First Self Drive Reviews 319

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are helpful and made the experience of renting a car seamless and stress-free. They are very thorough with their processes and walked around the car with you to record the pre-hire condition of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jonathan and his team were brilliant. Very friendly and helpful. I had their lovely Toyota Aygo for 6 weeks and it was perfect for exploring Norfolk's little country lanes and villages. The price was... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just perfect! We are a return customers and always find the customer service friendliness and attitude of all the staff exemplary. The vehicles are extremely well maintained and immaculate, and we wil... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed to hire a car for a week. After speaking to Gary on the phone, everything was sorted for me. Picked up with no problem. The whole team including Jonathan and David were so kind, helpful and e... See more

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New Cars,Vans & People Carriers.... When you’re looking for a vehicle hire company in Norwich, make us your first call 01603 624275 for a friendly professional service.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service

First class service and effortless hire will certainly be using again in the near future. Thank you 🙏

18 November 2022
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Thanks Terry, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

We had the best experience hiring from here. Such friendly and helpful staff members, made the process very slick and easy. They were extremely accommodating for us and went the extra mile. An absolute pleasure, would highly recommend.

11 November 2022
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Many thanks Imogen for taking the time to write the review, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very diligent

Excellent service, great van & everyone was very professional. Good crew!!

15 November 2022
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Thank you Piers for your 5 star review, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company for van rental

I arrived to pick up the van I booked online at 8.30am and was greeted with a warm welcome by a friendly bunch of staff. I was in and out within 10 minutes and was given a full explanation regarding the vehicle return. I've used this company before and will continue to do so and I highly recommend that anyone wishing to rent a van uses these guys. My go to van rental place, thanks guys.

4 November 2022
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Many thanks for your kind review, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the best experience ever

I had the best experience ever hiring a car. The process was straightforward, fast and smooth. All the members of staff were very friendly and helpful. I got my deposit back immediately after returning the van, and the van itself was brilliant.

31 October 2022
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Thanks Ilona, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

This is the second time I have used First Self Drive, this time was for a van as my daughter has moved into her own place. Excellent service as always with the quality of vehicle second to none. Thank you!

31 October 2022
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Thanks Charlotte, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time I’ve used first self drive

First time I’ve used first self drive, I’ve hired many cars, vans and a couple of minibuses over the years but this minibus I hired from first self drive was most likely the best service and vehicle from a hire company I have received… The service on the phone right to collecting the keys is 100% kind and polite and very friendly.
The minibus was a 2020 plate and still looked a showroom condition when I collected it.
Already got my next date booked with these guys.

17 October 2022
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Thanks very much Ryan, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience.

Booked a car on a whim in Norwich. Great prices, great little car, really well presented and the check in and out experiences were great with really nice staff. A great experience overall

12 October 2022
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Thank you David for your kind review, we really appreciate you taking the time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Really friendly and quick. No hanging around on collection or drop off. Car was very well presented and the walk through of the controls was really helpful and professional. Highly recommended.

16 August 2022
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Many thanks for your 5 star review, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Better service than any other rental company

I have rented a lot of cars, in many different parts of the world, and quite a few in Norwich, and no where have I had better service. The cars are great, you get personal, friendly, helpful service from people you can call direct and who really care. I just wish I had discovered them years ago. If you are renting in Norwich, this is the place and these are the people to rent from. I rented a Corsa for a month.

22 August 2022
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Thanks Mary, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service and Vehicle

Booked a car from abroad for a visit to the UK. Excellent service and a great car (2022 model). Highly recommend!

18 August 2022
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Thanks William, have a safe trip home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Hired a transit for a removal, clean brand new, did the job perfectly. Thank you.

11 August 2022
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Many thanks Ben for your 5 STAR REVIEW

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt pick up

Prompt pick up. Nice car. Well organised.
Quick and accurate drop off. No fuss. No bother.
Good value for money.

9 August 2022
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Thanks Jane, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly excellent service

As always, excellent service. The team helped us at very short notice and were kind, professional and courteous - going over and above to ensure we got the vehicle we needed. Would highly recommend and couldn't consider going elsewhere.

31 July 2022
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Thanks Sasha, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A pleasure to do business with this great local company

Excellent service, v straight forward and unlike the bigger companies all license checking done by the friendly and efficient staff.
I would definitely choose First Self Drive again.

22 July 2022
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Thanks Chris, we really appreciate you taking the time, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faultless from start finish

Faultless from start finish, staff
friendly and nothing too much trouble would highly recommend this company.

18 July 2022
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Thanks Lee for your kind review, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Travelling in from USA my rental needs…

Travelling in from USA my rental needs were very specific. The staff were excellent and all so friendly. I was able to get exactly what i needed for my time in the UK with minimal fuss and at a very fair rate. Everything was made very clear at pickup, and again uppn return.

The car was brand new, spotless and a hybrid too. I could not have been happier. This is now my go-to car rental company.
Highly recommend

12 July 2022
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Thanks Maxine, have a safe trip back to the USA.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this company

I love this company. Vehicles are always in great condition and everyone does their best to help. Always my go to people for van or car hire. Just had a huge Kia Sorrento for 3 days to move daughter between Uni houses in Leeds. Perfect for the job, less than 3000 miles on the clock and did the job really well.

2 July 2022
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Thank you for you fantastic review, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In one word - Excellent

Staff were fantastic and helpful. The car was spotless and the handover very professional. Thank you for all your help. Would recommend this company.

1 July 2022
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Many thanks for your kind review, we look forward to seeing you again when you visit norwich.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed a Car urgently to go and pick…

I needed a Car urgently to go and pick up my Dad who was unwell and 2hours away. Left a Message on a Sunday Evening and amazingly got a reply and Booked an Automatic Car to pick up on the Monday Morning. When I arrived I got excellent Welcome and they were very kind and efficient. Was shown how to work the Car and set off in planned time. I would recommend to anybody and use them again should I find myself without my Car again.

28 June 2022
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Thanks Sally for your kind review, we hope your Dad gets well soon.

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