12 Months+ · Rental-Style, Flexible
Long-term van hire & rental: flexible, without the finance-style contract
If you need a van for the long haul but don't want a fixed, finance-style lease, long-term van hire gives you a rental agreement instead — simpler eligibility, maintenance included, and more flexibility to adjust as your needs change.
What makes it different
Rental, not finance
Long-term van hire is provided directly by a rental company rather than brokered as a finance product. That generally means a more straightforward application process and more room to adjust your fleet as things change.
- Rental of the vehicle
- Maintenance & servicing
- Road fund licence
- Breakdown assistance
- No finance-style credit contract
You'll still need to arrange
Fully comprehensive insurance and fuel or electricity, the same as with a subscription or lease. See our van insurance guide.
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Cocoon Vehicles
Long-term van rentalFlexible, rental-style long-term van hire for 12 months or more — maintenance and breakdown cover included, without a fixed finance-style contract.
See long-term hire optionsGood for growing fleets
If your business needs vans now but isn't ready to commit to a multi-year lease, long-term hire keeps things flexible while still bringing the running costs down compared with short-term rental.
Not quite right?
Compare with other agreement types
Van subscription
Fully rolling, cancel with short notice.
- From 1 month
Short-term van lease
A shorter fixed commitment.
- 6, 9 or 12 months
Long-term van leasing
Finance-style lease, lowest monthly cost.
- Best for predictable, ongoing use
FAQs
Long-term van hire questions, answered
What is long-term van hire?
Long-term van hire (or long-term van rental) is a flexible, rental-style agreement for 12 months or more. It's simpler to arrange than a finance-style lease and typically includes maintenance and breakdown cover, without the fixed multi-year commitment of a traditional lease.
How is long-term van hire different from a van subscription?
They're closely related — both are flexible and rental-style. Long-term hire is generally aimed at customers who know they need a van for a longer, ongoing period, while a subscription is positioned around short-notice flexibility from as little as 1 month.
How is long-term van hire different from long-term leasing?
Long-term leasing (2–4 years) is a fixed finance-style contract, usually brokered and often requiring a credit assessment similar to car finance. Long-term van hire is a rental agreement — typically simpler to arrange, with the vehicle owned and maintained by the hire company throughout.
Is long-term van hire available for businesses?
Yes — long-term van hire is commonly used by businesses that want fleet flexibility without the balance-sheet commitment of a lease.