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Choosing the right truck rental company can make or break your moving budget. And if you don’t have much money to spare, you’ll not only be looking for the cheapest option, but also comparing moving truck deals to find the best value. It’s important to note that the low advertised prices may not be what you actually pay. Those rates are for local moves — long-distance ones have a much higher price tag. How can you get the cheapest rental truck when you’re moving long distance? Keep reading to find out.
Being cost-aware and finding ways to lower rates are critical factors when moving on a budget. One way to do that is to handle some of the work on your own, rather than paying a company to do it all.
U-Pack® is a “do-it-yourself” service designed with budgets in mind. The savings start with you doing the packing, loading and unloading (we do the driving), but they don’t end there. U-Pack offers other ways to save even more! Take a look at the six money-saving options below to learn how to save up to hundreds of dollars when moving.
Rental truck costs are based on factors like origin and destination, move date and equipment size. And because every move is different, the only way to know exactly how much it will cost you to rent a truck is to get quotes from multiple companies and compare the rates.
But if you’re not quite ready to get a quote, or you don’t know which companies to consider, you can use the examples below to help steer you in the right direction.
Each moving company needs different information to provide a price. You may be asked things like how many rooms you have in your home, if the house has stairs, or if you’ll need help packing and loading. Or you may be required to have an agent come to your house to provide an estimate. Understanding the different ways movers determine pricing can help you make the best, most convenient decision. Take a look at some common methods and learn how to make the most of your moving budget.
Many of the factors that affect moving costs are very conceptual and complex, but one of the easiest to understand is fuel. Moving from one place to another requires transportation for you and your belongings, and most forms of transportation utilize gasoline. As gas prices change, moving costs sometimes change with them. But how big is the impact? Start with a quick overview of why fuel prices change, and then see how they influence moving costs.
The formula for determining the price of a move takes many things into account: equipment availability, distance, fuel expenses and market demand to name a few. To help take the difficulty out, U-Pack offers an online calculator that makes it easy to estimate moving costs. Find out how to use the U-Pack cost tool and learn more about the main components that determine rates.
If you’re planning a move to another state, you may be wondering how you’re going to save enough money before moving day. You’re probably used to saving for other big purchases like buying new furniture or booking vacations, but a long-distance move isn’t as common of an expense. Fortunately, saving for a move can be simple once you make a plan. Start by figuring out how much you’ll need to set back, and then follow some simple tips to save.
If you’ve started getting moving quotes, you’ve most likely seen that there are many services to choose from — some cheap, some not-so-cheap. While moving on a budget probably takes full-service companies out of the mix, there are still several solutions to consider. But which is the cheapest? Check out common moving options to help you choose the right one for your situation, and then see tips for getting the lowest rate possible.