Short answer: a man with a van in London starts from £40 an hour for one mover, £60 for two and £80 for three, with a 2-hour minimum, so a small job starts from £80. Across 3,387 man with a van jobs we have completed in Greater London, the typical booking is 2 hours, a medium van is the most booked vehicle and Saturday is the busiest day.
Man with a van prices in London
| Crew | Hourly rate | 2-hour minimum | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 man and a van | From £40/hr | From £80 | Single items, IKEA and Marketplace pickups, studio moves |
| 2 men and a van | From £60/hr | From £120 | 1–3 bed flats, heavy furniture, stairs |
| 3 men and a van | From £80/hr | From £160 | 3–5 bed homes and office moves |
Prices are the same in every London borough. Extras are only added when they apply: stairs, mileage on longer moves, and the Congestion Charge or ULEZ if your move starts or ends in a charging zone. Recent London jobs show what that looks like in practice: one mover with a small van for 2 hours in Wandsworth (SW18) came to £120, and one mover with a medium van for 4 hours in Barnet (EN4) came to £176.
How long a London man with a van job takes
The typical London man with a van booking is 2 hours. Short distances help, but access is what decides the time: parking near the door, stairs and lifts, and whether everything is packed before the van arrives. If your boxes are packed and labelled and you have a parking spot ready, most small moves finish within the minimum booking.
The vans Londoners book
| Van | Share of London man with a van jobs |
|---|---|
| Medium van | 39% |
| Small van | 28% |
| Large van | 24% |
| Luton van | 10% |
Two thirds of London jobs use a small or medium van, which suits flats, single items and student moves and is easier to park on narrow streets. If you are moving a whole flat with a bed, sofa and wardrobe, a large or Luton van saves a second trip.
Where we move most in London
We have completed man with a van jobs in 246 London postcode districts. These are the busiest boroughs:
| Borough | Man with a van jobs |
|---|---|
| Tower Hamlets | 362 |
| Westminster | 254 |
| Camden | 248 |
| Southwark | 240 |
| Islington | 206 |
| Lambeth | 173 |
| Wandsworth | 154 |
| Newham | 153 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 136 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 135 |
See every borough and area on our man with a van London page.
The best day to book a man with a van in London
Saturday is the busiest day for London man with a van jobs, with about 25% of bookings. Tuesday is the quietest at about 10%, so it gives you the widest choice of start times. September is the busiest month of the year. If your date is flexible, a weekday mid-month booking is the easiest to get.
Tips for a smooth London move
- Parking: tell us about bays, loading areas or permit zones at both addresses. For bigger moves, ask your council about a parking suspension.
- Stairs and lifts: give the floor and whether there is a lift so we send the right crew.
- Charging zones: if either address is in the Congestion Charge or ULEZ zone, the daily charge is added at cost. We confirm this when you book.
- Be ready: pack and label boxes before the crew arrives. It is the easiest way to keep within the 2-hour minimum.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a man with a van in London?
From £40 an hour for one mover, £60 for two and £80 for three, with a 2-hour minimum, so a booking starts from £80.
How long does a man with a van job take in London?
The typical London booking is 2 hours. Bigger flat moves with stairs usually take 3 to 4 hours.
What is the busiest day to move in London?
Saturday, with about a quarter of all London man with a van jobs. Tuesday is the quietest.
Do you cover all of London?
Yes. We cover all 32 London boroughs and the City, and have completed man with a van jobs in 246 London postcode districts.
About this data: figures come from 3,387 man with a van jobs completed by Hello Vans across Greater London between July 2019 and October 2026, taken from our booking system. Prices shown for individual jobs are totals paid, extras included.