Moving a few boxes, a sofa, or your whole student room? CheapVan gives you a friendly driver and the right-sized van — from a small van at just £25 an hour up to a Luton for full home moves. No hidden fees, no fuel surcharge.
From one sofa to a whole flat — choose a small, medium, large or Luton van with a driver who helps.
Halls to flat, flat to flat, end-of-term storage runs. 10% off with a student card.
Sofa, bed, fridge, washing machine, desk — collected and delivered across the city.
Bought something on Gumtree, Facebook or at IKEA Straiton? We'll pick it up for you.
From one room to a 3-bed home — choose a bigger van and add up to 4 workers.
We take your unwanted items to the recycling centre. Disposal fees passed on at cost.
Lots of suitcases? Edinburgh Airport or Waverley Station drop-offs and pickups.
Price includes the van, the driver, fuel within Edinburgh, and help with loading. Time starts when we arrive, not when we leave.
Hourly price with the small van. For a bigger van, add £16/hour per worker to the van's hourly price.
| Team | Best for | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Driver only | Boxes, light items | £25 |
| Driver + 1 worker | Sofas, fridges, stairs | £41 |
| Driver + 2 workers | Room / studio moves | £57 |
| Driver + 3 workers | Big jobs, done fast | £73 |
| Driver + 4 workers | Maximum team | £89 |
Typical rates are from published Edinburgh man-and-van prices for a small van and one driver (November 2026). The 2-person average is the UK average for 2 movers with 1 van (May 2026). Many services also add a 2-hour minimum — ours is 1 hour.
Move the sliders — the price updates live. This is an estimate; we confirm the final price before your booking.
Driver only — fine for light items and boxes.
Parking charges, tolls and tip disposal fees (if any) are added at cost.
Small job or big move — pick the van size that fits. Every van comes with a driver who helps load, and the same 1-hour minimum.
Citroën Berlingo or similar. Single items, boxes, student rooms.
≈ 1 room · 15–20 boxes
Ford Transit Custom or similar. Studio or 1-bed flat, bigger furniture.
≈ studio / 1-bed · 30–40 boxes
Long-wheelbase Transit or Sprinter. 1–2 bed flats, wardrobes, long sofas.
≈ 1–2 bed · 50–70 boxes
Box van with tail lift. 2–3 bed homes and very heavy items.
≈ 2–3 bed · full home
Medium, large and Luton vans: please book at least 24 hours ahead. Not sure which size? Send us a photo or a list on WhatsApp and we'll tell you — free.
Small outside, roomy inside — perfect for Edinburgh's narrow streets and tenement closes, and the cheapest way to move.
| Dimension | Size |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,380 mm (4.38 m) |
| Width without mirrors | 1,810 mm (1.81 m) |
| Width with mirrors | 2,112 mm (2.11 m) |
| Height without roof rails | 1,801 mm (1.80 m) |
| Height with roof rails | 1,862 mm (1.86 m) |
| Wheelbase | 2,728 mm (2.73 m) |
| Front overhang | 925 mm (0.93 m) |
| Rear overhang | 727 mm (0.73 m) |
Not sure it fits? Send us a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you for free.
Use the instant calculator or send us a photo of your items.
Choose a date and time slot — mornings, evenings and weekends available.
Your driver arrives on time, helps load, drives and unloads. Pay by card, bank transfer or cash after the job.
Goods-in-transit and public liability insurance.
We text you when we're 15 minutes away.
Billed in 15-minute blocks after the first hour.
Small van = less fuel, easier parking, lower price.
No mileage charge within 10 miles of the city centre. Longer trips (Glasgow, Fife, Highlands, England) are welcome — just £1 per extra mile.
Yes. Your driver helps with loading and unloading. For heavy items or lots of stairs, add extra workers.
Driver only: boxes, suitcases, light items. +1 worker: sofas, beds, fridges, washing machines, or 3rd floor and up. +2 workers: a full room or studio with heavy furniture. +3 or +4 workers: big jobs where you want it done fast — more hands means fewer hours. Each extra worker is £16/hour, billed for the same time as the van.
The Berlingo has limited front seats, so with more than one extra worker, the others may travel separately and meet you at the pickup address. You're never charged for their travel time.
The clock starts when the driver arrives at your first address and stops when the last item is unloaded. Driving time to reach you inside Edinburgh is free.
Only 1 hour — never more. That applies to hourly jobs, including extra workers. After that you pay in 15-minute blocks (£6.25 each). Single-item jobs are a fixed price.
Yes, one passenger can travel in the front seat with the driver, free of charge.
Card, bank transfer or cash, after the job is done. Business invoices are available.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your booking. Later cancellations may be charged £15.
We can do simple dismantling and reassembly (beds, tables) — please mention it when booking so we bring tools. Time spent is charged at the hourly rate.
Small van: single items, boxes, a student room. Medium: a studio or 1-bed flat. Large: a 1–2 bed flat. Luton: 2–3 bed homes. Not sure? Send us a photo or a list on WhatsApp and we'll recommend the cheapest size that fits.
Pianos, hazardous materials, and anything illegal. If your items need a bigger van, we'll tell you honestly before you book.
Fill in the form and send it to us on WhatsApp in one tap. We reply with a confirmed price, usually within 30 minutes.