Moving Van Hire and Services
A moving van with a driver costs less than you think and saves more effort than you expect. Giant Van's Luton vans come with an experienced driver, tail lift, furniture blankets, and full insurance. No self-drive stress, no damage-waiver surprises. Prices start at £49 in London and £35 outside the M25.
Giant Van's moving vans come with a driver, tail lift, and insurance from £49. Fuel included, no mileage caps under 50 miles.
Available across the UK seven days a week.
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- £500Transit Insurance
- Same DayAvailability
What You Can Expect From Van Hire
Van rentals for moving come in two forms.
Self-drive means you collect the van from a depot, drive it yourself, and return it by the agreed time.
Driven means a professional turns up at your door, loads your belongings, drives to the destination, and unloads.
Self-drive starts around £50 per day, but adding collision damage waiver (£15 to £25), fuel (£30 to £60), and mileage penalties pushes the real cost past £120.
Giant Van's driven service starts at £54 per hour with fuel, insurance, and the driver included.
For most moves under six hours, the driven option is cheaper and far less hassle.
Giant Van vs Traditional Removal Companies
See how we compare on the features that matter most.
- Fixed-Price Quotes
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- Guaranteed
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- Live GPS Tracking
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- Goods-in-Transit Insurance
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- Up to £50k
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- Online Booking
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- Same-Day Availability
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- Verified Driver Reviews
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- Dedicated Customer Support
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- Packing Materials Included
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Giant Van offers 6 more features than Traditional Movers
Our Van Hire Road Strategy
Office relocation with Giant Van works outside normal business hours to minimise disruption.
The team handles desks, chairs, filing cabinets, servers (with anti-static wrap), and kitchen equipment.
Monitor boxes protect screens during transit.
The driver positions items in the new office according to your floor plan.
A small office of 10 desks typically fills one Luton van and takes three to four hours.
Larger offices with 20 to 50 workstations need a 7.5-tonne truck and a one- or two-person crew.
Weekend and evening moves carry no surcharge.
UK Removal Prices
Transparent, fixed pricing across the UK. Your quote is guaranteed before you book.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets.
Work Out Your Moving CostHow to Prepare Your Home for Van Hire
How It Works
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Tell us about your move
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select your property size, and list any large items. See a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
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Choose your moving day
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
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Relax while we move you in
A fully insured crew arrives on time, wraps and loads your belongings, and delivers everything to your new home.
No Add-Ons Required for Van Hire
Giant Van provides van hire across the UK, operating from 50 cities and their surrounding postcodes.
Whether the job starts in central London or a rural market town in the North, the same standard applies: a fully insured crew, a correctly sized vehicle, and a fixed quote confirmed before the booking is taken.
For long-distance moving vans jobs, the team allocates a driver experienced on that corridor.
Multi-collection routes — picking up from two addresses and delivering to one — are available on request and priced accordingly.
Coverage extends to ferry port moves for Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, and Northern Ireland.
Scotland, Wales, and the Highlands are covered with appropriate lead times.
DIY Move vs Professional Removal
DIY Move
- Van hire: £80–200 per day plus fuel
- No transit insurance for belongings
- Physical effort and injury risk
- Friends needed — plans fall through
- Multiple trips if van too small
Professional Removal
- Fixed price — no surprise charges
- £500 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
One Enquiry to Book Van Hire
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Every moving vans job follows a consistent process.
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You submit a quote with property details, access notes, and date.
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The team reviews the job and issues a fixed price.
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On the day, the crew arrives within the agreed window, assesses the property, and begins work.
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For moving vans jobs, any specialist equipment required — transit blankets, straps, ramps, or dollies — is brought as standard.
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After the job, the crew confirms completion with you.
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If anything is damaged during the move, the goods-in-transit insurance claim process is initiated within 24 hours.
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Giant Van aims for resolution within five working days.
Where Giant Van Does Van Hire
Pricing for moving vans at Giant Van is set by three variables: distance, load volume, and crew size.
A single-item moving vans job in the same city starts from £49.
A full-property moving vans job with two movers and a Luton van starts from £149 regionally and £199 in London.
Long-distance moving vans moves over 100 miles start from £220.
Pricing is fixed once the quote is confirmed — no extras are added on the day.
If access conditions at either address cause unexpected difficulty, the team notes this and may issue a revised quote for approval before proceeding, but only with your agreement.
Half-day and full-day rates are available for complex jobs.
From Our Operations Team
Every move we handle is backed by the same commitment: arrive on time, handle your belongings with care, and leave you settled in your new space. Our drivers are trained, insured, and reviewed after every job.
Giant Van operations
Giant Van's moving van service covers everything from a single wardrobe to a full house load.
The Luton vans fit through standard UK residential streets, including the narrow lanes common in cathedral cities like Canterbury, Chester, and Wells.
Boxes for house moving are available to order with free delivery on any booking.
The driver arrives with blankets, straps, and a sack truck.
Loading and unloading are included in the hourly rate.
Fixed-price quotes are available for longer distances, locking in the cost before moving day.
Explore Our Services
House Removals
Full-service home moves with insured crews and fixed pricing.
Man and Van
Flexible van and driver hire for smaller moves and deliveries.
Office Removals
Commercial moves completed outside business hours.
Furniture Delivery
Single-item and multi-item furniture collection and delivery.
Compare Options
Side-by-side comparison guides to help you choose.
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Moving Van Hire and Services — FAQs
What moving boxes and packing materials does Giant Van supply?
Giant Van supplies double-walled boxes in four sizes, bubble wrap, packing tape, tissue paper, wardrobe carriers, and mattress bags. A Starter Pack (20 boxes plus materials) covers a one-bed flat. A Family Pack (40 boxes plus specialists) handles a three-bed house. Free delivery with any moving booking. Unused boxes are collected at no charge.
Can someone on Universal Credit get help moving house?
You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day. Contact your work coach about eligibility. Giant Van offers competitive rates starting from £149 for local moves. Some local councils also offer discretionary housing payments for moving costs.
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Sources and further reading
These are the official UK sources that set the rules for a job like this one. Each link goes straight to the source so you can check it yourself. Links open in a new tab.
- GOV.UK — vehicle insurance
The insurance the law requires before you drive a van, including one you have hired.
- GOV.UK — getting an MOT
When a van needs an MOT, and how to check its test history before you drive it.
- GOV.UK — driving in a Clean Air Zone
Which vehicles are charged to enter a Clean Air Zone, and how to check a registration before you travel.
- Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013
The regulations covering what a trader must tell you before you book, and your right to cancel a service booked online or by phone.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
Compiled by the Giant Van editorial team
Giant Van Ltd is registered in England and Wales, company number 16071027.