9-seater van hire: 2026 price list, with and without a driver

indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index

Hiring a 9-seater van without a driver in Poland most often costs 230 PLN/day (typically 220 ‑ 230 PLN/day), according to 5 price lists collected by indekscen.pl. Fuel and the deposit are charged separately. A 9-seater van with a driver for a point-to-point journey costs around PLN 700, while a 19+1 minibus with a driver costs around 1,450 PLN/day.

People hire a 9-seater van for a trip with friends, a wedding, a match or to collect family from the airport. Hire company price lists look similar, but differ in what is included: mileage allowance, deposit, insurance and weekend collection. We have gathered rates from price lists and compared hire without a driver, hire with a driver and the alternatives.

How much does it cost to hire a 9-seater van without a driver?

Hiring a 9-seater van without a driver most often costs 230 PLN/day, and half of the price lists fall within the 220 ‑ 230 PLN/day range. The cheapest offers start at 180 PLN/day, while the most expensive reach 400 PLN/day, usually for a short hire during peak season or a newer, better-equipped vehicle.

The daily rate does not include fuel, the refundable deposit or charges for exceeding the mileage allowance. For a hire lasting several days, the daily rate usually falls, while for weekend hire, companies often charge for a package running from Friday to Monday.

Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.

Van hire with a driver: price list

Van hire with a driver is priced differently from hiring just the vehicle: by journey or working day, rather than per 24-hour period. According to price lists, a 9-seater van with a driver for a point-to-point journey costs around PLN 700, a van for a wedding costs around PLN 950 for the entire booking, and a 19+1 minibus with a driver costs around 1,450 PLN/day per day.

The price with a driver usually includes fuel for the agreed route, passenger insurance and the driver’s working time. Operators charge separately for waiting beyond the agreed time, the driver’s accommodation on a multi-day trip and road tolls, so ask about these before booking.

Type of hire	Price	When to choose it
9-seater van without a driver, per day	220 ‑ 230 PLN/day	a group trip where someone is willing to drive
9-seater van with a driver, per journey	around PLN 700	airport, concert, single journey
Van for a wedding, entire booking	around PLN 950	transporting guests to the ceremony and reception
19+1 minibus with a driver, per day	around 1,450 PLN/day	larger group, excursion
Coach with a driver, per day	1,450 ‑ 2,050 PLN/day	group of more than 20 people

Is hiring a van worth it?

Hiring a 9-seater van is worthwhile when all or nearly all seats will be occupied. Three days’ van hire costs around PLN 690 at the median rate, or about PLN 80 per person with nine passengers, plus fuel. By comparison, two standard hire cars for three days cost around PLN 470, but two cars will use more fuel than one van.

If four or five of you are travelling, a van is usually less economical than a single hire car, for which the median daily rate is 79 PLN/day. A van also makes sense if you are carrying a lot of luggage or sports equipment, or want to travel together rather than in a convoy.

How much does it cost to travel 1 km in a passenger van?

The main cost of travelling 1 km in a 9-seater van is fuel: a typical diesel van uses 8 to 11 litres per 100 km, and more when fully loaded or travelling on a motorway. You also need to account for part of the daily hire rate, which is spread across more kilometres on a short but long-distance trip.

Operators providing a driver sometimes charge by the kilometre rather than by the journey. According to price lists, a coach on a longer route costs around 6.50 PLN/km; the rate for a van is usually lower, but our data does not list it separately. When hiring without a driver, check the mileage allowance in the contract: every additional kilometre is charged, which can wipe out any savings.

Do you have to pay a deposit when hiring a van?

A refundable deposit is standard when hiring a van: according to car hire price lists, it is usually around PLN 1,000, and may be higher for more expensive vans. The deposit is paid in cash, by bank transfer or pre-authorised on a credit card, and its return after the vehicle is handed back takes from a few days to several working days.

Before signing the contract, check:

1. The deposit amount and refund date. If the amount is pre-authorised on a card, you must have sufficient available credit.
2. The mileage allowance and the rate for every kilometre over the limit.
3. The insurance excess and whether it can be reduced to zero.
4. The refuelling rules. You usually return the vehicle with a full tank; refuelling by the hire company costs more.
5. Travel abroad. This often requires permission and an additional fee.
6. Collection and return times. Weekend collection or collection outside office hours may cost extra.

