Van Hire with Driver: Luton & Transit Vans Across the UK
Giant Van provides van hire with a professional driver included on every booking. Choose a Luton van (up to 20 m³), transit van (up to 10 m³), or medium van (up to 15 m³) — your driver handles the loading, driving, and unloading while you focus on settling in. One fixed price covers the driver, fuel, insurance, and equipment. No mileage caps. No hidden charges.
- Instant online price
- Fully insured
- Live GPS tracking
Van Hire with Driver vs Self-Drive Rental
Van Hire vs Other Options — Full Comparison
Van Hire with Driver vs Self-Drive Van Rental
Self-drive van rental can work if you’re comfortable handling a 3.5-tonne vehicle and have friends to help load. For anyone who wants a fully managed experience — especially moving alone — van hire with a professional driver is the smarter choice. When you factor in the true cost of fuel, mileage limits, insurance excess, and your own time and effort, driver-included van hire often works out at a similar price point or even cheaper than DIY van rental.
Van Hire vs Full Removals Service
For 1–2 bedroom moves or when budget matters, van hire with one driver is cost-effective and efficient. For large properties or when you want everything handled — including packing, furniture disassembly, and multi-room coordination — our full house removals service provides a larger crew. Many customers start with van hire and upgrade to full removals for subsequent moves as their property size grows.
Van Hire vs Courier Services
What Size Van Do I Need? — Van Hire Size Guide
Small Van (Transit-Size)
Perfect for smaller loads, tight streets, and quick jobs. Ideal for studio flats, single furniture items, eBay and Gumtree collections, student room moves, and urgent courier-style deliveries. Our transit van hire is the most affordable option for compact moves in city centres where parking and access are limited.
Medium Van
The versatile middle ground for most house moves and deliveries. Ideal for 1-bedroom flat contents, multiple furniture items in a single trip, small office relocations, and student house-share moves. Medium van hire strikes the perfect balance between capacity and manoeuvrability, making it our most recommended size for flat moves across London, Manchester, and other major cities.
Luton Van
Our most popular choice for house moves and large loads across the UK. Ideal for full 2–3 bedroom house contents, complete flat moves in a single trip, office relocations, large furniture deliveries, and house clearances. Luton van hire is the industry standard for removals — the enclosed box body protects items from weather, while the optional tail lift makes loading heavy furniture straightforward.
Transit Van Hire with Driver
Transit van hire at Giant Van includes a professional driver on every booking — no self-drive, no solo loading. Transit-size vans carry up to 10 cubic metres of cargo, making them ideal for studio flat moves, single furniture items, urban deliveries, and marketplace collections where a full Luton would be unnecessarily large.
Why Choose a Transit Van?
Everything included with a Luton van hire booking applies to transit van hire too: professional driver, fuel, basic insurance, loading assistance, moving blankets, straps, and a sack trolley. The only difference is the size of the vehicle — the service quality and inclusions are identical.
What's Included with Every Van Hire Booking
Professional Driver
Vetted and experienced with furniture and house moves. Your driver turns up on time and gets the job done. Every driver is trained in safe lifting techniques and item protection, ensuring your belongings arrive in perfect condition.
Loading Assistance
Your driver actively helps load and unload — not just drive. They are your moving partner from start to finish. Unlike self-drive van hire where you do all the heavy lifting yourself, our van hire service means you always have a strong pair of hands.
Fuel Included
Zero fuel surcharges, ever. The van hire price you are quoted covers the full journey, no matter the distance. Whether it is a local move within London or a long-distance removal from Edinburgh to Southampton, fuel is always included.
Basic Insurance Cover
Goods-in-transit insurance is included on every van hire booking. Your belongings are covered while in our care, giving you peace of mind throughout the journey. Premium cover is available for high-value items, antiques, and electronics.
Moving Blankets & Straps
Furniture protection as standard. Blankets, tie-down straps, and a sack trolley come with every van hire job. Your driver wraps and secures items before transit to prevent scratches, dents, and movement damage.
Real-Time GPS Tracking
Know exactly where your items are throughout the van hire journey. Follow your driver live via our app or web portal. You will receive a tracking link after booking so you can monitor arrival time and share updates with whoever is at the delivery address.
No Mileage Limits
Unlike self-drive van rental companies that cap mileage at 100–200 miles per day, Giant Van has no mileage restrictions on any booking. London to Glasgow van hire — no extra charge.
Flexible Scheduling
Choose your exact date and time slot. Same-day van hire is available in most UK cities subject to driver availability. Morning, afternoon, and evening collection windows fit around your schedule.
Van Hire Pricing — How It Works
Van hire costs depend on your van size, distance, and loading requirements. Giant Van provides instant, personalised quotes with one all-inclusive price covering the driver, fuel, insurance, and equipment. There are no daily rates, no mileage charges, and no hidden extras. The price on your quote is the price you pay.
