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Is it cheaper to hire a van or a man and van?

Moving home can be a stressful experience. There’s lots to do and there’s never enough time to do it in. You might want to move all your furniture yourself, but you don’t have access to a moving van, so, you’re going to have to hire someone else to help out – but what should you do? Should you get hold of your own van or find someone who will drive their own vehicle (and perhaps use theirs) for your move? Well don’t worry because we’ve put together this guide that will tell you everything you need to know about hiring vans vs hiring man & van services:

It’s very easy to hire a van for your move.

It’s very easy to hire a van for your move. You can do it in the following ways:

  • Hire a van from a van yard. To hire a van from this type of business, you will need to book your vehicle and confirm the details of your booking with them. Once confirmed, they will send out their driver/s who will deliver your vehicle and collect it when finished. This is usually done on an hourly basis but some companies charge by mileage instead (so check before signing up).

Man, and van services are far more affordable than hiring a van.

  • Man and van hire services are far more affordable than hiring a van.
  • You don’t have to pay for fuel, insurance or maintenance.
  • You can hire a man and van for the same price as hiring a van.

Hiring a van is usually not a good choice for smaller moves.

If your move is small and you’re planning to hire a van, there are some things to consider.

  • You’ll need to pay for the van hire. Your bill will be higher than if you were hiring a man with his own vehicle because he would only charge for his labour.
  • It may not be possible for an individual to find a suitable vehicle with a load capacity that suits your needs at an affordable price point – especially if it’s just one item being moved! This can lead to extra charges such as parking fees or fines when driving around.

There are many things to consider when choosing between hiring a van or hiring man and van services.

  • You can save money by hiring a van. If you’re moving locally and don’t need to hire anything else, then this option will be cheaper than using a service that offers more than just transport. However, if your move involves anything more than transporting your belongings from A to B, then it may be worth considering whether or not hiring a professional would be better value for money in the long run.
  • You can save time by hiring man and van services. If you want to keep things simple but still get everything done quickly, then this option might be best for you as they often come with their own staff who will help pack up items into boxes before loading them onto their vehicle(s) ready for moving day – meaning less time spent packing at home!

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped you understand the pros and cons of hiring a van or hiring man and van services. Hiring a van is usually not a good choice for smaller moves, but it can be very affordable if you have more items to move. On the other hand, hiring man van services are more expensive than hiring a vehicle but will save you time by doing all the heavy lifting for you!

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