What Size Van Do I Need to Move House?
What size van do I need? It depends on your property size and how much stuff you have. A small transit van fits a single room or student move. A Luton van handles a 1–2 bed flat. For a 3+ bedroom house, you’ll likely need a large Luton or two vans.
Use our visual guide below to find the right van for your move — or let us recommend one for free.
Van Sizes Compared — At a Glance
Each van drawn to relative scale. Click any van to see what it holds.
Small Transit
100–150 cu ft
10–12 cubic metres
Medium Transit
200–300 cu ft
14–17 cubic metres
Large Sprinter
300–450 cu ft
17–22 cubic metres
Luton Box Van
500–750 cu ft
20–22 cubic metres
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Van Size by Property Type
A more detailed breakdown of what van fits what move.
🚐 Single Item / Few Boxes
Small Transit Van — 100–150 cu ft
A sofa, a wardrobe, a fridge, or 10–20 boxes. Student moves with a bed and desk. Store pickups from IKEA or Argos. eBay and Marketplace collections. Anything that fits in one van load.
From £35/hr with our man and van service.
🚐 Studio or 1-Bed Flat
Medium Transit or Small Luton — 200–350 cu ft
Double bed, sofa, small dining table, 20–30 boxes, TV, a few appliances. The contents of a typical studio or one-bedroom flat. Usually one van load with room to spare.
From £45/hr or fixed price from £250.
🚛 2-Bed Flat or House
Luton Box Van — 500–600 cu ft
Two bedrooms of furniture, living room suite, kitchen contents, 30–50 boxes, washing machine, fridge-freezer. The Luton van is the workhorse for this size move. One van, one trip in most cases.
Fixed price from £450. House removals details.
🚛 3-Bed House
Large Luton Van (or 2 vans) — 600–750 cu ft
Three bedrooms, living room, dining room, full kitchen, garage contents, garden furniture. A packed Luton van or two smaller vans depending on volume. Some 3-beds need two trips.
Fixed price from £800.
🚛🚛 4-Bed House or Larger
2 Luton Vans or Articulated Lorry — 750+ cu ft
Four or more bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, home office, loft contents, shed, garage. These moves almost always need two vehicles and a team of 3–4 movers. Full day jobs.
Fixed price from £1,200.
🏢 Office Move
Depends on desks — we survey first
Office moves are measured in desks/workstations, not bedrooms. A 10-desk office might fit in one Luton van. A 50-desk office needs multiple vehicles. We always survey before quoting.
How to Estimate Your Van Size
Count Your Big Items First
Beds, sofas, wardrobes, dining tables, desks, appliances. These determine van size more than boxes do. List your large items and we can recommend a van immediately.
Use the Box Rule
A medium transit fits ~20 standard moving boxes plus a few furniture items. A Luton van fits ~60 boxes plus furniture. Count your boxes and add your big items to get a ballpark.
When in Doubt, Go Bigger
Everyone underestimates how much stuff they have. If you’re between two van sizes, pick the larger one. One trip in a bigger van is cheaper than two trips in a smaller one.
Or Just Ask Us
Send us a quick list of your big items or a photo of your rooms. We’ll recommend the right van for free. No obligation, no charge. Call 07500 050232 or email info@mooverremoval.co.uk.
Still not sure?
We’ll recommend the right van — free.
Frequently Asked Questions
A medium transit van (200–300 cu ft) or small Luton van handles most 1-bed flats. If you have minimal furniture, a small transit might do. If you’ve got a lot of stuff, go for the Luton to avoid two trips.
A Luton box van (500–600 cu ft) is ideal for a 2-bed house or flat. It fits two bedrooms of furniture, living room, kitchen contents, and 30–50 boxes. Most 2-bed moves are one van load.
A large Luton van or two smaller vans. 3-bed houses vary hugely — a minimalist 3-bed might fit in one Luton. A full 3-bed with garage, shed, and loft may need two vehicles. We recommend a survey for 3+ bed properties.
A standard Luton van (20–22 cubic metres) fits approximately 60 medium moving boxes alongside furniture. If you’re moving boxes only (no furniture), you could fit 80–100 boxes. The tail lift makes loading heavy boxes much easier.
A transit van is a standard panel van — 10–17 cubic metres depending on size. Good for small moves and single items. A Luton van has a separate box body that’s bigger (20–22 cubic metres) and usually comes with a tail lift for heavy items. The Luton is the standard for house moves.
Not always. A smaller van might need two trips, which doubles the time (and cost if hourly). One trip in a larger van is usually cheaper overall than two trips in a smaller one. If you’re on the border between sizes, go bigger.
Absolutely. Send us a list of your large items or a photo of your rooms. We’ll recommend the right van for free — no obligation. Call 07500 050232 or email info@mooverremoval.co.uk. For larger moves, we offer free video surveys.
If we’ve done a survey, the quote is fixed — you won’t pay more. If you’ve estimated yourself and there’s more than expected, we may need a second trip or to arrange a larger van. This is why we recommend a survey or detailed list beforehand.
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