Removal Van
A removal van is at the centre of any house move, but the right choice depends on how much help you need. Self-drive hire puts you in control of the timeline. A professional removal van with crew means trained hands loading and protecting your belongings.
Removal van hire with a professional crew costs £150–£800 depending on property size and distance. Giant Van offers man and van from £49 in London and £35 in regional areas.
Message us in the live chat for a quote.
Removal Van Hire Options With Giant Van
Removal van hire prices depend on van size, duration, and location.
Self-drive hire from national providers costs £50–£120 per day for a long-wheelbase transit, rising to £120–£220 for a 7.5-tonne Luton van.
Add fuel, insurance excess waiver (typically £20–£40 per day), and mileage if applicable.
For a professional removal van hire with crew, expect £150–£300 for a half-day in a city and £400–£800 for a full-day house move.
The true comparison is not just the daily rate but the total cost including your own time, physical effort, and the risk of damage to items you load yourself.
Many people underestimate how long loading and unloading takes without experience.
On-Site Logistics for Removal Van Hire
What Your Removal Van Hire Booking Includes
How to Book Removal Van Hire
Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews.
Every booking includes £500 of goods-in-transit cover free, with £3,000 Plus cover available for £12.
The crew arrives within a confirmed time window.
If the job takes longer than estimated for reasons within the crew's control, the additional time is covered.
Communities We Serve for Removal Van Hire
- 01
Booking a move with Giant Van starts with the online quote form.
- 02
Enter your collection postcode, destination postcode, property type, and moving date.
- 03
The system returns a fixed price within seconds for standard moves.
- 04
Larger or complex moves — long distances, piano moves, or office relocations — prompt a callback from the operations team within two hours.
- 05
The balance is settled on the day of the move after the job is completed.
- 06
To change a booking, contact the team at least 48 hours ahead.
- 07
Last-minute changes within 48 hours may incur a rebooking fee.
- 08
Cancellations more than five days before the move date receive a full refund.
Removal Van Hire Customers Keep Coming Back
You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day.
If legal completion is delayed, the team holds the booking and rebooking is free within 48 hours of the original date.
The price confirmed at booking does not change on moving day unless the customer adds significant extra items not listed in the original quote.
Any changes are agreed in writing before the job begins.
Avoid the Removal Van Hire Rush
Variable pricing — where a firm quotes low and adds charges on the day — is the most common complaint about removal companies.
Giant Van operates exclusively on fixed quotes.
The price confirmed at booking is the price paid.
This applies to stairs, parking complications, and longer-than-expected jobs caused by factors within the crew's control.
If access conditions at either property are fundamentally different from what was described at the quote stage, the team raises it before loading begins and agrees any variation in writing.
This protects both the customer and the crew.
£500
Transit Insurance
Accredited
Industry Certified
Man with a van near me searches often return mixed results — from sole traders with no insurance to professional outfits with years of experience.
Van hire in Bradford, Leeds, Manchester, and across London is available with same-day booking on some dates.
Message us in the live chat.
- £500Transit Insurance
- Same DayAvailability
Related Services
- Man and Van
- House Removals
- Office Removals
- Packing Materials
- Van Hire
- Furniture Delivery
- International Removals
- Student Removals
- Long-Distance
- Removals by Town
- Removals Near Me by Area
- More Guides
- Cost Calculator
- Compare Options
- Moving Guides
- Locations
- About Us
- UK Moving Cost Report
- Our Methodology
- Editorial Standards
Moving Services You Can Book
Removal Van — FAQs
Is self-drive removal van hire cheaper than using a removal company?
Self-drive removal van hire is cheaper on the day rate but the true cost is higher once you factor in fuel, insurance, mileage, and the time you spend doing the labour yourself. For small moves under 30 miles with minimal furniture, self-drive can save £100–£200.
For anything larger, a professional crew is often better value when you account for efficiency, damage protection, and the physical toll.
Related Locations and Services
- Advice — Moving House Checklist Uk
- Advice — Moving House List
- Advice — House Move
- Advice — Moving Van
- Advice — Car Transport Service
- Advice — Moving House Insurance
- Advice — Packing Materials Guide
- Advice — Transport Services
- Advice — How to Pack Plants
- Advice — Storage 10
- Advice — How to Pack Lamps
- Advice — Delivery 3
- Advice — How to Pack Jewellery
- Advice — Delivery 15
- Advice — How to Pack Garden Tools
- Advice — Courier 7
- Advice — How to Pack Electronics
- Advice — Courier 14
- Advice — How to Pack Documents
- Advice — Courier 10
- Advice — How to Pack Curtains
- Advice — How to Pack Clothes
- Advice — How to Pack China
- Advice
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.