Medium Van Hire

Medium vans occupy the sweet spot in our hire fleet. Larger and more capable than a compact van, but more manageable in traffic and easier to park than a full-size long wheelbase panel van, a medium hire van is the first choice for a huge range of trade, delivery, and personal carrying tasks. If you are a tradesperson, a small business owner, or simply someone who needs to move more than a compact van can handle, a medium van is almost certainly the right choice.

The medium van category encompasses short wheelbase (SWB) and medium wheelbase (MWB) panel vans. Popular models available through our network include the Ford Transit Custom, Vauxhall Vivaro, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Volkswagen Transporter, and Renault Trafic. These vehicles are widely regarded as the workhorses of the UK commercial vehicle market, used daily by electricians, plumbers, carpenters, delivery drivers, and small businesses of every kind.

In terms of carrying capacity, medium vans typically offer a load volume of five to seven cubic metres and a payload in the region of eight hundred to one thousand kilograms — considerably more than a compact van, while remaining light enough to drive on a standard Category B car licence without any additional certification. This makes them accessible to a far wider range of drivers than larger, heavier commercial vehicles.

For house moves and clearances, a medium van strikes a useful balance. Moving a studio flat or a small one-bedroom property? A medium van in a single trip will comfortably handle it. Moving a two-bedroom flat? A carefully loaded medium van may complete the job, though a Luton box van would give you more room and fewer trips. If you are unsure which size to choose, call our team and we will ask the right questions to guide you.

Trade use is perhaps the most common application for medium van hire. A Transit Custom or VW Transporter-equivalent provides exactly the sort of versatile, professional load space that tradespeople rely on — enough room for tools, materials, and equipment without the vehicle feeling cumbersome to drive on residential streets or park at a customer's property. Internal racking and shelving options are available in some models.

Automatic medium vans are available at many of our locations, making them an excellent choice for urban delivery work or for drivers who find a clutch uncomfortable over long driving days. Weekend, weekly, and monthly hire are all available, as are business accounts for companies needing regular van access. Call 0333 210 0162 to arrange your medium van hire today.