From Weston to Portland Bill: SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] Brings Car Hire, Van Hire, Minibus Hire and Truck Hire to Portland

The Isle of Portland, linked by road to Weymouth and home to Fortuneswell, Weston and Southwell, is now covered by SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] for self-drive cars, vans, minibuses and trucks.

PORTLAND, Dorset – SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] has extended its coverage to Portland, so residents, local businesses, holiday visitors and community groups can now book car hire, van hire, minibus hire and truck hire through a single self-drive provider. From a small car for the school run to a tipper for a building site, the choice now starts in one place.

"Portland has its own rhythm, with one road on and off the island and some steep climbs once you arrive," said James McNally of SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire]. "Someone moving house in Fortuneswell might need a Luton with a tail lift, a stonemason could want a tipper, and a sailing club may be after a minibus for a regatta weekend. Those are the kinds of trips we want Portland customers to be able to plan with us."

Getting on and around the Isle of Portland

Portland is a tied island at the southern end of Chesil Beach, reached from Weymouth along the A354. The island is famous for Portland stone and for the lighthouse at Portland Bill, and its coastline forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Because every journey on and off the island uses the same road link, it is worth allowing extra time at busy periods and checking access and parking rules for the exact street before arriving in a larger vehicle.

In a straight line, Fortuneswell is 0.6 miles from Portland, Weston 0.8 miles, Southwell 1.4 miles, Wyke Regis 3.3 miles, Weymouth 4.2 miles and Chickerell 5.8 miles.

Car hire and minibus hire in Portland

For short hops around the island, car hire in Portland includes the Hyundai i10 Automatic, with the VW Golf for trips along the Dorset coast and the Ford Mondeo Estate for longer runs with luggage. SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] minibus hire in Portland covers the Vauxhall Zafira 5+2, the 9 Seater Automatic and the Ford Minibus 17 Seater for crews, clubs and visiting groups, with licence and age checks for larger minibuses.

Van hire and truck hire from SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire]

For everyday loads, van hire in Portland starts with the Volkswagen Caddy and the Ford Transit MWB, while the Toyota Hilux Pickup and the 3.5 Tonne Tipper Transit suit rough ground, gardens and building sites. For heavier work, truck hire in Portland covers the 3.5 Tonne Tipper Transit Truck, the 7.5 Tonne Curtain Side Truck and the 7.5 Tonne Tipper Truck, where licence and operator requirements are met.

Customers in Portland can request delivery and collection to a suitable UK mainland address, and most vehicles can be hired one way within the UK mainland for an additional charge. Models mentioned are examples supplied "or similar", subject to availability. Standard rental insurance is included, goods in transit are excluded, and SDVH [Self Drive Vehicle Hire] confirms the mileage allowance before every hire.