Short answer
Sometimes, for small or flat-pack items, but it's a gamble. Uber XL is a passenger service, so drivers can refuse furniture, and nobody helps you carry it.
How much is an Uber XL in London?
Public fare estimators list the Uber XL minimum fare in London at about £7, and a typical cross-borough trip with an item lands around £21 once you add distance, time and the booking fee. Prices move with demand.
Why drivers refuse furniture
- It's a passenger car. An Uber XL is a people carrier, not a van. Seats may need folding and a driver can say no if the item won't fit or could damage the interior.
- Nobody helps carry it. You load and unload alone, which matters on stairs.
- You have to go with it. You ride along, so you need to be at the seller's address too.
If you try it anyway
- Measure the item, including legs.
- Book, then message the driver straight away with the size and ask if it fits. Cancel quickly if not.
- Bring a blanket to protect the car and the item.
- Have it at the kerb, ready to load. Drivers start charging waiting time after a few minutes.
The alternative from £19
renwd is built for exactly the items Uber XL drivers turn down: desks, chests of drawers, coffee tables, TV units and bookcases. The driver collects from the seller without you being there, wraps the item, and carries it to your door. Prices start at £19 and the price is fixed when you book. Get a price.
Questions people ask
Will an Uber XL take a chest of drawers?
Some drivers will if it fits and you load it yourself, but they can refuse. Message the driver with the size as soon as they accept.
What is the Uber XL minimum fare in London?
Public fare estimators list it at about £7 in October 2026. A typical trip with an item is closer to £21.
Does Uber have a van service in London?
Check the Uber app for what is currently offered in your area. For a single piece of furniture with help carrying it, renwd starts at £19.