Intack Self Drive

Intack Self Drive: vehicle rental in Blackburn since 1973

Intack Self Drive is a vehicle rental company based in Blackburn, Lancashire (United Kingdom). Founded in 1973 at Intack Service Station, it began operating with two vans and three cars. In 1987 it moved to purpose-built premises on Lower Audley Street, where it continues to operate. The company presents itself as one of the largest privately owned self-drive vehicle rental companies in Lancashire.

Its fleet exceeds 450 vehicles, including cars, vans and minibuses. The company states it has over 50 years of experience in the sector and describes itself as the largest independent rental company for cars, vans, trucks and minibuses in Blackburn.

Rental services

The offering is structured into several modalities:

• Daily hire: cars, vans and minibuses for one-off use.
• Weekly and monthly hire: rates for longer periods.
• Flexi Hire: long-term rental with a minimum of 28 days, without long-term fixed contracts; the vehicle can be returned at any time after that period. It is designed for fleet managers and customers who need flexible commercial rental, although it is also used by individuals.
• Car hire: from small city cars to large luxury cars.
• Van hire: compact vans for small deliveries, Luton vans for bulky moves and crew-seater vans for work teams.
• Minibus hire: vehicles for groups of four to five people up to seventeen seats, for conferences, large-scale jobs or group travel.
• Electric vehicle hire (EV Hire): included in the daily rental offering.
• 4-hour or part-day hire: short-term rental modality.
• Continental hire: service for travel outside the United Kingdom.

Intack Medical Support: medical and support vehicles

Under the name Intack Medical Support, the company specialises in the supply and sale of specialised medical vehicles. It offers short-term daily hire, monthly flexi hire and long-term leasing of vehicles such as:

• Non-emergency patient transport vehicles.
• High dependency units (HDU).
• Adapted transport vehicles for bariatric patients.
• Secure transport vehicles.
• Rapid response vehicles.

Its clients include NHS trusts, private ambulance providers, the television and film industry (for production logistics and filming) and the industrial sector, including manufacturing plants, oil refineries and the armed forces.

Fleet and service conditions

The company states it has the largest and most varied fleet for all types of needs, and claims it will not be beaten on price. It offers a discount to customers who use their own insurance. It is open seven days a week. Its Blackburn premises include workshops, valet bays, on-site fuelling facilities and free parking for customers who wish to leave their vehicle during the rental. The company offers free local collection from home or workplace to complete the booking.

Geographic coverage

Intack Self Drive serves Blackburn and other locations in Lancashire and the northwest of England. Among the areas mentioned are Darwen, Preston, Burnley, Accrington, Clitheroe, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Chorley, Great Harwood, Mellor, Rishton, Ribchester, Oswaldtwistle, Wilpshire, Whalley, Liverpool, Manchester, Blackpool, Leeds, Southport, Wigan, Sheffield, Warrington, Colne, Skipton, Nelson, Rawtenstall, Stockport, Salford, Altrincham, Oldham, Wirral, St Helens, Bootle, Birkenhead and Crosby.

History and structure

The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. It is led by Ken (owner), Lee (managing director) and Simon (finance director). It operates as Intack Self Drive Ltd, with its registered office at The Canal Wharf, 113 Lower Audley Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 1DG, United Kingdom.

Location and contact

The Canal Wharf, 113 Lower Audley Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 1DG, United Kingdom · Phone: 01254 57811 · Email: reservations@intack.co.uk · Hours: Open seven days a week.