U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire Reviews 6,141

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being friendly, helpful, and efficient, making the rental process smooth and stress-free. Many highlight the exceptional customer service, noting the team's attentiveness, good humor, and willingness to go above and beyond, even in last-minute situations. The vehicles, including vans and MPVs, are frequently described as being in immaculate or pristine condition, clean, comfortable, and easy to drive, contributing to an overall positive user experience. However, some customers were dissatisfied with the customer service, citing instances of rudeness, dismissiveness, and a lack of professionalism from staff, particularly from senior management. A few other people also felt that the company's handling of issues, such as incorrect charges, vehicle breakdowns, or damage claims, was poor, leading to frustration and a perception of a lack of accountability.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had been left dangling after Enterprise let us down for a pre-booked hire, the night before the hire. We tried Europcar but they couldn't provide a vehicle. We then contacted U-Drive and all our wo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ty went above and beyond regarding some important documentation for me. His customer service is second to none! ALWAYS a pleasure! Thank you!! Also want to thank, Steve, Alex and Callum for ALWAYS... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We hired a van from Poole, the online booking tool was easy to use, follow up questions on the phone were easily resolved, staff were very friendly, explained everything clearly and the pick up and re... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used U Drive Exeter for a number of years, but this year particularly over the last 6 Months I have had 6 Van hires. Every time the service has been 1st class, friendly, efficient, good humour... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using U-Drive, expecting renting a car to be a difficult process, and they couldn't have made it easier. Callum in Poole has sorted my friend and I out with a van, he was positive, friendly... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had two different rental companies cancel my van the week and day of house move, U-drive went above and beyond to get a van ready for me with less than an hour's notice. Achia was brilliant, explaine... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraudulent & Predatory – Avoid They run a clear scam: rent you a car, then invent damages and falsify drop-off records to charge you extra. My case matches countless other reviews with the exact sa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service and assistance. Another firm let me down and with just two hours to find another car and to get to Stonehenge for a tour they delivered a service efficiently and without fuss.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great company to deal with. We hired a Ford Tourneo - 9 seater MPV for a trip to Scotland for a family gathering. The collection and return process was straightforward with very friendly , helpful... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The booking process was easy and helpful and all necessary information was provided. The phone was answered quickly too! Upon collection, Ty was very friendly, completed the adminstration efficiently... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service from Ashu (I think that was her name) very polite, straight to the point and an asset to your team. She showed us a few different vans to make sure we were getting the right... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience - sorted us out with a vehicle at the last minute during an extremely busy home buying/selling period. Lauren was the point of contact at the desk and was friendly, engaging and h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

