Van hire in London

Types of vans for hire in London

Before hiring a van try to determine which type and size is best suited for your requirements. There are a wide range of vans available from the London van rental companies, consider the size of the load and any special features you may require, such as a tail lift, or easy access. Our guide will help you choose the right model for your needs:

• Courier vans are perfect for smaller loads, offer good fuel economy and are easy to drive and park in towns and cities.
• Transit vans come in a number of models all offering large load areas, with seating for 3 they are comfortable and ideal for long journeys.
• Luton box vans are often used for house removals, the rear roller shutter door offers excellent access to the rear load area and the tail-lift version means you don't need to worry about lifting heavy objects.

Also remember to check out the fuel efficiency of the van you are hiring, for more detailed information our van fleet guide provides all the information you need.

Van rental packages

Van hire in London is a cheap and convenient way to move goods and equipment or carry out delivery work in the UK's capital city. Take advantage of offers and discounts when you book online, most rental companies offer packages specifically designed to offer flexibility and value for money:

• Van hire by the day is a cheap and cost-effective way to move those heavy or bulky items which are too big for the car.
• Weekend van hire is very popular with home movers, providing a cheap and flexible solution which is ideal if you are not moving far.
• Van hire for a week is a great solution for companies who experience a sudden increase in business or need to replace a fleet vehicle at short notice.
• One way van hire allows you to pick-up from a rental station in London and drop-off at a different location in the UK, perfect for moving house or one-off deliveries.

Check out our van rental guide for more information.

Hiring a van in London

London dates back over two thousand years as a major city and for today's van drivers there is a wide choice of companies providing cheap van hire, perfect for people moving house or apartment and for companies making deliveries and collections in and around the UK's capital.

Although the inner Ring Road, the M25, is the major route travelled by most people trying to get into London, there are very few motorways which actually enter London. The M1, M3 and M4, all head towards London, as does the major routes of the M40, M20, M23 and the A1(M), but all either connect with the M25, or peter out into smaller roads. The M25 is notorious for traffic jams and low average speeds, if you are in the London suburbs it is worth considering collecting and returning your van from one of the many Central London van rental locations to avoid possible delays.

Most of the larger van hire suppliers have rental stations in and around the capital where you can collect and drop off your rental van. National Van Rental have rental stations in most of the London Boroughs including Kings cross and London City Airport. Sixt offer very competitive rates for van hire in London with locations at the major airports and also Victoria Station. Being a broker, Van Hire 3000 offers numerous locations in North, South, East and West London. easyVan has fewer locations but offers cheap van hire deals.

By hiring a van, you can organise your time effectively and minimise the cost as much as possible. Look out for special offers and discounts offered by some of the major London van hire companies.