# Van sizes explained: small to Luton

> A plain guide to UK van sizes, small, medium, large and Luton, with load volume, payload and which job each suits. No credit check to get a quote.

Source: https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/van-sizes-explained

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# Van sizes explained: small to Luton

Updated October 2026 · 3 min read

**UK vans fall into four broad sizes: small (car-derived), medium panel vans, large long-wheelbase or high-roof vans, and Luton box vans. Choose by load volume and payload for your actual job, not by the badge. Small vans suit city couriers, medium vans cover most parcel and trade work, large vans carry bulkier loads, and Lutons move furniture and house-move volumes.**

## What are the main van sizes?

- [Luton](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/luton-van-hire)
- [courier van hire](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/courier-van-hire)
- [best vans guide](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/best-vans-for-courier-and-delivery-work)
- [van hire for tradesmen](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/van-hire-for-tradesmen)
- [multi-drop delivery van hire](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/multi-drop-delivery-van-hire)
- [tell us what you carry](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/apply)
- [Check van options →](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/apply?niche=van-trade)
- [Luton van hire](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/luton-van-hire)
- [Courier van hire](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/courier-van-hire)
- [Van hire for tradesmen](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/van-hire-for-tradesmen)
- [Best vans for courier and delivery work](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/best-vans-for-courier-and-delivery-work)
- [Documents you need to hire a van](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/documents-you-need-to-hire-a-van)
- [Cost of running a van as a courier](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/cost-of-running-a-van-as-a-courier)