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Car, Van & Minibus Hire in Bude and Launceston Cornwall. Diverse range of cars in manual & automatic We also have small cars, medium cars and SUVs.

LCH Vehicle Hire is a family-run business located on the border of North Cornwall and North Devon. We have a fleet of vehicles which are less than 12 months old. Our diverse range of vehicles includes the 'ever-popular' City Cars in both manual and automatic. Now including Hybrid in both petrol and diesel-electric. We also hire SWB, LWB, XLWB & Luton vans and offer multi-day discounts and weekend

specials. For van hire in Cornwall and Devon - we’ve got you covered! For that big adventure, weekend getaway or airport run we have 9-seater MPVs and 17-seater minibuses. These are exclusive to LCH Vehicle Hire in North Devon and North Cornwall.

03/06/2026

Moving Home on a Budget? A Hire Van Could Save You a Fortune

Hiring a removal company is expensive. For many people in North Cornwall and North Devon, a self-drive van hire is the smarter move. You stay in control of the schedule, you skip the hefty labour costs, and you only pay for the time you actually need the vehicle.

With vans available from just £38 a day at LCH Vehicle Hire in Bude and Launceston, here's how to keep costs down. Book a Luton van with tail lift if you've got bulky furniture — that tail lift alone saves your back and cuts loading time significantly. Opt for a midweek move rather than a weekend if your diary allows, as demand is lower and you'll likely get more flexibility on timing. And if your move is spread across a couple of days, ask about multi-day discounts rather than paying two separate daily rates. Every vehicle is under 12 months old and standard insurance is included in the hire price, so there are no nasty surprises hiding in the small print. What's your biggest stress when moving home — the packing, the driving, or something else entirely? 😅 And have you ever hired a van yourself rather than going with a removal firm? Drop your experience in the comments below.

https://www.lchvehiclehire.com

01/06/2026

The Best Beaches Near Bude (Including the Ones Most People Miss)

Everyone knows Bude's main beaches, but some of the most stunning stretches of coastline in North Cornwall are tucked down narrow lanes that are genuinely tricky to reach without your own wheels. 🚗 Crooklets is great for families, Summerleaze is a classic, but venture a little further and you've got Sandymouth (a proper hidden gem with dramatic rock formations), Duckpool (tiny, wild, and worth every minute of the drive), and Millook Haven, which sits at the bottom of one of the steepest hills in Cornwall. These spots don't have bus routes, and parking a motorhome or caravan down those lanes is asking for trouble.

That's exactly where a hire car from LCH Vehicle Hire comes in handy. If you're already parked up on a holiday park or campsite near Bude, you can leave the big rig where it is and pick up a nimble little run-around from as little as £36 a day, with free delivery straight to you within two miles of the Bude branch. Insurance is included, the fleet is less than 12 months old, and there's no faff with the small print. Which beach on your Cornwall bucket list is hardest to reach? Drop it in the comments. 🏖️

https://www.lchvehiclehire.com

31/05/2026

🌟 Car, Van and Minibus Hire in Bude - just off the A39🌟

BUDE'S VEHICLE RENTAL CENTRE

📞 Call us on 01288 377037 or 01566 774848
📧 Email: [email protected]
🖱 Web: www.lchvehiclehire.com
📍 Based on the Bude Stratton Business Park, EX23 8LY – Serving Cornwall & Devon

28/05/2026

Boscastle to Bude: The Coastal Drive You Need This Summer 🌊

Most people visiting North Cornwall stick to the obvious spots, but the stretch of coast between Boscastle and Bude is genuinely one of the most dramatic drives in the UK, and it's right on the doorstep if you're staying in the area. From the steep, narrow harbour at Boscastle to the wild surf beach at Bude, you pass through Tintagel (yes, the legendary Arthurian clifftop castle), the hidden cove at Crackington Haven, and the rugged headland at Millook. The problem? You really need your own wheels to do it properly, because buses don't reach half of these places, and a motorhome or caravan is simply too big for some of these lanes.

That's exactly where a small hire car makes sense. LCH Vehicle Hire, based just off the A39 in Bude, hire out cars from £36 a day with insurance already included, and they'll even deliver to your holiday park or campsite so you don't have to unhitch anything. Whether you want a nimble city car for a day's exploring or something a bit bigger for the family, they've got a fleet of modern vehicles (all under 12 months old) ready to go. Have you done this stretch of coast before, or is it on your list for this summer? Drop a comment below, we'd love to know your favourite stop along the way. 🏖️

https://www.lchvehiclehire.com

26/05/2026

Weekend Getaway: North Devon Day Trips from Bude 🚗

Staying near Bude this Bank Holiday weekend but itching to see more of the coast? North Devon is right on your doorstep, and with a hire car you can pack in a proper day out without the faff of buses or taxi fares.

From the dramatic cliffs at Hartland Point to the surf-town buzz of Croyde and the cobbled streets of Clovelly, there's a genuinely brilliant stretch of coastline waiting less than an hour away. Fancy something a bit more inland? Dartmoor's northern edge is well within reach too, great for a scenic drive and a pub lunch. LCH Vehicle Hire has a fleet of modern cars (all under 12 months old) starting from just £36 a day, with insurance included and no complicated small print. If you're based at a holiday park or campsite near Bude, they'll even deliver the car straight to you (free within two miles of their Bude branch), so your motorhome or caravan stays exactly where it is. Which North Devon spot would you head to first, the coast or the moors? And has anyone done the drive out to Hartland Quay? Would love to know your recommendations in the comments. 👇

https://www.lchvehiclehire.com

22/05/2026

The Honest Truth About Fuel Policies When Hiring a Car or Van

Most people don't think about fuel policies until they're standing at the rental desk, and by then it can feel a bit overwhelming. In the UK, hire companies typically work on one of two arrangements: "full-to-full" (you collect the vehicle with a full tank and return it full) or "full-to-empty" (you pay upfront for a tank and return it on any level). Full-to-full is generally the fairest deal because you only pay for what you actually use. Full-to-empty sounds convenient, but you're almost always paying for fuel you don't burn. Watch out for "same-to-same" policies too, where you return the vehicle at the same level you collected it — that sounds simple, but matching a fuel level precisely at a petrol station is harder than it sounds, and some companies will charge you for any shortfall. So before you sign anything, the single most important question to ask is: "What exactly is the fuel policy, and what happens if I return it slightly under?"

At LCH Vehicle Hire, we keep things straightforward — no nasty surprises in the small print. We hire from our base in Bude (and our Launceston branch), with cars from just £36/day and vans from £38/day, insurance already included. Whether you're exploring North Cornwall in a city car, doing a house move in a Luton van, or need a minibus for a group airport run, you'll know exactly what you're getting into from the start. Have you ever been caught out by a confusing fuel policy on a hire? Drop your experience in the comments — we'd love to hear it. 👇

https://www.lchvehiclehire.com

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Unit 18, Bude Workspace, Bude Stratton Business Park
Bude
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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

https://lchvehiclehire.com/

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