Useful Links for Van Hire Customers in Kent

When you hire a van with Hire One, we want your journey to go smoothly from start to finish.
Here’s a collection of official and local resources that our customers often find useful — everything from driving licence checks to local traffic updates and van-friendly services.

Driving, Licences & Insurance

• DVLA Driving Licence Categories – what you can drive and weight limits
  https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories

• Check Your Driving Licence – online code you may need to show us when hiring
  https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

• Driving in the UK: Rules & Penalties
  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code

Planning Your Journey

• National Highways Live Traffic Updates
  https://www.nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/

• Google Maps Directions to Hire One, Whitstable
  https://maps.app.goo.gl/hqotc7p2DHQbFGkd6

• AA Route Planner
  https://www.theaa.com/route-planner

Local to Kent

• Kent County Council Roadworks Map
  https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roadworks

• Herne Bay Recycling Centre (Household Waste)
  https://www.kent.gov.uk/environment-waste-and-planning/rubbish-and-recycling/household-waste-recycling-centres/find-your-nearest-tip/herne-bay-household-waste-recycling-centre (It is unlikely that they will let commercial vehicles on site. Contact them for the current rules.)

• Ling Group Commercial Waste Disposal
  https://www.ling-group.co.uk/

• Canterbury City Council Parking Info
  https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/parking

• Visit Kent – Local Attractions (handy if you’re hiring a van for events or moves)
  https://www.visitkent.co.uk/

Vehicle Weight, Loading & Safety

• VOSA (DVSA) – Loading Your Vehicle Safely
  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/securing-loads-on-hgvs-and-goods-vehicles

• Van Weight Limits Explained 
  https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-weights-explained

• Tyre Pressure & Maintenance Guide (TyreSafe)
  https://www.tyresafe.org/check-your-pressures/

Fuel & Service Stations in Kent

• Shell Fuel Finder
  https://www.shell.co.uk/shell-service-stations/find-a-shell-service-station.html

• BP Service Stations
  https://petrolmap.co.uk/bp-petrol-stations

Moving House or Business?

• Post Office Change of Address Service
  https://www.postoffice.co.uk/redirection

• Royal Mail Redirect
  https://www.royalmail.com/personal/receiving-mail/redirection

• Furniture Donation / Clearance – British Heart Foundation
  https://www.bhf.org.uk/shop/donating-goods/book-furniture-collection-near-me

Hire One Quick Links

• Our Fleet

• Call us on 01227 772277

• Contact Us

Final Tip

Bookmark this page for next time you hire a van — it’s regularly updated with new resources and official links.