Van size guide
Which van do I need?
Not sure what size van to hire? Here's a simple guide to typical load sizes, payloads and what each van is best for — so you book the right vehicle first time.
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Small Van
Ford Transit Connect, VW Caddy
Length
1.7m
Width
1.2m
Height
1.2m
Payload: 600–700 kg
Seats: 2
Best for: Small deliveries, city work, up to ~10 medium boxes
Licence: Standard car licence
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Medium Van
Mercedes Vito, Ford Transit Custom
Length
2.4m
Width
1.5m
Height
1.4m
Payload: 900–1,000 kg
Seats: 3
Best for: 1-bed flat move, tools & equipment, ~30 boxes
Licence: Standard car licence
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Large Van
Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit (LWB)
Length
3.4m
Width
1.7m
Height
1.8m
Payload: 1,000–1,200 kg
Seats: 3
Best for: 2–3 bed house move, large furniture, ~60 boxes
Licence: Standard car licence
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Luton Van
Luton box with tail lift
Length
4.0m
Width
2.0m
Height
2.0m
Payload: 1,000–1,200 kg
Seats: 3
Best for: 3+ bed house move, white goods, mattress — tail lift helps loading
Licence: Standard car licence
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7.5t Box Van
Iveco Daily, Isuzu Grafter
Length
5.0m
Width
2.2m
Height
2.4m
Payload: 2,500–3,000 kg
Seats: 3
Best for: Large house moves, heavy commercial loads, pallets
Licence: C1 entitlement (or pre-1997 licence)
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Minibus
Ford Transit Minibus (9–17 seats)
Length
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Width
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Height
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Payload: Seating focus
Seats: 9–17
Best for: Group travel, sports teams, airport transfers
Licence: D1 entitlement (or pre-1997 licence) for 9+ seats
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