This is a much discussed topic for couriers. And there isn’t a set answer. It’s really down to understanding your own operating costs, and what price your customers are willing to pay. For example, if you run a large van, it will cost more to operate (fuel costs etc) than a small van. But you can fit more in, so can charge more. Also it depends whether you are sub-contracting for another transport company, or working direct with your own customer. As a rough guide, retail prices (end customer, excl. VAT) are around: Small Van £1.10 Medium Van £1.25 Large Van £1.40 Extra Large Van £1.50 Basic Sub-Contractor prices are around: Small Van £0.8 Medium Van £0.9 Large Van £1.00 Extra Large Van £1.10 (Please note, the prices will vary regularly depending on a variety of factors. The period of Q2 and Q3 2021 has seen some of the best driver rates ever for courier work due to lack of HGV drivers causing more work to flow into the industry).