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Moving House? 5 Reasons Why Self-Drive Van Hire Makes Sense
01 May 2025

Considering self-drive van hire to move house in Cambridgeshire?

In this blog, the team at Ely-based Bayfield Vehicle Hire share 5 reasons why our self-drive van hire will make your next move a breeze.

1. Reduce Costs

Whether you’re moving house or office, it’s scary how quickly costs can escalate.
The good news is - the actual move is one of the only aspects of moving where you can reduce costs.
With self-drive van hire it’s true, you have to do the heavy lifting, but with Bayfield’s van hire in Cambridgeshire available from as little as £70 per day, you can save thousands that would otherwise be spent on moving companies.

2. Take Your Time

When you hire movers you are given a small window for the move.
Those last few hours before they arrive can be stressful as you miss your alarm, haven’t even started packing up the kitchen, realise you’ve run out of boxes, etc, etc, etc.
With a self-drive hire, you’re in control of the schedule. Want to start early in the morning and take your time? No problem.
Need to make multiple trips or do a quick tip run? You call the shots.
And why only take a day? With longer-term flexible van hire you can take your time and avoid last-minute panic.

3. A Wide Selection of Vans for Every Move

Whether you’re packing up a studio apartment or shifting a five-bedroom house - Bayfield Vehicle Hire has a van to match your needs.

From compact van hire perfect for smaller loads from just £70 per day, to hiring a large Luton van with tail lifts for bulky furniture from just £130 per day, we’ve got a vehicle for you.
Not sure which vehicle you need? Contact our knowledgeable team today!

4. You Don’t Need a Special Van Licence

Think you can’t drive a van?
If you’ve got a standard driving licence, you can legally drive most hire vans—and with a little extra attention to mirrors and corners, you'll feel confident behind the wheel in no time.
Our modern hire vans come equipped with reversing cameras, impact sensors, and other safety features to make the step up to van driving simple.

5. Van Hire With Bayfield Vehicle Hire is Easy!

Bayfield Vehicle Hire in Ely has a range of fantastic vans and we’re ready to help make your self-drive move go as smoothly as possible


We’ve helped hundreds of happy customers make a stress-free move, so why not get a quote or contact us today?

“I recently rented an automatic Volkswagen Transporter from Bayfield Vehicle Hire to move house. From start to finish the process was simple, easy, and the customer service was nothing short of perfection. Ed made sure I was welcomed and taken care of throughout what can be a stressful process.

“I highly recommend you come to this business for your vehicle renting needs. Bayfield has secured a loyal customer.” Carter Smith

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