Daily And Long Term Business Hire
How It Works Van hire made simple
Whether you need a van for a single job or a fleet for the next two years, Leighton Drive makes it easy to get the right vehicle, for the right length of time, without the cost and hassle of owning it outright.
Short Term Or Long Term
What’s The Difference?
Short term hire covers you for 1 to 30 days. Long term business hire runs for 12, 18 or 24 months. Both include servicing, maintenance, breakdown cover and road tax.
1 to 30 days
Short Term Hire
- Duration
- 1 to 30 days
- Best for
- Cover, one-off jobs, seasonal peaks, trial periods
- Commitment
- Minimal — pay for exactly what you need
- Rates
- Daily rate from £45 a day inc VAT, better the longer you hire
- Insurance
- Fully comprehensive insurance included
- Running costs
- Servicing, maintenance, breakdown cover and road tax included
- Deposit
- £1,000, refundable
12, 18 or 24 months
Long Term Business Hire
- Duration
- 12, 18 or 24 months
- Best for
- Core fleet vehicles, replacing owned vans, planned growth
- Commitment
- Fixed term, lower monthly rate
- Rates
- Monthly rate, quoted to your term and van
- Insurance
- Fully comprehensive insurance, arranged by you
- Running costs
- Servicing, maintenance, breakdown cover and road tax included
- Deposit
- £2,000 per vehicle, refundable
Short Term Hire
Short Term Van Hire, 1 To 30 Days
Sometimes you just need a van right now — not a long term commitment. Short term hire is built for flexibility: it’s the option most businesses reach for when a vehicle need is temporary, unpredictable, or simply too short to justify buying one.
Short Term Hire
Ideal For
- Covering a van that’s off the road for repair or an MOT
- Handling a seasonal spike in demand
- A one-off delivery, house move or contract job
- Trialling a different van size or spec before committing long term
- Bridging the gap while you wait on a new fleet vehicle
- Taking on temporary or agency staff who need their own vehicle
Short Term Hire
Why Businesses Choose It
- No long term commitment — hire for the exact number of days you need
- No idle costs — you only pay when the van is working for you
- Fast turnaround — get a vehicle on the road quickly
Long Term Business Hire
Long Term Van Hire, 12, 18 Or 24 Months
For vans that form part of your everyday operation, long term hire gives you all the reliability of owning a fleet, with none of the financial or administrative baggage. It’s a fixed-term agreement at lower rates than short term hire, without the upfront cost of buying a van outright.
Long Term Business Hire
Ideal For
- Running your core, day-to-day fleet
- Replacing ageing or owned vehicles without a big upfront outlay
- Planned business growth — adding vans as you win new contracts
- Businesses that want fixed, predictable monthly costs
- Companies that want the newest van models without the depreciation risk
Long Term Business Hire
Why Businesses Choose It
- Lower rates than short term hire, quoted to your term and van
- One predictable monthly payment covering the vehicle, servicing and maintenance
- Access to newer, well-maintained vehicles rather than an ageing owned fleet
- No large capital outlay and no resale or disposal hassle at the end of the term
Hire, Buy Or Lease?
Why Hire Instead Of Buying Or Leasing?
Buying a van ties up capital, exposes your business to depreciation, and lands you with the ongoing cost and hassle of servicing, MOTs, tyres and eventual resale. Leasing can lock you into lengthy, inflexible contracts. Hiring with Leighton Drive gives your business a third way.
- Protect your cash flow — no large capital outlay, so working capital stays in your business, not tied up in a depreciating asset
- Predictable costs — a monthly rate on long term hire, or a daily rate on short term hire, covering the vehicle and its upkeep
- Stay flexible — cover busy periods with short term hire, and keep your long term fleet to the vans you need all year
- No depreciation risk — you’re not exposed to a van’s falling resale value, or the hassle of selling it on
- Reduced admin — no managing servicing schedules, MOTs, warranty claims or disposal; we handle it
- Access to newer vehicles — keep your fleet modern and reliable without a repeated capital outlay every few years
Leighton Models
Not Just A Van — A Statement
Vans do marketing whether you’ve planned for it or not. Every time one pulls up outside a customer’s home, sits on a job site or crawls through traffic with your name on the side, it’s making an impression. The question is whether that impression is forgettable — or exactly the one you want your business to make.
