Practical Car & Van Rental U.K. is the fourth largest vehicle rental company in the United Kingdom with over 150 car and van hire locations situated throughout the U.K. in England, Wales, Scotland and the Irish Republic. We have over 25 years experience of self drive hire and pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service, quality rental vehicles and highly competitive rates. There are cars to suit every requirement, from 3 door economy cars up to large estate cars. We also provide people carriers (mpv), executive cars and convertibles. Mini buses seating up to 17 people are stocked by numerous rental locations. Automatic vehicles, diesel variants, child seats, global satellite navigation systems are available on request.

We provide Airport Car & Van hire at most international and regional airports. These include Heathrow, Gatwick, Gatwick Airport, Stansted, Luton, Dublin, Belfast, Liverpool, Aberdeen, Inverness, East Midlands, Exeter, Birmingham, Cambridge, Southampton, Newcastle, Leeds/Bradford, Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow and Manchester airports. View our extensive list of Airport Rental locations on the ‘drop down’ list opposite. Most rental locations will provide car hire at local railway and coach stations.  Travellers arriving by train or bus can be met upon arrival. Deliveries to Hotels, Guest Houses and business addresses can also be arranged. ‘Out of hours’ rentals including weekends may also be acceptable with prior agreement. Check with your appropriate rental location for more information.