If you are looking for
short-term car leasing or short-term van leasing there are several options for you to choose from. Most
major vehicle leasing companies require a minimum contract duration of
2 years (24 months), as the risk associated in the disposing of cars and vans, so shortly after their initial purchase, is very high. Vehicles will depreciate in value very quickly, especially in the early part of their life.
However there are companies who do specialise in short term car leasing or short term van leasing. The benefits of a short term car lease are reduced early termination fees if you have to send it back or you only have a short term requirement, perhaps while waiting for a factory order car or van to be built.
What are some of your options?
1) Specialist companies in short term car leasing & vans
One of the largest companies who specialises in short term car leasing is
Flexxilease and they offer 3-24 month contracts, for both business and personal users.
If you are after short term van leasing then
Northgate is the short term van leasing specialist and they also provide short term van leasing without early termination charges.
2) Long-term daily rental
Leasing is essentially a form of renting a vehicle so most of the major daily rental companies will offer you reduced rates for short term car leasing (renting).
Apex is one of these companies however most of the majors like Europcar, Hertz and Avis will also offer this service.
One of the current Partners on Comparecontracthire.com also offers a short term car lease service and the
FlexiPlan facility by LeasePlan is another one to consider.
3) Swap a lease for short term car leasing
You could always try to swap a lease car contract (or van) from an existing business that no longer requires the vehicle. This can beneficial to both parties as they get rid of a car or van they no longer require (without early termination fees), and you get a short term car leasing contract, depending on how long the contract has got to run.
Just be careful you read the contract and it is clear who is responsible for the payments of outstanding rentals, any excess mileage liability and any damage to the vehicle (fair wear and tear) at the point the contract is assigned.
The company who specialises in swap a lease for a short term car lease is
Swap a Lease
All of the above companies will have their own terms and conditions of service so do make sure you read their contract thoroughly, before you sign up.