Someone renting a van asks what a day costs, how much excess is left to pay for damage, how many kilometres are included in the price and whether the booking can be cancelled free of charge. These decide 50 points out of 100.
vuokraapaku.fi · Zen and Trading Oy, self-service van rental in Helsinki (secondary trade name Suomen vuokraapaku)
67.5SCORE
Daily price100
Basic excess75
Kilometres included in the price0
Free cancellation period0
Basic metrics · 69.0
Digital quality64
Transparency77
Reachability60
AI quality score73
+ Prices start at 8-9 €/hour and short rentals are stated in euros (about 19.80-62.50 € for a 1-2 hour rental).
Basic metrics: 69.0, rank 4 · ▲ 3 places
– Free cancellation period: Cancelling a booking always incurs a service fee of 10 euros, so there is no free cancellation period. Pages checked: rental terms and price list.
autorentti.fi · Autoxport Oy, van and moving van rental company in Tampere (Hatanpaa, Epila; auxiliary business name Autorentti Tampere)
64.2SCORE
Daily price100
Basic excess0
Kilometres included in the price50
Free cancellation period67
Basic metrics · 64.5
Digital quality68
Transparency70
Reachability45
AI quality score70
+ The price list is divided into size classes A-E and prices are given in euros: classes A-C from 29 €/2 h, 79 €/day (200 km) or 129 €/day with unlimited kilometres.
Basic metrics: 64.5, rank 5 · ▲ 2 places
– Basic deductible: The size of the deductible is not stated. The rental terms mention only that the deductible can be reduced for a fee. Checked pages: vans and rental terms.
www.vuokrauspiste.com · Vuokrauspiste Pirttila Oy, rental of vans, utility trailers and large trailers in Hämeenlinna
57.3SCORE
Daily price62
Basic excess0
Kilometres included in the price100
Free cancellation period100
Basic metrics · 56.8
Digital quality53
Transparency59
Reachability52
AI quality score63
+ The van price is given in euros: 29 €/h, 119 €/day (300 km) and 169 €/day with unlimited kilometres.
Basic metrics: 56.8, rank 6 · ▲ 2 places
– Basic deductible: The amount of the deductible is not stated. The price list has only a deductible reduction of 25 €/day. Pages checked: price list and vans, and the site has no separate terms page.
gorillarent.fi · Naturon Oy, van and moving van rental in Oulu, Turku and Rovaniemi (secondary business name GorillaRent)
46.3SCORE
Daily price30
Basic excess0
Kilometres included in the price50
Free cancellation period0
Basic metrics · 70.2
Digital quality74
Transparency76
Reachability52
AI quality score73
+ Prices are shown directly online by size class: 10 m3 vehicle 30 €/2 h, 75 €/6 h and 115 €/day, and 13 m3 vehicle 30 €/2 h, 90 €/6 h and 135 €/day.
Basic metrics: 70.2, rank 3 · ▼ 2 places
– Free cancellation period: Cancellation terms were not found on the site. Pages checked: van rental, trailer rental and the site's sitemap, which has no terms page.
vuokrapakettiautoturku.fi · Taxisuni Oy, self-service van rental in Turku (trading name vuokrapakettiautoturku.fi)
43.3SCORE
Daily price0
Basic excess50
Kilometres included in the price0
Free cancellation period0
Basic metrics · 74.6
Digital quality72
Transparency84
Reachability60
AI quality score79
+ Tiered price list given in euros: 2 h 30 €, 4 h 40 €, 8 h 60 €, 12 h 70 € and 24 h 80 €, kilometres included.
Basic metrics: 74.6, rank 1 · ▼ 5 places
– Daily price: In the table on the price list page, rental periods, kilometres and prices are in separate rows, so the 24-hour price cannot be read unambiguously from there. Checked pages: price list, FAQ and rental terms.
Published 24-hour rental price of the cheapest van, in euros.
€80 or less = 100 points, €130 or more = 0, in between directly proportional.
24 p
Basic excess
QUESTIONHow much remains your own liability if the car is damaged?
Basic deductible of a van without deductible reduction, in euros per claim.