Cargo van hire: moving home yourself

According to price lists, a large box van for a move costs around 695 PLN/day per day without a driver and around 800 PLN/day per day with a driver. The driver usually only drives, so you carry the furniture yourself.

A removals company is an alternative. moving service with a vehicle and a two-person team has a median cost of 200 PLN/h, while a fixed price for moving a studio flat is around PLN 750. If you only have a few belongings, car trailer hire will be enough and costs around 60 PLN/day, provided your car has a tow bar.

Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.

Who can drive a hired 9-seater van?

Anyone with a category B driving licence can drive a 9-seater van, as it is a vehicle for a driver and no more than eight passengers, with a maximum authorised mass of up to 3.5 tonnes. Hire companies set their own conditions, however, most often a minimum age, usually 21 to 25, and minimum driving experience, usually one to three years. A younger driver may be accepted for an additional fee or a higher deposit.

If several people will be driving, each must be named in the contract. If someone not named in the contract drives the vehicle, insurance cover may be lost in the event of damage. A van is longer and taller than a car: check its height before entering an underground garage or a car park with a height restriction, and allow for a longer braking distance when fully loaded.

How can you avoid overpaying for van hire?

• Book early for peak season. Summer holidays, long weekends and Saturday weddings are periods when vans are in short supply and rates are highest.
• Ask for a multi-day rate. A week’s hire is usually cheaper per day than a two-day hire.
• Compare the total cost, not just the daily rate. Include the mileage allowance, deposit, insurance excess and weekend collection fee.
• Take photographs when collecting the vehicle. Date-stamped photographs of scratches, the fuel level and mileage help prevent disputes when the deposit is returned.
• Choose a driver for a wedding or airport transfer. A journey with a driver costs more than a day’s vehicle hire, but none of the guests has to stay sober. We cover the other costs of the reception in our article how much does a wedding cost.

If you need to transport a car rather than people, see our article how much does a recovery vehicle cost per km.

„Wynajem busa w HopBus zaczyna się od 220 zł za dobę.”

HopBus (Kiełczów), source

„Alpin wypożyczalnia oferuje wynajem busa 9 osobowego w konkurencyjnych cenach, już od 195 zł za dobę.”

alpinwypozyczalnia.pl, 2026, source

„Koszt kształtując się w okolicach 180-280 zł dziennie.”

mobicars.pl, source

„Wynajem busa kosztuje od 229 zł netto za dobę — dokładna cena zależy od typu nadwozia (furgon, kontener, chłodnia, plandeka, brygadówka) oraz okresu najmu.”

moto-partner.eu, source

Full data, including quotations from hire company price lists, is available on the minibus hire page, while prices for other transport services can be found in the transport and removals category.

The prices in this article come from public hire company price lists and articles; each entry on the service page includes a source, date and verbatim quotation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a van for one day?

Doba busa 9-osobowego bez kierowcy kosztuje w cennikach zwykle 220 ‑ 230 PLN/day, najtaniej od 180 PLN/day. Z kierowcą płaci się za kurs albo dzień pracy, od około PLN 700.

Do you have to pay a deposit when hiring a van?

Tak, wypożyczalnie pobierają kaucję zwrotną, która przy samochodach wynosi w cennikach około PLN 1,000. Bywa blokowana na karcie, a zwrot trwa do kilkunastu dni roboczych.

How much does it cost to hire a cargo van for a move?

Duży bus dostawczy z zabudową kontenerową kosztuje około 695 PLN/day bez kierowcy. Z kierowcą to około 800 PLN/day za dzień, ale bez ekipy do noszenia.

What driving licence do you need to drive a 9-seater van?

Bus 9-osobowy, czyli kierowca i ośmiu pasażerów, prowadzi się na zwykłe prawo jazdy kategorii B. Minibus z większą liczbą miejsc wymaga kategorii D, dlatego wynajmuje się go z kierowcą.

How much does it cost to hire a coach instead of a van?

Autokar z kierowcą kosztuje mediana 2,000 PLN/day za dzień z limitem kilometrów, a na dłuższej trasie około 6.50 PLN/km. Opłaca się dopiero przy grupach większych niż jeden minibus.

Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.

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