Business Details
Your Trusted Car & Van Hire in Dalkeith
Established over four decades ago, Short Self Drive has grown into a trusted family-run vehicle hire business based in Dalkeith, Midlothian. Our expertise lies in providing self-drive solutions tailored to both personal and commercial needs, with a fleet predominantly comprising Ford vehicles. We pride ourselves on maintaining high service standards while offering a diverse range of vehicles, from compact cars to heavy-duty trucks. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our well-maintained inventory and customer-focused approach. Serving Edinburgh, Midlothian, and surrounding areas, we cater to local clients and international visitors seeking reliable transportation solutions.With decades of hands-on experience, we understand the importance of flexibility, affordability, and transparency in vehicle hire. Our team combines industry knowledge with practical insights to ensure every customer receives appropriate guidance. We continuously update our fleet to meet evolving market demands while preserving the personal touch that defines our family business. Our location near Edinburgh makes us accessible to both urban and rural customers across the region. Through consistent service delivery and attention to detail, we have built a reputation for dependability in the vehicle hire sector.
Services
Car Hire
Van Hire
Minibus Hire
Specialist Commercial Hire
European Vehicle Hire
Short Term Rentals
Long Term Leasing
Commercial Vehicle Hire
Luxury Car Hire
Truck Hire
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in vehicle hire solutions
- Our fleet includes a wide range of Ford vehicles for all needs
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Our knowledgeable team offers expert vehicle selection advice
- We serve both local and international customers with equal care
Services
Car Hire
We offer comprehensive car hire solutions ranging from economy models to luxury vehicles. Our fleet includes manual and automatic transmissions with flexible rental periods. Customers benefit from competitive pricing and transparent terms.
Van Hire
Our van hire service covers small transit vans through to 18-tonne trucks. Vehicles are available for short-term projects or long-term business needs with multiple size options to suit different cargo requirements.
Minibus Hire
We provide minibuses seating from 9 to 17 passengers for corporate events or family gatherings. Professional drivers require appropriate licensing while we ensure vehicle safety and maintenance standards are consistently met.
Specialist Commercial Hire
Our specialist commercial vehicle range includes refrigerated vans, tippers, and Luton vans with tail lifts. These purpose-built vehicles cater to specific industry requirements with practical loading solutions and operational reliability.
European Hire
We facilitate European vehicle hire for customers requiring transport solutions abroad. This service supports both business operations and leisure travel with appropriate documentation assistance and cross-border compliance guidance.
Questions
What driving license do I need for minibus hire?
For 11 seats or more, you require a category D1 license to operate our minibuses.
Can I hire vehicles for European travel?
Yes, we welcome European vehicle hire for both business and leisure purposes with appropriate documentation support.
Are there age restrictions for car rentals?
Drivers aged 21-24 need 2 years' license experience with no convictions. Those 25+ require 1 year's experience.
What commercial vehicle options are available?
Our commercial range includes refrigerated vans, tippers, drop-sides, and Luton vans with tail lifts.
How can I get a vehicle quote?
Click 'Get a Quote' on our website and enter your required dates and times for immediate pricing options.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, and surrounding regions including Galashiels, Kelso, and Peebles.
Reviews (6)
Scott Cairns
Dec 12, 2021
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Albeit vans are in great condition. They seem to be against you hiring to do longer distance runs, told 1 of our drivers they would not hire to us again due to going to London albeit they were told this before hire. And charged according to mileage..advertise welcome vehicles going to Europe but this is evidently a lot of rubbish and just to look good. They're is cheaper hires and more friendly staff.
Brian Wilson Big Bri
Dec 09, 2021
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New vans, spotlessly clean, fair prices, nice people, easy booking and pick-up. Have used before, will use again.
Colin Herd
Sep 29, 2021
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Very helpful staff, paperwork took no time at all, very reasonable rates, will recommend when asked by friends.
Sean Randall
Jul 28, 2021
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Really good price of rental here with Short Self Drive. The Van was brand new aswell and had cruise control which was very handy!
Simon Young
Jul 24, 2021
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Friendly staff. Fast and efficient hire process. Van we received was brand new and will definitely hire from here again if needs be. Hands down better service than many bigger companies!! And local.
Philip Bell
Feb 13, 2021
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Service was pretty good despite current restrictions. Van was a bit tired but worked ok. 4 hour hire is a great thing. Saves a bit cash.
