A settled year for the trade
12-month van hire
Yes — you can hire a van for 12 months on a single flexible agreement. A year is long enough for a settled monthly and to plan the work around, but short enough that you are not signed into a multi-year contract hire. It is judged on affordability, and getting a quote involves no credit check.
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For a lot of trades, a year is the natural planning horizon — long enough to know the van will earn its keep, short enough that you are not betting on where the business will be in three or four years. A 12-month van hire fits that exactly: a modern, reliable van for the year, delivered to you, with a clean hand-back at the end and none of the long-contract baggage.
Why 12 months works for a trade
A 12-month term usually carries a keener monthly than a rolling few-months hire, because the supplier has the certainty of the year — but it keeps the flexibility that long contract hire loses. At the end you hand the van back, extend, or move to the next one, with no balloon payment and no resale to sort. If the work is shorter-term, our short-term van leasing covers from around six months.
Credit history is not the gatekeeper
Because it is a hire rather than finance for the van's full value, the decision rests on whether the monthly is affordable now — not on a spotless credit file or years of accounts. That makes it realistic for sole traders, the self-employed, and trades with less-than-perfect credit. Need longer than a year? See long-term van hire.
Simple to budget, simple to start
Pricing is per month so it drops into a cash-flow forecast, insurance is arranged separately, and a larger upfront payment lowers the monthly if that suits you. Ready to line one up? Tell us what you need and we will match you to the right supplier.
Facts & figures
The bigger picture
Source: BVRLA Leasing Outlook, 2025
Source: FCA Financial Lives 2024, 2024
Source: DVLA / GOV.UK, 2025
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Common questions
Can I hire a van for exactly 12 months?
Yes — 12 months is a common term. Exact availability depends on the supplier and van, confirmed before anything is agreed.
Is a 12-month van hire cheaper per month than a short one?
Usually — the certainty of a longer term lets the supplier offer a lower monthly than a rolling short hire.
Do I need business accounts?
Not necessarily. Sole traders and new businesses can evidence affordability with bank statements or invoices.
Does checking affect my credit score?
No — getting a quote involves no credit search.