Oakham is the historic county town of Rutland, famous for the scenic Rutland Water, Oakham Castle, and its charming market town character. Serving a largely rural surrounding area alongside key road links such as the A606 and A6003, having access to a reliable vehicle is essential for daily commuting, school runs, and trips to neighbouring destinations like Stamford, Melton Mowbray, and Leicester. When a sudden mechanical fault, unexpected road accident, or garage repair leaves you stranded without transport, your entire routine can be thrown into chaos.
Senior Car and Van Hire provides a swift and dependable solution with our flexible replacement car hire in Oakham. We offer a broad choice of modern, clean, and well-maintained vehicles to keep your schedule moving while your regular car is being repaired. With versatile short-term arrangements and adaptable hire terms, you can retain your independence without signing up to any long term commitments.
Supporting motorists throughout Oakham, Rutland, and the wider Leicestershire region for more than 30 years, Senior Car and Van Hire has built a trusted reputation for affordable temporary vehicle solutions. As a dedicated local business, we are committed to providing a helpful and personal service to ensure every driver gets back on the road with complete confidence.
We are proud licensees of the United Rental Group, connecting our customers to an established nationwide network of over 400 independent vehicle rental operators. This accreditation requires us to meet a stringent 14 point pre entry criteria and undergo regular mystery shopping and quality assessments. As a result, you benefit from the highest standards of vehicle safety, complete pricing transparency, and top tier professionalism 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
Arranging your replacement hire car in Oakham is simple and stress-free with Senior Car and Van Hire. You can explore our full fleet and reserve your preferred model directly through our website, or visit our local Oadby branch to speak face-to-face with our experienced team. We are always ready to assist you in arranging a vehicle that fits your timeline and insurance needs seamlessly.
Our Leicestershire branch in Oadby is ideally situated for quick collection and drop off. Once you collect your keys, you have immediate access to major transport corridors including the A6, A47, and the M1 motorway. This makes travel into Leicester, across Rutland, or out towards Nottingham, Birmingham, and London fast and hassle-free.
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