Van Hire with Driver – UK-Wide Moving Vans Available Now
Need van hire but want a professional driver included? Giant Van provides moving vans — Luton, transit-size and medium — with an experienced driver who helps load and unload. One price covers everything: driver, fuel, insurance, and equipment. Whether you are searching for van hire near me, cheap van hire, or a Luton van rental in London, Manchester, Birmingham, or any UK city, we have you covered with same-day availability and instant online quotes.
Why Van Hire with a Driver Is Better
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
Van Sizes Available for Hire
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
Need a transit van specifically? Our transit-size vans come with an experienced driver and are ideal for smaller loads, tradespeople, and urban deliveries where a full Luton would be unnecessarily large. Transit van hire is our most affordable option and the go-to choice for city-centre moves, marketplace collections, and single-item deliveries across the UK.
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
Professional Driver
DBS-checked, 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’re your moving partner from start to finish. Unlike self-drive van hire where you do all the heavy lifting yourself, our service means you always have a strong pair of hands.
Fuel Included
Zero fuel surcharges, ever. The price you’re 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 booking. Your belongings are covered while in our care, giving you peace of mind throughout the journey. Premium cover 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 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 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 and charge excess fees, Giant Van has no mileage restrictions on any booking. Drive from London to Glasgow without a single 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, and we offer morning, afternoon, and evening collection windows to fit around your schedule.
Van Hire Pricing — How It Works
Every move is different, so we provide instant quotes tailored to your specific requirements. There are no daily rates, no surprise fuel costs, and no mileage charges. Our van hire pricing is designed to be transparent and all-inclusive: what you see on the quote is what you pay. This straightforward approach is why customers searching for cheap van hire choose Giant Van over traditional self-drive van rental companies.
What Affects Your Van Hire Price
Cheap Van Hire — How to Get the Best Price
Looking for cheap van hire without compromising on quality? Here is how to keep costs down while still getting a professional, fully insured van hire service with a driver:
How Van Hire with Giant Van Works
Get Your Instant Quote
Enter your collection postcode, delivery postcode, and what you’re moving. Our smart quote system calculates your 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. Need to change your date? 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, and help unload at the destination. Job done. You will 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. Whether you are 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. Call +44 7414 655129 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 Across the UK — 28 Cities Covered
London
Manchester
Birmingham
Leeds
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Bristol
Liverpool
Newcastle
Sheffield
Luton Van Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Book Your Van?
Get your instant van hire quote — whether you need a small transit for a single item, a medium van for a flat move, or a Luton van for a full house move across the UK. Our quotes are all-inclusive: driver, fuel, insurance, and loading assistance are covered in one fixed price with no hidden charges.
