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Finding cheap removals in Edinburgh does not mean settling for a battered van and crossed fingers. Giant Van offers fully insured, GPS-tracked removals across every Edinburgh postcode. We serve the New Town terraces of EH3, the tenemental flats of Leith, and everything in between. Get an instant quote online in under two minutes. No hidden fees. No last-minute surprises. Just honest pricing from a removals company that knows Edinburgh's streets, parking rules, and stairwells better than most.
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Quick AnswerGiant Van offers cheap removals in Edinburgh from £45/hr. Same-day service covers EH1–EH22. Call 020 3129 6180 or book instantly via the app. Fully insured, GPS-tracked vans.
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Typical Properties in Move More, Spend Less
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Semi-Detached
28%
Terraced Houses
26%
Flats & Apartments
22%
Detached Houses
18%
Bungalows
6%
Average Property Era: Mixed stock
Why Edinburgh Removals Cost What They Do
Edinburgh is one of Scotland's most complex cities to move in. That complexity drives up prices with many operators, but it does not have to drive up yours.
The Old Town presents the most obvious challenge. Cobbled streets along the Royal Mile and narrow closes off Canongate mean larger lorries simply cannot access certain addresses. The same is true for parts of Grassmarket and the lanes feeding off Victoria Street. Giant Van uses Luton vans and smaller transit vehicles calibrated for Edinburgh's street widths, so you do not pay a surcharge simply because your close is tight.
The New Town adds a different layer. Georgian terraces along Heriot Row, Moray Place, and Great King Street EH3 are beautiful but heavily permit-controlled. Residents' parking zones dominate EH3 and EH4. Our drivers carry documentation to request short-notice loading bay exemptions, which saves you the stress of arranging temporary suspensions yourself.
Leith is Edinburgh's fastest-growing residential area, and moves in EH6 increasingly involve new-build flats with restricted lift access windows. We co-ordinate arrival times with building management when needed.
Then there is the Edinburgh Festival effect. Every August, central Edinburgh becomes a logistical puzzle with road closures, event traffic, and parking bans. We monitor council traffic orders in real time via our app so your move is re-routed before delays happen, not after.
Understanding these local conditions is what separates a cheap Edinburgh move from a cheap and chaotic one. Giant Van prices are built around Edinburgh's reality, not a generic national rate card.
Our Edinburgh Removals Pricing
Transparent pricing is one of the main reasons customers choose Giant Van for cheap removals in Edinburgh.
We publish our rates openly so you can budget accurately before you book.
Man and Van: from £45 per hour.
Ideal for single-room moves, student flat clears, or IKEA furniture deliveries. Minimum two-hour booking applies.
One-bedroom flat: between £250 and £400 for a standard full move.
This covers collections in areas like Bruntsfield EH10, Marchmont EH9, or Portobello EH15, with delivery anywhere in Greater Edinburgh.
Two-bedroom flat or house: between £400 and £650.
Common move types include tenement flats in Tollcross EH3 and Dalry EH11, where stair carries add time. We estimate accurately and quote before we start.
Three-bedroom property: between £650 and £900.
This tier covers larger homes in Morningside EH10, Corstorphine EH12, and Newington EH9.
All prices include a fully equipped van, trained movers, furniture blankets, and transit insurance.
Packing services and packing materials are available as add-ons.
We do not charge extra for stairs unless a property has more than four flights.
We do not charge Edinburgh congestion fees because Edinburgh has none. The price you see at quote stage is the price you pay.
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Edinburgh Removals Pricing Guide
Man and Van: from £45/hr (2-hour minimum). One-bedroom flat: £250 to £400. Two-bedroom flat or house: £400 to £650. Three-bedroom property: £650 to £900. All prices include a fully equipped van, trained movers, furniture blankets, and transit insurance up to £20,000. No fuel surcharge. No Edinburgh-specific congestion fees. Stair carries included up to four flights. Packing materials and a full packing service are available as optional add-ons. Call 020 3129 6180 or use the app for a binding quote in under two minutes.
Property SizeStarting Price
Studio / 1-bed flatFrom £149
2-bed houseFrom £249Most Popular
3-bed houseFrom £399
4-bed houseFrom £549
Man and van (hourly)From £39/hr
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Get your exact priceSame-Day Removals Across Edinburgh
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Landlords serve short notice. Property completions bring surprises. Storage units need emptying by a fixed deadline. Giant Van runs same-day removals across Edinburgh seven days a week, including bank holidays.
During busy periods, particularly over Edinburgh's summer letting season when student and professional moves cluster between mid-June and late August, demand is high. Booking even four to six hours ahead significantly improves availability.
No more calling a dispatcher to ask where the van has got to. You watch progress on the app map, the same way you would track a taxi.
We do not apply a premium for short-notice bookings. That matters when you are already under pressure from a move that came together at short notice.
How Removals in Move More, Spend Less Work
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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.
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Cheap Edinburgh Van Hire vs Full Removals: Which Suits You
Many people searching for cheap Edinburgh van hire are not sure whether they need self-drive hire, a man with a van, or a full removals crew.
