Do I need a tail lift van?

You need a tail lift if you are moving a piano, very heavy appliances, gym equipment, safes, or industrial items that cannot safely be hand-loaded. A tail lift van is also useful for 3–4 bedroom house moves where the volume of items makes rapid loading important. Our Luton + tail lift starts from £95/hr.

Moving Van Size Guide

Which Van Do You Need in London?

We run 3 van types across London from a compact medium van for studio flats to a Luton for full house removals. This guide helps you pick the right one and avoid paying for more than you need.

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Van Size Comparison - All 3 Vehicles Side by Side

Every van in our fleet, with dimensions, capacity, best use case, and starting rate. So, you can see the difference at a glance before you scroll into the detail below.

	Medium Van	Large Van	Luton Van
Model	Renault Traffic	Mercedes Sprinter	Sprinter Luton
Internal length	2.5 m / 8.2 ft	3.3 m / 10.8 ft	4.0 m / 13.1 ft
Internal width	1.66 m / 5.4 ft	1.7 m / 5.6 ft	2.0 m / 6.5 ft
Internal height	1.39 m / 4.5 ft	1.94 m / 6.3 ft	2.2 m / 7.2 ft
Payload	1,200 kg	1,200–1,300 kg	900 kg
Approx. boxes	20 boxes	40–50 boxes	60–80 boxes
Best for	1 room, single items, studio flat	1–2 bed flat, office items	2–3 bed home, office move
Rate from	£55/hr	£65/hr	£75/hr

All rates include the driver and are per hour with a 2-hour minimum. Congestion Charge, ULEZ, and fuel are included in all London quotes.

Medium Van (Renault Traffic) From £50/hr

The medium van is our smallest option and works perfectly for single-room moves, small flat relocations, and single-item collections. It is easier to park in London’s tight streets and side roads, which makes it ideal for Central and Inner London moves.

What fits inside:

Studio flat or bedsit – full contents in one load
1-bedroom flat – possible if belongings are packed well and furniture is minimal
20 standard moving boxes
Student accommodation – one room’s worth of belongings easily

Internal dimensions: 2.5 m long × 1.66 m wide × 1.39 m high. Payload: 1,200 kg. Seats: 3 (including driver).

Large Van (Mercedes Sprinter) From £60/hr

The large van is the most popular van in the man and van industry across London. It provides significantly more load space than the medium van and comes with a side loading door for easier access in narrow streets and tight car parks.

What fits inside:

1-bedroom flat – full contents comfortably
2-bedroom flat – possible if items are packed efficiently
Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets, and IT equipment for a small team
40 to 50 standard moving boxes
Large individual items like double beds, wardrobes, dining tables
Business-to-business deliveries and stock collections

Internal dimensions: 3.3 m long × 1.7 m wide × 1.94 m high. Payload: 1,200–1,300 kg. Seats: 3 (including driver).

Luton Van (Mercedes Sprinter Luton) From £70/hr

The Luton van is the workhorse of London house removals. The entire load space sits above the rear wheels unlike panel vans, there are no internal wheel arches eating into your loading space. This makes it the most efficient van for moving large volumes of belongings.

The Luton is our most popular van for house moves and is the right choice for most 2 to 3 bedroom properties in one trip.

What fits inside:

2-bedroom flat – full contents easily
2 to 3-bedroom house – most properties fit in one load
Full office relocations for small to medium businesses
60 to 80 standard moving boxes
House clearances – maximum loading efficiency
Large furniture sets: sofas, beds, wardrobes, dining tables, and more

Internal dimensions: 4.0 m long × 2.0 m wide × 2.2 m high. Payload: 900 kg. Seats: 3 (including driver).

Which Van Should You Choose? Quick Decision Guide

Use the guide below to find the right van for your specific move. If your move type is not listed or you are unsure, call us on 07702894895 and we will tell you exactly what you need.

Your move	Recommended van	Why
Single item (sofa, wardrobe, fridge)	Medium Van	1 item, local delivery, marketplace collection
Studio flat / bedsit	Medium Van	Most studios fit comfortably in a medium van
1-bedroom flat	Medium or Large Van	Depends on furniture — large van if you have a bed, desk, and wardrobe
2-bedroom flat	Large Van or Luton	Large van if packing well, Luton if you have lots of furniture
2–3 bedroom house	Luton Van	Best choice for most 2–3 bed properties in one load
Office relocation (small)	Large Van	Desks, chairs, IT equipment for a small team
Office relocation (large)	Luton Van or multiple trips	Contact us for a custom quote on larger offices
Student room move	Medium Van	One room of student belongings fits a medium van easily
Long-distance move (outside London)	Luton Van	One load is more cost-effective on longer routes

When in doubt, go one size up. It is better to have extra space than to need a second trip. A second trip costs far more than the difference between a medium and large van.

Van Size Guide FAQ

What size van do I need for a 2-bedroom flat move in London?

A large van (Mercedes Sprinter) is usually the right choice for a 2-bedroom flat move in London. It comfortably fits 40–50 boxes plus furniture for a 2-bed flat. If you have a lot of large furniture or want guaranteed space, step up to a Luton van. Our large van starts from £65/hr.

What size van do I need for a 3-bedroom house move?

A Luton van is the right choice for most 3-bedroom house moves in London. It provides 4.0 m of load length with no internal wheel arch intrusions, giving you the most usable loading space. Our Luton van starts from £70/hr with a 2-hour minimum.

How many boxes fit in a Luton van?

A Luton van holds approximately 60 to 80 standard moving boxes along with the furniture for a 2 to 3 bedroom home. The internal dimensions are 4.0 m long × 2.0 m wide × 2.2 m high.

What is the difference between a large van and a Luton van?

A large van (3.3 m long, 1.94 m high) has internal wheel arches that reduce usable load space. A Luton van (4.0 m long, 2.2 m high) has no internal wheel arches, the full floor area is usable. The Luton also provides 70 cm more length and 26 cm more height. For moves beyond a 1-bed flat, a Luton van is almost always more efficient.

Is it better to get a bigger van or make two trips?

In almost every case, a bigger van is more cost-effective than two trips. The second trip means the driver travels back to your original address, loads again, and travels to the new address adding 1.5 to 3 hours to your total bill. The hourly difference between a large van and a Luton van (£10/hr) is far less than the cost of a second trip.

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