How Much Does a Van Wrap Cost in 2026?

A well-designed van wrap offers more than just aesthetics – it turns your vehicle into a high-impact, 24/7 advertising asset that keeps working long after its installation. In 2026, a professionally fitted full van wrap typically costs £1,950–£3,500 +VAT, depending on factors such as van size and design complexity. 

This guide breaks down those prices, explains the factors that drive cost, and shows how to maximise ROI so that your wrap can eventually “pay for itself”!

Understanding the Basics – Van Wrapping

Before diving into the costs, it's essential to understand what a van wrap entails.

A van wrap involves the application of high-quality vinyl graphics to your vehicle – either over selected panels (partial) or across the entire body (full). It’s a cost-effective advertising tool that showcases your brand, services, and contact details while you work. Compared with one-off ads, a well-designed wrap delivers lasting impressions and strong recall – helping you attract customers without recurring advertising spend.

Typical Van Wrap Costs for 2026

What Affects the Cost of a Van Wrap?

Although van wrap installations typically cost between £1,950–£3,500 +VAT, this price can easily change due to the following:

• Van Size: Bigger vans need more vinyl and more labour. A small panel van, such as a Peugeot Partner, is quicker (and cheaper) to wrap than a Mercedes Sprinter or Luton box.
• Full vs Partial: Partial wraps cost significantly less because they use less material and take less time. Full-body wraps are, understandably, the more premium option. 
• Design Complexity: Simple single-colour graphics are cheaper, whereas multi-panel artwork or precise cut lines add design and production time – and cost.
• Material Type and Quality: Premium, fully cast vinyl conforms to curves and resists lifting, and often includes UV protection for longer life. Expect self-coloured (“off-the-roll”) vinyl to last 5+ years and printed wrap films about 3+ years, depending on material and care.
• Complex Installations: Items like colour-coded bumpers, moulded panels, roof seams, or difficult mirror/badge areas increase labour time. Removal of old graphics or specialist masking also costs extra.
• Fleet Size: The more vans you wrap of the same model, the lower the per-van cost, often by 5-10% overall. Once templates and digital files are created, they can be reused, saving you money. 

How to Make Your Van Wrap “Pay For Itself”

A great van wrap can be more than branding – when designed and tracked correctly, it becomes a measurable marketing asset.

These wraps should follow the AIDA marketing model (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action). Your wrap needs to catch a potential customer's attention, generate interest through engagement with products or services, create a strong desire by highlighting the benefits of your product or service, and prompt them to take action through clear “Calls to Action” (CTAs) or incentives. 

In addition, it’s important to remember that you may only have a couple of seconds to grab someone’s attention. Therefore, your messaging needs to be:

• Eye-catching
• Simple
• Easy to remember
• Easy to follow up on

Alongside your company name, make sure you include a clear phone number, website, or email address - it is important to make yourself contactable!

Creating a Design That Goes the Extra Mile

There are some technical promotional methods that you could try on your van wrap, such as:

• QR codes which can take users to dedicated landing/conversion web pages. 
• Special offer codes, which not only give your customers a benefit but can also help you track leads to measure the engagement generated through your van wrap design
• Use a different phone number on the wrap and forward it to your main line so calls from the wrap are tracked separately.

These additions can help you evaluate the ROI, and potentially help you determine how long it’s taken to pay for itself. 

Get Your Business Seen On the Road With Complete Graphics

Whether you have a small fleet of 2-3 vehicles or a large fleet of 20+ vans, Complete Graphics can help. From concept to completion, we will guide you through the whole design process, expertly wrap your van, and provide you with aftercare advice to help your investment look good for longer. Get in touch today for a FREE project consultation, so we can discuss where to get started and how we can bring your design ideas to life!

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