​"I had a fantastic experience with Euan at U drive in Southampton, He made the entire rental process incredibly smooth and stress-free and never rental a car in my life. He was professional, quick to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I exclusively hire my cars from U-Drive Poole because of their fantastic customer service and reliable vehicles. Today has been no different, getting to the pick up point this morning was a challenge.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience with Ty. It was a very last minute booking and this didn’t cause any problems. Ty was amazing, really friendly and helpful given our last minute needs. Would definitely recommend.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Borrowed a transit from the bristol branch for 24 hours very easy to hire with no problems van was very spacious for a flat move and very easy to drive .The staff was very helpful especially asha who... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hired a small van from the Bristol branch. So easy! Excellent vehicle condition, cheap rental price for 24 hours. Easy to park my car on site for free during the hire period. Friendly, knowledgeabl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First line of contact is excellent, flawless attention at desk, all clearly explained and very transparent in policies of damage and insuring waivers. The company has very strict procedures in vehicle... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I hired a tipper, and explained I was moving scrap metal, the guy at the counter said no problem just because careful. I was very careful,but unfortunately scratched a decal on the back. They have cha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good and friendly staff. I had a great customer service when picking up a small van. The staff was amazing whilst explaining the process-very friendly, warm and beaming with positive energy (you roc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hired a van for the day. Friendly staff made the whole experience straightforward and easy. Trust worthy and not looking to rip you off as no hidden fees or attempts to take your deposit - would 100%... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kayleigh was super helpful when we hired an extra long wheel base to move house. Her manner with customers was excellent and she was really thorough when inspecting the vehicle with us and giving us a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using U-Drive for more than 5 years now. Not a single time when they have not being outstanding. Customer service is great, polite, easy and efficient. Rentals are in very good condition,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything about the van hire was efficient and professional. It took 15 minutes from getting online to having a confirmed booking. Charlie Jory in the office was superb, getting everything done in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Short term van hire. Booked pn line which worked well. Had to extend and make some changes quite late...phoned and they could not do enough to help me. Friendly and efficient Tracy thanks. Collect... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am extremely disappointed with my experience renting a van from U Drive. Around six weeks ago, after returning the vehicle, I was told there was a nail in one of the tyres and my deposit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently rented a van from U-Drive’s Southampton branch, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The online booking process was straightforward, with a user-friendly website that... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with U-Drive and would happily use them again. The booking process was easy to complete online. After booking, I called with a couple of questions and the staff were... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Asha in Bristol went out of her way to help me out when I arrived late for a Saturday rental. Totally my fault so massive appreciation for this extra effort. Have used U-Drive for years and always... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ty made my experience great - he was friendly with the admin at the outset, and a cheery presence throughout the pick up. When I returned the excellent van on a bitterly cold morning, my car wouldn’... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional customer service from Tye once again. The efficiency of getting signed up and on my way was a swift one, Along with good jokes. Always a pleasure hiring with these guys.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have a number of vehicles on hire from U-Drive and on the rare occasions that problems arise they are swiftly responded to and dealt with. Special thanks to Graham and Emma for their continued he... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used u-drive 4-5 times in Poole and Southampton and they’re always super helpful and honest too. I’ve had nothing but service that’s second to none and can 100% recommend to anyone.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I know most people will search the 1star reviews to find the real ones… I recently hired a Nissan Proace electric van from U-Drive and had one of the worst experiences I’ve ever ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great experience . One of the best I’ve had with vehicle hire . Some minor complications but team were very very professional and was sorted . Very friendly , too. Charlie and Ash were particularl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from the team at U-Drive Southampton. Euen and Kayleigh are always so friendly and helpful. I especially appreciate their knowledge of the vehicles, including the expected f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had to get a hire car last min and the lads in store were extremely helpful and very kind. Great customer service and a hire car I wish I never had to give back, my entire experience was great. Would... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rarely leave reviews, but my experience with U-Drive was so poor that I feel compelled to warn others. The staff were shockingly rude and dismissive from the moment I arrived. Basic customer servi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful customer service to the point of aggression and threats from a senior manager. U-Drive incorrectly charged an admin fee and for 3 months gave us the run around. When we went to the offic... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff member Ty at Poole was courteous and nothing was an issue. Needed to change van spec at short notice. Add to this his great sense of humour which added to a stress free experience. Thank you

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve been renting vans for our business for a while now and we have always been well looked after. Our requests are often last minute which can be tricky, however we haven’t ever felt like we are... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first time hiring a vehicle. I have to say Ty at the Poole branch made the process easy. He was super happy and cheerful for a Friday morning which made the process a nice experience. Ty, if you se... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service, quick and efficient, the cars and avns are always spotless when they are given to you. And throughly go over the condition of the vehicle and its specs

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with the customer service experience I received, the booking was a quick and easy process. The van was a good vehicle and easy to drive. I would highly recommend U-Drive to my friends and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lauren was very helpful and gave service with a smile, there were alot of customers to process on the morning that I hired a truck for. Lauren kept her cool and was very informative and helpful. Great... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After multiple occasions of hiring from Udrive the service from day one has always been effective and efficient. Great customer service from one of the agents tai no fuss and always informative with a... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible company, booked a van 2 weeks in advance to move house and paid for it, they then canceled the booking, phoned them up and got a different van, they told me the girst van was being refunded s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Picked up my rental to move flats, Ty at the desk was friendly and sort sorted out all the paperwork nice and quickly. I've used Poole before and it's always really easy!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed a van for hire to travel to France for a family holiday so I shopped around many many van hire companies to find the van I needed at a good price. Most companies didn’t even have the type of... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting customer service. Booked a Luton payment taken then they emailed to say couldn't do it. Agreed to take a LWB extra large van. Arrived at site and 2 Luton were there? Went inside and rude gi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I brought a Luton van just was given a long wheelbase. The staff were amazing when I explained what I needed to move and turned out if I had the Luton I couldn’t have done the job. It was all thanks t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

U-Drive A PCN was wrongly issued on a van I was hiring. Esso Rossmore issued a PCN but fairly quickly realised it was a mistake and cancelled the PCN on my hire van and four other vehicles wh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ty was very helpful, polite and EXTREMELY funny. The experience was very smooth and easy. We hope that the next time we hire its just as pleasurable.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the guys were both helpful, friendly, and most of all flexible in assisting my situation, which changed from day to day! It was easy to book, arrange pick-up and drop-off with no delay when I nee... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Money grabbing. U Drive charged extortianate costs for minor cosmetic damage. A third party provided the engineers report, I understand this, however they wouldn't accept alternative reports... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

These guys used to be great, but reduced opening hours and a tendency to charge for fuel illegitimately means I'll not be using them again. Very sad.


