Self Drive Minibus Rental

If you’re planning a group trip away and need the luxury of space and extra seating compared to the conventional car, consider our self-drive minibus rental options. Our fleet of minibuses all offer power steering and fitted safety belts, and are available in 14 and 17-seat sizes.

Alternatively, our fleet of MPVs (Multi People Vehicles) is available in 7 or 9-seater options. If you’re looking for a vehicle suitable for 7-9 people, please take a look at our MPV Hire page.

Choose Caversham for your minibus hire, Reading

  • Wide range of vehicles ideal for group transport
  • Our vehicles are clean and comfortable
  • Self-drive rentals for your flexibility and convenience
  • Our range consists of 14 and 17 seat vehicles

Self-drive minibus rental is ideal for flexibility and convenience, and our range includes 14 and 17 seat vehicles which are clean and comfortable. To find out more about minibus hire, or to receive guidance on deciding which would be right for your needs, please call us on 0118 968 0909.

FAQ’s

Why hire a minibus?

A minibus provides the opportunity of transporting larger numbers of people in one vehicle. Whether for work, school trips or a larger family holiday or day out.

Why choose Caversham Vehicle Hire for you Minibus Hire?

Caversham Vehicle Hire provides the option of 14 and 17 seater minibus options for your flexibility. All vehicles are clean and well maintained and all quoted prices on our website include VAT, insurance for one driver and UK breakdown cover.

How long can I hire a minibus for?

You can hire a minibus for just one day, a weekend, a week or alternatively if you require long term hire we offer a competitive monthly hire rate.

How much does a minibus cost to hire? 

This varies on the number of seats the minibus has and the length of hire.  To get a quick and easy quote visit our website and us the Quote & Book section to get an accurate price for your hire requirements.

How many people can fit in a minibus? 

The number of seats detailed include the driver’s seat. So, for example, a 17 seater will hold 16 passengers and the driver.

What’s your delivery & collection service for minibus hire? 

We can deliver and collect the minibus to you home, workplace or school/college within a 10 mile radius of our premises at a small additional cost.

How old do I need to be to Hire a minibus from Caversham Vehicle hire?  

You need to be 25 years of age or over and have held a full licence for a minimum of 2 years

Can I just have a regular licence to hire a minibus?

You can use a regular licence to drive the 14 seater minibuses but you require a D1 on you licence to drive a 17 seater minibus

Can I hire a minibus without D1?

You can only drive a 14 seater minibus without a D1 on your licence.  You will need a D1 on your licence to hire and drive a 17 seater.

 How much deposit do I have to pay when renting a minibus?

A deposit payment of £750 is applicable to both 14 and 17 seater minibuses.

Can I have more than one driver on my rented minibus?

Absolutely.  Each driver must also be over 25 years and have held a licence for two years or more and have a D1 on their licence if required.  There is a small additional charge for each Additional Driver.  This can be added to your booking via our online booking portal.

Can I extend the minibus rental period? 

This should be no problem at all.  Simply call in and speak to a member of our Rental Team.

Are there additional Extras/options available when hiring a minibus with you?

There are various optional extras you can avail yourself of when booking a minibus.  You may wish to consider taking out CDW or you may need Sat Nav or child seats.  These options are available to select via our online booking portal on our website.

Do I need to clean the hire minibus before returning it? 

No. However, do bear in mind a valeting charge may be withheld from your deposit if the minibus is returned in a very dirty state internally i.e seats stained.

What happens when I return my hire minibus?

 Please ensure all personal belongings are removed from the minibus. If you return during office hours the minibus will be checked in during your presence and the damage report signed off.  If you return out of hours a member of our team will check the vehicle in when the office re-opens.  Your deposit payment will then be processed appropriately and your Hire Agreement closed down.

Optional Extras

per day per week
Satellite Navigation Systems £10 £35
Car Seats £5 £28
Our delivery or collection service of the vehicle is £12 each way within 10 miles of our location.
We offer a Meet and Greet Service from the North side of Reading Railway station at a cost of £10.00 charge.