What a man and van costs in London
Drivers on City2City set their own prices, so you compare them and pick the one you want. Here is exactly how those prices are put together.
Drivers set their own prices
City2City is a marketplace. The drivers are independent — they own their vans and they decide what to charge. There is no single price list on this site, because there is no single price.
You tell us the addresses, the date and what you are moving. We show you the drivers who are free, with their van, their rating, how many jobs they have done and what they charge for your job. You pick the one you want. You can sort by price or by rating, and no card details are needed to see any of it.
A set price for the first two hours, then by the hour
Every driver quotes the same way. There is a price for the first two hours, and an hourly rate for the time after that. The first two hours are set at exactly twice the hourly rate, so a short booking carries no premium — two hours is simply the minimum, because it covers getting to you, loading and unloading.
- Two-hour minimum. Most drivers set one. It covers travel, loading and unloading.
- Then hourly. Time after the first two hours is charged in hourly or half-hour increments.
- Overtime. If the job runs past the hours you booked, you pay for the extra time at the driver's hourly rate. That rate is on the quote before you book, so there is nothing to find out on the day.
- Paying. You pay by card when you book. You can see every price before you enter any card details.
| Hours | Large LWB | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | £171.95 | £185.95 |
| 3 hours | £257.92 | £278.92 |
| 4 hours | £343.89 | £371.89 |
| 5 hours | £429.86 | £464.86 |
| 6 hours | £515.83 | £557.83 |
| 7 hours | £601.80 | £650.80 |
| 8 hours | £687.77 | £743.77 |
| 9 hours | £773.74 | £836.74 |
These are two rates taken from City2City's own booking flow, shown to explain the structure. They are not a price list — another driver with the same van may charge more or less. Your search shows what the drivers who are actually free charge for your job.
What's included, and what isn't
The number on the driver's card is the number you pay, as long as the job takes the time you booked. There is nothing added at the end for fuel, mileage or the Congestion Charge.
- The van and the driver for the hours you book
- Mileage and fuel between your addresses
- The helper level you chose, and the loading and unloading that comes with it
- The driver's insurance — goods in transit, hire and reward, and public liability
- The Congestion Charge, ULEZ and Clean Air Zone fees
- The stops, floors and lifts you entered when you searched
- Tolls, ferries and private road charges, which are paid separately if your route needs them
- Time over the hours you booked, which is charged at the driver's hourly rate
- Packing materials and packing labour, unless you add the packing service
Four levels of help
Pick this when you search and the drivers re-quote for it. More hands cost more an hour, but they usually get the job done in fewer hours, so the two often close the gap.
The driver drives and looks after the load. You and whoever you bring do the carrying at both ends.
The driver carries and loads alongside you. A sensible starting point for a flat or a few rooms.
A second pair of hands alongside the driver, for heavier furniture or a lot of stairs.
Two extra people with the driver. Sensible for a house move, or anywhere with a long carry.
Being straight with you: what a porter costs, and what a fourth-floor walk-up or a long carry adds, is set by each driver rather than by City2City. You do not have to guess at it — put the floor, the lift and the helper level into your search and every driver's price already has it in.
What changes the price
Six things move the number. All six are captured when you search, so the price you compare is the price for your job — not a starting point.
There are five sizes, from a Small Wheel Base up to a Luton. A bigger van costs more, but a van that is too small means a second trip. If you are not sure, put your items into the calculator.
Work out your van sizeYou pay a set price for the first two hours, then the driver's hourly rate for the time after that. Time after the first two hours is charged in hourly or half-hour increments.
Driver only, driver helps, or the driver plus one or two porters. More hands cost more per hour but usually finish sooner, so the difference is often smaller than it looks.
The booking asks for the floor and whether there is a lift, at every address. Four flights of stairs takes longer than a ground floor with a door onto the street, and drivers price that in.
You can add as many stops as you need between collection and delivery. Each one adds mileage and time to the job, so it changes the quote before you book, not after.
Add the packing service and the driver brings all the materials and packs for you. It is priced as part of the job and shown in the quote.
How many hours should I book?
This is the question that decides your price, so here is a straight answer. These figures come from the van size calculator: the handling time your items take, plus the van's base time, plus the drive between your addresses, rounded up to the next half hour.
They assume an average London run with no unusual carry. Stairs, a long walk from the door to the van, or a lot of dismantling will push it up. If you are close to the line, book the extra half hour — it is cheaper than the disruption of running over.
Work it out for your own list| Moving from | Van the calculator picks | Book about |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Medium Wheel Base | 2½ hours |
| 1 Bed Flat | Large Long Wheel Base | 3½ hours |
| 2 Bed Flat | Extra Long Wheel Base | 4½ hours |
| 2 Bed House | Extra Long Wheel Base | 5 hours |
| 3 Bed House | May need multiple trips or vehicles | Request an estimate |
| 4+ Bed House | May need multiple trips or vehicles | Request an estimate |
Most drivers set a two-hour minimum booking. For an office move the house rows are the closest guide — tell us what is going and the drivers will quote on it.
Price guides
Common questions
Every quote includes all standard costs — mileage, fuel, insurance, van size, helpers and the travel time you select. Tolls, ferries and private road charges are not included and are paid separately if your route needs them. Otherwise your price only changes if your move runs longer than the booked hours, when clearly listed overtime rates apply.
Most drivers set a minimum two-hour booking to cover travel, loading and unloading. After that, time is charged in hourly or half-hour increments, so pricing stays clear and predictable.
Yes — your quote covers the Congestion Charge, ULEZ and Clean Air Zone fees. Extra tolls, ferries or private road charges aren't included and are paid separately if needed.
Yes. Press '+ Add a stop on the way' when you enter your addresses. You can add up to eight.
Yes. Message us on live chat and we'll change it for you.
Most drivers bring tools and will dismantle and reassemble furniture, but it is up to the individual driver. Message us on live chat before you book if you need it.
Every driver is checked before they can take jobs, and customers rate them after each one. You can see those ratings when you compare.
See what drivers charge for your move
Put in your addresses and what you are moving. No card details needed to see the prices.
Moving stock or running deliveries? Business accounts are priced separately.