What Size Van Do I Need for a Studio Flat Move?
A studio flat move needs a short-wheelbase (SWB) van, which holds around 5.5m³ of load space and carries up to 1,000kg. That is enough for a bed, a sofa, a small dining set and roughly 30 boxes in a single trip, with one or two crew loading.
Recommended vehicle
Typical crew: 1–2 crew. Prices start from £48 for a small van and one driver, or from £54/hr — get an exact quote for your move in 60 seconds.
Why we recommend this van
A studio flat is one open room, so the load is compact even when it is fully furnished: one bed, one sofa, a wardrobe or two, and the kitchen and bathroom contents that come with any home. The SWB van's 5.5m³ covers that without wasted space, which keeps the job quick and the crew's time (and your bill) down.
If you have extra items in a hallway cupboard, a loft space, or you are combining a studio move with furniture from storage, we step up to a long-wheelbase (LWB) van instead. You never have to work this out yourself — tell us what you are moving and we confirm the right van before the day.
What typically fits
- A double or single bed frame and mattress
- A two- or three-seat sofa
- A wardrobe and chest of drawers
- A small dining table with two chairs
- Around 30 medium moving boxes
Heavily furnished studio, or moving from a studio into a bigger home in one run? We may assign a long-wheelbase van at no extra guesswork on your part.
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Step up or down a size: a long-wheelbase (lwb) van holds 13m³ and carries ~1,100kg — we confirm which one your job needs from your item list, never a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a small van handle a studio flat move?
Sometimes, but only for a very lightly furnished studio — a mattress, a few boxes, no sofa. Most studio flats have a sofa, a bed frame and a wardrobe, which is why we default to a short-wheelbase van rather than the smaller class.
How many boxes fit in a studio flat move alongside the furniture?
Around 30 medium boxes fit alongside a bed, sofa and wardrobe in a short-wheelbase van's 5.5m³. If you have more boxes than that, tell us when you get a quote and we will size the van up.
Do I need two crew members for a studio flat move?
One driver can usually handle a light studio move. Two crew is standard once a sofa or a wardrobe is involved, so items are carried safely and the job finishes faster.