Ready for the perfect road trip 2025? Whether exploring the UK’s stunning routes like the North Coast 500 or venturing to the EU, hirefleet has you covered with people carrier hire. Choose from 6-seater van hire, 7-seater van hire, or 9-seater van hire for your group, and get expert tips on routes, packing, and budgeting. Hire a people carrier today and start planning your perfect adventure!
A 2025 road trip is the ultimate way to explore the UK, or venture into the EU with the freedom to roam at your own pace. When it comes to group travel, hirefleet makes it easy with people carrier hire, offering 6-seater van hire, 7-seater van hire, and 9-seater van hire to suit your crew. Whether you’re looking to hire a people carrier for a family getaway or need a people carrier for a mates’ adventure, this guide has you covered for an epic UK or UK-to-EU road trip. Let’s plan your perfect trip!
The UK’s diverse landscapes, from Scotland’s wild shores to Wales’ serene valleys are best explored by road. With hirefleet, you can hire a people carrier like our 6 seater van hire or 7-seater van hire for family road trips or opt for a 9-seater van hire for larger groups, skipping crowded trains for a custom adventure. In 2025, new events, better roads, and seasonal highlights make it the year to travel locally or across the Channel.
Your route shapes the journey. Here are four UK classics for 2025, with hirefleet vehicle picks:
Pick your path, hirefleet’s people carrier hire ensures group travel is a breeze. Our people carrier rental service is located just 3 miles from the A1(M) - J34 Blyth Service, perfect to service the following areas:
Ready to go further? Extend your 2025 trip to the EU:
Cross via ferry (P&O, DFDS, from £50) or Eurotunnel (from £80) from Dover to Calais. Drive to Bruges (1.5 hours) for canals, Paris (3 hours) for culture, or Normandy (2 hours) for beaches. Extend to the Alps or Tuscany if time permits, (pricing may be subject to change*).
Paperwork: Confirm EU travel insurance with hirefleet. You’ll need a UK sticker, Green Card, and licence. An ETIAS visa waiver (£7, valid 3 years) may apply.
Kit: Breathalyser, high-vis vests, and warning triangle (France mandatory).
Tolls: £20-£50 for French autoroutes, use a toll tag or card.
Tips: Book ferries early (hourly Dover-Calais), drive on the right, and note EU speed limits (e.g., 130 kph France). hirefleet’s sat nav-equipped people carrier rentals keep you on track.
With people carrier hire from hirefleet, your UK-to-EU adventure is sorted.
Sync with 2025 events, Oktoberfest (September) or Hogmanay (December), via VisitBritain or EU sites.
From Scotland’s North Coast 500 with hirefleet’s people carrier hire to Paris, 2025 is your year to explore. Your group’s journey is comfortable and hassle-free. The beauty of hirefleets self drive van hire is you can pick up your rental and hit the road on your own terms, whether you're looking for the perfect road trip in the UK or are seeking an EU adventure. Ready to hit the road?
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