Short Wheel Base Van Hire, Reading

Our Short Wheel Base (SWB) van hire is ideal for transporting work equipment and tools, items of furniture, or white goods. The van’s practical ply-lined cargo area can accommodate a substantial load while offering good fuel economy. Many of our SWB hire vehicles have parking sensors, air conditioning and Bluetooth as standard. Sat nav systems are also available for hire. Most have these features, but not all.

The benefits of choosing Caversham for SWB transit van hire

There are many benefits to choosing our short wheel base van hire services in Reading and its surrounding areas. These include:

  • Great deals for short- and long-term van hire, available to suit any business requirement
  • Our transit vans can be hired for domestic uses such as moving house
  • Large range of vans available to suit all your needs
  • Our vans are self-drive and ideal for the transit of small to medium items or larger quantities of items such as when moving house.

SWB Van Dimensions

If you’re hiring a van to move house, it’s helpful to know how many boxes you can expect to fit inside. Our figures are based on medium to large boxes of the type you may have purchased for moving. Below, you will find all the specifications about our transit and small vans for hire. Bear in mind, these figures are approximations and things like van wheel arches will have to be taken into consideration when packing!

External Height1.9m
External Width1.9m
External Length4.95m
Internal Height1.35m
Internal Width1.65m
Internal Length2.4m
Door Height1.26m
Door Width1.39m
Between Wheel Base1.27m
Side Door Height1.25
Side Door Width0.98
Please also note that there may be a slight variation in dimensions depending on the model of vehicle.

SWB Van Rental

At Caversham Vehicle Hire, we offer excellent value and flexible vehicle rental options, including transit van hire. As with all our vehicles, our SWB van hire is available for any period of rental – you can rely on our SWB hire until the end of your project. If you’re looking for transit hire, but are unsure whether you need a short, medium or long-wheelbase vehicle, please call our customer service team today. We will be happy to offer you advice on the best solution.

Optional Extras

per day per week
Satellite Navigation Systems £10 £35
Car Seats £5 £28
Sack Trucks £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.