Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Car & Van Hire Partner in Gloucester & Stroud
Established in 2005, 1st Call Auto Rentals has grown to become the leading independent car and van hire specialists in Gloucester, offering comprehensive vehicle rental solutions to domestic and commercial clients. Our expertise spans short-term and long-term rentals, with a diverse fleet including cars, vans, trucks, and minibuses maintained to the highest standards. We prioritise transparency with all-inclusive pricing covering insurance and VAT, ensuring no hidden fees or unexpected costs. Our professional team delivers tailored support, including vehicle branding options for businesses and access to electric vehicles. With depots in Gloucester and Stroud, we combine local knowledge with nationwide reach to meet diverse transport needs.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by rigorous pre-hire maintenance checks and breakdown cover for customer peace of mind. We serve both individuals requiring temporary replacements and businesses needing fleet solutions, adapting our services to evolving client demands. Our 18-year operational history demonstrates enduring reliability, while our competitive pricing structure maintains market leadership without compromising service standards. Customer satisfaction remains paramount through clear communication channels and flexible booking options. This sustained focus on operational excellence and client-centric practices has cemented our reputation as Gloucestershire's premier vehicle rental provider.
Services
Car hire
Van hire
Truck hire
Minibus hire
Contract hire
Electric vehicles
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We provide top quality hire services at competitive rates.
- All prices include insurance and VAT with no hidden fees.
- Wide range of cars, vans, trucks and minibuses available.
- Established in 2005 with a highly skilled and experienced team.
- Electric vehicles now available for hire.
Services
Car Hire
We offer comprehensive car hire services with diverse options including compact vehicles like Toyota Aygo and Kia Picanto from 42/day, as well as executive models like VW Passat from 65/day. Our fleet features modern, well-maintained vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions, petrol and diesel engines, and standard features including air conditioning. Clients benefit from all-inclusive pricing covering insurance and VAT, with rental periods ranging from daily to multi-year contracts. This service caters to individuals needing temporary transport solutions and businesses requiring vehicle replacements or fleet additions.
Van Hire
Our van hire solutions include car-derived vans like Peugeot Partner from 59/day, medium vans such as Mercedes Sprinter MWB from 90/day, and long wheelbase models from 99/day. Options feature tail lifts, side load doors, and load capacities up to 4m. All vehicles come with comprehensive insurance and breakdown cover, available for periods from one day to five-year contracts. Businesses particularly benefit from our vehicle branding service, transforming rentals into branded fleet additions while maintaining full maintenance support and operational reliability.
Truck Hire
Heavy transport solutions include 7.5 Ton Dropside trucks from 170/day with 20-22ft load capacity and Luton Box Vans with tail lifts from 125/day. Our trucks feature diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, and specialist equipment like winches and H-frames. Designed for commercial customers requiring heavy goods transport, these vehicles support business operations with all-inclusive pricing covering mandatory insurance and VAT, complemented by our 18 years' experience in fleet management and transport logistics.
Minibus Hire
Specialist passenger transport services include 9-seater minibuses from 115/day and 17-seater options at 175/day. Vehicles feature diesel engines, manual transmissions, and luggage capacity for group transportation needs. Ideal for businesses and event organisers requiring reliable transport solutions, our minibuses include comprehensive insurance and breakdown cover while maintaining the same all-inclusive pricing policy across all rental durations from daily to long-term contracts.
Contract Hire
We provide contract hire solutions allowing businesses to lease vehicles from one day up to five years. Monthly rates incorporate depreciation and maintenance costs (excluding fuel and insurance), with option for full vehicle branding. This service particularly benefits companies needing temporary fleet additions without capital expenditure, supported by our 18-year operational expertise and maintained fleet of modern vehicles available with comprehensive insurance packages.
Questions
What vehicles are available for hire in Stroud?
Our Stroud depot offers cars, vans, trucks and minibuses. Current availability can be checked by calling 01453 822130 as vehicle stock changes daily.
Are electric vehicles available for rental?
Yes, we now have electric vehicle options available. Contact our Stroud depot on 01453 822130 for current EV availability and specifications.
What does the rental price include?
All quoted prices include insurance, VAT and breakdown cover. There are no hidden fees or additional charges beyond the quoted rate.
Can I hire a vehicle for more than a year?
We offer contract hire solutions up to 5 years duration with fixed monthly payments covering depreciation and maintenance (excluding fuel and insurance).
What happens if I need to return the vehicle early?
Contract hire agreements have fixed terms. Early termination may incur charges. Discuss specific requirements with our team before booking.
Can I have a rented vehicle branded with my business logo?
Yes, long-term rentals can be liveried with your business branding at additional cost, transforming our vehicles into effective mobile advertising platforms.
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Reviews (4)
Dominic Sheridan
Nov 13, 2021
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Fantastic rental company !! Really lovely van with heated seats sat nav and all other luxuries ! Shaun was extremely helpful and professional- highly recommend this company !! Excellent service !! Thank you !
Kevin Burge
Nov 01, 2021
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County Clearance Limited have hired vans, often at very short notice, when we have been super busy or need extra capacity for big jobs. The guys at the Gloucester depot could not be more helpful. Impressive service, professional but delivered with humour. Definitely our 1st call when we need to hire a van. Great price compared to corporate hire companies. Definitely 5 stars.
Zak Baker
Oct 28, 2021
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What can I say best 99 Ive ever spent!!! Used 1st Call for our house move, van was huge immaculate and Neil was very friendly, informative and was more than accommodating. Definitely use these again!
Omar Patel
Sep 27, 2021
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I Cannot Recommend Highly Enough!! The guys at 1st Call were brilliant when hiring a van for moving. They were flexible and accommodating throughout. They even moved things around so I could collect van earlier. Without their assistance, i would never have been able to vacate my old home on time. Great Service, reasonable prices and very friendly. Will definitely be using again.