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  1. Car Rental Agency
  2. Car Leasing Service
  3. Truck Rental Agency
  4. Van Rental Agency

About U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

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U-Drive is a family-run vehicle hire company based in the South West, with a network of locations across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Glamorgan, and the North West. We’ve been providing high-quality vehicles and excellent customer service since 1982. Our fleet is maintained to the highest standard, and our knowledgeable team is here to help with all your vehicle hire needs.

In addition to our car and van hire services, we offer flexible short-term and long-term hire options for businesses and public sector organisations available through U-Drive Pro at u-drivepro.co.uk. Explore our wide range of commercial vehicles, including EVs and specialist options. We can also fit any accessories, vehicle livery, and Chapter 8 requirements. Experience the difference of working with a company dedicated to providing the best vehicle hire experience.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hired a van from the Southampton branch…

Hired a van from the Southampton branch on Saturday to help my daughter move house. Great service from Kayleigh, she couldn't have been more helpful. Have used U-Drive several times before and will use again if I ever need to hire a van in the future.

21 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer service Ty…5*+

Arrived for a collection of a van for hire with driving licence, personal details etc on Friday morning 20/3/2026. The service was so smooth with the process and Professionalism from the Gentleman we dealt with (TY) he was very good with all the information he gave us explained all the questions we asked absolutely 5*+Thankyou Ty from both of us your warm feeling smile and professional way you dealt with us, is that we will definitely use U drive again and pass on this company to our friends with your name absolutely great service..and returne the vehicle and received a email saying the vehicle was returned back acceptable.following morning.can’t beat great service communication Thsnks again U Drive &Ty 5*+

20 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff really helpful

Staff really helpful, renting a luton van was simple and easy. Only needed it for one day in the end. Thanks for all your help.

18 March 2026
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Thank you for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear the Luton van hire was simple and that the team were helpful throughout. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again next time you need us.

Kind Regards,
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Does what it says on the tin

Does what it says on the tin. No fuss, easy transaction.

7 March 2026
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Thanks for your 5-star review, Glen! We're glad to hear everything was straightforward and hassle-free. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sharks

I paid my £100 deposit, but only received £70 back. I was told that "scratches" had appeared on the vehicle in the 3 hours that I had it. They hadn't. I sent them 2 emails 7 days apart and they didn't have the courtesy to reply to either of them. I have subsequently discovered that I am not alone in falling foul of this sharp practice. They need to learn that ripping their customers off is not a good business model.

28 February 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Hello Mr Salt,

Thank you for your review and we are sorry to hear that you were unhappy with our service.

For clarification, our customer service team have contacted yourself with our response email (originally sent to yourself on March 11th), explaining the reason for your retained deposit. It is possible that this message may have been filtered into your junk folder and therefore missed.

We sincerely apologise for any misunderstanding. To confirm, your deposit was not retained due to damage, but due to a fuel discrepancy. This is in line with our like for like fuel policy, which is clearly displayed in our branch and communicated at the time of vehicle collection.

If you have any further questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,

U-Drive Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came through when others cancelled!

Had two different rental companies cancel my van the week and day of house move, U-drive went above and beyond to get a van ready for me with less than an hour's notice.
Achia was brilliant, explained everything I needed and got me on the road as quickly as possible!

13 March 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Hi Nathan,

Thank you for your review and 5-star rating! We’re thrilled to hear that Achia and the team were able to get you on the road so quickly, especially after the last-minute cancellations. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Achia – she’ll be delighted to hear them!

Kind Regards,
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Hire process is simple,damage log was…

Hire process is simple,damage log was more extensive than I would have been able to identify.
The vehicle was well presented and performed perfectly.

6 March 2026
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Hi Chris,

Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear the vehicle was well presented and performed perfectly, and that the hire process was straightforward. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,
U-Drive Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bristol Dept. Friendly and Professional Service, Cheap Prices

Quick and easy online booking system. Dealt with the Bristol branch, good accessibility. Asha was brilliant, super friendly and professional; made the check in and out process a breeze - highly recommend

8 March 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Thank you for your 5-star review, Jess! We're delighted to hear that Achia made your experience so smooth and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to her, and we really appreciate your recommendation.

Kind Regards,
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had been left dangling after…

We had been left dangling after Enterprise let us down for a pre-booked hire, the night before the hire. We tried Europcar but they couldn't provide a vehicle. We then contacted U-Drive and all our worried vanished. The van we hired was perfect for our needs, and Asha, who processed our booking could not have better. We are now converts to U-DRIVE and will definitely use them in the future.

6 March 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that Achia and the team were able to turn things around and get you the perfect van for your needs. We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future!

