Vans without the long contract
Short-term van leasing
Short-term van leasing is flexible van hire on terms from around six to 36 months — a working van without the multi-year contract-hire commitment. It suits trades and businesses whose needs change, and it is judged on affordability rather than years of accounts. Getting a quote involves no credit check.
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Traditional van contract hire wants a long commitment and a solid credit and accounts history — which is fine for a settled fleet, but a poor fit for a business that is growing, seasonal, or simply does not want to be locked in for years. Short-term van leasing keeps what is good about leasing — a set monthly, a modern van, delivery to you — while dropping the long tie-in and the heavy underwriting.
Why short-term beats a long contract for many trades
A four-year contract assumes your workload four years out looks like today. Short-term leasing lets the van match the work in front of you: take it for the months you need, scale up in busy periods, and hand it back or swap when things change. And because each term is short, the assessment is lighter — a real advantage if your credit is not perfect or your business is newly registered.
One van or a small fleet
Whether it is a single small van for deliveries or two or three as you take on staff, we match you to a partner who covers it, with pricing shown per month so it slots into a cash-flow forecast. Sole traders and the self-employed are welcome — affordability is evidenced with bank statements or invoices, not three years of filed accounts.
Settle in for longer if you need to
If the work is steady and you would rather commit for a year or two at a keener monthly, a 12-month van hire or longer-term van hire steps up from here. Ready to get moving? Tell us what you need.
Facts & figures
The bigger picture
Source: FCA Financial Lives 2024, 2024
Source: DVLA / GOV.UK, 2025
Source: Finance & Leasing Association, 2025
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No credit check to get a quote, and no obligation. Tell us what you need and the right partner is usually in touch the same working day.
- ✓ No credit check to quote
- ✓ Free & no obligation
- ✓ Flexible 6–36 months
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Common questions
How short can a van lease be?
Our partners focus on flexible terms from around six months up to 36 — far shorter than the two-to-four years a traditional contract hire expects.
Do I need business accounts to lease a van short-term?
Not necessarily. Sole traders and new businesses can evidence affordability with bank statements or invoices; the supplier confirms what they need before anything is agreed.
Is there a credit check?
Not to get a quote. Any check is run later by the supplying partner, with your permission, and is typically lighter than finance underwriting.