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Reliable car hire from North London Van & Truck Hire, with over 30 years of family-run service. Whether you need a compact city car or a spacious estate, our small fleet of quality vehicles offers excellent value with no hidden costs. Based in Enfield and Hertford, we provide straightforward car rental with the same honest service that’s made us North London’s trusted commercial vehicle hire company since the 1990s.
All our cars are ULEZ compliant, regularly serviced, and come with comprehensive insurance, AA breakdown cover, and competitive daily rates from just £30. With our £100 pre-authorised deposit system and 150-mile daily allowance, you know exactly what you’re paying from the start.
Family-Run Business You Can Trust
We’re not a faceless corporate hire company. We’re a family business that’s been serving North London for over 30 years, and we treat every customer with the same care we’d expect ourselves. When you call us, you’ll speak to someone who actually knows the vehicles and genuinely wants to help you choose the right option.
Straightforward Pricing with No Catches
Our daily rates start from £30 and include insurance, AA breakdown cover, and protection for damage to lights, mirrors, and tyres. The only thing not covered is overhead damage – and we’ll tell you that upfront, not buried in small print. We pre-authorise a £100 deposit but only take it if there’s a genuine reason to do so.
Generous Mileage Allowance
You get 150 miles per day included in your hire, which covers most local and regional trips comfortably. Need to go further? Extra miles are charged at just 10p each – no surprises, no penalty rates.
BVRLA Members – Professional Standards Guaranteed
As members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, we adhere to industry standards for professionalism and fairness. It’s not just our word – it’s backed by the UK’s leading vehicle rental trade body.
24-Hour Drop-Off at Enfield
Need to return your car outside office hours? Our Enfield branch at Brimsdown offers 24-hour drop-off, so you’re not constrained by a 5pm deadline. Drop the keys in our secure box and carry on with your evening.
ULEZ Compliant Fleet
Both our cars meet London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone standards, so you won’t face daily charges when driving into Central London or across the expanded ULEZ area. That saves you £12.50 per day compared to hiring a non-compliant vehicle.
Perfect for city driving and local trips around Enfield, Hertford, and North London. This compact 5-seater is easy to park, cheap to run, and ideal for couples or small families who need reliable wheels for a few days. The Aygo X is surprisingly roomy inside despite its small footprint, and the raised driving position gives you better visibility than traditional city cars.
5 Seats – Comfortably fits four adults, five at a push Petrol – Efficient around town, easy to refuel anywhere Manual – Simple, straightforward driving experience
Great for: Airport runs, visiting family, weekend shopping trips, temporary replacement while your car’s being repaired, exploring Hertfordshire
Daily rate from £30
If you need more space without hiring a van, the Corolla estate is your answer. This 5-seat hybrid offers a massive boot (581 litres with seats up, 1,606 litres with seats down), built-in sat nav, cruise control, and air conditioning. The hybrid engine means excellent fuel economy, especially in stop-start London traffic.
Perfect for families, longer trips, or when you’re moving a decent amount of stuff but don’t need a full van. The automatic CVT transmission makes driving stress-free, and the estate body gives you proper load capacity while still being easy to park and drive.
5 Seats – Spacious for adults in both rows Petrol Hybrid – Excellent fuel economy, lower running costs Automatic CVT – Smooth, easy driving with no gear changes Features: Air conditioning, satellite navigation, cruise control
Great for: Family holidays, house clearance trips, moving furniture, airport runs with multiple passengers and luggage, business travel requiring comfort
Daily rate from £30
All rates include; insurance, AA Breakdown cover, Damage to lights, mirrors, tyres, etc. **Overhead damage not included**
When your car’s off the road for repairs, insurance claims, or MOT failures, you need wheels fast. We can usually sort you out same-day or next-day, with daily rates that won’t break the bank while you’re already dealing with repair costs. Our cars are reliable, clean, and won’t let you down while your own vehicle’s being sorted.
Not everything needs a van. If you’re moving boxes, taking stuff to the tip, picking up furniture from one house to another, or collecting shopping from the trade counter, the Corolla estate might do the job perfectly well. You get a massive boot, easy driving, better fuel economy than a van, and you can still park in normal spaces.
Heading to Scotland for a week? Down to Devon to see relatives? The Corolla’s hybrid engine and cruise control make longer motorway drives comfortable and economical. With 150 miles included per day, that’s over 1,000 miles on a week’s hire before you’re paying extra. Most family trips to other parts of the UK will fit comfortably within that allowance.
When you’ve got meetings across multiple locations in one day, or you’re attending a trade show with equipment to carry, hiring a car for a few days often costs less than train tickets – and gives you the flexibility to adjust your schedule. The Corolla’s sat nav and professional appearance make it suitable for client visits.