What Affects Your Van Hire Price
Cheap Van Hire — How to Keep Costs Down
Looking for cheap van hire without compromising on quality? Here is how to keep van hire costs down while still getting a fully insured, professional service with a driver:
How Van Hire with Giant Van Works
Get Your Instant Van Hire Quote
Enter your collection postcode, delivery postcode, and what you're moving. Our smart quote system calculates your van hire price and recommends the right van size automatically. The quote includes the driver, fuel, insurance, and equipment — the price you see is the price you pay.
Choose Your Date and Time
Pick a slot that suits you. Same-day van hire is available in most UK cities, subject to availability. Morning, afternoon, and evening slots are offered so you can plan around work, school runs, or key handovers. Rescheduling is free with 24 hours' notice.
Your Driver Arrives and Handles Everything
Your driver arrives on time with the van fully equipped — blankets, straps, and trolley ready. They help load, drive safely to your destination, and help unload. You receive live GPS tracking so you know exactly when to expect arrival.
When to Use Van Hire with a Driver
House Moves
Moving house is the most common reason people search for van hire. Our house removals service provides the right van size with a driver who helps load and unload.
Furniture Delivery
Bought a sofa on eBay? Selling vintage furniture? Need a dining table delivered from a shop? Our furniture delivery service handles single items or multi-piece consignments, with a driver who does the heavy carrying. We collect and deliver furniture of any size, from a single armchair to a complete bedroom suite.
Transit Van Hire for Deliveries and Trade
Need a transit van for a business delivery or trade run? Our transit-size vans come with a professional driver, making them ideal for commercial and trade use cases:
- Same-day trade deliveries of building materials and supplies
- Shop stock restocking runs and retail distribution
- Contractor equipment moves between sites
- Market stallholder transport for events and pop-up markets
- Event equipment logistics and venue setup deliveries
- IT equipment moves for office upgrades and relocations
Office Moves
Relocating your business? Our office removals team uses the right van size for desks, chairs, IT equipment, filing systems, and server racks. Medium and Luton vans available for offices of any size. We work around your business hours to minimise disruption, including evening and weekend moves.
Storage Moves
Moving items to or from a storage unit? We transport your belongings to any storage facility across the UK, with drivers who handle the carrying. Putting items into storage during a gap between tenancies or retrieving belongings after renovation work? Our van hire service makes storage moves simple and affordable.
Same-Day and Urgent Van Hire
Last-minute move? Urgent delivery? Same-day van hire is available in most areas. Our network of local drivers means we can often have a van at your door within hours of booking. Message us in the live chat on this page for urgent same-day bookings or book online for instant confirmation.
House Clearances
Clearing a property after a bereavement, tenancy end, or before a sale? Our removal hire van service handles full and partial clearances, with respectful, professional drivers. We can work with you to clear an entire property in a single visit or make multiple trips over several days for larger estates.
Student Moves
University terms create busy van hire periods. Our student removals service provides affordable van hire for moves between halls, shared houses, and home. Small and medium vans are ideal for student room contents, and our cheap van hire options make student moves budget-friendly. Book early during September and January peak periods.
Marketplace Collections
Buying or selling on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree? Our van hire service handles collection and delivery of items too large for a car. From sofas and beds to garden furniture and gym equipment, your driver collects, loads, transports, and delivers — all for one fixed price.
Long-Distance Removals
Moving from one end of the UK to the other? Our long-distance van hire covers routes like London to Manchester, Edinburgh to Birmingham, and Bristol to Leeds — with no mileage caps, no fuel surprises, and one fixed price for the entire journey. One-way van hire means no return trip required.
Van Hire Near Me — 28 UK Cities Covered
London
Manchester
Birmingham
Leeds
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Bristol
Liverpool
Newcastle
Sheffield
Luton Van Specifications
Related Services
Giant Van offers a complete range of moving and delivery services across the UK. Whether you need a man and van for a small job, a full house removals crew, or specialist furniture delivery, we have a service tailored to your needs. Explore our related services below:
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Good to know before you book your van
The practical detail behind your quote — what your driver cannot carry, how access is handled, and how to change a booking.
What we cannot move
Your driver loads and moves most household and business items, but a few are prohibited under our terms of service. Flag anything unusual when you book.
- Hazardous materials, flammable liquids and gases
- Illegal substances, firearms and stolen goods
- Perishable goods, unless agreed in advance
- Live animals — pets travel with you, not in the van
Stairs, lifts, parking and access
Any extras — stairs (from £28 a flight), difficult parking (£30), and London congestion (£18) or ULEZ (£12.5) charges — are worked out and included in your quote before you book, so the price you see is the price you pay.
