Man With a Van
From £19/hr. A van and a professional driver come to you — you never drive. Submit your move once, get a quote from one verified mover, and decide whether to book. No ringing round, no spam calls.
What a man with a van costs
| Job | Time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Single item collection | Under 1 hr | £19 |
| Studio / room move | 1-2 hrs | £38 |
| 1-bed flat | 2-3 hrs | £60 |
| 2-bed house | 3-4 hrs | £100 |
| 3-bed house | 4-6 hrs | £150 |
| London moves | Varies | £26/hr |
Guide prices based on the £19/hr self-loading rate. Driver-helps is £34/hr. Your verified mover confirms the full quote before you book — no hidden charges on the day.
Man with a van vs man and van — is there a difference?
No — they are the same service with two names. "Man and van" is the most common phrase in the UK, but "man with a van", "man in a van" and "van hire with driver" all describe the same thing: a van arrives with a professional driver who takes your items where they need to go.
What matters is what happens after you book. On Man and Van Club you submit one free request with your postcodes, date and item list. One verified, insured mover reviews the details and sends quote options. Your contact details stay protected until you accept — so you never get five companies ringing you. That model works whether you searched for a man with a van near me, a cheap man and van or a van with a driver.
It is not self-drive hire. You do not need a licence, a deposit or hire paperwork, and you never leave a credit card with a rental desk. The driver brings the van, fuel, insurance, blankets and straps — and on the £34/hr option, a pair of hands for the heavy lifting too.
When you need a man with a van
Single items & Marketplace
Sofa from Facebook Marketplace, eBay or Gumtree? A man with a van collects from the seller and delivers to your door. From £19 — often under one hour for local jobs.
Flat & apartment moves
The most common man-with-a-van job. Add floor level, lift access and parking notes so the mover can plan. Most 1-bed flats move in 2-3 hours.
Student moves
Halls to shared house, end-of-term clearouts, storage runs. Small loads, short distances — the cheapest moves there are. UNiDAYS members get £12 off.
House moves
2-3 bedroom homes are well within man-with-a-van territory. 3-5 hours typical, from £100-£500 depending on load and access. No removal-company price tag.
Office & business moves
Desks, chairs, stock and equipment moved outside working hours where possible. Include access and lift details for accurate quotes.
Same-day help
Chain collapsed? Seller needs it gone today? Same-day man with a van is often possible depending on availability — at standard rates, no emergency fees.
A man with a van near you
435 UK areas covered — from city centres to smaller towns and suburbs. These are some of the busiest:
Man with a van — FAQs
What does 'man with a van' actually mean?
A man with a van is a van and a professional driver who moves your items from A to B. It is the same service people call man and van, man in a van or van hire with driver. You do not drive the van yourself and you do not need a licence, deposit or hire paperwork — the driver brings the van, blankets, straps and equipment to your door.
Is a man with a van the same as man and van?
Yes — they are two names for the same service. 'Man and van' is the more common search in the UK, while 'man with a van' is just as popular in many areas. Either way, you get a van and a driver from £19/hr. On Man and Van Club, both searches lead to the same verified local movers.
How much does a man with a van cost?
Man with a van prices start from £19 per hour for a self-loading service (you carry, the driver transports), or from £34 per hour with a driver who helps with loading. London moves start from £26 per hour for self-loading — matched to the biggest names in London. Most local moves take 1-4 hours, so a typical small move costs £60-£140. Submit your postcodes for a free guide price.
What can a man with a van move?
Anything from a single sofa or Facebook Marketplace purchase to a full 2-3 bedroom house. Common jobs include flat moves, student moves, furniture delivery, office moves, eBay collections and same-day help. For very large loads, movers can use Luton vans — just describe your items accurately so the mover brings the right van.
Do I need to help with loading?
That is your choice. The £19/hr self-loading option means you carry items to and from the van while the driver transports them — the cheapest way to move. The £34/hr driver-helps option means the driver assists with carrying, loading and unloading. Both include the van, fuel, insurance, blankets and straps.
Can I get a man with a van today?
Same-day help is often possible depending on mover availability. Submit your request with today's date, your time window and clear item details, and a verified mover can quickly check whether they can help. There are no emergency surcharges — same-day jobs are charged at standard rates.
Is a man with a van cheaper than hiring a van myself?
Usually, yes for local moves. Self-drive van hire typically costs £50-£80 per day before fuel (£20+), insurance (£15-£25) and the time you spend driving an unfamiliar vehicle. A 2-hour local move with a man with a van costs from £38 — with a professional driver doing the driving, the route planning and the parking.
Do you have a man with a van near me?
We cover 435 areas across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — from major cities to smaller towns and suburbs. Submit your collection and delivery postcodes for free and a verified local mover can check the route and send quote options.
Get your man with a van from £19/hr
Free to submit. One verified mover quotes. No spam, no obligation — you decide whether to book after seeing the price.