How to Choose the Right Lalamove Vehicle for Your Delivery | UK

Choosing the right vehicle makes a delivery simpler, safer and better suited to what you are sending. Whether you need to send a document across London, deliver shopping bags, or move several boxes for your business, Lalamove UK offers flexible vehicle options to match the job.

This guide explains when to choose a Courier, Car, Small Van or Large Van, so you can book with confidence.

What delivery vehicles does Lalamove offer in the UK? 

These limits are provided by Lalamove UK and should be checked in the app when booking, as availability and vehicle details can vary by location.

Courier: best for small parcels and everyday essentials

The Courier option is designed for smaller, lighter deliveries. It is a practical choice when you need to send documents, small packages, flowers, food or other everyday essentials across London.

Best for

• Documents and envelopes
• Small parcels and gifts
• Flowers and food
• Everyday essentials

If your item fits comfortably within the Courier’s 5 kg weight limit and 30 cm x 22.5 cm x 22 cm dimensions, this is often the simplest option for a quick city delivery.

Car: best for parcels that need extra room

Choose a Car when your delivery needs more space than a Courier can provide, but does not require a van. Cars are suitable for small-to-medium items and fragile goods, with a 70 kg weight limit and dimensions of 85 cm x 85 cm x 45 cm.

Best for

• Shopping bags
• Medium parcels
• Boxed orders
• Fragile items that need a more protected space

A Car is useful for personal deliveries, online orders and smaller business consignments where a van would be more space than you need.

Small Van: best for larger parcels and business supplies

A Small Van gives you more room for multiple boxes, equipment and small furniture. It has a 600 kg weight limit and dimensions of 180 cm x 120 cm x 120 cm, making it a strong option for retail stock, e-commerce orders and bulkier household items.

Best for

• Multiple boxes
• Larger parcels
• Equipment and small furniture
• Retail or e-commerce stock
• Business supplies

If you are sending several items at once, a Small Van can help you keep the delivery in one booking rather than splitting it across multiple vehicles.

Large Van: best for bulky items and bigger deliveries

Choose a Large Van when space is the priority. It is designed for larger boxes, appliances, equipment, furniture, construction materials and bulk items, with a 1,100 kg weight limit and dimensions of 350 cm x 140 cm x 180 cm.

Best for

• Bulky household items
• Large multi-box orders
• Appliances and equipment
• Furniture
• Larger business deliveries

For businesses moving larger consignments or individuals sending bigger items, a Large Van provides the most space among the standard vehicle options.

When to choose a Courier, Car, Small Van or Large Van

How to choose the right vehicle for your delivery

Use this simple checklist before booking:

1. Measure your items. Check the length, width, height and weight of each item, including packaging.
2. Count the number of items. One small parcel may suit a Courier, while several boxes may need a Small Van or Large Van.
3. Consider fragility. Fragile goods may be better suited to a Car, depending on their size and weight.
4. Check access at both locations. Think about parking, lifts, stairs and whether a larger van can easily reach the pickup and drop-off points.
5. Review the details in the app. Lalamove recommends checking each vehicle’s capacity details before booking if you are unsure.
   
   

How to book a Lalamove delivery in the UK

Booking a delivery takes just a few steps:

1. Enter your pickup and drop-off locations.
2. Choose your vehicle.
3. Review the price and confirm.
4. Track your delivery in real time.

You can also add notes for your driver, choose additional services where available, and review the order details before confirming.

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