Folkestone Now Covered by SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] for Car Hire, Van Hire, Minibus Hire and Truck Hire

With the M20, the Channel Tunnel terminal and the Port of Dover all close by, SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] now brings self-drive cars, vans, minibuses and trucks to Folkestone.

FOLKESTONE, Kent – SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] has expanded its coverage to Folkestone, giving households, visitors and businesses on the Kent coast one self-drive provider for car hire, van hire, minibus hire and truck hire. The coverage takes in the town and nearby communities including Sandgate, Hawkinge and Hythe.

"Folkestone sits at the start of so many journeys," said James McNally of SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire]. "Some people are heading for the Continent, some are moving along the coast, and local firms need vans and trucks for the M20 corridor. Bringing car hire, van hire, minibus hire and truck hire to Folkestone under one name makes all of those journeys simpler to plan."

A gateway town with the roads to match

Official road guidance for Dover and Folkestone covers the M20, A20, A2 and A260. Folkestone Central station gives rail passengers a clear meeting point, and the Port of Dover and the Folkestone seafront are among the area's key destinations. In a straight line, Sandgate is 1.5 miles from Folkestone, Capel-le-Ferne 1.9 miles, Hawkinge 2.7 miles, Hythe 4.2 miles and Dover 6.6 miles.

Official guidance also sets out coach, minibus and larger-vehicle parking controls in Dover, so group organisers heading to the port should check where a minibus can stop before the day of travel.

Car hire and minibus hire in Folkestone

Car hire in Folkestone includes the Ford Focus Automatic for everyday driving, the Ford Mondeo Estate for luggage-heavy trips and the Toyota RAV4 Automatic or Mercedes C-Class for longer and business journeys. European use can be arranged in advance for an additional charge, which suits drivers planning a trip through the Channel Tunnel or the Port of Dover. Minibus hire in Folkestone covers the Vauxhall Zafira 5+2, the 9 Seater Manual and the Ford Minibus 15 Seater for families, clubs and seafront events, with licence and age checks for the larger vehicles.

Van hire and truck hire in Folkestone

SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] van hire in Folkestone runs from the Volkswagen Caddy and Ford Transit SWB to the 4 metre Sprinter Van and the Ford Luton Box Van with Tail Lift for home moves. Truck hire in Folkestone includes the 7.5 Tonne Curtain Side Truck for pallet freight,