
Only 3.5 miles from Sowton, Britannia Lanes Exeter provides convenient access to professional van hire. Whether you’re moving house, delivering stock, or transporting equipment for your business, our modern fleet and straightforward service make hiring simple and reliable.
Our Van Hire
services in Sowton
Experience exceptional van hire with Britannia Lanes. Our commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction makes us the preferred choice in Sowton.
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Clean, well-maintained vehicles
- Competitive pricing with no hidden fees

Every van is maintained to meet your business and personal needs.
Every van in our fleet is maintained to the highest standards, ensuring it’s safe, clean, and ready when you need it. From tyres and brakes to lights and fluid levels, our technicians carry out thorough checks before each hire. With our depot just minutes from Sowton Industrial Estate and surrounding residential areas, we’re ideally placed to support both commercial and personal requirements.
Continuing to offer a personalised quality service, Britannia Lanes remains under the leadership of an all-family board of Directors. This family ethos continues throughout our staff including multiple father and son teams and spouses working within the office

Sowton is home to one of Exeter’s busiest industrial hubs, as well as a growing residential community. Our flexible van hire services support both — whether you need a vehicle for a single day, a weekend move, or longer-term use for ongoing contracts.
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Just 7 minutes from Sowton
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Vans suitable for business, residential, and delivery use
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Flexible booking and return times
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Professional service with clear, upfront terms
Helpful information for van hire customers in Sowton:
Britannia Lanes Van Hire
Excellent service from start to finish.
Vehicle in clean condition.
Very Good communication.
We hired a 7.5t truck for a house move from Scotland. Nathan was very helpful, clear and professional. The truck was clean and a delight to drive (as best a lorry can be haha). Good value too. We will be back again soon for the 2nd part of the move.
It was very easy to book and reserve vans as I have used Lanes on more than one occasion.
Nathan provides great customer service with detailed description of the costs involved, then a walk around the van before taking the vehicle off the premises, including how to use the tail lift etc.
A full detailed invoice/receipt was issued shortly after returning the van.
Very friendly and easy to use, and the cost price was great. I hired a 7.5 ton truck. Moved house with no issues whatsoever.