Why Choose Alco Van Hire?

Alco Van Hire operates from Pittvale Service Station, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5QN. Customers collect and return their vehicle at our Winchester location rather than booking through a remote national reservations centre and then being redirected elsewhere.

The location provides straightforward access to Winchester and the surrounding Hampshire road network, including the M3 and A34. If you are planning your journey to collect a vehicle, see Find Us for directions and collection-point information.

Our advertised hire prices include VAT, the applicable mileage allowance and the minimum compulsory insurance. Where optional extras or additional insurance charges apply, these are dealt with as part of the booking or rental process rather than being presented as part of a misleading headline price.

Standard Alco van hires do not require a rental deposit. The hire charge is paid when the booking is made, although a payment-card pre-authorisation may be required where additional charges are likely during a hire.

See Van Hire Prices for current hire charges and Insurance & Excesses for the insurance and liability information that applies to a rental.

Different jobs need different vehicles. Alco's core hire range gives customers three distinct sizes rather than expecting one van to suit every load.

Vehicle dimensions, payloads and capacities should be checked before booking where a particular measurement or carrying capacity is critical to your job.

Compare the full range on our Van Hire page.

Alco's online booking system lets you enter your proposed collection and return dates and times, see the vehicles currently available for that period and check the applicable hire price.

Online booking is available 24 hours a day where the collection time and hirer meet the online-booking requirements. If the vehicle and price suit you, you can continue through the same secure system to make the reservation.

For an explanation of the booking process, see Booking Information.

Hiring a van should not involve discovering important requirements only when you arrive to collect it. Alco publishes the information customers need about driver eligibility, DVLA licence checks, insurance declarations and supporting documents before the hire.

• Driver Requirements – who can drive and the requirements that apply.
• Document Requirements – the evidence that needs to be provided.
• DVLA Check Code – how UK licence holders provide the required DVLA driving-record information.
• Prepare for Your Hire – practical information to check before collection.

Van hire insurance can be confusing, particularly where the difference between third-party liability, an excess and Collision Damage Waiver is not explained properly.

Our Insurance & Excesses page explains the standard liability, the effect of eligible Collision Damage Waiver and important exclusions. The applicable rental agreement and Terms & Conditions remain authoritative for the individual hire.

This means you can review the relevant information before collection rather than relying on a short description at the rental desk.

We also provide clear guidance for situations that can arise once you have the vehicle, including breakdowns, accidents, warning lights, tyres and wheels, keys, fuel, vehicle height and other common hire questions.

See Whilst on Hire for practical guidance. If the van is involved in an accident, follow the Accident Procedure and the reporting requirements in your rental agreement.

Alco vans are hired for a wide range of everyday jobs, including house moves, furniture and appliance collections, student moves, deliveries, tools and equipment, temporary business capacity and other short-term transport requirements.

If you are planning a house move, see our Moving House Van Hire guide. For commercial requirements, see Business Van Hire.

If you need help understanding a vehicle, booking requirement or document request, you can contact Alco directly rather than relying solely on an automated booking system.

This is particularly useful where your hire is unusual, a particular load dimension is critical, or you need to check whether a driver or intended use meets the applicable requirements.

Contact Alco Van Hire.