Compact vans
A practical starting point for smaller collections, boxes and lighter equipment. Measure your largest item before choosing.
- Smaller loads
- Local collections
- Check load dimensions
Regal Rental · Medway
Van hire
in Chatham.
A furniture collection in Rochester, a move in Chatham or a trade job in Gillingham: choose a van around your load. Regal Chatham offers compact, SWB, LWB, XLWB and Luton options from Dockside Outlet Centre, subject to availability.
Automatic van hire in Chatham →
Daily, weekly and longer-term options, subject to availability and current hire terms.
Example from the Regal fleet. Vehicle make, model and specification may vary.
VAT includedInsurance includedUnlimited mileageRoadside assistance
Standard self-drive rental, subject to eligibility and current hire terms. Specialist commercial hire and business leasing may have separate arrangements. Booking fees and optional extras are explained before confirmation.
Van hire in Chatham
Find the load space
your job needs.
Explore the options, then confirm the category that suits your journey or load.
SWB / medium vans
Useful space for collections, equipment and everyday trade work. Compare the load area with your items and working needs.
- Furniture collections
- Trade equipment
- Short wheelbase category
Long wheelbase vans
Extra load length for larger items, deliveries and projects. Check door openings as well as the internal space.
- Longer loads
- Business deliveries
- Compare payload
XLWB vans
More load length for larger moves and bulky equipment. Check access and parking at both ends of the journey.
- Extra-long wheelbase
- Bulky loads
- Check loading access
Luton low loaders
A box-shaped load area and a lower loading floor can suit furniture and repeated trips with boxes.
- House moves
- Bulky furniture
- Confirm the exact category
Luton tail lifts
A tail lift can help raise suitable heavier items to the load floor. Equipment limits and vehicle payload still apply.
- Loading assistance
- Larger items
- Confirm lift capacity
Automatic vans
Compare the automatic SWB/medium category and confirm transmission.
Explore automatic vans →Electric vans
Plan your route, charging and load around the available electric van.
Explore electric vans →Availability and specifications vary. Confirm the vehicle category, equipment and any essential requirements before booking.
A little planning goes a long way
Choose your van.
Start with your load.
A van’s usable dimensions and payload both matter. Give the team the size and approximate weight of your load if you need help comparing categories.
- Measure the longest, widest and tallest items, including packaging.
- Check door openings, loading height and the available payload for the actual vehicle.
- Plan parking, loading space and access at the collection and delivery addresses.
Your local collection point
Collect from Chatham Dockside.
Our Dockside collection point serves van-hire customers across the Medway towns. Before collecting, check where you will park and unload at both ends of your journey, particularly for narrow access, restricted loading areas or bulky deliveries. Give the team your item dimensions and hire dates if you need help choosing.
Compare the full hire period
Published hire prices
and practical comparisons
| Vehicle category | One day | Seven days | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact / mini van | £65.00 | £325.00 | Details |
| SWB / medium van | £72.50 | £362.50 | Details |
| Diesel automatic medium van | £82.50 | £412.50 | Details |
| Electric SWB / medium van | £82.50 | £412.50 | Details |
| Long wheelbase van | £87.50 | £437.50 | Details |
| High-roof long wheelbase van | £90.00 | £450.00 | Details |
| Extra long wheelbase van | £95.00 | £475.00 | Details |
| Luton low loader | £112.50 | £562.50 | Details |
| Luton tail lift | £115.00 | £575.00 | Details |
Checked against the published vehicle tariffs and CMS on 5 November 2026. The seven-day total applies to seven consecutive days on an eligible hire. Any daily equivalent is the full seven-day total divided by seven; it is not the one-day rate. Weekend hires and extensions use the same standard vehicle rates. Longer periods and specialist agreements are quoted for your dates. These are standard category guide rates; confirm the vehicle, dates, optional extras and complete quote with your branch.
Plan the complete hire
Protection and practical extras
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): £8 for a one-day hire or £14 for a week, subject to the applicable cover terms and exclusions.
Sack barrow hire: £10 per hire · Pack of 10 removal blankets: £10 · Furniture wheels: £10.
Packing materials are sold separately at varying prices. Explore packing materials or ask the team for the items you need. Confirm equipment availability and the complete quote before booking.
Your next step
Choose your dates.
Talk to our team.
Choose your dates and collection branch, or speak to the team if you would like help selecting a vehicle.
Phone enquiries
Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm · Saturday–Sunday 8:00am–10:00am
WhatsApp messages
Daily, 6:00am–8:00pm
Contact hours are separate from office attendance and agreed vehicle handovers. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Prefer email? info@regalrental.co.uk
Check availability
Chatham · Daily, weekly and longer-term hire
Use our existing secure booking form to check your dates and vehicle. If you prefer a separate window, open the same booking service below.
Open secure booking ↗Clear before you book
Your booking.
The essentials.
Check your vehicle, dates and full hire terms before confirming. Our team can help you prepare for collection.
No security deposit
No security deposit is required for standard self-drive hire. The £10 booking fee per hire day is credited towards your hire and is non-refundable. If you cancel, you lose that booking fee. Date changes add £10 per hire day to the hire on the new dates. Check your confirmation for the full cancellation terms and any other applicable charges.
Driver eligibility
Drivers must be aged 25–75. For vehicles above 3.5 tonnes, the maximum age is 69.
You must have the correct licence entitlement and meet the other hire and insurance requirements.
Bring your documents
Bring your driving licence, DVLA check code, bank card and two proofs of address dated within the last three months, such as a bank statement or utility bill. A paper licence also requires a passport.
Read the full hire requirements →Before you book
Van hire in Chatham.
Your questions answered.
Useful information for choosing, booking and collecting your hire vehicle.
What vans can I hire in Chatham?
Ask about compact, short wheelbase, long wheelbase, XLWB and Luton categories. Availability varies by date. Compare your load dimensions and weight with the actual vehicle before booking.
Can I hire a van for one day or a weekend?
Yes. Daily, weekend, weekly and longer-term options are available, subject to dates and current hire terms. Agree the collection and return times rather than assuming a calendar weekend is one hire period.
Should I choose a panel van or a Luton?
Consider the size, shape and weight of your items and how you will load them. A panel van may suit a smaller collection, while a Luton may be useful for bulky furniture. Compare local Luton options.
How much can I load into the van?
The available payload depends on the actual vehicle. Load volume does not determine safe load weight. Ask for the vehicle dimensions and payload, and allow for passengers and equipment when planning.
Can I hire a van for my business?
Yes. Discuss trade work, deliveries, a temporary replacement or additional fleet cover with the branch. Longer-term rental and business leasing have their own terms.
Where do I collect in Chatham?
Unit 6A, Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way, Chatham, Kent, ME4 3ED. View branch information and map.
Can I return outside the branch opening hours?
An agreed key-drop return may be available. Confirm the return time, parking location and instructions with the Chatham team before leaving the vehicle.
Ready for your next journey?
Speak to Regal Chatham about your van hire.
Need an automatic van? Explore automatic van hire in Chatham →
Confirm automatic transmission and the available category for your location and dates.
