Van Hire Battersea

To hire a van in Battersea with Fairview, you need to be between 25 and 65 years of age and hold a full DVLA driving licence that you have had for at least two years. These age requirements are set by our insurers. If you fall outside this range, speak to our Battersea team directly to discuss your options, though additional charges may apply.

When collecting your hire van in Battersea, you will need to bring:

• Your full, valid DVLA driving licence
• Proof of address dated within the last three months, such as a utility bill or bank statement
• A credit or debit card in the name of the main hirer.

Having everything ready before you arrive keeps the handover quick, so you can be loaded up and on the road sooner.

Every van hire includes basic protection as standard. However, the standard insurance excess is £3,000 in the event of an accident or damage. For working vehicles in particular, it is worth considering one of our optional protection packages to reduce that liability. Packages must be selected at the time of booking and cannot be added once the hire has started.

Yes, you can rent a van in Battersea using a debit card or a credit card, provided the card is in the name of the main hirer. Business customers who would prefer to pay on account or by direct debit can arrange this with our team, subject to prior agreement.

Same-day van hire is often possible at our Battersea branch, but is subject to availability. If a job has come in unexpectedly or your own van has let you down, call us and we will check what is available. We cannot always guarantee every van category at short notice, but we will always do our best to find a solution.

Our Battersea branch is at Ingate Place, London, SW8 3NS, just off Queenstown Road and a short distance south of Battersea Park. Queenstown Road and Battersea Park railway stations are both within walking distance if you are arriving by train. The branch is open 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am to 12 pm on Saturdays.

Every van leaves our Battersea branch with a full tank of fuel and must be returned the same way, regardless of how far you have travelled. If the van comes back with less than a full tank, the shortfall will be charged at the AA’s highest recorded pump price on the day of return, plus a 20% administration fee. Diesel is the most common fuel type across our van fleet, so double check you are at the right pump before filling up.

If your plans change, you can move your van hire in Battersea to a different date free of charge. If you need to cancel altogether, a charge of 30% of the total booking value will apply. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled collection time will result in the full payment being retained. During busy periods such as school holidays, bank holidays, Easter and Christmas, cancellations within seven days of collection are non-refundable and cannot be moved to another date.

If there’s any uncertainty around your plans during these periods, we’d recommend arranging independent cover.