The right choice depends on three things: volume of belongings, physical ability to load, and available time.
Self-drive van hire requires a full UK driving licence with no major endorsements, a credit card for the deposit, and someone to help load and unload.
Insurance excesses on most hire vehicles run to £500-£1,000.
For anyone moving more than a carful of possessions, the real cost of self-drive hire often exceeds a man and van booking once excess cover, fuel, and the physical effort are factored in.
Giant Van's man and van service from £45 per hour gives you a professional driver and at least one trained mover.
They carry the heavy items.
They wrap the fragile ones.
They know how to get a six-door wardrobe down a Leith tenement stair without scratching the walls or the wardrobe.
That knowledge has a value you cannot replicate by renting a Transit and asking a friend.
For a one-bedroom flat in Gorgie EH11 or a studio in the Canonmills area EH3, a two-hour man and van booking is usually sufficient.
Larger moves along Blackford Avenue EH9 or the semi-detached houses of Cramond EH4 benefit from a two-person crew and a Luton van.
Use the Giant Van app to enter your property size and move distance.
The app recommends the right vehicle and crew size.
You can adjust if you want to, but the recommendation is usually right.
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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
- £10,000 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
Relocation to Edinburgh from Outside Scotland
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Relocation Edinburgh enquiries make up a growing share of our bookings.
Remote work has made Edinburgh a realistic destination for professionals previously tied to London, Manchester, and Birmingham. The city's quality of life, its relatively lower property prices compared to the south-east, and its cultural offer make it attractive. Moving a whole household to Edinburgh from another UK city is a different exercise to a local flat swap.
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Long-distance relocation requires a vehicle large enough to carry an entire household's contents in a single load.
Giant Van operates Luton and Luton tail-lift vehicles suitable for this. A tail-lift is particularly valuable for Edinburgh arrivals because properties along Comiston Road EH10, the Grange area EH9, or Barnton EH4 often have no direct kerb access for unloading heavy furniture.
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We recommend booking relocation moves at least five days in advance.
This lets us assign the right vehicle, confirm road conditions on the route, and check for any Edinburgh City Council road works that might affect arrival.
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For clients relocating from London specifically, we offer fixed-price quotes rather than hourly rates.
A typical London to Edinburgh full household relocation runs between £800 and £1,400 depending on volume. That covers one collection address, one delivery address, and up to 12 hours of combined driving and carrying time.
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Partial packing is available for relocation moves.
We bring boxes, tape, and packing paper. Your team packs the rooms you are comfortable handling yourself, and we pack the fragile or high-value items. This keeps costs down while protecting the things that matter most.
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Edinburgh Areas We Cover
Giant Van covers every corner of Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothians.
Here is where we work most frequently and what to know about each area.
EH1 and EH2: the city centre and West End.
Parking is heavily restricted. Residents' loading permits are required on most streets around Charlotte Square and Shandwick Place. We arrange this as standard and do not charge extra for it.
EH3 and EH4: Stockbridge, the New Town, and Craigleith.
Georgian properties often have deep basements and high-ceilinged rooms, which means furniture often does not navigate stairs conventionally. Our crew use furniture straps and carry boards as standard.
EH6: Leith and Bonnington.
This is a high-volume moving area due to constant rental turnover. New-build developments along Constitution Street and the Shore require careful co-ordination with building management for lift access. We do this proactively on every booking.
EH9 and EH10: Marchmont, Morningside, and Bruntsfield.
Large Victorian tenements with wide but long stair runs. Expect a two-person crew for anything above the second floor.
EH12 and EH14: Corstorphine, Longstone, and Wester Hailes.
Good road access but some estate roads are narrow. Our GPS routing avoids known pinch points.
EH15 and EH16: Portobello, Craigmillar, and Liberton.
Popular family move areas with good access. Most properties are ground-floor houses or low-rise flats, which keeps move times short.
For Midlothian and East Lothian moves originating in or arriving at Edinburgh, we cover Musselburgh EH21, Dalkeith EH22, Penicuik EH26, and Haddington EH41.
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How Giant Van Keeps Edinburgh Removals Affordable
Cheap removals in Edinburgh is not a promise every company can keep honestly. Prices that look low at quote stage often climb by the time the invoice arrives. Extra charges for stairs, fuel, waiting time, and materials can add 30 to 50 per cent to the initial figure. Giant Van is built differently.
Instant online quotes: our app generates a binding quote in under two minutes. Enter your collection postcode, delivery postcode, property size, and any access notes. The quote you receive is the price you pay unless you change the job scope.
Route optimisation: our GPS-based dispatch system assigns the nearest available crew. That cuts dead mileage and keeps your hourly rate lower because your crew is not travelling from the far side of Midlothian to reach you in Leith.
No call centre overhead: booking via the app means you are not paying for a sales team to take your call and build in commission. That saving is passed directly to you.
Full transit insurance: every Giant Van move carries goods-in-transit insurance up to £20,000. You do not need to arrange separate cover or pay a separate premium. It is included in every booking.
