Transit Van Hire
A transit van for hire is the right tool when you have a bedroom, a studio flat, or a batch of large items that need moving without paying for a full removal lorry. Giant Van's transit fleet covers London and the wider UK, with rates from £49 for city bookings.
Every hire includes a professional driver, goods-in-transit insurance, and same-day availability on most routes.
Transit van hire with Giant Van starts from £49 in London and £35 in regional UK. Load space: approximately 11.5 cubic metres.
Same-day bookings available.
Message us in the live chat to confirm availability and get a fixed price.
- £500Transit Insurance
- Same DayAvailability
What Makes Our Transit Van Different
With Transit Van Length in Metres, many of our transit van hire customers are heading to a cheaper place to live in the UK — towns like Middlesbrough, Stoke-on-Trent, Bradford, and Hull consistently top affordability rankings.
A transit van is sized correctly for a studio or one-bedroom move to these locations: enough room for a bed, a sofa, a wardrobe, and a run of boxes without paying for unused van space.
Giant Van covers the full UK mainland, so if you are relocating from London to a more affordable northern town or moving between any two cities, we can put a transit van on your collection address.
Regional rates start at £35 for one-way moves.
Message us in the live chat to get a fixed price for your specific origin and destination.
Transit Van Hire Prices
Transparent pricing for transit van hire. Your quote is fixed before you book.
All prices include a fully insured driver, van, and basic protection. Packing materials available.
Work Out Your Moving CostTransit Van: Parking and Loading Sorted
If you need How Much Does a Transit Van Weigh, a growing number of our transit van customers are clearing UK properties before relocating to great places to live in Spain — Valencia, Alicante, the Costa Blanca, and Murcia are popular destinations.
The transit van handles the UK end: collecting furniture and boxes from your current address, transporting them to a freight depot or storage facility, and loading them ready for onward shipping or storage.
We have experience working with international shipping agents and can time our collection to meet container loading schedules.
This approach keeps UK clearance costs down — a transit van move to a depot is far cheaper than a full removal lorry.
Once your UK property is cleared and your international freight is arranged, you can hand over the keys without a second trip.
How Transit Van Hire Works
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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.
Transit Van: Steps to Take in Advance
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Transit Van: From Quote to Completion
Booking a van through Giant Van takes under three minutes online.
Enter your collection postcode, destination postcode, date, and property size.
The system returns a fixed price immediately for standard moves.
Complex jobs — office relocations, piano moves, or routes over 200 miles — prompt a callback within two hours.
You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day.
The balance is settled on moving day after the job completes.
Customers receive a confirmation email with the driver's name, vehicle registration, and estimated arrival time.
Changes to bookings are accepted up to 48 hours before the move date at no charge.
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
- £500 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
Reserve Your Transit Van Slot
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Every booking includes £500 of goods-in-transit cover free, with £3,000 Plus cover available for £12.
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For full house move bookings, transit blankets, straps, and furniture dollies are carried as standard.
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Beds and wardrobes are dismantled and reassembled at no extra charge.
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Stairs are not charged as a surcharge — they are factored into the quote.
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Parking penalties for permit zones are covered if the driver is responsible.
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A tip is not expected but is appreciated for long or physically demanding jobs.
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Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews.
Transit Van: Local and Nationwide
A Note From Our Drivers
Every job gets the same standard of care: punctual arrival, proper equipment, and goods-in-transit insurance on every item. Our drivers are reviewed after each booking to maintain consistently high standards across every move.
Giant Van operations
Transit van hire with Giant Van is suited to single-room moves, student relocations, flat clearances, and deliveries of large items that will not fit in a normal car.
House removals using a transit van start from £149, which covers the driver, vehicle, fuel, and goods-in-transit insurance for the full journey.
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Transit Van Hire — FAQs
How much does a transit van weigh — and does it matter for access?
A Ford Transit LWB has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of around 3,500 kg when loaded, which is the maximum for a standard category B licence. The kerb weight unladen is roughly 1,900 to 2,100 kg depending on the variant.
For access purposes, the 3.5 tonne GVW means a transit van can use most residential roads, car parks, and weight-restricted zones that exclude heavier vehicles. If your property has a low bridge, a narrow lane, or a weight-limit sign, let us know at booking so we can plan the approach route.
Can I get cardboard boxes at the cheapest price when booking a transit van?
Giant Van supplies removal boxes at competitive prices when you book a transit van hire. We offer standard double-wall cardboard boxes in small, medium, and large sizes. Ordering through us is usually more cost-effective than buying in small quantities from a hardware shop, and we can deliver them to your address ahead of the move date.
Ask about box bundles when you message us in the live chat.
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.