SDVH Northern Ireland

Vehicle hire service

Minibus Hire across Northern Ireland

Minibus hire for group travel, airport transfers, sports teams, events, weddings, schools, colleges and licence checks.

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Minibus Hire vehicle hire

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028 9057 1232

Our Minibuses

Compare practical minibus options for local errands, longer journeys and planned work. Exact vehicle model, transmission, seats, payload and driver requirements are confirmed when you request a quote.

Vauxhall Zafira 5 plus 2 people carrier

Vauxhall Zafira 5 + 2

Available

Small 5+2 people carrier for compact group travel and family trips.

7 seats

Galaxy seven-seater manual minibus

Galaxy 7 Seater Manual

Available

Seven-seat manual vehicle for smaller groups and luggage-light journeys.

7 seats

Galaxy seven-seater automatic minibus

Galaxy 7 Seater Automatic

Available

Seven-seat automatic vehicle for group travel with easier driving.

7 seats

Nine-seater manual minibus

9 Seater Manual

Available

Nine seats for airport runs, sports teams and small group days out.

9 seats

Nine-seater automatic minibus

9 Seater Automatic

Available

Nine-seat automatic minibus for group travel without manual transmission.

9 seats

Ford 12-seater minibus

Ford Minibus 12 Seater

Available

Twelve seats for events, schools, clubs and medium-sized group trips.

12 seats

Ford 15-seater minibus

Ford Minibus 15 Seater

Check terms

Fifteen seats for larger groups, with licence and age rules checked first.

15 seats

Ford 17-seater minibus

Ford Minibus 17 Seater

Check terms

Large 17-seater for clubs, weddings and school groups where driver rules are met.

17 seats

Ford Transit Lite 17-seater minibus

Ford Minibus Lite 17 Seater

Check terms

Seventeen-seat Lite model with licence, driver age and availability checks before booking.

17 seats

Why choose us?

Practical hire support from quote to collection.

The booking team confirms the important details up front, including availability, driver rules, mileage, delivery and any specialist vehicle requirements.

Free delivery and collection

Ask for the vehicle to be delivered and collected from a suitable UK mainland address, such as a home, workplace, hotel, station, airport or event venue.

Address, access, timing, ID and driver checks are confirmed before booking.

Unlimited mileage

Most rentals are arranged with unlimited mileage, which is useful for longer journeys, multi-stop work and travel outside the immediate local area.

Courier use and truck hire can carry fair-use or pro-rata mileage rules; confirm mileage before booking.

UK mainland coverage

Vehicles can be arranged through a national supplier network, so regional pages can support local journeys as well as longer UK mainland travel.

Availability depends on the vehicle type, address and booking date.

European cover

European travel cover can be arranged on eligible hires when the journey is declared before travel.

Additional charges and restrictions can apply; one-way European rental is not offered.

One-way rentals

One-way hire can be requested when the vehicle needs to be returned somewhere other than the starting point.

UK mainland only on eligible bookings; route, cost and return arrangements are confirmed by phone.

Insurance included

Standard rental insurance is included with the hire, with driver requirements, excess, deposit and optional waiver details explained before booking.

Goods in transit are not covered by the standard vehicle insurance.

Company own insurance discount

Customers using approved company own insurance can ask whether a reduced hire rate applies.

Own-insurance acceptance and discount eligibility must be confirmed before booking.

Wide range available

Cars, vans, minibuses and trucks are available in multiple sizes, transmissions and configurations, so the booking team can match the vehicle to the journey.

Exact model, size and transmission are subject to local availability.

Ready to check availability?

Book your minibus rental today.

Tell us the journey, dates, driver details and any delivery or collection needs. The team will confirm the suitable options before you commit.

Call 028 9057 1232

Our Locations

Choose a local minibus hire page for area-specific journey notes, nearby coverage and cross-links to other vehicle types in the same town or city.

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Minibus Hire in Ahoghill, Minibus Hire in Antrim, Minibus Hire in Arboe, Minibus Hire in Armagh

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Minibus Hire in Ballycastle, Minibus Hire in Ballyclare, Minibus Hire in Ballygowan, Minibus Hire in Ballymena, Minibus Hire in Ballymoney, Minibus Hire in Ballynahinch, Minibus Hire in Ballywalter, Minibus Hire in Banbridge, Minibus Hire in Bangor, Northern Ireland, Minibus Hire in Belfast, Minibus Hire in Bessbrook, Minibus Hire in Broughshane

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Minibus Hire in Carrickfergus, Minibus Hire in Carryduff, Minibus Hire in Castledawson, Minibus Hire in Castlederg, Minibus Hire in Castlewellan, Minibus Hire in Coleraine, Minibus Hire in Comber, Minibus Hire in Cookstown, Minibus Hire in Craigavon, Minibus Hire in Crumlin, Northern Ireland, Minibus Hire in Cullybackey

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Minibus Hire in Derry, Minibus Hire in Donaghadee, Minibus Hire in Downpatrick, Minibus Hire in Dromore, Minibus Hire in Dungannon, Minibus Hire in Dungiven

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Minibus Hire in Eglinton, Minibus Hire in Enniskillen

