Giga
Quick answer
How much does moving box hire cost in London?
Box and tote hire is priced by how many boxes you need and for how long. Plastic boxes stay cleaner than cardboard and stack safely in the van and at home.
More about this service
We deliver and collect the boxes across London, and supply them with our removals across the UK. For heavy books or kitchen stores, add crate hire.
Email the number of rooms, or a rough box count, and your hire dates. We reply with a clear delivery-and-collection quote.
Common scenarios
When moving box hire makes sense
When people hire boxes from us.
Clothes, linen and soft goods packed into sturdy reusable boxes.
HomesStackable totes, cleaner than a mix of cardboard boxes.
TotesBoxes delivered a few days before move day, collected after.
Short hireUniform boxes load faster through lifts and corridors.
FlatsDesk contents labelled in hire boxes for office removals.
OfficeReusable boxes mean no pile of cardboard after the move.
ReuseWhat we move
Boxes and totes you can hire
What you can hire from us.
- Reusable moving boxes for clothes and soft goods
- Moving totes and bins for stacked packing
- Mixed box sizes for kitchens and bedrooms
- Labels and room tags for faster unloading
All 8 items
- Delivery before move day
- Collection after unpacking
- House and flat packing kits
- Office desk-pack box sets
Step by step
How moving box hire works
Five steps from quote to finish.
- 1Estimate quantity
Tell us your rooms or a rough box count, and the hire dates.
- 2We deliver boxes
Clean reusable boxes and totes arrive before packing day.
- 3Pack your home
Pack yourself, or add our packing service.
- 4Move day
Uniform boxes load quickly into the van.
- 5We collect empties
After unpacking, we collect the hire boxes.
Keep empties stacked by the door for faster collection.
Specifications
Delivery & transport specifications
| Max weight payload | Up to 1,000kg (Luton) / 250kg single item |
| Crew size | 1 to 2 trained operatives |
| Vehicles | Transit van / Luton van |
| Handling kit | Trolleys, tail-lift (on request), secure straps |
| Assessment method | Email item dimensions & postcodes |
Compare options
Giga Removals vs pallet networks vs doing it yourself
Quote requirements
What to send us for a delivery quote
Send these and we can price the job quickly:
- Addresses: Postcodes for collection and delivery.
- Item details: Approximate dimensions, weight and photos.
- Stairs check: Are there stairs or lifts at either location?
Transparent pricing
Moving box hire prices London
Priced by quantity and hire length. We confirm delivery and collection dates by email before you book.
Starter
Small box set
Quote by count
Studios and 1-beds with short hire windows.
- Delivered
- Collected
- Reusable
Popular
Family home set
Custom quote
Multi-room box kits sized from your room list.
- Room labels
- Stackable
- Most booked
Combo
Boxes + crates
Bundled
Add plastic crates for books and pantry weight.
- Box hire
- Crate hire
- One booking
No deposit. Clear price before moving day, and you pay after the job.
What's included in the price
Mileage and any stair charge are in the written quote, so nothing new appears when the crew arrives.
- Insured crew and van for the booked job
- Blankets, straps and trolley protection where needed
- No ULEZ charge; mileage quoted one way, collection to delivery
- Updates by email before and on the day
Everything included
- Access and parking notes checked at quote stage
- London and UK-wide jobs
- Clear hourly or fixed pricing options
- Related packing, storage and hoist add-ons available
Where we operate
Moving Box Hire across London and the UK
We deliver and collect boxes across London, and supply them with removals anywhere in the UK. Areas include Ilford, Stratford, Hackney, Croydon, Islington and West London. See all areas.
Stairs, lifts, parking and loading decide crew size and timing. Send photos early.
If packing, a hoist, crates or storage would suit the job better, we tell you.
Local tip
Email postcodes, photos and access notes for the clearest quote.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
Clear quotes, insured crews and proper access planning.
- Fixed, transparent prices
A photo-checked quote before we arrive. Stairs and mileage shown up front, nothing added on the day.
- Right van and crew
We match movers, blankets and access planning to your items.
- Insured on every job
£10,000 goods in transit cover on every booked job.
- No weekend or evening premium
Same rates seven days a week, 8am–10pm. No bank-holiday premium and no ULEZ charge.
- UK-wide
A London base, with jobs across the UK.
- Honest alternatives
If packing, hoisting, crate hire or a smaller van is smarter, we say so before you book.
Need a clear moving box hire quote?
Email postcodes and photos. We confirm price, crew and timing before you book.
Before you book
Four things to check before you book
Have these ready and booking takes two minutes, and the day runs to time.
- A rough box and furniture count
- Collection and return dates
- Parking close to the door
- Floor and lift at the collection address
FAQs
Moving Box Hire questions answered
Not listed? Email us or use Ask Giga in the chat, 8am to 10pm, seven days.
Boxes and totes suit clothes and soft goods. Plastic crates suit heavier books, kitchen stores and office files. Many moves use both.
Yes. We deliver before you pack and collect after you unpack.
A studio needs a small set; a 3-bed home needs far more. Send room photos or a list and we suggest a quantity.
Yes. Hire boxes on their own, or add them to packing and removals.
Yes. You get clean, reusable plastic boxes and totes for the whole hire period.
Yes. We deliver and collect across London, and supply boxes with removals elsewhere in the UK.
