Business Details
27 Years
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Emergency
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Reliable Van & Truck Hire in Newbury
Established in 1999, Smarthire Vehicle Rental is a family-run business serving Newbury, West Berkshire, and surrounding areas. Located at Greenham Business Park, our strategic position ensures easy access for customers from Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford, Whitchurch, and Basingstoke. With over 25 years of experience, we have built a reputation for exceptional customer service and high standards in vehicle hire. Our fleet includes modern vans, trucks, minibuses, and people carriers, all maintained to the highest specifications. We prioritise customer convenience with 24-hour assistance, flexible return times, and free parking.Our commitment to transparency ensures all rates include VAT and insurance, with clear pricing for domestic and European hires. Our team's local expertise guarantees tailored solutions for personal moves, business needs, or special projects. We invest in driver-friendly vehicles equipped with modern features like air conditioning, Bluetooth, and safety systems. Our recycling centre access policy demonstrates our dedication to practical, customer-focused solutions. This combination of experience, service quality, and community knowledge makes us the preferred choice for vehicle hire in the region.
Services
Van Hire
Truck Hire
Minibus Rental
Removal Services
Vehicle Sales
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 26 years of experience in local vehicle hire services
- Our fleet includes modern vehicles with safety features like parking sensors
- We offer 24-hour customer assistance and flexible return times
- All rates include VAT and insurance for domestic hires
- We provide recycling centre access for hire vehicles
Services
Van Hire
We provide modern van hire solutions for personal and business needs. Our fleet includes short and long wheelbase panel vans with advanced features like air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, and parking sensors. Customers benefit from all-inclusive pricing covering VAT and insurance for domestic hires, with European hire options available upon request.
Truck Hire
Our 7.5t truck hire service caters to heavy cargo requirements. Equipped with tailifts and safety features, these vehicles offer 32m capacity and 2,500kg payload. Drivers need category C1 licence, with competitive rates starting at 150 daily. All vehicles include insurance and technical support during operating hours.
Minibus Rental
We offer 12-seat minibuses with modern amenities including dual air conditioning, adaptive cruise control, and reversing cameras. These vehicles suit group transportation needs with all-inclusive pricing from 155 daily. Our fleet maintains high safety standards and comes with comprehensive insurance coverage.
Removal Services
Our removal van hire includes low-loading luton vans with ramps for easy access. Vehicles feature 24m capacity and 1,100kg payload, ideal for household moves. We provide load securing equipment and expert guidance for efficient transportation of furniture and large items.
Vehicle Sales
We sell one-owner commercial vehicles with full service history. Current stock includes Ford Transit models with low mileage and modern specifications like satellite navigation and parking sensors. All sales vehicles come with MOT certification and complete documentation for hassle-free purchase.
Questions
What vehicles can access local recycling centres?
Short wheelbase vans can access West Berkshire's Newtown Road Recycling Centre with valid ID. Long wheelbase vans access Hampshire sites. Book appointments through council websites before visiting.
Do your rates include insurance?
All hire rates include comprehensive insurance for domestic use within England, Scotland and Wales. European hires require additional coverage arranged before departure.
Can I hire vehicles outside regular hours?
We offer out-of-hours vehicle returns and 24-hour customer assistance. Sunday appointments are available for urgent needs with prior arrangement.
What payment options do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and bank transfers. Full payment is required at booking with flexible amendment options subject to availability.
Are removal accessories available?
We provide removal packs with blankets and ties, sack trucks, multi-purpose carts, and loading ramps. These accessories help with safe transportation of furniture and bulky items.
What licence do I need for different vehicles?
Category B covers most vans up to 3.5t. 7.5t trucks require category C1. Check specific requirements for each vehicle type before booking to ensure driving eligibility.
Reviews (7)
Ashley Freemantle
Sep 28, 2021
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Superb hire service, Dawn and Steve were really great, very personable and easy to deal with. Would definitely recommend Smart Hire Newbury. Great vehicle, it felt safe, clean and comfortable over significant distance. Would use again! Thanks both!
Simon Trigwell
Aug 19, 2021
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Well priced selection of Ford vans. They are always well prepared and spotless. Service from Steve and Dawn is excellent. They are always very friendly and helpful. They can also provide handlebar straps, front wheel chocks and ramps for motorbikes and advice on what the best options are. I've only been using them for a couple of years but I wouldn't go anywhere else now
Eliot Salandy Brown
Dec 13, 2020
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Rented a transit for one day and received excellent service, a new van, at a great price. Highly recommended.
Emma Jayne Gibbons
Oct 05, 2020
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Super lovely team, more than happy to help at the start of the covid pandemic. Highly recommend them :)
Mark Batehup
Jul 10, 2020
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I've used Smart hire for more than 15 years. Steve and his wife have always looked after me and have always presented me with immaculate vehicles at a very fair price
Graham Watts
Jun 01, 2020
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My absolute go to for when I need a van in Newbury! The vans are always great; always clean inside and out and running well. The team at Smarthire are always super helpful too. Best of all, great hire rates! Totally recommend!
Samantha Whittaker
Oct 03, 2019
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I can't speak highly enough of this company! They're so helpful, their vans are immaculate and their prices are reasonable. Totally brilliant!
