Vans without the long contract
Short-term van leasing
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We’ll pass your details to a suitable rental partner from our panel, and they’ll be in touch about what they can offer. As an introducer we don’t supply the vehicle ourselves, and there’s nothing more you need to send us right now, we’re not asking for any documents at this stage.
Nothing is agreed until you deal directly with the supplier and you’re happy to go ahead.
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Short-term van leasing is flexible van hire on terms from around six to 48 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.
- No credit check to get a quote
- Flexible terms, 1 to 48 months
- All credit welcome
Updated October 2026
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Vehicles that suit short-term van leasing
Guide prices, not quotes. Tell us what the job needs and a partner confirms what is actually available and what it costs.
Van · Medium Van
Ford Transit Custom Limited L1
from £299 /mo inc VAT
£299 initial · 12 months · 8,000 mi/yr
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Why this one:The default medium panel van on UK sites. Easy to get racked out, easy to park, and every fitter you meet already knows it.
Van · Medium Van
Vauxhall Vivaro Prime L1
from £289 /mo inc VAT
£289 initial · 12 months · 8,000 mi/yr
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Why this one:Similar size to the Transit Custom and usually a little cheaper each month, so it is the value pick if the badge does not matter to you.
Van · Large Van
Ford Transit Leader L2H2
from £319 /mo inc VAT
£319 initial · 12 months · 8,000 mi/yr
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Why this one:Step up to the full-size Transit when the Custom runs out of room. The usual choice once you are carrying boards, lengths or a second set of tools.
Van · Medium Van
Volkswagen Transporter Highline
from £329 /mo inc VAT
£329 initial · 12 months · 8,000 mi/yr
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Why this one:Costs more, but holds its condition and looks the part on a driveway when you are quoting domestic work.
Prices shown are guide “from” figures and may vary — with term length, mileage, availability and your risk profile. Your rental partner confirms the exact price before anything is agreed.
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
Common questions
How short can a van lease be?
Our partners focus on flexible terms from around six months up to 48, 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.
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Ready when you are
Takes about a minute. No credit check to get a quote, no obligation, and we tell you which partner we have matched you with.
Thanks, your enquiry is in.
We’ll pass your details to a suitable rental partner from our panel, and they’ll be in touch about what they can offer. As an introducer we don’t supply the vehicle ourselves, and there’s nothing more you need to send us right now, we’re not asking for any documents at this stage.
Nothing is agreed until you deal directly with the supplier and you’re happy to go ahead.
Browse more vehicles →Free, no obligation · No credit check · No impact on your credit score