Competitive crew sizing: our app recommends the minimum crew needed to complete your move safely and on time. A one-bedroom student flat in EH8 does not need three movers. Two does the job in less time at a lower total cost.
These structural choices mean we can offer honest prices for Edinburgh removals without compromising on the things that actually matter: punctuality, care for your belongings, and drivers who know the city.
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When Is the Best Time to Move?
UK moving demand follows seasonal patterns. Off-peak months typically offer lower prices and more crew availability.
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Booking Your Edinburgh Removal with Giant Van
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Enter your collection address and delivery address. For Edinburgh moves, add any access notes: mention tight closes, no parking zones, or floor numbers above the second floor. This helps us assign the right vehicle and avoids surprises on the day.
Man and Van suits small loads and single-item moves. Full Removal covers everything in a flat or house. Relocation packages cover long-distance moves to or from Edinburgh with fixed pricing.
For same-day moves, select today's date and choose the earliest available slot. The app shows real availability, not a wishlist. If no same-day slots are showing, call and our team can often source an emergency crew within two to three hours for urgent Edinburgh moves.
On move day, you follow the van's progress from your phone. The driver contacts you 20 minutes before arrival.
No cash handling. No ambiguity about what you owe. The app shows your final price alongside a digital receipt before you pay.
We can schedule pre-move assessments within 48 hours for Edinburgh city addresses.
Man and Van vs Full Removal in Edinburgh: Which Do You Need?
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Edinburgh's rental and property market moves fast.
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Completion dates shift.
Landlords call.
Storage deadlines arrive without warning.
Giant Van exists for exactly these moments.
We run cheap removals in Edinburgh seven days a week, with same-day availability and GPS-tracked vans that cover every postcode from EH1 to EH22.
Our pricing starts at £45 per hour for man and van, with full household moves from £250.
No hidden extras.
No vague estimates.
Real prices, real availability, real Edinburgh knowledge baked into every booking.
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Call 020 3129 6180 for an instant phone quote or use the Giant Van app to get a binding price in under two minutes.
Same-day slots are available across all Edinburgh postcodes.
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Move More, Spend Less — FAQs
How much does a man and van cost in Edinburgh?
Giant Van charges from £45 per hour for a man and van in Edinburgh. A two-hour minimum applies. Most one-bedroom or studio moves in areas like Leith EH6 or Marchmont EH9 complete within two to three hours, making the total between £90 and £135. Price includes the van, driver, one mover, and transit insurance. No fuel surcharge or stair fee on standard properties.
Can I get same-day removals in Edinburgh?
Yes. Giant Van offers same-day removals across all Edinburgh postcodes, EH1 through EH22. Book via the app or call . In most areas we can have a van with you within two to four hours of booking. Same-day moves are priced identically to pre-booked jobs. No emergency premium applies. GPS tracking keeps you updated from the moment a driver accepts your job.
Do you move furniture up tenement stairs in Edinburgh?
Yes, and we do it regularly. Edinburgh tenements in Gorgie, Dalry, Tollcross, and Bruntsfield are some of our most common move locations. Our crew carry furniture straps and carry boards as standard. There is no stair surcharge on properties up to four flights. Above four flights, a small additional charge applies and is stated in your quote before you confirm the booking.
How far in advance should I book Edinburgh removals?
For standard local moves, booking 48 to 72 hours ahead is comfortable. Edinburgh's student letting season between June and September is significantly busier, and we recommend one to two weeks' notice during that period. Same-day and next-day bookings are available year-round, but availability is more limited in August when the Festival adds pressure to city centre logistics.
Do you help with relocation to Edinburgh from another city?
Yes. Giant Van handles long-distance relocation Edinburgh bookings from London, Manchester, Birmingham, and other UK cities. We offer fixed-price quotes rather than hourly rates for these moves. A typical London to Edinburgh household relocation costs between £800 and £1,400 depending on volume. Call to arrange a free assessment and fixed quote within 48 hours.
Is parking a problem for removals in Edinburgh city centre?
Edinburgh city centre has strict controlled parking zones, particularly in EH1, EH2, EH3, and EH8. Our drivers carry the documentation needed to request short-notice loading exemptions from Edinburgh City Council's roads team. We handle this as part of every central Edinburgh booking. You do not need to arrange a temporary traffic regulation order yourself unless your move date is more than two weeks away.
What is included in Giant Van's Edinburgh removal price?
Every Giant Van booking includes the vehicle, a trained crew, furniture blankets for wrapping items in transit, and goods-in-transit insurance up to £20,000. Packing materials and a packing service are available as add-ons at competitive rates. There are no separate fuel charges, no congestion fees for Edinburgh moves, and no charge for standard stair carries up to four flights.
Can Giant Van handle office or business moves in Edinburgh?
Yes. Giant Van handles small business and office relocations across Edinburgh. We work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to minimise disruption to your operation. Common business move areas include the office cluster around Morrison Street EH3, Fountainbridge EH3, and the Gyle EH12. Call to discuss your requirements and we will provide a tailored quote within 24 hours.
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