SDVH Scotland
UK vehicle hire coverage

SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire]: cars, vans, minibuses and trucks across Scotland.

Look through the options for cars, vans, minibuses and trucks, then call us to settle the practical details before anything is agreed. We check your choice of vehicle, delivery and collection, mileage, cover and route before you commit.

  • One-way rental options
  • Mileage terms confirmed
  • Delivery and collection
  • European cover for eligible hires
  • Scotland coverage

Choose your vehicle

Pick a category first, then select your location.

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SDVH vehicle hire fleet
Cars, vans, minibuses and trucks

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We confirm the vehicle model, driver terms and delivery arrangements before you book.

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0141 673 8264

Why choose us?

Practical help from quote to collection.

Before you book, our team goes through the key points with you: availability, driver rules, mileage, delivery and any requirements for specialist vehicles.

Free delivery and collection

You can request delivery and collection at a suitable UK mainland address, such as your home, workplace or hotel, or a station, airport or event venue.

We confirm the address, access, timing, ID and driver checks before the booking goes ahead.

Unlimited mileage

Unlimited mileage comes with most rentals, which makes them well suited to long trips, jobs with several stops and travel beyond your immediate area.

Fair-use or pro-rata mileage rules may apply to courier use and truck hire, so please check the mileage terms before you book.

Coverage across the UK mainland

Vehicles can be sourced through a national supplier network for local journeys and longer trips across the UK mainland.

Whether a vehicle is available will depend on its type, the address and the date you need it.

One-way rentals

If the vehicle needs to go back somewhere other than where the hire began, you can ask for a one-way rental.

It applies only to eligible bookings within the UK mainland. We confirm the route, cost and return arrangements with you by phone.

European cover

On eligible hires, we can arrange cover for driving in Europe, provided you declare the journey before you set off.

Extra charges and restrictions may apply, and we do not offer one-way rentals for European trips.

Insurance included

Standard rental insurance comes as part of the hire. We explain the driver requirements, excess, deposit and optional waivers before you book.

The standard vehicle insurance does not cover goods in transit.

Discount for company own insurance

If you are using your company's own approved insurance, ask us whether a lower hire rate is available.

We need to confirm that your own insurance is accepted and that you qualify for the discount before you book.

A wide choice of vehicles

With cars, vans, minibuses and trucks in a variety of sizes, transmissions and layouts, our booking team can find a vehicle that suits your journey.

The exact model, size and transmission depend on what is available locally.

Our Fleet

The right type of vehicle for each job.

Pick the service type first, then turn to the local pages for nearby coverage, route notes and the smaller areas surrounding each Scotland location.

How booking works

Pick a vehicle type and a location, then confirm your booking by phone.

Each main service can be reached from the homepage. On every service page you will find the Scotland locations available for that vehicle type, so the right car, van, minibus or truck page is quick to find.

Open the car hire page to browse Scotland car hire locations.
Open the van hire page to browse Scotland van hire locations.
Open the minibus hire page to browse Scotland minibus hire locations.
Open the truck hire page to browse Scotland truck hire locations.

Looking at a smaller area first? The Additional Locations page lists more cities, towns and districts covered by SDVH Scotland.

Planning guides

In-depth vehicle hire guidance to read before booking.

All guides
Estate car example for Scotland car hire
An estate car suits Scotland journeys where passengers, luggage and easy loading matter more than having the smallest possible car. This regional version uses Aberdeen, Airdrie and Alloa as example locations for SDVH Scotland customers.
Saloon and estate cars compared for Scotland hire
A saloon suits tidy passenger journeys, whereas an estate offers more flexible luggage access on Scotland trips involving bags, kit or several stops. This regional version uses Aberdeen, Airdrie and Alloa as example locations for SDVH Scotland customers.
Estate and SUV comparison for Scotland car hire
Estate cars and SUVs can both carry passengers and luggage, but the better choice for a Scotland hire depends on boot shape, height and parking. This regional version uses Aberdeen, Airdrie and Alloa as example locations for SDVH Scotland customers.