That’s why two vehicles in the Leighton Drive fleet exist for a very specific kind of customer: businesses who know their van is part of their brand, and want it to look the part.
Ford Transit Custom
LV-RF
Sharper lines, a bolder stance, a van that owns the road the second it arrives.
Volkswagen Transporter
LV-S
A legendary reputation for quality, sharpened with a premium finish that leaves the standard white van in the dust.Hire either one and you’re putting a moving advert for your business on the road — one that works for you on every job, every day, whether you’re actively selling or not.
What’s Included
Everything To Do With Running The Van
Every Leighton Drive hire, short or long term, includes the running of the van. What you add depends on how long you hire for.
Every Hire
Included As Standard
- Full servicing and maintenance, so your van stays roadworthy without you lifting a finger
- Road Fund Licence (road tax) included in your hire rate
- Breakdown cover, so help is on hand if something goes wrong
- A well-maintained, reliable vehicle from our regularly refreshed fleet
- Straightforward paperwork — no complex finance agreements to navigate
Depends On Your Hire
What You Add
Short term hire
- Fuel (insurance is already included)
- £1,000 refundable deposit
Long term business hire
- Fully comprehensive insurance, arranged by you
- Fuel
- £2,000 refundable deposit per vehicle
Deposits are returned in full at the end of the agreement, subject to the vehicle’s condition. See our fair wear and tear policy (PDF).
Getting Started
How To Get Started
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Tell us what you need
Vehicle type, size, and how long you need it for.
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We match you with a van
The right van from our fleet, with any extras you need.
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We agree the term
1 to 30 days on short term hire, or 12, 18 or 24 months on long term business hire.
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Pay the deposit
A refundable £1,000 for short term hire, or £2,000 per vehicle for long term hire, held for the duration of the hire.
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Get on the road
Insurance is included on short term hire; on long term hire, arrange your own. Add fuel and go — everything else is included throughout the hire.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “long term van hire” actually mean?
It’s a way for businesses to get the use of a commercial van over an extended period — 12, 18 or 24 months with us — without the upfront cost or ongoing responsibility of owning it. You get a modern, well-maintained vehicle for a fixed monthly cost, and you hand it back at the end of the term.
What do I get as part of the hire, beyond just the van?
Every hire includes servicing, maintenance and breakdown support, so the vehicle stays on the road with minimal input from you. Our team is also on hand throughout the hire if you need advice, want to review your fleet, or run into any issues.
Can Leighton Drive support a fleet as my business grows?
Yes. Add vans on long term business hire as you take on new work, and cover busy periods with short term hire, so you’re not tied to vehicles you don’t need all year round.
Will hiring actually save my business time and money?
Hiring removes the big upfront spend of buying a van outright, along with the ongoing admin of servicing, MOTs and eventual resale. That means fewer unexpected costs, less time spent managing vehicles, and a predictable outlay you can plan around.
Why hire through Leighton Drive rather than buy or lease?
We combine a well-maintained fleet with hands-on support and hire terms built around what your business actually needs — short cover for a single job, or a fixed term for your core fleet — rather than a one-size-fits-all finance agreement.
Is the hire rate fully inclusive?
Servicing, maintenance, breakdown cover and road tax are built into every hire rate. On short term hire, fully comprehensive insurance is included too, so you only add fuel. On long term business hire, you arrange your own insurance and add fuel.
Is the deposit refundable?
Yes. The deposit — £1,000 on short term hire, or £2,000 per vehicle on long term business hire — is held for the duration of the hire and returned in full at the end of the agreement, subject to the vehicle being returned in good condition.
Videos
How Our Hire Works
Short videos from the team on our daily and long term hire.
About Our Daily Rentals Service
In this video we introduce our Daily Rental service, talk you through how it works and give you some insight into the vans you could rent from us.
Watch on YouTube: About Our Daily Rentals Service
About Our Long Term Rentals Service
In this video we talk about our Long Term Rental Service, and offer some insight into how it works and how it could be of benefit to you or your business.
Watch on YouTube: About Our Long Term Rentals ServiceGet In Touch
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