Taking friends or family to Stansted, Luton, or Gatwick? The Corolla estate swallows multiple suitcases easily and seats five comfortably. Split the hire cost between you and it’s cheaper than taxis or airport parking for several cars.
Some people in North London don’t own a car day-to-day – parking’s expensive, insurance is high, and public transport covers most needs. But when you want to visit the Cotswolds for the weekend, head to the coast, or explore somewhere off the train lines, hiring for two or three days gives you that freedom without the full-time costs of car ownership.
We believe in straightforward pricing. Here’s exactly what you’ll pay:
Daily Rate: From £30
This includes insurance, AA breakdown cover, 150-mile daily allowance, and damage protection for lights, mirrors, and tyres. The exact rate depends on the vehicle you choose and how long you’re hiring for.
Deposit: £100 Pre-Authorised
We pre-authorise £100 on your card when you collect the car. This amount isn’t actually taken – it’s just held by your bank. If you return the car on time, within mileage, with the agreed fuel level, and without damage beyond normal wear, we don’t take a penny of it. If there’s legitimate additional cost (excess mileage, late return, damage), we’ll discuss it with you and only charge what’s fair.
Extra Mileage: 10p per mile
Your 150 miles per day covers most needs generously. A trip from Enfield to Cambridge and back is about 80 miles. Enfield to Brighton return is roughly 140 miles. If you do go over, it’s a simple 10p per mile – no penalty rates or hidden multipliers.
Long-Term Discounts
Hiring for a week or more? We offer discounts on longer contracts because it’s better for us to have a vehicle out consistently than to have it sitting in the yard. Call us on 020 8805 0011 to discuss weekly or monthly rates – we’ll usually beat daily rates significantly if you’re hiring for business purposes or extended replacement periods.
Monday-Thursday Discount
Book and collect your car Monday through Thursday and you’ll get 20% off. This applies to the daily rate and helps us balance demand across the week. If your schedule’s flexible, this is an easy way to save.
What’s Not Included
You’ll need to return the car with the same fuel level it had when you collected it – we’ll show you this on collection and note it on your hire agreement. If you’re hiring the Corolla, you’ll want to note whether it’s petrol or hybrid (it’s hybrid, but uses petrol). The Aygo X is straight petrol.
Overhead damage isn’t covered by our standard insurance – that means if you hit a height barrier or low car park ceiling. Our cars are normal car height so this is rarely an issue, but we mention it because we don’t want any surprises.
Example Costs
Weekend trip (Friday to Monday): 3 days = £90 base rate, includes 450 miles Week-long hire: 7 days = contact us for weekly rate (significantly less than 7x daily rate) Two-week temporary replacement: 14 days = contact us for best available rate
We’ve kept the booking process simple because we know you just want to get sorted and get on with your day.
Call us on 020 8805 0011 or use the booking form on this page. We have a small car fleet compared to our van and truck range, so especially at busy times (bank holidays, summer months, Christmas) it’s worth calling ahead rather than just turning up. We can usually tell you instantly if we’ve got what you need.
Valid UK driving licence (or international licence with UK entitlement) A credit or debit card for the £100 pre-authorisation Proof of address if your licence doesn’t show your current address
Enfield (Brimsdown): 1320 Mollison Avenue, Enfield EN3 7NJ – behind McDonald’s, just off the A10. Easy access from North Circular, M25, or through Enfield town centre. This location offers 24-hour drop-off, so you can return your car any time that suits you within your hire period.
Hertford: Kingfisher Nurseries, White Stubbs Lane, Bayford, SG13. Quieter location just outside Hertford, convenient if you’re based in Hertfordshire or coming from the north/east.
Our office hours are Monday-Friday 07:30-17:00, Saturday 07:30-12:00, closed Sundays. Collection during these times at either branch. The Enfield branch has 24-hour drop-off outside office hours – we’ll show you how this works when you collect.
We’ll walk you through the car with you, noting any existing marks or damage on your hire agreement so you’re not liable for pre-existing issues. We’ll check the fuel level together and note it down. You’ll sign the agreement, we’ll pre-authorise the deposit, hand over the keys, and you’re away. The whole process typically takes 10-15 minutes.
Bring the car back to the same location you collected from (unless we’ve agreed otherwise). Make sure it’s got the same fuel level as when you collected it. If you’re dropping off during office hours, we’ll check it over with you and cancel the deposit hold immediately. If you’re using 24-hour drop-off at Enfield, drop the keys in our secure box and we’ll process everything the next working day, cancelling the deposit hold once we’ve confirmed the car’s condition.
