How much does a man and van cost per mile?

Taylors prices from £1.25 per mile in a car, £1.45 in a small van, £1.60 short-wheelbase, £1.75 medium-wheelbase, £1.95 long-wheelbase, £2.15 extra-long-wheelbase and £2.40 in a Luton box van. Each vehicle carries a minimum job charge: £55, £65, £70, £75, £85, £95 and £115 respectively.

Why is there a minimum charge?

Because a dedicated van is booked for your job alone. Even a two-mile move takes a driver off the road for an hour or more once loading, securing and unloading are counted, so short jobs are priced at the vehicle minimum rather than per mile.

Is a man and van cheaper by the hour or by the mile?

Hourly pricing rewards a slow day and punishes you for traffic. Per-mile pricing tells you the cost before the van moves, which is why Taylors quotes distance-based prices with the crew uplift shown separately, fixed at the point of booking.

How much extra is a second person?

A two-person crew adds £30 or 25% of the job price, whichever is greater. You need two people for anything much over 40kg, anything going above ground floor, and anything that cannot be carried safely through a doorway by one person.

What makes a man and van quote go up?

Distance, a larger vehicle than the load actually needs, a second crew member, stairs and long carries, waiting time at a collection point, multiple pickup or drop addresses, congestion and clean-air charges in city centres, and short-notice same-day timing.

How can I pay less for a man and van?

Give a date window instead of demanding today — flexible bookings are discounted because your job slots into an existing route. Book the smallest suitable vehicle, have everything packed and accessible before the driver arrives, and keep the van's stop close to the door where parking allows.

Are there hidden extras?

No. The quote you accept includes fuel and mileage. Congestion, clean-air or toll charges and any crew uplift are shown before you confirm, not added afterwards. Taylors Courier Service Ltd is not VAT registered, so no VAT is added.

Do I pay before or after the job?

Private bookings are paid online at the point of booking, which is what secures the vehicle for your slot. Trade and business customers can apply for an account and be invoiced instead.

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How much does a man and van cost in the UK?

A man and van is priced on distance, vehicle size and crew — not on a vague hourly guess. With Taylors, rates start from £1.25 per mile in a car with a £55 minimum job, and from £1.45 per mile in a small van with a £65 minimum. Here is exactly how the figure is built.

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