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Minibus Hire in Glenavy, Minibus Hire in Groomsport

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Minibus Hire in Holywood, Ards and North Down

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Minibus Hire in Irvinestown

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Minibus Hire in Keady, Minibus Hire in Kilkeel, Minibus Hire in Killyleagh

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Minibus Hire in Larne, Minibus Hire in Limavady, Minibus Hire in Lisburn, Minibus Hire in Lisnaskea

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Minibus Hire in Maghera, Minibus Hire in Magherafelt, Minibus Hire in Magheralin, Minibus Hire in Millisle, Minibus Hire in Moira, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

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Minibus Hire in New Buildings, Minibus Hire in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, Minibus Hire in Newry, Minibus Hire in Newtownabbey, Minibus Hire in Newtownards, Minibus Hire in Newtownhamilton

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Minibus Hire in Omagh

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Minibus Hire in Portaferry, Minibus Hire in Portavogie, Minibus Hire in Portrush, Minibus Hire in Portstewart

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Minibus Hire in Randalstown, Minibus Hire in Rathfriland, Minibus Hire in Rich Hill, Minibus Hire in Rostrevor

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Minibus Hire in Saintfield, Minibus Hire in Strabane

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Minibus Hire in Tandragee

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Minibus Hire in Waringstown, Minibus Hire in Warrenpoint, Minibus Hire in Whitehead

Frequently asked questions

Minibus Hire questions
What is the minimum age for a 15 or 17 seat minibus?
Drivers for 15 and 17 seat minibuses usually need to be at least 25 and must have the correct D1 entitlement on their licence. Smaller people carriers and minibuses can have different requirements, so driver age and licence details must be checked before booking.
Do all minibuses use the same licence rules?
No. Larger 15 and 17 seat minibuses can need different age, licence and D1 entitlement checks. Confirm the driver, passenger count and luggage needs before choosing the vehicle.
Which minibus seating options are available?
Common options include 7, 9, 12, 15 and 17 seat vehicles. Availability depends on dates, driver eligibility, luggage space and local fleet availability.
Booking, cover and general questions
Does the rental cost include insurance?
Yes. Standard rental insurance is included with the vehicle hire. The booking team will explain the excess, driver requirements and any optional collision damage waiver before the booking is agreed. Standard vehicle insurance does not cover goods carried inside the vehicle.
Are there extra charges for mileage?
Most rentals include unlimited mileage, subject to the fair-use policy confirmed before booking. Courier work is excluded, and larger commercial vehicles can have separate monthly or pro-rata mileage limits, so mileage terms should always be checked for the chosen vehicle.
Can the vehicle be delivered to a requested location?
Yes. Delivery and collection can usually be arranged across the UK mainland. The team will confirm the address, timing, access, identification and driver checks before the vehicle is delivered or collected.
Can the vehicle be used in Europe?
European cover can be arranged for eligible hires when requested before travel. It is an optional extra and may involve additional charges and restrictions. Vehicles must not be taken outside the approved area without the booking team's agreement.
Do you provide one-way vehicle hire?
One-way rental can be arranged on many UK mainland bookings when the route and vehicle type allow it. One-way hire is not offered to offshore islands or into Europe, and the cost and return point must be confirmed before booking.
Do you offer zero insurance excess?
No. Zero excess is not offered as standard. A collision damage waiver may be available to reduce the excess liability, and the booking team will explain the options that apply to the selected vehicle.
How can I book?
Bookings are handled by phone. Call the booking team during opening hours with the vehicle type, hire dates, delivery or collection details, driver information and journey requirements.
How much is the deposit?
A deposit is normally charged when the vehicle is collected or delivered to cover items such as fuel, fines, parking tickets and damage costs. The exact deposit and refund process are confirmed before the hire is agreed.
Do I need to refuel the vehicle before return or collection?
Yes. Vehicles should normally be returned with the agreed fuel level. If fuel is missing, the cost can be charged or deducted from the deposit according to the hire terms confirmed before booking.
Can I use a credit card to book?
Credit cards and other business payment methods may be accepted, including corporate purchasing cards and BACS transfer where approved. Some payment methods can be subject to checks before the booking is confirmed.
What details are required to book a vehicle?
The team will need the preferred vehicle or size, hire duration, delivery or collection date and time, driver and additional driver details, contact information, address details and relevant postcodes. If you are unsure which vehicle is suitable, the team can help narrow the options.
What licence requirements apply?
Drivers must present a valid driving licence. A licence held for at least one year is usually required, and two years is preferred. Provisional and expired licences are not accepted. Larger minibuses, trucks and specialist vehicles can have extra entitlement checks.
How modern are the vehicles?
The fleet is regularly updated and maintained, with the aim of supplying modern, reliable vehicles. Exact make, model, age and specification depend on availability at the time of booking.
Can I hire a GPS or satnav?
Satnav equipment may be available as an optional extra. Ask the booking team when arranging the vehicle so availability and cost can be confirmed.
What size vehicle can I drive?
That depends on the licence categories shown on the back of your driving licence and the vehicle's weight or seating capacity. Standard UK category B entitlement usually covers vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and up to 9 seats, but larger minibuses, trucks and specialist vehicles may need extra entitlement.