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Moving a small household or relocating office goods from the UK? Hiring a van to Ireland is a great option! It’s affordable, practical, and keeps you in charge of the move. In this page, we’ll compare self-drive versus man-with-van services, show costs, and guide you in finding the best van hire company.
Hiring a van to move items to Ireland from the UK is a cost-effective, reliable, and practical solution for small to medium moves. You can drive your belongings directly to Ireland, which gives you more control over the move. Hiring a van to Ireland also gives you these benefits:
When hiring a van for a move to Ireland, there are two options: self-driving the van or using a man-with-van service. If you drive yourself, count fuel and toll as additional costs.
Here are the differences between self-driving and hiring a van from UK to Ireland.
When driving yourself, pick a van hire company that offers cross-border rentals for one-way trips. This way, you can drop off the van in Ireland, without having to drive the hired moving van back to the UK.
Unsure about what van size to rent? Calculate the volume you’re moving from the UK to Ireland with Sirelo’s handy calculator.
Whenever you’re moving to Europe, crossing borders, or traveling a far distance, one-way van hires are a perfect solution. Instead of returning the hired van all the way back to England, you simply drop it off at one of the locations in Ireland. This saves you time and costs.
Hiring a man-with-van service makes your move from the UK to Ireland super simple and seamless. It’s a great choice! These movers can help with lifting, (un)loading, and transporting your belongings safely and quickly from A to B.
These top-rated companies offer man-and-van services in the UK.
The cost of moving items from the UK to Ireland depends on the van size, rental period, distance, and additional services. Below are estimates, so you know what to expect.
| Van Size | Volume | Average Rental Cost |
| Small Van | Few boxes or small furniture items | £40 to £55 per day |
| Medium Van | Small flat or studio | £70 and £85 per day |
| Large Van | One to two-bedroom apartment | £85 to £100 per day |
| Luton Van with Tail | Heavy, bulky items or a two to three-bedroom apartment | £105 to £200 per day |
Disclaimer: The prices above are estimates. Request costs from van hire companies to Ireland to get accurate costs.
To get accurate prices for your international van hire, you can request free quotes from multiple van hire companies in the UK to find the best offer for your needs.
Decided on driving yourself or hiring a van from the UK to Ireland? Let’s look at what’s next. Follow these steps on how to rent a van for your move to Ireland:
