4 reasons why renting a van is perfect for your family holiday

When it comes to planning a family holiday, the journey itself can make or break the experience. Whether you’re heading to the Cornish coast, the Lake District, or a countryside retreat, how you travel can shape the mood, comfort, and convenience of the entire trip. While many families default to taking their own cars, renting a van is an increasingly popular option – and for good reason. Van hire and minibus hire both provide the perfect way to enjoy a little more space, simplicity, and flexibility, all of which contribute to a smoother and more enjoyable holiday. That’s exactly why we provide a choice of vans for daily hire and flexi-hire here at Intack Self Drive – so you’ve always got plenty of options to hire a van for a period that suits you.

Here are four reasons why it could be the perfect solution for your next family getaway.

Make more room for the whole family

There’s nothing worse than cramming luggage, supplies, and passengers into a car that’s clearly too small. Space has a way of running out much sooner than you expect it to, even with careful packing. Renting a van gives you the freedom to spread out. Everyone gets a proper seat, personal belongings are stored away neatly, and the whole group can travel together in comfort.

With a van, you can also enjoy high roofs, wide entryways, and generous boot capacity, making access and storage far simpler. If you’ve ever had to choose between taking a suitcase or a set of folding chairs, you’ll appreciate the extra breathing room. It’s easy to pack everything you need to support a comfortable and well-equipped holiday experience.

Avoid the hassle of multiple cars

Larger families or group holidays often mean taking more than one car, especially if your own can’t accommodate everyone and everything. But this can quickly start adding up complications. For example, coordinating rest stops, keeping in convoy, and dealing with separate fuel, tolls, or parking arrangements – they can all end up as just more additional hassle sometimes before the trip has even properly begun.

Hiring a van or minibus streamlines every part of the journey. One car means one itinerary, one driver rota, and one less thing to juggle. There’s no need for multiple sat-navs or walkie-talkie-style phone calls between cars. Everyone travels as a unit – which also makes things easier once you arrive. You’ll only need to find one parking space at your destination, and everyone arrives together ready to start the break.

Bring everything you want, not just what fits

Let’s be honest, family holidays rarely involve just a weekend bag and a coat. Depending on where you’re going, you may want to pack outdoor kit, sports gear, picnic equipment, or entertainment for the road. If you’re renting a holiday home or heading to a self-catering cottage, you might also bring groceries, spare bedding, or a week’s worth of essentials to support your plans without interruption.

With a van, there’s no second guessing what will and won’t fit. You can load everything you want with room to spare. That includes coolboxes, highchairs, extra towels, garden games, or anything else that helps make the trip feel like a proper break. You’ll also find it easier to pack in more of an organised way – which helps maintain order and saves time when unpacking.

Keep everyone comfortable on the road

Long journeys can test the patience of even the most travel-hardened families, and comfort can become the deciding factor between an enjoyable drive and a stressful one. Fortunately, most rental vans are now equipped with modern conveniences designed to make life on the road smoother for everyone.

With more space to stretch out and better visibility from larger windows, both adults and children are more likely to stay relaxed and settled during the trip. The design of the interior helps everyone enjoy a more peaceful and pleasant journey from the moment you set off.

That’s all the essentials covered – and of course, if you’ve got any specific questions about our van hire and minibus hire options here at Intack Self Drive, you can always feel free to give us a call on 01254 57811. With plenty of choices for both daily hire and more long-term flexi hire options, you’ve always got options to suit the length of your holiday. So kick back and enjoy it – you deserve it!