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Monday 8am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm Thursday 8am - 5:30pm Friday 8am - 5:30pm Saturday 8am - 12pm Sunday 8:30am - 11am

Skipton Self Drive - Car, Van, Minibus and 4x4 Hire

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Car, Van & Minibus Self Drive Hire Welcome to the SSD page!

Skipton Self Drive Limited is a family run, short and long term vehicle hire business based in the picturesque town of Skipton, North Yorkshire. We have been supplying cars, vans and minibuses to individuals and businesses for over 20 years. Because we are family run, we offer a friendly and accommodating service which will be sure to find the right rental vehicle for you. We have a broad range of

vehicles for hire; from small cars if you are holidaying, to get you round the local sights to a 7. 5 ton box van with an electric tail lift load bed to help you move home or company easily and swiftly. Please use our website for more information or to book, or alternatively we like to talk so please call us.

17/06/2026

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15/06/2026

Small cars are one of the most popular choices in our fleet. They're compact, economical, and easy to drive. They’re ideal for all sorts of everyday journeys without the hassle of driving a larger vehicle.

Common uses for our small cars include ⬇️
- Daily commuting
- Replacement temporary vehicle
- Weekend breaks
- Visiting family and friends
- First-time or nervous hirers
- Exploring Yorkshire without high fuel costs

Need a practical and affordable vehicle? Our small cars are a great all-round option.

12/06/2026

🎓 Best Car for… Student Moves & Uni Drop-Offs

From boxes of kitchen essentials to last-minute trips to IKEA, moving to university usually means more luggage than expected 👀

Hiring a larger car can make the whole process easier, more comfortable, and save trying to squeeze everything into multiple trips.

Perfect for:
✅ Suitcases & storage boxes
✅ Parents helping with the move
✅ Longer motorway journeys
✅ Freshers’ Week drop-offs & collections

Whether you’re heading across Yorkshire or further afield, we’ve got a range of comfortable, practical cars ready to help make move-in day less stressful when September rolls round! Get booked in today.

11/06/2026

Hiring with us and wondering where to leave your own car?

We do have a number of customer parking spaces available here at Skipton Self Drive that are available on a first come, first served basis while you’re out in one of our hire vehicles.

Arriving by train instead? We’re only around a 5 minute walk from the station, and we’re also happy to collect you and bring you to our offices 👍

09/06/2026

Our small hire cars are perfect if you've got friends or family visiting Skipton and they're arriving without a car.

Easy to drive and super economical.

They're also a go-to choice for anyone who's car is out of action and you need a little run-around to tide you over.

Available from just £27 per day.

05/06/2026

Our small cars aren’t just for getting from A to B you know!

They’re a popular choice for:

✔️ Weekend trips away when you don't need lots of space
✔️ Visitors to Skipton who want to explore the area
✔️ Temporary replacement vehicles
✔️ New drivers or people who don't feel comfortable driving larger vehicles
✔️ Fuel-efficient trips

Easy to park, economical to run and simple to drive.

Sometimes a small car is all you need 🙌

03/06/2026

Did you know… ⛽ That little arrow next to your fuel gauge tells you which side your fuel cap is on?

👉 Arrow pointing left = fuel cap on the left
👉 Arrow pointing right = fuel cap on the right

Perfect when you’re driving a hire car or van and don’t want that awkward “which side is it?!” moment at the pump!

01/06/2026

it's not every day someone hires one of our vehicles to tow a boat, but our 4x4 vehicles are ideal for specialist jobs like towing trailers, boats and equipment safely and comfortably.

Great to hear this customer had such a smooth experience hiring with us for their trip to Wales 🙌

29/05/2026

Our Luton Tail Lift Van makes light work of heavy loads. Perfect for furniture, house moves, or business use.

✅ Easy to drive

✅ Tail lift for effortless loading

✅ Super spacious.

The vehicle can be driven with a standard licence too!

All from just £76 per day!

📞 Book online or call us today to secure your van.

🔗 https://www.skiptonselfdrive.co.uk/vehicle/luton-tail-lift

28/05/2026

Summer festival season is here… and for food stall holders, caterers, and traders, having the right van can make all the difference.

From transporting stock, cooking equipment, gazebos, and signage to making setup and pack-down easier, a reliable van helps keep festival weekends running smoothly.

Whether you need something compact and practical or larger for heavier loads, we’ve got vans ready for the busy summer ahead!

Address

Craven House, Carleton Business Park, Carleton New Road
Skipton
BD232DE

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm
Sunday	8:30am - 11am

Telephone

+441756792911

Website

http://www.skiptonselfdrive.co.uk/

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