Can you take a hire van abroad?

If taking a hired van outside the UK, you must make sure you have a VE103 (Vehicle On Hire Certificate). This is normally provided by the rental company and shows that you have the vehicle owner’s permission to take it outside the UK.

Can I drive a 9 seater minibus in France?

The answer is yes: the only legal requirement to drive a nine-seater car or van in France is to have a B category licence – one which allows you to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes – to be insured, and to make sure the car has a contrôle technique if it is over four years old.

Can I drive a 17 seat minibus in France?

So if a 17-seater minibus driven for non-commercial purposes is exempt from EU/AETR rules, (regardless of where it is driven in the EU) then the vehicle is back in the scope of GB domestic rules which don’t require a tachograph for a 17 seater (16 passenger) non-commercial minibus in the UK for France.

What is the biggest minibus you can hire?

24 seater minibus
Our 24 seater minibus hire services offer the largest size vehicle available and are the most elite in our fleet. This 24 seater minibus is ideal for large groups either looking to book for a corporate event or maybe a day out at the races.

Can I take hire car to Europe?

Within Europe, the general answer is yes, you can drive your hire car into a different European country from where you picked it up. However, you may find some restrictions depending on the: Country/countries you want to take the car to. Car category you rent.

Can you hire a car in UK and drive to Europe?

Can I take a hire car from the UK to Europe? Yes, you can take pick up your hire car in the UK and drive it in in Europe. A charge will apply when using your car abroad which is calculated depending on the number of days.

Can I drive a minibus in Europe?

To drive a minibus abroad drivers must hold a current driving licence, and be at least 21 years of age. In the rest of the EU it is standard for all minibus drivers to take a further test to drive minibuses. This is known as a PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) test.

Do you need a D1 to drive a 9 seater?

Drivers of minibuses having nine to 16 passenger seats will need to hold a PCV licence category D1 or a category D licence to drive larger buses.

Can I drive a minibus in Spain?

In Europe a 9 seat minibus (8 passengers and a driver) is generally the maximum permitted rental vehicle size on a standard UK/EU licence. If you are hiring any vehicle including a minibus with a non-EU licence in countries such as Spain, you will require an International Driving Permit issued from your own country.

Can you get a 20 seater minibus?

The 20-24 seater Coach is ideal for groups that are slightly too big for a Minibus but not quite big enough for a full size coach.

Can I take a hire car from UK to Europe?

Is it possible to rent a minibus in Europe?

Welcome to our minibus and bus rental in Europe. If you are a family, group of friends or travel agent looking to rent a passenger van or charter tour bus with a driver for your private multi day tour, we have all your transportation needs covered.

How big of a minibus can you hire in the UK?

Where can I rent a van for Europe?

Bayfield Vehicle Hire’s European hire vans are all less than 6 months old and have full European Breakdown Cover. All European rentals include a sat nav with Europe maps. A nationwide collection and delivery service is available and free pickup/dropoff service from Shrewsbury and Telford railway stations is also possible. (More info)

Do you need a licence to drive a bus in Europe?

We do not provide bus hire for self drive. To operate a vehicle with more than 9 seats in Europe is fairly complicated. You would need EU transport operator licence. Drivers are required to have a bus D licence, tachograph card and professional drivers training valid in EU. Moreover, driving large passenger vehicles in Europe is difficult.