Ask five sign shops what van graphics cost and you'll get five numbers and no explanation. Here are the real UK market ranges, what moves them, and a calculator that does the maths for your van.
Van wrap cost UK: the honest ranges
Cut vinyl lettering: £250–£600 fitted for a typical trade van — name, number, trade, area. The workhorse option, and for most trades the right one.
Part wrap: £800–£1,500. Printed panels on bonnet, rear doors or sides over the van's own colour. Most of the visual impact of a full wrap at half the money.
Full wrap: £1,500–£3,000+ depending on van size and vinyl grade — a long-wheelbase Sprinter in cast vinyl sits at the top of that range and beyond. Add £150–£400 for design, which is the part that decides whether any of the spend works.
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Typical UK market ranges, fitted, ex-VAT — not a quote. Get a fixed price in a free consultation.
What moves the price
Vinyl grade first — cheap calendered vinyl shrinks and lifts on curves inside two years; cast vinyl costs more and lasts seven-plus. Van size and panel complexity second. Design third: artwork built on the exact vehicle template avoids the classic disaster of a phone number folding into a panel gap. And removal matters — if the van is leased, budget for professional removal at hand-back.
Is a full wrap worth it? For most trades, honestly, no — our wrap-vs-lettering comparison covers the maths. For consumer brands and tired paintwork, yes.
We design vehicle graphics on accurate templates and work with trusted fitters across Greater Manchester.