U-Haul Truck Rentals | Moving Trucks for Local and One Way Moves (2024)

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What is the cheapest day to rent a moving truck? ›

Choosing a moving date during non-peak times can help you secure a better deal on your rental rates. For example, you may pay less by moving on a Tuesday rather than Saturday.

But in general, average mileage fees are between $.59 and $.99 per mile driven. If additional miles/days are needed, we offer special rates on cargo van and pickup truck rentals. Be sure to choose the right size truck for your in-town rental.

Local moving, also known as in-town moving, involves transporting your belongings from one location to another within the same city or nearby area.

One-Way truck, trailer and/or towing rentals are for one-way moves. You pick up your equipment from a rental location near your starting point, then drop it off at a different rental location near your destination. In-Town truck, trailer and/or towing rentals are for local moves or one-time deliveries.

What's the Cheapest Day of the Week to Move? The short answer to this question is that the cheapest day to move is on a weekday — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Simply put, most moving companies offer better rates during the week because they aren't as busy then.

The 10ft truck is our smallest box truck rental available for long distance One-Way moves and local In-Town moves. The 10ft moving truck can easily fit a king sized bed, frame, loveseat, two end tables, and a four piece dining room table with spare room for boxes filled with household items.

No deposit is required if paying by major credit card or debit card with a major credit card logo. However, if paying by cash, Customer is responsible for the following deposits at the time of rental: In-Town^© Rental of a U-Haul Vehicle: $100.00 or estimated rental charges, whichever is greater.

Each trip includes a mileage allotment with fees that are incurred if exceeded. In-town or local moves are priced based on a flat rate and mileage. You must consider both factors when choosing which size moving truck to rent. If you make many trips, your cost will be higher than limiting your move to one or two trips.

Local Moves vs.

A local move is typically one that occurs when moving between two locations within 50 miles or less, while an intrastate move occurs over a longer distance in the same state. This is of course in comparison to an interstate move which takes place when moving across state lines.

What do local movers do? ›

Local moving companies offer a wide range of services beyond loading and unloading a moving truck. They may also offer extra services including packing, IT technical support, and storage unit options. You may need full-service movers to move commercial spaces.

A typical short haul load will, on average, range from about 150 miles to 250 miles. Normally these are considered more 'local' or even 'regional' routes and will include deliveries between neighboring cities and areas near to their original loading point.

Our extended days/miles rental option allows you to reserve the 8' Pickup truck or cargo van up to 90 days. If you're a small business owner who needs to make use of this option more frequently, consider signing up for a corporate account to receive the lowest rates.

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A local move is generally defined as a move within a certain radius, typically 50-100 miles.

A move is considered a long-distance move when it is over 400 miles. Any moves that travel less miles, say 100 miles or 50 miles, are considered local moves. Also referred to as a cross-country move, interstate move, or a long-haul move, depending on the distance of the move as well as its destination.

U-Haul does not have a mileage charge for trailer or towing equipment rentals. All trailer and towing rentals include unlimited mileage.