Not sure what size van you need? Call 07713 199 263 with your item list and we will match it.
Van sizes Manchester, a simple guide to picking the right size
Quick answer
For a Manchester move, a small van suits a few boxes or a single item, a medium van a one bed flat, a large van a one to two bed flat with appliances, and a Luton van a larger flat or small house. Picking the right size saves money by avoiding a slow second trip. If you are not sure, send us your item list and we will match the van. Call 07713 199 263.
The van size is the quiet thing that decides how much a move costs. Too small and you pay for a second trip. Too big and you may pay for space you do not use. This guide sets out the usual sizes and what fits, so you can plan your Manchester move with confidence.
These are rough guides, not exact figures, because real capacity depends on the shape of your things and how well the van is packed. When in doubt, tell us the big items and we will pick the size for you.
The right van size in one trip is nearly always cheaper than a smaller van going back for a second load.
Four common sizes, and the sort of move each one handles well.
Roughly the load of a large car boot and a bit more.
Good for a handful of boxes, a single item, a marketplace pickup or a studio-sized part load. The cheapest option when you have very little to move.
A common short-wheelbase van, the everyday workhorse.
Handles a one bed flat, a sofa with boxes, or a bigger marketplace haul. A sensible middle choice for most small moves.
A long-wheelbase van with noticeably more space.
Takes a one to two bed flat with appliances, or a large single load in one trip. A good pick when a medium van would need two runs.
The box-shaped van, often with a tail lift.
Best for a larger flat or a small house move, where the extra height and a tail lift make heavy items much easier.
A starting point, not a rule. Access and how much you own change things.
Small van, often with one mover.
Medium van, one or two movers.
Large van, usually two movers.
Luton van, two movers, or more than one trip.
If you are on the line between two sizes, it is usually cheaper to take the bigger van and do one trip than to squeeze into a smaller one and go back. Bulky but light things, like a wardrobe or a mattress, eat space fast, so count those when you choose. Not sure? See man and van hire or just send us the list.
The Man With Van has been operated by ONEMOVE LIMITED since 2013, so after more than 13 years of Manchester moves we can size a job from a quick item list. Tell us the big things and the property size, and we will bring the right van and the right number of movers.
That saves you the stress of measuring vans and the cost of getting it wrong. Company number 08717311, registered in England and Wales.
See the Manchester hubOnce you know the size, pick the service that fits your move.
Common questions about picking a size.
Greater Manchester is well connected for moving day. Metrolink trams run from the centre out across the boroughs, Piccadilly and Victoria handle the mainline trains, and the M60 orbital and M602 keep the region moving. We work the parking and loading around the tram stops, bus lanes and controlled city-centre streets.
Our Manchester movers and vans cover the whole of Greater Manchester. A few of the areas we reach:
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Send a list of the big items, a rough box count, the property size and the access at both ends. We will match the van and movers, and confirm a clear price in writing.
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Phone
07713 199 263Manchester address
2 Elizabeth Court
Manchester M14 6WB
Company
ONEMOVE LIMITED
Company No. 08717311
The Man With Van is operated by ONEMOVE LIMITED. We run small, medium, large and Luton vans for moves across Greater Manchester, and match the size and the number of movers to your load so you are not paying for a wrong guess or a second trip. Company Number 08717311 | Manchester address: 2 Elizabeth Court, Manchester M14 6WB | Registered office: 14-16 Powis Street, London SE18 6LF.
