Small motorhome hire fleet with a depot

Holidaymakers, families, overseas visitors and event or festival goers who want a vehicle for a week or more.

Hire fees per night or week, plus add-ons such as bike racks, bedding, delivery and collection. More vehicles and a longer season spread the fixed costs.

• Managing bookings and finances
• Vehicle maintenance or good mechanic contacts
• Marketing and customer service

• Fleet hire and reward insurance can be costly and specialist, so compare quotes early
• Check planning and business rates for the site, and any landlord restrictions
• Check that vehicles are roadworthy, with regular servicing, gas safety and habitation checks
• Check how you handle damage, deposits and driver licence checks, and consider hire terms advice from a solicitor
• Finance and depreciation risk across several vehicles, plus quiet winter months
• Check if you need to register for VAT as turnover grows

Startup costs are typically around £40,000 to £200,000, depending on how many vehicles you buy or finance and the yard or storage site you rent. Depreciation and finance are risks across several vehicles. These figures are estimates.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on the size of your fleet and how often vehicles are booked. Expect quieter winter months and plan your cash flow for them.

Compare fleet hire and reward insurance quotes early, as cover can be costly and specialist. Check vehicles are roadworthy with regular servicing, gas safety and habitation checks. Also check planning and business rates for the site, VAT registration and your hire terms.