Economy car rental 

Enjoy affordable economy car hire in the North East – with friendly, flexible service on top. 

Off on a day trip or city break? 

We've got the economy car for you. Choose MVH Rental for affordable rates, flexible service and a fast, efficient hire. 

Affordable rates: Cheap economy car hire with zero hidden costs. 


Service with a smile: Our team is friendly, flexible and knowledgeable – so you know you're in safe hands. 


Full valet and safety checks: Hire an economy car that's been fully valeted and safety checked. 


Car rental on your doorstep: With branches in Gateshead and Sunderland, we're well-placed to serve the North East. 

Economy car rental FAQs 


  • Where are you based?

    We serve the North East from two locations – Gateshead and Sunderland. Find them here.

  • What's your minimum vehicle rental period?

    We calculate vehicle hire on a 24-hour basis – but pride ourselves on being flexible. If you have a special request, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

  • Are insurance and breakdown cover included?

    Yes. All our economy cars come with insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance as standard. Additional drivers and/or a CDW (collision damage waiver) can be added for a small extra fee.

  • Are there mileage limits?

    Our economy cars have a mileage limit of 250 miles per 24-hour period. This is capped at 2,400 miles per 28-day period.

  • Do I need a credit card to hire a vehicle?

    No – you can pay your deposit by debit card or credit card. All info about deposits is available in our rental guides.

  • I can't find the answer to my question

    Looking for an economy rental car near you but still have questions? Get in touch with any queries or special requests and we'll do everything we can to sort things out.

What our customers say
Hundreds of happy customers trust us for car and van hire in the North East. Here's some of their feedback.
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Charlotte Sinclair
2 months ago
Excellent service from start to finish Hired a van for a round trip from Newcastle to London. From the collection to the drop off and everything in between I was provided with immaculate service and support from Matt, he was extremely helpful and made the process very easy. Would highly recommend and will definitely use this service in the future.
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Michael Charlton
5 months ago
Best and easiest rental service I have used. Great customer service, price and informative. Would recommend
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Mark Baker
5 months ago
Hired a minibus for our daughter's wedding, and no regrets at all. The bus was great and the service was friendly and first class. They even arranged a sunny November day for the wedding. Thanks!
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Dave Nisbet
9 months ago
Hired a tail lift Luton for house move… vehicle was perfect and staff very friend and helpful!
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Clair Prentice
9 months ago
First class company.
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Returning customer. After using mvh earlier this year I'm returning as the lads are so on the ball, always try to accommodate to your needs and the prices are more than reasonable. Not many hire companies keep their deposits as low as £250 these days as some big companies at the airport charge as much as £1000 nowadays. £260 for a full week hire of a brand new 2023 Corsa, No cars over 2 years old, bigger vehicles such as Kia ceed X and Kia Sportage all highly specced. I've only seen one negative review from someone complaining his hire was cancelled as hirer had 9points. To be fair the terms are very transparent. The 6 point limit is more than fair. Understandably insurance will be hard to acquire with 9points. None of us are perfect as many drivers have 3points these days. If unlucky to say get caught speeding again and there's 6. However I currently have 3 and if I was hit with another 3 realising the importance of my license I would certainly look at changing my driving habits. I guarantee the 6point limit applies to all hire companies so feel that the review is unfair. Mvh didn't get him the points, the driver himself did
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Ray Peacock
1 year ago
Very helpful staff good information
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jamie and liam
1 year ago
Hired a Kia for the last few weeks lovely car and very reasonable cost. Great service and super quick to respond. Denise.
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Sue Clugston
1 year ago
Excellent, rapid customer service and price.
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Mark Birdsey
1 year ago
Great service, easy to book the minibus.comfortable for us, Would use MVH again.
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Get expert advice on your next rental. 

Our team is always ready to go the extra mile. Need help? Take a look at our handy rental guidesor call now on (0191) 4888 700

Longrigg, Swalwell 

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3AW 

0191 4888 700
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