Australian favourite vans in 2025 were Toyota HiAce, Ford Transit Custom, and Hyundai Staria. If you need to register a van, you need a green slip. Find out how to get the cheapest green slip for your van.
How do I get the cheapest green slip for my van?
Use the green slip calculator to compare the cheapest green slip prices for your van.
- Select vehicle type as light goods vehicle or ute.
- Select year of manufacture.
- Find the exact make and model.
- Find the correct vehicle description.
Make sure you answer every question accurately to get the cheapest available prices for a van green slip. You may need to select private or company ownership, business use and, if relevant, claim for GST.
How much does a van green slip cost?
The cost of a van green slip depends partly on which geographic area you live in. You don’t need to know your area – just your postcode. You can pay double if you live in a Metro area, where most claims are made, compared to a Country area.
We used the green slip calculator for a self-employed man, 45, with no demerit points, who drives an insured van for work and claims for GST. These are April 2026 prices:
|
Area |
Price range |
Difference |
|
Metro vans |
$923-1,034 |
$111 |
|
Outer Metro vans |
$701-788 |
$87 |
|
Newcastle and Central Coast vans |
$587-659 |
$72 |
|
Wollongong vans |
$763-857 |
$94 |
|
Country vans |
$487-549 |
$62 |
By using the green slip calculator, he could save up to $111 on his green slip. In a Country area, he could pay $62 too much for a van green slip.
How much is a van green slip if I have demerit points?
Demerit points push up the price of your green slip for 3 years. We used the green slip calculator for a male, 45, with 2 demerit points, who drives an insured van for work and claims for GST. These are April 2026 prices:
|
Area |
Price range |
Difference |
|
Metro vans |
$1,143-1,306 |
$163 |
|
Outer Metro vans |
$878-1,009 |
$131 |
|
Newcastle and Central Coast vans |
$734-843 |
$109 |
|
Wollongong vans |
$954-1,097 |
$143 |
|
Country vans |
$612-705 |
$93 |
With 2 demerit points, he could save up to $163 on his Metro green slip by using the green slip calculator. In a Country area, he could pay $93 too much for a van green slip.
FAQs
Who sets the green slip price for my van?
Insurers set green slip prices for all vehicles, including vans. They consider where you live, any demerit points, youngest driver age and experience, insurance, claims history and how far you travel in a year. The price of your van green slip also depends on whether you are a safe driver or have one or more demerit points.
Do all van green slips provide the same cover?
Yes, all van green slips provide the same cover by law. Only one insurer offers an extra feature on top of its green slip, known generally as At-fault Driver Cover. This extra cover doesn’t change the green slip itself but may benefit van owners who drive often or long distances for work.
Why does my van greenslip cost more than my other car?
Green slips for vans usually cost more than passenger cars because there’s a higher risk of having an accident and making a claim. For example, some van owners may travel further and more often for work than other drivers. All known risks of driving a van, rather than a passenger car, are reflected in green slip prices.
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