- Stairs are charged from £28 a flight above the ground floor; a working lift reduces the cost
- Difficult parking or a permit zone adds £30
- A long carry over 30 metres from the door adds £25
- Tell us about access at both ends when you book so the quote is right first time
Changes and cancellations
Plans change. Our cancellation terms are the same for every booking and there is never an admin or processing fee on top.
- Cancel or reschedule 48+ hours before your slot for a full refund
- Between 24 and 48 hours before, you receive a 50% refund
- Under 24 hours before your slot, no refund is due
Frequently Asked Questions
Van hire with a driver starts from £45 per hour for a transit van or £65 per hour for a Luton van. Giant Van quotes one all-inclusive price covering the driver, fuel, insurance, and equipment — no fuel surcharges, no mileage fees, no hidden extras. Get an exact price for your move in 60 seconds using our online quote tool.
The right van size depends on what you are moving. A small transit van (up to 10 m³) suits studio flats, single items, and small deliveries. A medium van (up to 15 m³) handles 1-bedroom flat contents and multi-item deliveries. A Luton van (up to 19 m³) fits the full contents of a 2–3 bedroom house in one trip.
Our online quote tool recommends the right van size automatically based on your inventory.
Yes. Every Giant Van booking includes a professional driver as standard. Your driver turns up with the van, helps load and unload, and handles all the driving. You do not need to touch the van yourself. The service covers driver, fuel, insurance, moving blankets, straps, and a sack trolley — all in one fixed price.
A standard Luton van measures 4.0–4.2 metres long × 2.0–2.1 metres wide × 2.0–2.2 metres high internally, giving around 19 cubic metres of usable cargo space. The 3.5-tonne GVW means no HGV licence is required.
The enclosed box body keeps belongings dry in transit, and the optional tail lift makes loading heavy items such as washing machines, fridges, and pianos straightforward.
Luton van hire with a driver starts from £65 per hour. A typical half-day hire (4 hours) costs £260. Giant Van provides an instant fixed price that includes the driver, fuel, goods-in-transit insurance, and equipment. Use our quote tool for an exact price in 60 seconds.
There are no daily rates, no mileage caps, and no surprise extras on the day.
Yes. Basic goods-in-transit insurance is included with every Giant Van booking at no extra cost. Your belongings are covered while in our care throughout the journey. Premium cover is available as an optional add-on for high-value items, antiques, electronics, or artwork. Contact us before your move to discuss enhanced protection.
Yes — same-day van hire is available in most UK cities, subject to driver availability. Book online or message us in the live chat on this page for urgent same-day requests. We recommend booking as early in the day as possible to secure your preferred time slot. Same-day availability is strongest in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and other major cities.
Yes. Your driver actively helps load and unload — they are your moving partner, not just a chauffeur. They bring moving blankets, straps, and a sack trolley to protect and secure your belongings throughout the move. Drivers are trained in safe lifting techniques and furniture wrapping to prevent damage during transit.
Yes. Transit van hire with a professional driver is available across the UK. Transit vans offer up to 10 m³ of cargo space — ideal for studio flat moves, single furniture items, urban deliveries, and marketplace collections. Transit vans are easier to park in city centres, clear low-height areas, and cost less than larger alternatives.
Driver, fuel, and insurance are included.
In common UK usage, van hire and van rental mean the same thing — using a van for a period of time. The key distinction is self-drive van rental (where you drive yourself) versus van hire with a driver (where a professional handles everything). Giant Van offers driver-included van hire only. We do not offer self-drive van rental.
Yes. All Giant Van bookings are one-way by default — we collect from your address and deliver to your destination. There is no requirement to return the van to a depot, no drop-off fees, and no return journey charges. This makes our service ideal for one-way moves between cities, university relocations, and long-distance removals across the UK.
We cover the entire UK mainland — London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Cardiff, Southampton, Nottingham, Aberdeen, Belfast, Swindon, Hull, Exeter, Norwich, Northampton, Chelmsford, Milton Keynes, Stoke-on-Trent, Lincoln, St Albans, Coventry, Leicester, Brighton, and more. Enter your postcode on the quote page to confirm availability in your area.
The most accurate way to compare van hire costs is to get like-for-like quotes. Giant Van quotes include the driver, fuel, insurance, and equipment — make sure you are comparing all-in prices when reviewing other providers, as many charge separately for fuel, mileage, and insurance excess. Our approach is simple: the price on your quote is the price you pay.
For larger moves, we can arrange multiple vans or recommend a 7.5-tonne vehicle. Enter your full inventory in the quote tool and we will recommend the right combination. For 4+ bedroom houses or large office relocations, our team will create a custom plan to complete your move efficiently in a single visit or coordinated sequence.
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