated and maintained, with the aim of supplying modern, reliable vehicles. Exact make, model, age and specification depend on availability at the time of booking.
Can I hire a GPS or satnav?
Satnav equipment may be available as an optional extra. Ask the booking team when arranging the vehicle so availability and cost can be confirmed.
What size vehicle can I drive?
That depends on the licence categories shown on the back of your driving licence and the vehicle's weight or seating capacity. Standard UK category B entitlement usually covers vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and up to 9 seats, but larger minibuses, trucks and specialist vehicles may need extra entitlement.