We started as a small family van hire business in the 1990s and we’ve grown steadily by doing one thing consistently: treating customers properly and maintaining our vehicles to high standards. We’re not the biggest hire company in London, but we’re one of the most trusted in North London, and that reputation has been built one customer at a time over three decades.
Our cars are maintained to exactly the same standards as our commercial fleet – regular servicing, thorough safety checks, professional cleaning between every hire. We’re members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, which means we adhere to industry standards for professionalism, fairness, and proper procedures.
When you hire from us, you’re not just another booking reference number. You’re a customer we want to see again, and we’ll treat you accordingly.
Yes, our cars can be driven anywhere in mainland Great Britain. You’re covered by insurance and breakdown throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. If you need to take the car to Northern Ireland or Europe, call us first – we’ll need to arrange additional insurance documentation.
All our cars come with AA breakdown cover included. If you have any mechanical issues, call the AA on the number we’ll give you with your hire documents. They’ll come out to you, fix the problem at the roadside if they can, or recover you and the car. We’ll sort out a replacement vehicle if needed. Breakdowns are rare because we service our cars regularly, but if it happens, you’re covered.
Additional drivers can be added to the insurance when you book. There’s typically an extra charge for this and the additional driver will need to be present with their driving licence when you collect the car. Both drivers must meet our age and experience requirements.
Call us as soon as you know you need extra time. If the car’s not booked by someone else, we can extend your hire – usually at the same daily rate or better if it’s now a longer overall period. Don’t just keep the car without calling – that’s technically theft of a hire vehicle and causes all sorts of problems. A quick phone call sorts everything out.
If circumstances change and you don’t need the full hire period, call us. We can’t usually refund days you’ve already paid for, but we’re reasonable people – if you’ve booked a week and your car’s been repaired after three days, talk to us. We’d rather have you as a happy customer who comes back next time.
Drivers typically need to be 25 or over with at least two years’ UK driving experience. If you’re under 25 or a newer driver, call us – we may still be able to help but there might be additional insurance costs or deposit requirements.
We don’t expect it to be spotless, but return it in roughly the condition you collected it. If you’ve covered it in mud on a country trip, a quick run through a car wash is appreciated. If you return it in an unreasonable state (cigarette burns, significant mess, strong odours), we might need to charge for professional cleaning.
These are your responsibility during your hire period. If we receive a penalty notice for something that happened while you had the car, we’re legally required to pass on your details to the authorities, and we’ll charge an admin fee for processing the paperwork. Best to drive carefully and park legally.
Yes, but any toll or crossing charges are your responsibility. For the Dartford Crossing, you’ll need to pay the charge online yourself (it’s not collected at barriers anymore). Same applies for the M6 Toll or any other toll roads.
You get 150 miles per day included. That’s generous for most uses – it’s over 1,000 miles on a week’s hire. Additional miles are charged at 10p each, which is lower than most major rental companies. If you know you’re doing a really high mileage trip (Scotland and back, for example), talk to us when booking and we might be able to arrange a better deal.
We’re Actual Local People
When you call us, you’re talking to someone based in Enfield who knows North London properly. We understand that parking round here is difficult, that the A10’s always busy, that getting to Stansted from Hertford is easier than getting to Heathrow. We’re not reading from a script in a call centre somewhere – we’re people who work here and live locally.
No Upselling or Hard Sells
We won’t try to sell you insurance you don’t need, extra cover you’re already protected by, or upgrades to vehicles you didn’t ask for. We’ll tell you what you need, what’s included, what the alternatives are, and let you decide. No pressure, no tricks.
Proper Family Business with 30+ Years Experience
We’ve been doing this since the early 1990s. We’re BVRLA members, which means we follow professional standards and proper procedures. But we’re also a family firm that actually cares about doing a good job, not just hitting quarterly targets for shareholders we’ve never met.
The Same Team That Runs Our Van Hire
Our core business is commercial vehicle hire – vans, trucks, minibuses. We’re really good at that, with hundreds of vehicles and customers ranging from sole traders to major businesses. We’ve added cars to complement that service, so you get the same professional approach and honest dealing you’d expect from a serious commercial vehicle hire company.
Based in Enfield and Hertford – Two Convenient Locations
Whether you’re in North London or Hertfordshire, you’ve got a location that makes sense for you. The Enfield branch is right off the A10 with easy access from anywhere in North London, the M25, or the North Circular. Hertford’s perfect if you’re Hertfordshire-based or approaching from the A10/A414.
We’ll Actually Answer the Phone
Try calling the big rental companies on a Saturday morning when you’ve got a problem. You’ll spend 20 minutes in a phone queue listening to terrible hold music. Call us and you’ll get a person who can actually help you, usually within a couple of rings. That matters when you need help.
