

There is a reason some commercial van hire companies feel expensive no matter what you do. They don't own the vehicles.
When a company rents from a fleet owner who then rents to you, there are two margins baked into that price. It shows.
Why Courier Van Hire from an Owner-Operated Fleet Costs Less
Race Couriers owns every vehicle in their commercial fleet. No leasing. No third-party sourcing. No markup chain.
That direct ownership is why they can offer the cheapest same-day courier, interstate parcel delivery, and commercial van hire across Melbourne, Australia — and back it up with a 5% price beat guarantee. If you find the same vehicle for less anywhere else, they will beat that price. Guaranteed.
Most people don't realise that when a company owns its own fleet, it also controls availability. There is no waiting on a leasing agreement to free up. The vehicle is there when you need it.
A Fleet That Covers Every Load Size
Whether a delivery needs a small 1-ton van or a 2-ton workhorse, the fleet at Race Couriers has it covered. All automatic. All diesel (or petrol/gas where noted). All available for short or long-term rental from pickup locations in Clayton, Melbourne.
The range includes:
Toyota Hiace LWB 1 Ton Van — starting from $70 per day. A practical, reliable 1-ton option for standard commercial deliveries and smaller loads.
Hiace SLWB 2 Ton Van — starting from $90 per day. For bigger loads that need more capacity without stepping up to a truck.
Toyota Hiace New Shape SLWB 2 Ton Van — starting from $100 per day. The updated shape with a diesel engine and automatic transmission — easy to drive through Melbourne's streets and capable over longer distances.
The fleet also includes Ford Transit Mid Roof, LDV Deliver 9, LDV G10, and the Toyota Hiace New Shape Commuter Bus for group transport needs.
Courier van hire near me in Melbourne means easy pickup from Clayton, or drop-off and pickup arranged from anywhere across Greater Melbourne. You choose what works.
Commercial Van Rental Terms — Clear, Upfront, No Surprises
Here is what every commercial van hire booking includes so you know exactly what you are paying.
Additional kilometres are charged at $0.33 cents per km including GST — a flat, transparent rate that applies after the standard km allowance. Accident excess is $2,500 for drivers over 25 with an Australian licence, and $3,200 for international licence holders or drivers under 25. A refundable bond of $1,000 applies for drivers over 25 with a full, unrestricted Australian licence.
Charges for interstate driving trips vary — so for those journeys, a call to Race Couriers before booking gets you the right number upfront.
Think of it like a hotel check-in with a pre-disclosed minibar rate. Everything is listed. Nothing materialises as a surprise on the final bill.
Why Melbourne Businesses Choose Race Couriers for Commercial Van Hire
Here is the full picture of what makes this different from a generic rental company. Race Couriers is CreditorWatch-verified — a business protection system meaning you are engaging with a real, accountable operator. Their warehouse and pickup is based at 5 Sugar Gum Ct, Braeside, VIC — a well-placed logistics hub for businesses operating across Melbourne's south-eastern and industrial corridors.
Short or long-term rental options accommodate everything from a single-day urgent delivery run to an ongoing commercial contract. Every vehicle is top quality — maintained to the standard their own courier operations depend on..
For businesses that also need same-day delivery services, interstate parcel delivery, refrigerated logistics, or pallet storage, Race Couriers covers all of it under the one operation. You do not need separate providers for different parts of the job.
When you are ready to put the right vehicle to work for your Melbourne business — without overpaying or over-committing — the first step is simple. Race Couriers offers courier van hire near me options across Greater Melbourne, with transparent pricing, owner-operated vehicles, and a guaranteed 5% price beat on any equivalent commercial van rental. Get a quote and let the fleet do the heavy lifting.





