Is a man with a van in Plymouth cheaper than van hire?

For most small moves it works out similar or cheaper once you count fuel, insurance and your own time — and the driver does the lifting with you.

What size van do you use?

Most bookings use a Luton van, which fits roughly a studio or one-bed flat. Smaller jobs may get a medium van.

Do you do long-distance moves to Plymouth?

Yes — London to Plymouth is around 215 miles. We’ll quote it as a fixed price and plan timings for a long-distance day.

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Man and Van Plymouth

Need a man with a van in Plymouth? Get a driver, a clean Luton or medium van and help with all the lifting — from £50 per hour with a two-hour minimum, fully insured.

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Man and van for Plymouth

Phi Movers is based in London, around 215 miles from Plymouth. We specialise in moves between Plymouth and London and long-distance UK moves, and confirm availability for local Plymouth jobs when you request a quote.

Plymouth moves often involve naval and military families, students and people relocating to the far South West from London. Removals in Plymouth are long-distance jobs that we plan carefully around the hills and the journey time.

Man and van prices in Plymouth

Man and van bookings start from £50 per hour with a two-hour minimum, billed in 30-minute blocks after that. Add an extra helper for £20 per hour for heavy or bulky items. Because our vans are London-based, travel to Plymouth and mileage are agreed up front in your quote — see our man and van prices guide for how UK pricing compares.

What’s included

A clean van with an experienced London driver
Loading and unloading help as standard
Blankets, straps and trolleys to protect your items
Charged by the hour, billed in 30-minute blocks
First 10 journey miles included
Goods-in-transit and public liability insurance

Moving in Plymouth — local notes

Victorian terraces in Mutley and Stoke, naval and military housing, student lets and waterfront flats at the Barbican and Royal William Yard.

Plymouth is hilly with many steep terraced streets, which can make loading slower.

Moving a whole house? See our removals in Plymouth page for fixed-price house moves, packing and storage.