Van Hire in Luton: Complete Guide to Sizes, Rates & Long Term Rental
By Motus Rentals Team · 2026-08-04 · 6 min read
Which van do you actually need in Luton — SWB, MWB, LWB or a Luton box van with a tail lift? A straight guide to sizes, weekly rates and long term van hire across Bedfordshire.
Choosing the Right Van in Luton
Most people searching for van hire in Luton start with price and end up with the wrong size. A van that's too small means two trips; too large and you're paying for air. Here's how the sizes actually compare on Bedfordshire roads.
| Van | Best for | Notes | |---|---|---| | SWB (short wheelbase) | Small deliveries, flat-pack, single-room moves | Car-like to drive, fits Luton town centre parking | | MWB (medium wheelbase) | Trade work, multi-drop, 1–2 bed flats | Our automatic VW Crafter 35 makes motorway runs easy | | LWB (long wheelbase) | Bigger moves, long items, site work | More load length without going box-van size | | Luton box van + tail lift | House moves, white goods, heavy furniture | The tail lift does the lifting for you |
Weekly and Monthly Rates Beat Daily Hire
All Luton hires run on a minimum 7-day period, which works in your favour: weekly and monthly rates are dramatically cheaper per day than short daily rentals. For trades and small businesses, long term van hire in Luton removes depreciation, MOT admin and repair bills — you get a maintained, insured van and a predictable monthly cost.
What You Need to Hire
- Full UK or eligible overseas licence held 12+ months
- Proof of address dated within 3 months
- A payment card in your own name
- Refundable security deposit — £320 for vans
Areas We Cover
Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leagrave, Stopsley, Bushmead, Barton-le-Clay, Harpenden, Hitchin, St Albans and Bedford — plus delivery to London Luton Airport.
Book Your Van in Luton
See live weekly rates and availability on our [Luton car & van hire page](/locations/luton), or call 0333 054 0441.