Vehicle Hire: Vehicles and Prices
Prices by vehicle for self-drive hire
Please note, these prices are now out of date, we are awaiting updated rate sheets from our suppliers - As an estimate, please add £10/day.
| Vehicle Type | Example | Daily Rate | Weekend Rate | Weekly Rate | Minimum Charge |
| Car Derived Van | Peugeot Bipper/VW Caddy/Peugeot Partner Van | £ 15.00 | £ 27.00 | £ 95.00 | £ 7.50 |
| Small Panel Van | (SWB Ford Transit/VW Transporter | £ 20.00 | £ 36.00 | £ 125.00 | £ 10.00 |
| Large Panel Van (LWB) | Peugeot Boxer/Ford Transit | £ 30.00 | £ 54.00 | £ 190.00 | £ 15.00 |
| Minibus (17 seats) | Peugeot Boxer/Ford Transit | £ 55.00 | £ 100.00 | £ 240.00 | £ 27.50 |
| Tipper Van | Peugeot Boxer/Ford Transit | £ 30.00 | £ 54.00 | £ 180.00 | £ 15.00 |
| Luton Box | Van Ford Transit/Mercedes Sprinter | £ 40.00 | £ 72.00 | £ 230.00 | £ 20.00 |
| Luton Box Van with Tail lift | Ford Transit/Mercedes Sprinter | £ 45.00 | £ 81.00 | £ 250.00 | £ 22.50 |
| People Carrier | Ford Transit/Mercedes Sprinter | £ 54.00 | £ 108.00 | £ 378.00 | £ 54.50 |
Cost calculator for jobs with one driver provided
You can use our calculator to work out how much a job with a driver will cost you. We charge for each vehicle type at an hourly rate based on the prices above.
Normal hours for our drivers are 8am to 4:15pm Monday to Thursday, or 8am to 3:15pm on Fridays. Anything else is charged at the overtime rate.
Rates for driver time and fuel
| Fuel cost per mile: | £ 0.35 |
| Driver's time (normal hours) per hour: | £ 10.50 |
| Driver's time (overtime) per hour: | £ 15.75 |
Terms and conditions
- These rates apply to University vehicles and those hired from Northgate. Vehicles from Midhire may be more, especially over the weekend.
- All Rates are for Self Drive Hire only and include VAT.
- Minimum Charge applies for bookings of 4 hours or less. If we have to hire in from outside, then the minimum charge will be a day.
- Vehicle Hire includes comprehensive insurance cover and breakdown cover.
- Vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with a full tank of fuel.
- Vehicles not returned with a full tank of fuel will be recharged at the local pump price (Tesco), plus a £5 administration charge.
- Drivers are responsible for any fines or penalty notices incurred during the hire of any vehicle.
- Drivers/Clubs/Societies/Departments are responsible for any damage or defects incurred to the vehicle during the period of hire.
- Drivers must complete a Vehicle Checklist when collecting the vehicle and report any faults, damage or defects when returning the vehicle.
- Vehicles must be returned in a clean and tidy condition internally, and a reasonably clean condition externally.
- Vehicles not returned in a clean and tidy condition will be recharged the cost of cleaning the vehicle, plus a £10 administration charge.
- Drivers must present their driving licence before being allowed to drive a University vehicle.
- Vehicles should only be used for University business.