Car wrap cost in the UK (2026): full, partial, signwriting, and the €107.90 alternative
Having a commercial wrap fitted to a business vehicle is a real investment. Before you sign a quote, here is what the job really costs in 2026, what the price covers, and an option few business owners know about.
How much does a car or van wrap cost in 2026
Ranges published by UK guides (businessvans, Honest John, RAC, trade2base), ex VAT. Prices depend mostly on the area covered, the size of the vehicle and the complexity of the panels:
| Job | Typical price 2026 | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Full wrap (whole vehicle) | £1,150 to £3,500 + VAT depending on van size | Design, print, fitting |
| Partial wrap (roof, bonnet, doors, rear) | roughly £400 to £1,500 + VAT | Design, print, fitting |
| Vinyl signwriting (logo, contact details) | £175 to £600 + VAT | Cut and fit |
| Removal | £50 to £300 | Charged separately, rarely in the quote |
| Printed wheel covers with your logo (Rim Crew) | €107.90 to €179.90 per set of 4, delivered | Print, shipping, fitted by you in 5 minutes |
These figures include design, print and fitting. They almost never include removal, nor the one to three days the vehicle spends off the road.
What the quote does not always say
- Removal. Taking a wrap off needs time and heat. Expect £50 to £300, and a real risk to the paint if the film has aged in the sun.
- Lifespan. A quality film lasts five to seven years. An entry-level film fades and cracks well before that, especially on exposed panels.
- Resale. A wrapped vehicle sells for less, or needs removal before sale. On a fleet renewed every three years, that cost comes back every cycle.
The removable alternative: the wheel, not the bodywork
There is a way to show your logo without touching the paint: print it on the wheel covers. Your artwork is UV-printed on four covers that clip onto steel wheels and come off in minutes without a trace.
At Rim Crew, a set of four covers with your artwork costs €107.90 to €179.90 delivered depending on size, from 12 to 17 inches, shipping included to the UK. Five vans come to a few hundred euros in total, against several thousand for a partial wrap. Wheels turn: they catch the eye in traffic and when parked, and your logo stays readable because it sits in the centre of a disc. New van? Keep the covers.
When a wrap is still the right call
If you want maximum display area, a van turned into a rolling billboard with address and phone number, nothing replaces a wrap. A wheel cover shows a logo, not a full message. And if your vehicles have alloy wheels, covers do not apply: they are made for steel wheels, which most vans and entry-level vehicles have.
The right question is not “which is better” but “how much visibility do I need, and for how long”. A van that is already wrapped has nothing to weigh up: its wheels are the only area still blank, and the covers finish the job.
Just starting your business?
One vehicle, no logo yet, tight budget: we wrote a page for you, with the price of every option and the possibility to order now and send your artwork later. Several vehicles? The Pro offer applies an automatic discount from three sets.
Frequently asked
Does a wrap damage the paint?
Fitted and removed properly, on sound factory paint, no. The risk comes from a film that has aged in the sun or a rushed removal: the adhesive marks the clear coat. Budget the removal from day one.
How long does a commercial wrap last?
A quality film lasts five to seven years. An entry-level film fades and cracks well before that, especially on the roof and bonnet.
What is the cheapest way to put a logo on a car?
Printed wheel covers: a set of four with your logo costs €107.90 to €179.90 delivered depending on size, clips onto steel wheels in five minutes and comes off without a trace.
Printed wheel covers or a wrap, which one?
A wrap if you want maximum display area with address and phone number, on a vehicle you keep for years. Wheel covers if you want to be recognised without committing the bodywork, or to finish a van that is already wrapped.