Kind Regards,
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cardiff branch

Cardiff branch, amazing team!

9 March 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Thank you for your 5-star review, Benjamin! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience with the team at our Cardiff branch. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to them, and we hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ty was a huge help in quickly getting…

Ty was a huge help in quickly getting me back on the road with a hire van. A friendly and very helpful team

5 March 2026
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Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for your 5-star review,! We're really pleased Ty and the team were able to help get you back on the road quickly. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Kind Regards,
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy van rental

Easy van rental, no stress

6 March 2026
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Thank you for your 5-star review, Anthony! We're glad to hear the van hire was easy and stress-free. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great experience

The booking process was easy and helpful and all necessary information was provided. The phone was answered quickly too! Upon collection, Ty was very friendly, completed the adminstration efficiently and explained all we needed to know. The van itself was ideal for purpose and in pristine condition. Could have done with a little more support with instructions on using a hybrid electric as unfamiliar with it. Maybe an email or text with basic instructions would have been helpful and reassuring, but this is probably just me being out of date! Overall great experience and would recommend.

5 March 2026
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Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear the booking process was easy and that Ty provided friendly and efficient service when you collected the van. It’s great to know the vehicle suited your needs and that you had an overall positive experience. We appreciate your feedback and recommendations, and hope to see you again in the future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I hired a van from the Southampton…

I hired a van from the Southampton branch. The whole process from booking online to collecting in person was incredibly simple and straightforward. I was served by Euan who explained every detail of the hire process clearly and professionally.
The van was well presented and great to drive. I received copies of the inspection sheets at both the start and end of my hire, which were also concise and easy to understand.
I will definitely use U-Drive again.

27 February 2026
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Hi Sean,

Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re really pleased to hear that the whole process, from booking online to collecting the van, was simple and straightforward. It’s great to know Euan explained everything clearly and that the van met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.

Kind Regards,
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

U-Drive with Callum!

First time using U-Drive, expecting renting a car to be a difficult process, and they couldn't have made it easier. Callum in Poole has sorted my friend and I out with a van, he was positive, friendly, and helpful, and helped to sort out some issues whilst on the road as well! Callum is an asset to your team.

30 January 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Hi Thomas,

Thank you for your 5-star review, Thomas! We’re thrilled to hear that your first experience with U-Drive was easy and positive. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Callum – he’ll be delighted to hear your feedback. We look forward to helping you again in the future!

Kind Regards,
U-Drive Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We hired a van from Poole

We hired a van from Poole, the online booking tool was easy to use, follow up questions on the phone were easily resolved, staff were very friendly, explained everything clearly and the pick up and return were handled smoothly and efficiently. I would definitely recommend U-Drive and will use them again, thanks all!

30 January 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that the booking, collection, and return process all went smoothly and that our team made everything clear and friendly. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to U-Drive soon!

Kind Regards,
U-Drive Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ty was very helpful

Ty was very helpful, polite and EXTREMELY funny. The experience was very smooth and easy. We hope that the next time we hire its just as pleasurable.

31 January 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Hi Kirsty,

Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that Ty made your experience smooth, easy, and even a bit fun. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him and look forward to welcoming you back for your next hire!

Kind Regards,
U-Drive Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, stress-free van hire experience

I had a great experience with U-Drive and would happily use them again.

The booking process was easy to complete online. After booking, I called with a couple of questions and the staff were friendly, helpful, and took the time to explain everything clearly. Picking the van up on Saturday morning was straightforward, and the staff were professional and easy to deal with.

The van itself was excellent. It was a Volkswagen long wheel base, very clean, comfortable, and easy to drive. Returning the van on Sunday morning was simple and stress-free, which I really appreciated as I needed it for a full 24 hours and was initially a bit worried about the return timing.

I did go over the daily mileage allowance, but this had all been explained clearly beforehand. The additional charge was very reasonable and was simply deducted from the deposit with no issues.

Overall, a smooth and hassle-free experience with great customer service throughout. Highly recommended.

24 January 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Thank you for your fantastic review and 5-star rating, Lawrence! We’re delighted to hear that the whole process, from online booking to returning the van, was smooth and hassle-free. It’s great to know the team were friendly and helpful, and that the Volkswagen van met your expectations.

We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again in the future!

Kind Regards,
U-Drive Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from start…

Excellent customer service from start to finish. Helpful and professional throughout the process. The team at Poole come highly recommended.

10 January 2026
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Reply from U-Drive | Car, Van, Minibus & Truck Hire

Hi Richard,

Thank you for your 5-star rating and review! We’re really pleased to hear you received excellent service from start to finish and that the team were helpful and professional throughout. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to assist you again in the future.

Kind Regards,
U-Drive Customer Service

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