Practical Car & Van Rental

Welcome to Practical Car & Van Rental Penrith, Cumbria. We are the official car and van rental location for Penrith and the surrounding area of Cumbria. A comprehensive fleet of rental cars are available from small economy to large saloon, executive and estate car with automatic and diesel variants too. 7 seater people carriers can accommodate larger parties and 15 seater minibuses cater for the group travellers. Short and long term rental enquiries from tourists, residents and the local business community are welcomed and all vehicles are offered at competitive car hire rates.   Penrith's commercial fleet ranges from small courier style vans through short wheel base (swb), medium wheel base (mwb) to long wheel base (lwb). Luton vans with and without tail-lift and 7.5 tonner truck with tail-lift are also available to rent. Short and long term rental enquiries from residents and businesses alike are welcomed and preferential hire terms may be offered for extended rental durations. Business Users including the self-employed, partnerships and limited companies can now take advantage of our tailor-made flexible leasing schemes. We are able to offer a flexible alternative to conventional contract hire. If you need a lease vehicle for between 28 days and 12 months we provide a varied and ever-changing choice of both cars and vans from different manufacturers. The leasing rates we quote are fully inclusive of delivery, breakdown cover, road fund licence and a replacement vehicle. Your only requirements are to provide fully comprehensive insurance and service the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturers’ requirements. Why commit your valuable business capital to expensive vehicle purchasing, incurring vehicle depreciation and restricting cash-flow, when we can provide a low-cost budgeted leasing alternative? Highly competitive rental rates are offered so please contact us and we will endeavor to assist you, alternatively please go to our dedicated vehicle Leasing page for further information and an instant quote.

Leanne Price
5 Star
We hired a car for a week when we came on holiday. Customer service was excellent and it was very good value. Would definitely recommend.
Wednesday 12th January 2022

Ben Ankers
5 Star
First class service from the staff at Penrith.. friendly and efficient and easy to deal with. Highly recommend. Thanks Sam.
Wednesday 1st July 2020

Martin Mcilvaney
1 Star
Time wasters, couldn’t check my details so reneged on a pre booked hire.
Wednesday 30th June 2021

Adrian Telford
5 Star
Friendly and very helpful staff will recommend
Tuesday 21st June 2022