Have you ever thought about renting a van for your move?

If you need to move, you have two choices. You can use the services of a moving company or take care of your move yourself. In the latter case, you need to rent a van. There are several things you need to know when renting a van.

Rent a van for your move in an intelligent way

First of all, you should book with an agency that rents vans that is closest to you. It is best to reserve about a month before your move will take place.

Next, you need to think about the route you plan to take. This way, you avoid getting lost because you are already concentrating on driving an unfamiliar vehicle. Remember to choose sufficiently wide routes and try to choose the simplest and shortest way. This will help you avoid headaches and possible accidents.

Another useful tip is to plan how you will load the van. Start with the heaviest items and place the items you need first at the end of the van. Make sure you have enough blankets and a few meters of rope to secure the load. Make a mental picture of how you will load the vehicle. This way, you avoid unnecessarily loading and unloading items.

Finally, allow enough time. Check in advance how much an extra day of rental costs. This way, you avoid having to rush. Avoid worries by providing a margin. And don’t forget to reserve a parking space for your building. Remember that sometimes you need to reserve 15 days in advance in the municipality where you live and the one you are moving to! In Brussels, for example, you can find information here about this.

Which van to choose?

At the time you rent the van, you will notice that the costs depend on several factors: the size of the van and the number of days are the two main parameters in determining the amount you will have to pay.

Avoid holidays and weekends if possible, as they are more expensive and often very popular. Check out our special offers for weekdays! At the end of the month, there is also more demand. So ideally try to plan your move during the week and in the middle of a month.

To determine the size of your truck, you need to estimate the number of boxes and furniture that need to be moved. Make sure your van is large enough to transport all your belongings. To help you determine the size of your rental vehicle, it is advisable to prepare your boxes well in advance. Then use our tool to calculate the volume. Europcar offers vehicles that can transport between 3m³ and 18m³.

Is it the end of the school year and you need to leave your student accommodation near the university for two long holiday months? Is your family growing and you need to move to a larger house in the countryside? Are you retiring and moving to an apartment by the coast? Do you want your office closer to your home and are looking for large vans to transport all the computers and furniture?

Think of the vans from Europcar. We offer light utility vehicles of various sizes. Now you just need to call your friends to lend a hand.

We wish you a good move!