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New for Minehead: Car Hire, Van Hire, Minibus Hire and Truck Hire From SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire]

Minehead, the seaside town at the eastern edge of Exmoor, is now covered by SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire], with Porlock, Watchet and Dulverton among the places within reach.

MINEHEAD, Somerset – SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] has expanded its coverage to Minehead, so residents, businesses and holidaymakers in west Somerset can now book car hire, van hire, minibus hire and truck hire.

"Minehead looks out over the Bristol Channel and back towards Exmoor, and journeys from here can be long," said James McNally of SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire]. "A shop owner might need a van to restock after a busy weekend, a walking club could take a minibus to Porlock, and a builder may want a tipper for a job out on the moor. Whether it is a big load or a big group, Minehead can now plan it with us."

Exmoor roads and the heritage railway

Official road guidance for Minehead and eastern Exmoor covers the A39 and A358. Exmoor National Park Authority guidance also describes narrow lanes, livestock and limited turning space, so larger vehicles need careful route planning once they leave the seafront. Minehead station is the terminus of the West Somerset Railway heritage line and can be a handy meeting point, but it is not a National Rail station, so check drop-off, parking and access with the operator. The seafront and eastern Exmoor destinations are the main places people head for.

In a straight line, Porlock is 5 miles from Minehead, Watchet 7 miles, Williton 7.9 miles, Dulverton 11.3 miles and Nether Stowey 14.6 miles.

What can be booked in Minehead

Holidaymakers and locals arranging car hire in Minehead can choose from the Ford Focus Automatic, the Ford Mondeo Estate, the Toyota RAV4 Automatic and the Range Rover, the latter always subject to availability.

For shops, holiday lets and home moves, SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] van hire in Minehead includes the Ford Transit SWB, the 4 metre Automatic Van, the SWB 5 Seat Crew Van and the Ford Luton Box Van with Tail Lift.

Walking clubs, schools and wedding parties looking at minibus hire in Minehead can book the Galaxy 7 Seater Automatic, the 9 Seater Automatic, the Ford Minibus 12 Seater or the Ford Minibus 17 Seater, with licence and age checks for the larger minibuses.

Where licence and operator requirements are met, truck hire in Minehead covers the 3.5 Tonne Tipper Transit Truck, the 7.5 Tonne Box Truck with Tail Lift and the 7.5 Tonne Dropside Truck, which suit building and farm work around the edge of the moor.

Booking with SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] in Minehead

Delivery and collection can be requested for suitable UK mainland addresses. One-way hire is available on most vehicles within the UK mainland for an additional charge, and European use can be arranged in advance, also for an additional charge. Every vehicle named is an example supplied "or similar", subject to availability, and SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] confirms the mileage allowance and full terms for each Minehead booking.