Giga
Quick answer
How much do student removals cost in London?
A Small Transit with a driver is £55 an hour, 2-hour minimum, so from £110. With a 2-person crew it's £75 an hour, from £150.
More about this service
You book whole hours. If the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps.
For a move to another city, mileage is added one way at £1.20 a mile for a Small Transit. There's no weekend premium and no deposit.
We move students out of halls and shared houses, and parents often book for them. We can also take your things to secure storage between terms.
Giga Removals moves homes and businesses across the UK from a London base.
Common scenarios
When do you need student removals?
Most student moves fall at the start or end of term.
Boxes, bags and a desk out before the halls deadline.
HallsA room in a shared house, with a bed, a desk and your kitchen things.
Shared houseCampus to home, or one side of London to the other.
UniversityBoxes stored over the summer and brought back next term.
StorageTo or from a university anywhere in the UK.
DistanceSmall loads can often be booked quickly, depending on diary space.
FastWhat we move
Student items we move
A small load, still wrapped, still insured.
- Boxes, suitcases and bags
- Single beds, mattresses and desk chairs
- Desks, shelves and small tables
- Small sofas and armchairs
All 8 items
- Mini-fridges and microwaves, if agreed
- Books, monitors and course materials
- Halls to home, or to your next flat
- Driver-only moves where family helps load
Step by step
How student removals work
Five steps from halls to home.
- 1Send room details
Your address, a few photos of your room and the date.
Check your halls' loading rules and time slots before you book. - 2Driver only or a crew
Save money if friends can help load. Add a second person for stairs and desks.
- 3Confirm access
Parking, lifts and any porter or reception rules.
- 4Load and go
Everything is wrapped and loaded for the trip, across London or the UK.
- 5Deliver or store
Home, your new flat, or storage until next term.
Student move options
Pick what fits your load and budget.
Boxes, a desk and small furniture between halls and shared houses.
A small van for a light load, booked in whole hours.
One sofa or appliance picked up and delivered to your room.
Specifications
Removals service specifications
| Crew size | Driver only or a 2-person crew |
| Vehicles available | Transit vans, Luton vans if needed |
| Protection materials | Blankets, straps, mattress covers |
| Tools | Toolkit in the van for beds and desks |
| How we price | Photos or a quick list |
Compare options
Giga Removals vs DIY vs Cheap Man & Van
Quote requirements
What to send us for a removals quote
Four things give us everything we need:
- What's moving: Any furniture, and roughly how many boxes and bags.
- Postcodes: Where we collect from and where it's going.
- Floor levels: Which floor at each end, and whether there's a lift.
- Parking: Where the van can stop, and any permit rules.
Transparent pricing
Student removals prices London
You book whole hours, with a 2-hour minimum. If the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps. Moves to another city add one-way mileage.
Budget
Driver-only student move
£55/hr
Small Transit with a driver. 2-hour minimum (£110). Best when you help load.
- Driver included
- Driver helps load
- Halls & shared houses
Most popular
Student move with helper
£75/hr
Small Transit with a 2-person crew. 2-hour minimum (£150). Quicker on stairs.
- Two people
- Into the right room
- Most booked
Distance
Student storage or distance
Hourly + mileage
Moves to a university town add £1.20 a mile, one way. Storage is about £250–£350 a month for a one-bed's contents.
- Price before you book
- Storage option
- UK-wide
No deposit. You pay after the job.
What's included in the price
The price you see is the price you pay. Nothing is added on the doorstep.
- Insured driver or crew
- Blankets and straps for furniture
- Mileage one way at the van's per-mile rate, and no ULEZ charge
- Access planned from your notes
Everything included
- A second person for stairs, if you add one
- Storage between terms, if you add it
- Moves to anywhere in the UK
- No weekend, evening or bank holiday premium
Where we operate
Student removals across London campuses & boroughs
We move students all over London, including Stratford, Hackney, Islington, Croydon, Ilford and West London, and to universities across the UK. See all areas.
University halls, private student blocks and shared houses all handle loading differently. Tell us yours.
Driver only keeps the cost down if friends help. A second person is worth it for upper floors and desks.
Tip
Book early. On the last day of term, everyone on your corridor wants the lift at the same time.
Moving out of halls in London? Email your postcode and a few photos and we'll confirm a slot.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
A cheap, careful move with no surprises.
- Published prices
Hourly rates, mileage and stair charges are on our pricing page.
- Right van and crew
A small van for a small load. You don't pay for space you don't need.
- Insured on every job
£10,000 goods in transit cover on every booking.
- No weekend premium
The same rates on weekends, evenings and bank holidays, and no ULEZ charge.
- Across the UK
A London base, with moves to and from universities nationwide.
- Honest advice
If driver only will do, we'll tell you before you book.
Moving out at the end of term?
Send both postcodes and a few photos. We'll confirm the van, crew and price 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.
- Parking for the van at both addresses, or a bay suspension booked
- Lift booked or stairs noted at both ends
- Boxes packed and labelled by room before we arrive
- Beds and wardrobes that need dismantling pointed out
FAQs
Student removals questions answered
What students and parents ask before booking.
A Small Transit with a driver is £55 an hour (2-hour minimum, £110). With a 2-person crew it's £75 an hour (£150 minimum). Moves to another city add one-way mileage at £1.20 a mile.
Yes. Tell us your halls' loading rules and time slot when you book, and we'll plan around them.
Yes. Campus, halls and shared-house moves anywhere in London, and to universities across the UK.
Yes. At £55 an hour it's the cheapest option, and it works well if someone can help you load.
Yes. We take your things to our partner storage facility over the summer and bring them back when term starts.
Yes. It's priced at the hourly rate plus one-way mileage. Send both postcodes and you'll see the full price before you book.
Yes. Parents often book and pay, while the student sends us photos and access details.
Yes. We move students between any two UK cities, not just to and from London.
