Why Hire A Van?
There are almost as many uses for vans as there are different models. Whether you are moving house, moving goods or just carrying some heavy tools around, a van is the perfect solution.
Here are a few suggestions to help you find the right type of van for your needs.
Moving House
Almost any small removal company will base its operations around Luton vans. There's a good reason for this - no other type of van offers such a great combination of load carrying ability and practicality.
The large box body of a Luton van offers 1.5 - 2 times the load capacity of a similar-sized long wheel base van - at almost no extra cost in fuel or rental costs.
Their extra width and height makes a huge difference when you are trying to fit large furniture like wardrobes, beds and mattresses in, and unlike panel vans there are no wheel arches or door openings to prevent you making full use of the space.
The only thing to remember is to ask for a tail lift unless you are confident you can lift everything at least one metre off the ground - Lutons have higher bodies than panel vans.
Shopping For Something Big?
Sometimes you need to make a large purchase - too large for even the biggest of family cars. You might be able to get it delivered, but that is not always possible and can be quite inconvenient.
A good alternative is to hire a van and do the delivery yourself! Which van you should rent depends on the size of your purchase - for very long items, look at a long wheel base or extra long wheel base van - these offer load spaces up to 4m long.
For lots of boxes or more regular-sized objects, a short wheel base (SWB) van is probably your best bet, offering a good combination of payload and space.
If your purchase isn't that big at all, but you happen to have a very small car (or no car at all), then don't forget the advantages of a small van - such as the Vauxhall Combo. Although they aren't much bigger than a medium-sized car, they have much more space inside and may well be big enough for your needs.
See our Van sizes page for more information and pictures of different types of van.
Need To Move Stuff Around?
Whether you need to deliver goods from your business or transport goods or equipment around for your own purposes, hiring a van can be the best solution if you only need it occasionally.
From car-sized to almost lorry-sized, modern vans are extremely capable and easy to drive - why not get an online quote from one of our recommended van hire companies today and save yourself the hassle of multiple trips in an overloaded car or costly transport services?
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