District Minibus and Trailer
South Berkshire District owns a 17 seater Peugeot Minibus and a twin axle box trailer available for Scout Groups and other organisations to borrow.
Due to the design and build of our minibus it is able to be driven on a class B car licence under certain conditions. These conditions can be found here.
The minibus is equipped with a tow bar and can tow the district twin axle trailer or other similar or smaller trailers. Please note that to tow with our minibus you will require class D1+E entitlement on your licence.
The district trailer is available without the minibus and can be towed behind most vehicles, please ensure that your vehicle is able to tow the weight of the trailer and that your insurance covers you for towing. South Berkshire District cannot be held liable for any damage to vehicles or licence/legal issues due to towing of the district trailer.
Please note you will be asked to confirm your licence entitlements prior to hiring.
Borrowing Charges to 31 December 2025:
Minibus - All users
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Evening (4pm - 10pm) |
£25.00 |
One Day (24hrs, maximum of 5 days) |
£50.00 per day |
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Weekend (Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£100.00 |
Full Week (7-5 days, Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£450.00 |
Note - The minimum hire charge for non-Scouting organisations is one day @ £50 irrespective of the length of time hired.
Trailer - All Users
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Evening |
See day hire |
One Day (24hrs) |
£20.00 |
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Weekend (Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£40.00 |
Full Week (7-5 days, Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£65.00 |
Borrowing Charges from 1 Jan 2026:
Due to rising costs, we have reluctantly decided to increase the hire charges for the South Berkshire District Minibus. The charges are still less than commercial rates and our minibus can be driven without a D1 licence, thus, making it drivable by most adults. Prices include comprehensive insurance and breakdown cover.
These revised prices apply to all bookings from the date above, we will honour all current bookings at the agreed prices.
All hirers must agree to the hiring conditions available on the web site.
Minibus - Use by South Berks District Groups, Explorers and Berkshire Scout County organised activities.
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Evening (4pm - 10pm) |
£25.00 |
One Day (24hrs, maximum of 5 days) |
£50.00 per day |
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Weekend (Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£100.00 |
Full Week (9-10 days, Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£450.00 |
Minibus - All other organisations.
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Evening |
See day hire |
One Day (24hrs, maximum of 5 days) |
£60.00 per day |
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Weekend (Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£120.00 |
Full Week (9-10 days, Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£540.00 |
Note - The minimum hire charge for non-Scouting organisations is one day @ £60 irrespective of the length of time hired.
Trailer - All users.
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Evening |
See day hire |
One Day (24hrs) |
£20.00 |
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Weekend (Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£40.00 |
Full Week (5-7 days, Fri 4pm - Sun 10pm) |
£65.00 |
Conditions of Borrowing:
Click here to access the conditions of borrowing document. This document should be read prior to booking.
Section 19 permit:
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Click here to access information about the section 19 permits. |
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Click here to access the application form for the section 19 permit (Scout Association only). |
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Click here to access the application form for the section 19 permit (Girlguiding Association only). |
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Click here to access the application form for the section 19 permit (Other organisations). |