I could only remember 7 which isn’t bad. A few good companies have gone out of business or packed in life on the road for more sensible ideas. There are some rogue traders out there and some rogue renters too. Try and avoid being either.

What are your top tips? Any recommendations for the list below, send them in and we’ll write them up and give you a credit.

Bandvanman - https://www.bandvanman.co.uk/

Based in Sunderland, in the shadow of the Stadium of Light. Paulo Di Canio and Beyonce have been there so you can too. This company is your safest bet for good communication, solid performance and in depth European knowledge through years of supply and touring. They also offer merch supplies via https://www.merch-bitch.com/

Blacklight Tours - https://www.blacklighttours.co.uk/

London calling and it’s in the handy hipster Hackney neighbourhood you’ll find these vans. Great, friendly assistance from company owner Ricky and tidy, well maintained vans with a variety of options. Nice logo too.

Stagehire - https://www.stagehirescotland.co.uk/

Scotland’s monopoly holders.

Ooosh Tours - https://www.oooshtours.co.uk/splitter-vans

Very cool bunch of humans down in Brighton with airport drop offs and collections for international bands. They also have great rehearsal facilities by the seaside and a wonderful range of backline. It’s hard to look past this lot for Southern England starting or finishing tours.

Truche - https://truche.nl/

Vans in the lowlands. Bases in Utrecht, Eindhoven and Amsterdam which are all within an hour of each other anyway so not really a great brag. What they should brag about however is how good the people they recommend and work with are, how safe and reliable their vans are and how competitively priced they are. Our go-to for van rental in Europe. They have a deal with a huge van supplier so there is never a shortage of vehicles.

Fluffwheels - https://www.fluffwheels.com/en

Prague. It’s almost worth renting a van from here just to visit the city. Fluffwheels are the masters of budget friendly touring. Massive selection of backline too and quality, eastern European drivers. They even have little teddies and name each van. Love these guys.

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Bandago - https://www.bandago.com/

One stop shop in USA. Fascinating company. Strange to be interested in van companies but that’s why we’re here.

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