Cambridge Car and Van Rental is your trusted, family-run vehicle hire company based right here in Cambridge. Proudly independent, we've been providing affordable car and van hire to Cambridge and the surrounding areas since 1991 — that’s over 30 years of local service. Our experienced, friendly team is here to help you find the right vehicle, whether for personal or business use.
We are a member of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), giving our customers added reassurance about the quality and professionalism of our service. As part of this membership, we are regularly audited against the BVRLA Code of Conduct, and customers also have access to an independent dispute resolution service should any issue remain unresolved.
We were also the first company in Cambridgeshire to complete the Business Road Safety Membership programme, earning both local press coverage and membership number one in the county. This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to safety, professionalism, and responsible vehicle hire.
In addition, we have been a proud member of the Federation of Small Businesses since December 2008, supporting our long-standing commitment to local businesses and the wider community.
Budget Cambridge (Buttress and Buttress), a franchise of Budget rent a car, was born and the journey began.
Originally known as Budget Cambridge (Buttress & Buttress), we made the decision to become fully independent to stay true to our values. By stepping away from national call centres, we’ve remained a proudly local company—focused on personal service, flexibility, and maintaining a genuine connection with our customers.
Since making the move, we haven’t looked back.
We’ve proudly celebrated 25 years of continuous service and over a decade as a fully independent business. With a fleet of up to 100 vehicles, a loyal customer base, and strong relationships with businesses across Cambridge, we continue to grow while staying true to our local roots.
The result? A trusted reputation we’re proud to stand behind — built on reliability, service, and community connection.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, vehicle rental companies were exempt from closure — but few stayed fully operational. We were proud to be one of the only companies in Cambridge to remain open throughout every lockdown, doing our part to keep the city and its keyworkers moving.
With strict Covid safety policies in place, we ensured the wellbeing of both our staff and customers while continuing to provide essential vehicle hire with confidence and care.
While others closed their doors, we stayed open and ready to help — every single day.
Looking ahead, we took a bold step and introduced electric vehicles to our fleet — becoming one of the first car rental companies in Cambridge to offer daily, weekly, and monthly EV hire to the public.
The response was immediate and enthusiastic. Our electric vehicles quickly became a popular choice, marking the start of our ongoing journey toward a more sustainable, future-ready rental offering.
In 2022, we modernised our rental process by going fully digital and paperless. No more stacks of A4 paperwork for every booking — just a faster, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly way to do business.
It’s all part of our commitment to reducing waste and improving customer experience with smarter systems and streamlined service.