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Zipvan: Van Hire with Zipcar
Join Zipcar for free to get access to our vans, cars and luxury fleet - all in one easy to use membership.
The easy way to rent a van
Whether you're looking for a moving van to hire, doing some DIY or need a van for your latest job, Zipcar has the vehicles that you need to get it done. If you need a van for a day, or just an hour, take your pick from hundreds of vans near you, and drive from just £10/hour! Book vans and cars up to a year in advance, or whenever you need them, all with our handy app. Fuel, insurance and Congestion Charge included. And we're ULEZ compliant to boot!
Zipcar for Business
If you're a business looking to use our vans or cars join Zipcar for Business for reduced rates, account management support and more.
Why hire a van with Zipcar?
How do you unlock your van?
You can unlock the car through the app. Find your reservation in the app and then click on 'unlock'. You can also use a Zipcard. If you have one of these, simply place the card on the windscreen below the light on the driver’s side and the car will open. Once you're in the car the keys will be in the glove box.
How much is it to hire a Zipvan?
Prices start from £10 an hour and £89 for the day.
What kinds of van does Zipcar have?
We have VW Transporters, more information on the vans and other vehicles can be found on the vehicles page.
What size is a Zipvan?
The VW Transporters are approximately 190cm (W) x 490cm (L) x 199cm (H). The approximate loading dimensions are: 235cm (L) x 148cm (W) x 130cm (H)
What age can you rent a Zipvan?
You can rent a van from the age of 23 upwards. If you are on a business or university membership, you will be able to drive a van regardless of age.
How Zipcar works
Join online, and once you’re a member you’ll have access to vans, cars and luxury vehicles too. There's two types of journeys: get there and back in a van or car with Roundtrip, or take a one-way car with Zipcar Flex. Just download the app, reserve and drive.
Removal Van Hire with Zipcar
Zipvan is a great alternative to traditional moving van hire, enabling you to move home, quickly and flexibly, from as little as £10 an hour.
Hire a Van Wherever You Are in London, Bristol, Oxford or Cambridge
Wherever you are in London, Bristol, Oxford or Cambridge, there’s a Zipvan to rent close by. Whether you’re in the centre of town or the suburbs, if you’ve got your smartphone or a Zipcar membership, you’ll be able to get on-demand and hourly van hire to go where you want for whatever you need. Just use the app to find a nearby vehicle, reserve it and you can unlock it with your card or phone - our van hire service is cheaper than traditional van rental, with far less waiting around.
Find out more about Van hire with ZIpcar in London, Bristol, Oxford or Cambridge.
Hire a Van for a Day or by the Hour
Zipcar not only enables you to rent a van for a day, but also offers affordable hourly van hire, 24/7 whenever you need. Whether your moving house, doing some DIY, buying new furniture, doing deliveries, on a photoshoot or want to take your bikes out of town for the day, the opportunites are endless.
Are there any restrictions on where the vans can go?
It's a member’s responsibility to always obey the Highway Code when driving any of our vehicles, which includes any signage warning against restrictions on vehicle dimensions or weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight of our VW Transporters is 2.8 tonnes and the dimensions of the full vehicle are 489cm (L) x 224.2cm (W) x 196.9cm (H). As the vehicles weight is over 2 tonnes, it is restricted from travelling through some areas, most notably the Rotherhithe Tunnel in London, and failure to obey any restrictions will result in a Penalty Charge Notice.”
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