Ford Transit LWB Van

£80.00 per day

Hire a Ford Transit Long Wheelbase (LWB) van from Meadens of Hythe from £80 per day. The price includes VAT, insurance, UK breakdown cover and 150 free miles.

The Transit LWB has a 3.4m load length and just over 2m load height. That makes it a good fit for flat moves, long items and bulky furniture around Southampton and the New Forest.

How Much Does the Transit LWB Hire Cost?

Hire period	Price (inc. VAT)
Daily	£80
Weekend	From £190
Weekly	From £140
Extra mileage	12p per mile (10p + VAT)
Refundable deposit	£250

How Big is a Transit LWB Van?

Measurament	Size
Load length	3.45m
Load width (maximum, not including wheel arches)	1.73m
Load lenght	2.02m
Overall vehicle length	5.98m

The extra length and height mean you can stand up inside the van, load tall items upright, and carry long items like timber, pipes, or a double mattress that won't fit in a short-wheelbase van.

What is a Transit LWB Van Good For?

Moving out of a flat or a small house
Collecting sofas, wardrobes and tall furniture
Carrying long items like timber, ladders and pipes
Trade jobs and business deliveries
Moving items into or out of storage

What Do I Need to Bring to Hire a Van?

Please bring all three of the following when you collect your van:

A valid UK photocard driving licence
Proof of address
A DVLA licence check code. You can get this for free from GOV.UK: View or share your driving licence.

Frequently Asked Question

How much does it cost to hire a long wheelbase van in Southampton? +

At Meadens of Hythe, Transit LWB hire costs £80 per day, from £190 for a weekend or from £410 for a week, including VAT, insurance and 150 free miles.

How long is a long wheelbase Transit van? +

Our Transit LWB has a load length of 3.45m, and the whole vehicle is 5.98m long.

Can I stand up in a Transit LWB? +

The load area is 2.02m high, so most people can stand up inside.

Can I drive a Transit LWB on a car licence? +

Yes. The Transit LWB can be driven on a standard UK car licence.

Is there a deposit? +

Yes. We take a £250 deposit when you collect the van.

How old do I need to be to hire a van? +

Drivers must be between 25 and 75 years old.

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