If you are looking for van hire near Southampton, Alco Van Hire’s collection point in Winchester is around 13 to 15 miles from central Southampton by road from the centre of Southampton. Customers can choose SWB, LWB and 3.5-tonne Luton tail-lift vans.
Alco’s Winchester collection point is convenient for many Southampton customers using the M3 corridor, including people moving home, students, trades and businesses that need temporary carrying capacity.
Customers travel from across Southampton for van hire, including areas such as Bassett, Portswood, Shirley, Bitterne and the city centre. The page is also particularly relevant for student moves connected with the University of Southampton and Solent University, where an SWB or LWB van can suit boxed belongings, furniture and smaller household moves.
From Southampton, the most direct route towards Alco is generally north towards Winchester using the M3 corridor, then local roads to Romsey Road. The exact route will depend on your starting point and current traffic.
Alco's three main van sizes cover very different loads. The table below uses the current vehicle data published on the Alco website.
| Van | Load volume | Payload | Load area (L × W × H) | Rear opening (W × H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWB Ford Transit | 6.2m³ | 869kg | 2,495 × 1,745 × 1,430mm | 1,540 × 1,350mm |
| LWB Ford Transit | 11.0m³ | 1,192kg | 3,399 × 1,745 × 1,855mm | 1,540 × 1,796mm |
| 3.5-tonne Luton tail lift | 17.1m³ | 1,150kg | 3,910 × 2,020 × 2,160mm | 1,890 × 1,930mm |
Dimensions, payloads and capacities are a guide. If a measurement or capacity is critical to your job, please confirm it with Alco before booking or loading.
For a more detailed comparison, including examples of what may fit, see What Size Van Do I Need?
For larger moves, see the moving-house van hire guide. For commercial requirements, see business van hire.
From Southampton, the most direct route towards Alco is generally north towards Winchester using the M3 corridor, then local roads to Romsey Road. The exact route will depend on your starting point and current traffic.
Alco Van Hire: Pittvale Service Station, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5QN.
The distance shown on this page is an approximate road distance intended to help with planning. Your actual route and mileage will depend on where in Southampton you start and current traffic conditions.
For a straightforward hire, enter your proposed collection and return details below to check the current price and vehicle availability. Vehicles are collected from Alco Van Hire in Winchester, approximately around 13 to 15 miles from central Southampton by road from central Southampton.
If the price and availability suit you, you can continue through the same secure system to make your reservation. If you have a more complex hire requirement and need a full quotation, please contact Alco.
Alco's Winchester collection point is around 13 to 15 miles from central Southampton by road from central Southampton. Distances and journey times vary with your exact starting point, route and traffic, so use Find Us to check your journey before collection.
No. Alco does not operate a Southampton branch. Vehicles are collected from Alco Van Hire at Pittvale Service Station, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5QN.
The SWB is best for smaller loads, the LWB gives substantially more length and height, and the 17.1m³ Luton is the largest option and includes a 450kg tail lift. See the van size guide before booking.
Standard daily hires include 200 miles per day. Some special offers have different mileage allowances, so check the current special-offer terms for the exact hire you choose.
Yes. You can check availability and book online. Online booking is available 24/7 where the collection time and hirer meet the online-booking requirements.
