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Van wrap cost for trade businesses

A work van wrap is one of the larger marketing costs a trade business pays, and quotes vary a lot from shop to shop. The two numbers that move the price most are how much of the van you cover and how big the van is.

The prices below come from two wrap shops that publish their price lists. They are one shop's prices each, not a national average. Your local quote will differ.

Price by coverage on a Ford Transit

From Identity GraphX's published coverage tiers (source):

Coverage	What it covers	Price range (Transit)
Full wrap	Every painted panel, including hood and roof	$2,500 to $4,800
Three-quarter wrap	Full sides and rear, factory hood and roof	$1,800 to $3,900
Half wrap	Lower sides and rear, below the window line	$1,300 to $2,700
Partial or decals	Logo, phone, lettering, target panels	$350 to $1,500

The shop calls three-quarter its default for service trades such as HVAC, plumbing and electrical.

Price by square foot

WrapMasters in Dallas-Fort Worth prices wraps at $15 to $20 per square foot, with print and install included (source). Its list puts a full-size van at $5,050 to $9,400, depending on wheelbase and roof height, and starts partial wraps at $1,500. It quotes design as a separate line.

Roof height is the biggest swing on vans. A high roof van carries a lot more film than a low roof one.

Other things that move the price

Design. Some shops include it. Others quote it as a separate fee. Ask before you compare quotes.
Film. Cast vinyl costs more than calendered film and lasts longer on curves and rivets.
Fleet size. Many shops discount for several vans.
Body condition. Dents, rust and peeling paint need repair before a wrap.

Cut the cost without cutting the result

Pick the coverage that does the job. For most trades, the side panels and rear doors carry the name, phone and service list. A half or three-quarter wrap covers those.
Settle the design before you get quotes. Changes after the proof cost time and money. Show the shop a clear concept, with your logo, colors and phone number placed.
Keep the copy short. Name, what you do, phone, website. A van passes in a few seconds.

See it before you pay for it

WrapMockup shows your logo, colors and phone number on a van, pickup or box truck in seconds, free with a watermark. A clean file of the concept you pick costs $9. Take it to the shop as your brief. See van wrap design ideas and trade examples such as landscaping van wraps.

Pricing a truck or weighing paint? See pickup truck wrap cost, the vehicle wrap size chart and vehicle wrap vs paint.

For every vehicle type, read commercial vehicle wrap cost. For a Sienna, Pacifica, or Carnival, read minivan wrap cost. For trade layouts, see painting company van wrap ideas, flooring van wrap ideas, and mobile mechanic van wrap ideas.

FAQ

How much does it cost to wrap a work van? In the two published price lists above, a full van wrap runs from $2,500 to $9,400 depending on the shop, the van size and roof height.

How much does a partial van wrap cost? Identity GraphX lists half wraps on a Transit at $1,300 to $2,700 and decals from $350. WrapMasters starts partial wraps at $1,500.

Is a partial wrap worth it for a trade van? For many service trades, yes. The sides and rear doors carry the message, and the roof is hard to see from the street.

Does a wrap price include design? It varies. WrapMasters quotes design as a separate line. Ask each shop.

Checked 2026-10-23. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.