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Jun 17, 2025 In: [Comparisons](/articles/category/comparisons) - [ facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fbudget-truck-rental-gas-mileage) - [ linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fbudget-truck-rental-gas-mileage&title=Budget%C2%AE%20Truck%20Rental%20Gas%20Mileage) - [ twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Budget%C2%AE%20Truck%20Rental%20Gas%20Mileage&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fbudget-truck-rental-gas-mileage) - [ pinterest ](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fbudget-truck-rental-gas-mileage&media=&description=Budget%C2%AE%20Truck%20Rental%20Gas%20Mileage) - [ email ](mailto:?subject=Budget%C2%AE%20Truck%20Rental%20Gas%20Mileage&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fbudget-truck-rental-gas-mileage) encoding="utf-8" ?## What’s the fuel economy of a Budget® Moving Truck? Moving with a [Budget Truck](https://www.upack.com/articles/frequently-asked-questions-about-budget-trucks) means preparing to pay for fuel out of pocket, which can add up quickly for long-distance moves. Use the chart and examples below to start calculating what you’ll spend on gas for your move. ![A gas pump representing Budget rental truck gas mileage.](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201%201'%2F%3E) encoding="utf-8" ?## Budget truck gas mileage Truck size Average miles per gallon Tank size 12-foot 8-14 MPG 35 gallon 16-foot 6-10 MPG 33 gallon 26-foot 8-10 MPG\* 50 gallon *\*Budget’s 26-foot trucks use diesel.* ## How to calculate fuel costs for Budget Moving Truck rentals If you’re using a Budget truck, part of planning moving expenses should include [figuring rental truck fuel costs](https://www.upack.com/moving-resources/documents-and-tools/fuel-calculator). To estimate the fuel price for a move, start by dividing the number of miles to travel by the truck’s MPG. Next, multiply that number by the average gas or diesel price to get your cost estimate, like this: **(Miles ÷ MPG) x Fuel Price = Estimated Fuel Cost** ### Example gas costs for a 16-foot Budget truck Let’s look at example fuel costs for a 1,670-mile move from Denver, CO, to Raleigh, NC, in a 16-foot Budget truck. The estimated MPG for this truck size is 6-10 miles per gallon, so we used 8 MPG for our calculation. Gas was $3.14 per gallon based on [AAA’s average gas prices](https://gasprices.aaa.com/) at the time of posting. 1,670 miles ÷ 8 MPG = 208.75 208.75 x $3.14 = **$655.48 estimated fuel costs** ### Example diesel costs for a 26-foot Budget truck What will diesel cost you in a 26-foot Budget truck for the same move from Denver to Raleigh? We figured prices based on 9 MPG (the truck is estimated to get between 8 and 10 MPG). According to AAA, diesel prices averaged $3.52 per gallon at the time of posting. 1,670 miles ÷ 9 MPG = 185.56 185.56 x $3.52 = **$653.16 estimated fuel costs** ## Want to skip paying extra for fuel? Worried about fuel for a Budget Truck exhausting your moving budget? Learn how [U-Pack compares to truck rental](https://www.upack.com/moving-services/compare-movers/truck-rental) for out-of-state moves, and get your free quote today. U-Pack offers the savings of DIY-moving without having to drive a bulky rental truck or pay extra for fuel. Call [*844-362-5303*](tel:844-362-5303)[*844-594-3077*](tel:844-594-3077) or let us know in the comments if you have questions. We’re available to help! *Budget® is a registered trademark of Budget Truck Rental, LLC. 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