500 € or less = 100 points, 2,500 € or more = 0, directly proportional in between.
12 p
Kilometres included in the price
QUESTIONHow far can I drive without an extra charge?
Kilometres included in the daily rate.
300 km or more = 100 points, 100 km or less = 0, in between directly proportional.
8 p
Free cancellation period
QUESTIONHow late can I cancel the booking free of charge?
Hours before the start of the rental by which cancellation is still free of charge.
24 hours or less = 100 points, 96 hours or more = 0, in between directly proportional.
6 p
Basic metrics
Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score
Basic metrics × 0.5
50 p
Notes
The comparison has four motives that can be read from the companies' own pages: the cheapest daily price for a van, the basic deductible, the kilometres included in the price and the free cancellation period. The prices are the rental companies' own list prices and are not comparable by vehicle size or location, so the cheapest published daily price was measured.
Missing information gets 0 p for that motive, and the reason is shown for each company. Vuokraapaku.fi's own website has a kilometre limit at two different levels (100 and 200 km), and the more cautious one was used in the scoring.
About this comparison
We scored 6 van and moving van rental companies on 21 metrics. The most important question: is the rental price per day and per hour shown in euros online, or is it only revealed by phone or on request for a quote?
Renting a van or moving van is usually a one-off need: a move, transporting furniture or renovation materials. In that case what matters is whether the price and terms are visible online right away or only by calling. We compared six dedicated rental firms by how openly they state the rental price, fleet, kilometres and insurance before booking. We do not measure the distance from you but openness.
What transparency means in this category
Rental price list per day or hour publicly displayed in euros (30), insurance and deductible stated (14), vehicle size classes (m3 or model) described (12), the vehicle can be booked online (12), included kilometres and the price for exceeding them stated (8), locations or pick-up and return terms stated (8), business ID (Y-tunnus) displayed (8), independent review source displayed (8)
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
Who is on the list? Rental companies offering consumers self-service van and moving van hire, with their own websites. These are not the same companies as the general passenger car rental chains (Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Scandia Rent, Green Motion), which are found in the car rental comparison. Operators from various localities are included (Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, Oulu, Rovaniemi, Tuusula, Hämeenlinna), because the sector is largely regional small-business activity. The comparison does not tell you which rental company is closest to you, but how openly each one discloses prices, fleet, kilometres and insurance before booking.
Why only six? Some operators in the sector give the price only on request for a quote, and some are peer-to-peer rental or comparison platforms without their own fleet. These were left out, as were van-with-driver services, which are moving help and not self-service rental. The business ID (Y-tunnus) of all six has been verified from the trade register.
Comparison guide
What to consider in the comparison
The comparison includes only operators specialising in van rental, not the general passenger car rental chains, which can be found in their own car rental comparison.
The stated daily price often includes a limited number of kilometres (for example 200 km). Extra kilometres are charged separately, typically about 0.35 euros per kilometre.
The insurance excess can be hundreds or even thousands of euros. At many rental companies it can be reduced for an extra fee, so check the size of the excess before booking.
A van with a driver is a different service from self-service rental. If you also need help with carrying, it is a moving service, priced by the hour.
How Suomen Paras assesses and scores
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Expert tips
In addition to the stated price, check how many kilometres are included and what the excess price is.
Find out the amount of the excess and whether it can be reduced for an extra fee before you book.
Measure the item and check the size class (m3) in advance so that you do not rent a car that is too small.
Book well in advance, weekends and the turn of the month are the busiest times at rental outlets.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a van per day?
At the rental companies in the comparison, the daily price typically ranges from about 79 to 169 euros depending on the size of the car and the kilometre limit. Some also offer shorter hourly or six-hour prices starting from about 29 euros.
Does the rental include kilometres?
Usually, yes. The daily price often includes a limited number of kilometres (for example 200 km), and extra kilometres are charged separately. Some also offer unlimited kilometres at a higher price.
Do you need a special driving licence to drive a van?
The gross vehicle weight of an ordinary van is usually under 3,500 kg, so it can be driven with a category B licence. However, check the vehicle details with the rental company if you are renting a large cargo space or a trailer.
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