Moving Van Hire in Poland – Which Van to Rent? Dimensions, Capacity and Prices
Moving home is one of those jobs that is easy to plan badly. A van that is too small means two or three extra trips, while one that is too big means unnecessary cost and stress when parking outside a block of flats. Which van should you choose for moving van hire in Poland? In this guide we explain what L3H2 and L4H2 mean, how many cubic metres you need for a studio flat compared with a three-room flat, how much it costs to hire a van and how to prepare so that your move goes smoothly.
A removal company provides a crew to do the lifting, but it costs considerably more and you have to fit in with its schedule. Hiring a van is a good solution if:
Yes, as long as the van’s maximum permissible weight (GVW) does not exceed 3.5 tonnes. All MobiCars vans are within this limit, so you can drive them on an “ordinary” category B (standard car) licence. A van is formally classed as a goods vehicle, but up to 3.5 tonnes it is subject to the same speed limits as a passenger car. Read more in our article is a minibus a passenger car or a truck in Poland.
Van manufacturers describe the size of the load space using two parameters:
So an L3H2 van is the long version with a raised roof, and an L4H2 is the longest version with a raised roof. The H2 roof lets you stand up comfortably in the load space and transport wardrobes, fridges or shelving units upright.
| Model | Capacity | Load space dimensions (L × W × H) | Gearbox | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot Partner | 3.3 m³ | compact panel van | automatic | single items of furniture, household appliances, boxes, moving out of a student room |
| Citroën Jumper L3H2 | 13 m³ | 3.70 × 1.87 × 1.93 m | manual | studio flat, 2-room flat |
| Citroën Jumper L4H2 | 15 m³ | 4.07 × 1.87 × 1.93 m | manual | 2–3-room flat, large furniture |
| Citroën Jumper L4H2 Automatic | 15 m³ | 4.07 × 1.87 × 1.93 m | automatic | as above, easier manoeuvring in the city |
The 3.7 m length of the L3H2 van is enough to carry a three-seater sofa or a 160 × 200 cm bed lying flat. Choose the L4H2 van, with a load length of over 4 m, if you are moving a corner sofa or long built-in wardrobe panels, or want to fit an entire flat into a single trip.
The simplest way to estimate the size of van you need is by the number of rooms. The figures below apply to a typically furnished flat:
| Home | Estimated volume of belongings | Recommended van |
|---|---|---|
| Student hall room or rented room | 2–4 m³ | Peugeot Partner – 1 trip |
| Studio flat (1 room) | 8–12 m³ | Jumper L3H2 – 1 trip |
| 2-room flat | 12–18 m³ | Jumper L4H2 – 1 trip or L3H2 – 2 trips |
| 3-room flat | 20–30 m³ | Jumper L4H2 – 2 trips |
| House | 35 m³ or more | Jumper L4H2 – several trips or a rental over several days |
If you have lots of books, sports equipment or things stored in a cellar, choose a bigger van or plan an extra trip. It is always better to have a bit of spare space than to leave half your belongings for the next day.
When moving a flat, you are more likely to run out of space than payload. Be careful, however, when transporting building materials, tiles, floor panels or bags of rubble, as it is easy to exceed the maximum permissible weight. Payload is the difference between the GVW and the vehicle’s kerb weight. You will find both values in the vehicle registration certificate (fields F.1 and G).
MobiCars van rental prices (price list as of October 2026, price per day):
| Rental period | Jumper L3H2 (13 m³) | Jumper L4H2 (15 m³) | Jumper L4H2 Automatic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | PLN 379 | PLN 419 | PLN 449 |
| 2–3 days | PLN 349 | PLN 379 | PLN 399 |
| 4–7 days | PLN 279 | PLN 329 | PLN 349 |
| 8–14 days | PLN 249 | PLN 299 | PLN 319 |
| 15–29 days | PLN 229 | PLN 259 | PLN 299 |
| 30+ days | PLN 199 | PLN 239 | PLN 259 |
The Peugeot Partner costs PLN 349 per day for a 1–7 day rental and PLN 229 per day for rentals of 30 days or longer.
Example: moving a 2-room flat within the same city in a single trip with the L4H2 van costs PLN 419 per day. By comparison, a removal company will usually charge several times more for a similar service with a crew. Rentals come with no deposit and no mileage limit within Poland, so if you are moving to another city, you do not pay for every kilometre you drive.
You can pick up vans at MobiCars branches including Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, Łódź and Katowice. You can check the availability of a specific model for your dates when you book online. You will find the full range on our van rental page. If you need a van for longer, for example to run a business, take a look at our monthly rental offer and the article can car rental be included in company expenses.
To move a studio flat, a van with a capacity of around 13 m³, such as the Citroën Jumper L3H2, is usually enough. Most studio flats will fit in a single trip.
For a 3-room flat, it is best to choose the largest van, such as the Citroën Jumper L4H2 with a capacity of 15 m³, and plan two trips.
The load space of the Citroën Jumper L3H2 is 3.70 m long, 1.87 m wide and 1.93 m high, giving about 13 m³.
The load space of the Citroën Jumper L4H2 is 4.07 m long, 1.87 m wide and 1.93 m high, giving about 15 m³.
At MobiCars, renting the Citroën Jumper L3H2 for one day costs PLN 379, and the Jumper L4H2 PLN 419 (price list as of October 2026).
No. All MobiCars vans have a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 tonnes, so a category B licence is enough.
Yes. The Peugeot Partner and the Citroën Jumper L4H2 Automatic are available with an automatic gearbox.
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