Affordable family car hire for Oakham, the picturesque county town of Rutland, known for its historic castle and the beautiful Rutland Water. Whether you are planning a family cycling trip around the reservoir, exploring the magnificent Burghley House, or simply need a larger vehicle for a school holiday adventure, a spacious and reliable car is essential. Travelling with children and all their equipment is much simpler with a vehicle that offers ample room and comfort.
Senior Car and Van Hire provides an excellent selection of vehicles perfect for family use. Our affordable family car rental includes various models with generous space for passengers, pushchairs, and luggage. You can choose from our extensive fleet to find the ideal car for your journey, ensuring a safe and comfortable trip for everyone. Many of our vehicles are equipped with ISOFIX points for the secure fitting of child seats.
For more than 30 years, Senior Car and Van Hire has been serving the Oakham community and the surrounding counties. We have built a trusted reputation for providing family car hire solutions that are clean, dependable, and competitively priced. As a local, family-run business, we understand that safety and reliability are the top priorities when travelling with loved ones, and we are dedicated to offering a friendly, personal service.
We are proud licensees of the United Rental Group, which means we adhere to the highest standards of quality and vehicle safety. This affiliation connects us to a network of more than 400 independent vehicle hire companies across the UK. It requires us to satisfy a strict 14-point pre-entry criteria and undergo continuous vetting and mystery shopping procedures, guaranteeing you receive a professional and trustworthy service every time you hire from us.
So nice to deal with an independent business. I was treated like a proper customer, not 'just another booking'. I felt confident renting a car from Senior that there wouldn't be silly attitudes about trivial scratches, etc., perhaps trivial things that I hadn't noticed upon the initial inspection. That is so nice: makes you feel much more comfortable driving the car away. Nice little car: perfect for the short jrny that I needed to do that day. Many thanks to Tom & David, & to the business owner, Paul for their friendly & efficient service.
Justin
We have used Seniors on a number of occasions over the last three years. The service is always excellent and Tom has always been very quick to reply to emails and messages . There is a good range of vechiles and they are always clean and tidy and in a good condition. All the staff are helpful and friendly and we would recommend using Seniors, a great local business for excellent service and reliability.
Joanne
I have used Senior Self Drive for many Years, they have always been very helpful and placed trust on me hiring a vehicle, this weekend we hired a Luton van for house moving, this was brand new, now that's trust, many thanks to all the team at senior Self Drive,
Graham
Excellent service from the team, Tom did a sterling job at short notice for a weeks hire throughout Europe. Brand new van, no effort required from our part, and all within budget. First class.
David
1st class customer service. Tom and David couldn't have been more helpful when I needed to hire a car at short notice. I received a call back almost immediately following my enquiry just before a bank holiday and was sorted in minutes. I also had to extend the rental twice and request an additional driver be added - again all effortless. The car was also spot on too. Highly recommend.
Jon
We bought one of the ex-rental minibuses from Senior Cars instead of hiring as specific transport for a large family skiing holiday in the French Alps. The whole buying experience was absolutely 1st class. The vehicle had been immaculately maintained in their own workshops and this was a major factor in our decision to buy from them. Pleased to say that 6 months on, the bus has proved to be superb. Would definitely recommend Senior on the basis of our experience!
Simon
We hired a large Luton van from the Oadby branch of Freeway this weekend. We had a nightmare house move and my husband lost the van keys. I was really stressed and worried, but Simone could not have been kinder or more reassuring. She allowed us to collect a spare key and said they’d allow us a few days to find the key before we’d be charged for its loss. Really excellent customer care at a very challenging time. Fortunately we found the key, but had a beg another favour when my husband had returned the van, only to find he then needed it again later that day! Again, Simone helped us in our hour of need. The staff at the Oadby store are exceptionally helpful, warm and kind. We will always be grateful and cannot recommend them highly enough.
Victoria
I had to use Senior twice in a week, both times the vehicle was clean and in excellent condition, the staff were both knowledgeable and friendly, I am happy to recommend them.
Andy
Booking your family car hire for the Oakham area is straightforward with Senior Car and Van Hire. You can browse our available vehicles and secure a fantastic price directly through our website. Alternatively, you can contact our friendly team at our nearby Market Harborough or Leicester branches, and we will be happy to assist you in finding the perfect car for your family's needs.
Our branches are conveniently located for easy collection, just a short drive from Oakham. Once you have your hire car, you have excellent access to major routes including the A606 and A47. This makes travelling to nearby towns like Stamford and Melton Mowbray, or the city of Leicester, quick and easy. Whether you are staying local or embarking on a longer journey, our family hire cars provide the flexibility and convenience you require.
Unit 1 Riverside Place, Riverside Industrial Estate
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7PT
Senior Self Drive and Senior Car & Van Hire are trading names of Len Senior Cars Limited.
Registered in England & Wales. Registered Company No.: 01625927.
Registered Company Address: 41 The Green, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7EU