Van Hire West Midlands and Surrounding Areas

Yes. Hires are available across Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and Coventry, and in the surrounding counties, and vehicles can be delivered further afield across England, Scotland and Wales.

Birmingham's Clean Air Zone covers the area inside the A4540 Middleway ring road, and older cars and vans are charged to drive in it. Hire vehicles are generally recent models that meet the standard, but mention it when you book so it can be confirmed for your vehicle.

A full UK car licence (category B) lets you drive vehicles up to 3,500kg maximum weight with up to eight passenger seats. That covers small, medium and large vans, Luton vans, 3.5 tonne tippers, pickups, cars, people carriers and 9-seat minibuses.

Usually, yes. If you passed your car test before 1 January 1997 your licence will normally include C1 (vehicles up to 7,500kg, so a 7.5 tonne lorry) and D1 (minibuses with up to 16 passenger seats, not for hire or reward). Check the categories on the back of your photocard.

A minibus with more than eight passenger seats normally needs D1 on your licence. Most drivers who passed their car test before 1 January 1997 have it. If you passed later, choose a 9-seat minibus or ask about the options when you call.

As a rough guide: a medium van suits a studio or one-bedroom flat, a large van suits one or two bedrooms, and a Luton with a tail lift suits two or three bedrooms. For bigger homes, think about a 7.5 tonne lorry or two trips. Tell us what you are moving and you'll be pointed to the right size.