How much does it cost to rent a van for a day?
Renting a van for one day costs about EUR 45-50 for a compact model in the two checked 2026 price lists. A medium or larger-payload vehicle rises to EUR 58-80, while a large van can reach EUR 130 per day before extra mileage, cover and possible surcharges.
Verifiable answer
Renting a van for one day costs about EUR 45-50 for a compact model in the two checked 2026 price lists. A medium or larger-payload vehicle rises to EUR 58-80, while a large van can reach EUR 130 per day before extra mileage, cover and possible surcharges.
- How much does it cost to rent a van for a day?
- €50 / rental day
- €45 – €130
- Italy, range observed in two rental-company price lists
- 15 November 2026
- Confidence: Medium
- Availability of the van for the contractual day; The selected vehicle category; Mileage allowance stated in the contract; Compulsory third-party cover under the rental terms
- Mileage beyond the included allowance; Optional damage or theft cover; Fuel or charge returned below the required level; Tolls, parking and restricted-traffic-zone charges; Dirty-return surcharge
- Van size and payload; Actual duration and return time; Included and driven mileage; Optional cover and excesses; Fuel, cleaning and return conditions; Local vehicle availability
- 2 sources
Short answer
The daily rate depends on the vehicle category and does not tell the whole contractual cost. Included mileage, excesses, cover and return conditions can all change the final bill.
A van is often hired for just one day to move home, collect a bulky purchase or complete occasional work. That is also when an advertised rate can be misread: EUR 45 applies to a compact van, not every payload, and may come with a mileage allowance. The two 2026 price lists checked make it possible to separate categories without inventing a national average. Ronchi lists small Scudo and Doblò vans at EUR 45, while Drivalia lists a compact category at EUR 47.58 for one to five days. Larger categories reach EUR 80 in the lists, and large vehicles EUR 130. This guide shows the rental rate separately from costs driven by actual use.
What is included
- Availability of the van for the contractual day
- The selected vehicle category
- Mileage allowance stated in the contract
- Compulsory third-party cover under the rental terms
What is not included
- Mileage beyond the included allowance
- Optional damage or theft cover
- Fuel or charge returned below the required level
- Tolls, parking and restricted-traffic-zone charges
- Dirty-return surcharge
How the price breaks down
| Item | Type | Frequency | Minimum | Typical | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily compact-van rentalA Fiat Scudo or Doblò costs EUR 45 in the Ronchi list; Drivalia quotes EUR 47.58 for a compact category for 1-5 days. | Compulsory | one-off | €45 | €45 | €48 |
| Medium or higher-payload categoryThe Ronchi list quotes several Ducato, Master and Transit vans at EUR 50-80 per day; size and payload change the tariff. | Optional | one-off | €50 | €50 | €80 |
| Mileage beyond the allowanceThe Drivalia list quotes EUR 0.35 per extra kilometre for van categories; it applies only after the included allowance. | Optional | one-off | — | €0.35 | — |
| Dirty-return surchargeThe Ronchi list charges EUR 20 when the vehicle is returned dirty; it is not part of the base rental rate. | Optional | one-off | — | €20 | — |
What the price depends on
- Van size and payload
- Actual duration and return time
- Included and driven mileage
- Optional cover and excesses
- Fuel, cleaning and return conditions
- Local vehicle availability
Hidden costs
- Extra mileage charged separately
- Damage or theft excess even where insurance is included
- Returning later than the booked rental day
- Cleaning where the load area is dirty
- Missing fuel or the rental firm's refuelling charge
Three realistic scenarios
Compact van
€45
You rent a Doblò or Scudo for a day at the Ronchi base rate and stay within the stated mileage and return conditions.
Medium van
€65
You choose a 3-tonne Ducato or comparable category for one to five days in the Drivalia list, with no extras.
Large van
€130
You need a large Boxer or Master in the Ronchi list; the daily base rate reaches EUR 130 before use-related charges.
How to spend less
- Choose the payload you need rather than the largest van available: in the lists, moving category takes the rate from about EUR 45 to EUR 80-130.
- Estimate the full route, including return journey and detours, and compare it with the included mileage before signing.
- Photograph bodywork and the load area at collection and return, so you can challenge damage or dirt that was not yours.
- Return the vehicle clean and with the required fuel level: the Ronchi list publishes a EUR 20 dirty-return surcharge.
- Read the excess before adding cover: its daily premium should be compared with the risk and not mistaken for the basic rental rate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest van to rent for a day?
In the checked lists, compact vehicles start at EUR 45 per day in the Ronchi list. Drivalia lists EUR 47.58 for a compact category on one-to-five-day rentals. These are list references, not a universal quote: availability, collection office and contractual terms can change the final price.
How many kilometres are included with a van rental?
It depends on the contract. The Ronchi list states 300 kilometres included for the whole rental period, while some categories show specific limits. Drivalia lists EUR 0.35 per extra kilometre for van categories. Ask for the exact included mileage for the vehicle and branch you choose before relying on a low daily rate.
Is insurance included in the rental rate?
The legally required third-party cover forms part of the contract, but damage, theft, excesses and additional cover follow different terms. The Drivalia list shows a separate daily Super Cover charge and damage or theft penalties. Do not treat optional cover as if it were included in the van's advertised daily rate.
What happens if I return the van dirty?
The Ronchi list publishes a EUR 20 surcharge for vehicles returned dirty. Not every rental company charges the same amount, but the principle is common: check the cabin and load area before handover. Remove packing materials, tape and moving debris, and keep photographs of the returned vehicle.
Is a large van worth it for one trip?
It can be worth it only if it avoids a second hire or the load genuinely requires that payload. In the analysed lists, a compact van starts at about EUR 45-48, a medium category often exceeds EUR 58 and a large van reaches EUR 130. Compare volume, weight and the number of journeys before paying for a higher category.
Sources and methodology
How we worked it out
We opened two 2026 rental-company price lists and compared only daily van rates applying to short rentals. The EUR 45-50 reference comes from two consistent compact categories: EUR 45 in the Ronchi list and EUR 47.58 in Drivalia's 1-5 day list. The full range reaches EUR 130 because that price is published for large vans in the first list; it is not presented as a typical price. We excluded car, monthly and promotional rates. Extra mileage, cover and cleaning are separate components because they vary by contract and how the vehicle is returned.
Why this confidence level
Confidence is medium: the two 2026 lists are direct and consistent for compact categories, but there is no national tariff and every rental location can apply different conditions. This guide publishes observed bands, not a guaranteed price for every city.
Compact van at EUR 47.58 per day for 1-5 day rentals; medium models at EUR 58.28 to EUR 65.42.
Drivalia — Listino noleggio 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Drivalia, listino diffuso da Confcommercio · Official tariff · Verified on 15 November 2026
The 2026 PDF was opened and checked on 15 November 2026. Only 1-5-day daily van prices were used, excluding cars, monthly rates and optional cover.
Authority4/5
Compact vans at EUR 45 per day, common vehicles at EUR 50-80, and large models at EUR 130.
Noleggio Furgoni Ronchi — Listino febbraio 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Noleggio Furgoni Ronchi · Official tariff · Verified on 15 November 2026
The rental firm's PDF was opened and checked on 15 November 2026. It states that 300 km are included for the rental period and charges EUR 20 for a vehicle returned dirty.
Authority4/5
Revision history
First published on 15 November 2026, using two directly opened 2026 price lists for short rentals.
- 15 November 2026
- 15 November 2026
- 15 February 2027
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