About D&G Minibus & Van Hire

We provide friendly, reliable minibus hire with driver in Sunderland and across the North East, with comfortable vehicles and UK-wide journeys available.

Travel with a local team you can trust

D&G Minibus & Van Hire is a Sunderland-based, family-run service offering minibus hire with driver for groups, events and everyday travel. We focus on the basics that matter: clear communication, clean vehicles, punctual pick-ups and a smooth journey from start to finish. Whether it’s a local pick-up in the North East or a longer trip across the UK, we make group travel simple.

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About D&G Minibus & Van Hire

We’ve built our reputation by turning up on time, looking after passengers, and making sure every booking feels straightforward. We regularly support families, friends, football supporters and businesses who need safe group transport without the hassle of multiple cars.

Our service is with driver only, so you can relax and focus on your plans while we handle the route, timing and drop-offs. From Sunderland and the wider North East, we travel to destinations across the UK for airport runs, events, weekends away and more.

Reviews

Rated by local customers

Trusted for punctual pick-ups, clean vehicles and friendly drivers across Sunderland and the North East.

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Judith Kernen
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Booked 2 mini buses for my daughters wedding on Saturday, what a joy the 2 drivers were, so accommodating, very friendly, arrived early, took us from Fulwell to South Shields Town hall, patiently waited while service and photos took place then dropped us all off at the venue back in Sunderland via the seafront. I would highly recommend, and thank you lads 🤗
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The P Family
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Booked for a return journey to Newcastle Airport for 15 passengers and cases. Arrived promptly, driver Jamie was very helpful and got us there with plenty of time to spare. Rang Jamie upon return to Newcastle Airport and he arrived just as we came out of the airport. He even did 2 further drop offs at peoples houses, which was beyond our expectations. Will definitely use this company again. Price was the best available and service was first class. I would certainly recommend this company.
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Liam Dawson
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Used this company a few times now to take me and my mates to festivals. Spot on everytime, you won’t find a better mini bus company in the area.
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Richard Bertram
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Really friendly driver, on time with no worries. Would definitely recommend and will be using again.
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Tracy Hassan
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Would highly recommend the service we received was outstanding. We will definitely be using again the the future.
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Alan Stephenson
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Easily booked through the website for an airport transfer, turned up on time and the minibus was very clean and tidy. Far cheaper than booking the parking fees. Would definitely recommend.
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Marty “Roppa” Rob
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5/5 Stars – Outstanding Service for Our Stag Do! We booked D&G Minibus Hire for our stag do trip last Friday, and they were brilliant from start to finish. Punctual & Reliable: The minibus arrived nice and early for pick-up giving us plenty of time to load up before we set off. Smooth Experience: The vehicle was spotless, modern, and spacious enough to comfortably fit the whole group along with a trailer for all our luggage. Our driver was exceptionally professional, patient, and friendly, handling our energetic group with ease and ensuring a safe, smooth journey to and from the destination. Even being accommodating when we requested an earlier pick for our return journey. I couldn't recommend D&G Minibus Hire enough for any group events or stag weekends. We will definitely be using them again! Thanks again David from Martin and the rest of the Randal stag group 👍
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Michael Mordey
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We used D&G for our recent holiday to Newcastle Airport in August. Couldn’t fault the service brilliant from start to finish. Will definitely be using them again in the future.
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Gillian Ganley
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Fantastic service from start to finish. Quick reply to initial query. Very competitive rate. Communication from driver was excellent for both journeys to and from airport, letting us know about delays on roads due to an accident to ensure we were at airport on time, on return a quick call to the driver and we were picked up within 5 minutes. Highly recommended. Thanks for a brilliant reliable service provided.
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Abbey Straughan
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Really great service and really reliable, picked our family of 15 up for the airport and even provided a trailer for our luggage, can’t fault this company, will use again in the future,
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AREAS WE COVER

Minibus Hire Across Sunderland & the North East

We provide reliable minibus hire with driver across Sunderland and the wider North East. Whether you’re travelling locally or heading further afield, our experienced drivers operate 24/7 and cover towns, cities and destinations throughout England, picking up from the North East — with UK-wide travel available on request.

Sunderland

Local minibus hire for schools, groups, events and airport transfers

Durham

University travel, weddings, events and airport runs

Gateshead

Group transport for leisure, work and special occasions

South Shields & Tyneside

Coastal trips, private bookings and organised group travel

Washington & Houghton-le-Spring

Reliable transport for local clubs, families and businesses

Newcastle upon Tyne

City travel, nights out, corporate transport and group days out

Have a Question?

Not sure if we cover your area or planning a specific trip? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

How It Works

What you can expect when you book with us

A straightforward service built around safety, comfort and reliability — for minibus hire with driver in Sunderland and the North East.

Licensed PSV drivers

Professional, fully licensed PSV drivers on every journey — safety-first and experienced with group transport.

Public liability insured

Fully insured for passenger transport, with public liability cover in place for added peace of mind.

10+ years established

Family-run and trusted locally for over a decade — reliable pick-ups, smooth journeys, clear communication.

Rated highly by customers for clean vehicles, friendly service and on-time arrivals — booking made easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about D&G Minibus & Van Hire, our service area, and how bookings work.

No — we provide minibus hire with driver only. It’s the easiest option for groups and keeps the journey safe and stress-free.

We cover Sunderland and the wider North East, including nearby towns and cities. If you’re unsure, send a quick message and we’ll confirm.

Yes. While we specialise in local pick-ups, we also provide UK-wide minibus travel for events, weekends away and longer journeys.

Common bookings include airport transfers, football travel, group events, nights out, weddings and business transport.

Use the form and share your pick-up area, destination, date/time and group size. We’ll reply with a clear, custom quote.

We’re set up for group travel — tell us your numbers and we’ll confirm the best option for your booking.

 

Yes — we operate with licensed PSV drivers and hold public liability insurance for peace of mind.

Yes. If you have several stops, just list them in your enquiry and we’ll plan the route and timings around your group.

As early as possible, especially for weekends, events and airport runs. Last-minute enquiries are still welcome — we’ll confirm availability quickly.

Pick-up area, destination, date, time, group size, and whether it’s one-way or return. If you have luggage or special requirements, mention that too.

Request a Free Quote

Tell us where you’re travelling from and to, plus your date and group size. We’ll confirm availability and send a clear quote.

Request a Minibus Booking

Tell us where you’re going and how many are travelling — we’ll confirm availability and pricing quickly.

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