3bhire.co.uk

What It Is

3B Vehicle Hire is a local independent vehicle rental company based in Buckinghamshire, UK. Founded in 2002, it focuses on self-drive rentals. It is not a nationwide platform, but a family-run regional rental provider serving areas such as Aylesbury, Long Crendon, and High Wycombe, with delivery and collection available across a wider area. Its website states that it is a BVRLA member, giving it the backing of the UK vehicle rental industry association.

Core Features

Its rental fleet is fairly comprehensive, covering small runaround cars, family cars, 9-seater people carriers, 17-seater minibuses, and various vans ranging from small Combo vans to box vans with tail lifts. Services include online booking, business rentals, vehicle delivery and collection, 24-hour UK roadside assistance, and pricing that is stated to include taxes, comprehensive insurance, and breakdown cover. The fuel policy is full-to-full, and most vehicles are relatively new and ULEZ-compliant.

Pricing and Terms

The website does not publish a single standard price list; pricing depends on the vehicle type, dates, and rental duration. Disclosed charges include an additional driver fee of £16/day, a typical £350 credit-card pre-authorisation or deposit, and a £40+VAT administration fee for handling fines. The full terms also mention that long-term rentals may incur excess mileage charges after 1000 miles/week or 2000 miles/month. One important point to note: online bookings are strictly non-refundable, with limited flexibility for date changes or refunds.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are its strong local-service feel, practical vehicle range, positive user reviews, and inclusion of insurance and roadside assistance in the price. It is well suited to house moves, family trips, and temporary business vehicle needs. The downsides are that rental requirements are relatively strict: drivers usually need to be aged 25 to 75, have held a valid licence for at least 2 years, provide two forms of identification, supply a driving licence check code or NI information, and place a credit-card deposit. Insurance excess, damage liability, fines, and overseas driving rules should also be checked carefully line by line.

Who It’s For

It is best suited to UK-based users in or around Buckinghamshire, small businesses, people moving home, holiday-period temporary car users, and customers needing people carriers or vans. If you are travelling from China to the UK, it is only worth considering if your itinerary is concentrated in this region and you can meet the licence, documentation, and deposit requirements.

Access from China

The website is a standard UK business site and should generally be directly accessible from mainland China. However, booking, phone communication, driving licence acceptance, and deposit payment all follow local UK rules. Chinese users should confirm by email or phone before booking whether a non-UK licence is accepted, whether an International Driving Permit or translated licence document is required, and what insurance coverage applies.