Cheapest Moving Truck Rentals (2024)

U-Haul offers competitive pricing on a wide selection of moving trucks, additional services, and packing supplies. The company provides a streamlined booking process and lets you arrange pickup 24 hours a day, seven days a week through its mobile app. U-Haul offers the largest selection of add-ons in our review, including moving labor. It has truck sizes and extra services available whether you’re booking for a single-item local move, junk removal, or a three-bedroom interstate move.

U-Haul provides serves all 50 states and operates in more than 20,000 locations across the United States and Canada. Its locations range from local neighborhood dealers renting trucks for local moves to full U-Haul stations that sell moving supplies and offer storage. One-way U-Haul rentals cost more from the larger locations.

U-Haul offers two primary insurance plans. Its basic plan, Safemove, eliminates your financial liability for any damages to your rented equipment. Its more comprehensive option, the Safemove Plus plan, also covers your cargo. You can also add U-Haul’s Safetrip plan, which provides roadside assistance for jump-starts, lockout service, lost keys, fuel service, stuck vehicles, and trailer hookup problems.

U-Haul offers many add-ons for your moving truck rental, including storage services, packing supplies, and assistance finding packing and loading services through U-Haul’s online platform, Moving Help.

Here is a list of the company’s most popular services and perks:

• Car trailers
• Damage protection coverage plans
• Mobile app
• Moving checklist
• Moving supplies
• Roadside assistance
• Trailer hitches
• Truck and van rentals
• U-Box portable moving and storage containers

U-Haul offers the following truck sizes:

• 8-foot pickup truck
• 9-foot cargo van
• 10-foot box truck
• 15-foot box truck
• 17-foot box truck
• 20-foot box truck
• 26-foot box truck

U-Haul includes a $50 reservation guarantee. This means that if U-Haul, fails to meet your selected time, place, and equipment size, you receive $50 back.

We went through the booking process to rent a 20-foot box truck, which the company recommends for an average three-bedroom home. Below are the pricing estimates we received for a long-distance and local move.

Long-Distance Move:

• Sample Quote: $1,807 for a move from Phoenix to Dallas.

This rental from our sample quote included up to five days of use, 1,259 miles, and $85 for a Safemove plan. We could have opted for the Safemove Plus plan for $139 and the company’s roadside assistance plan, Safetrip, for an additional $7.

We didn’t choose any of the optional equipment and supplies U-Haul offered us, which included the following:

• Appliance dolly: $15 each
• Furniture dolly: $12 each
• Furniture pads: $12 per dozen
• Utility dolly: $12 each

Local Move:

• Sample Quote: $86 for a local move in Phoenix

A local move in Phoenix with a 20-foot box truck rental cost us $39.95 per day plus $1.09 per mile. We were quoted for 10 hours of use, assuming an extra five miles to pick up and return the truck. A Safemove plan cost an additional $15, bringing the total to $86, not including fuel costs. We could also choose Safemove Plus for $28. Safetrip only cost $5 for a local move with U-Haul.

The rates for additional equipment are also cheaper for a local move: 

• Appliance dolly: $10 each
• Furniture dolly: $17 each
• Furniture pads: $10 per dozen
• Utility dolly: $7 each

U-Haul offers the following payment options:

• Credit cards
• Debit cards
• Cash

Budget is a reputable moving truck rental company that offers competitive prices. The company provides four truck sizes and offers ongoing discounts and deals on its website. You can save more money if you’re a student, senior, military member, AARP member, police, firefighter, or involved in other groups to which Budget offers discounts. Budget includes roadside assistance in its basic coverage plan, unlike U-Haul and other companies that charge extra.

Budget is available in every continental U.S. state. Roughly 800 Budget truck locations service one-way rentals and local moving with same-location returns.

Budget provides three insurance coverage plan options. The Value Protection Package includes both a damage liability waiver and roadside assistance. Its Complete Protection Package offers both cargo and personal injury coverage.

The company offers loading, unloading, and packing services through HireAHelper. Budget also provides a unique add-on called PlatePass, an automated toll payment that enables you to use toll-gated lanes and cashless toll collection lanes with one of Budget’s trucks. Here are some more services the company offers:

• Car carriers and tow dollies
• Moving and packing supplies

Budget supplies the following moving truck sizes:

• 11-foot cargo van
• 12-foot box truck
• 16-foot box truck
• 26-foot box truck

We obtained quotes for a 16-foot box truck, which Budget says is enough for a three-bedroom home. All rentals include refundable deposits of $150, which Budget pays back upon your rental’s return.

Long-distance move:

• Sample quote: $1,354.84 for a five-day move from Phoenix to Dallas

Budget quoted us for a five-day move from Phoenix to Dallas with unlimited mileage. Insurance options included the Complete Protection Package at $341.90, the Choice Protection Package at $329.65, and the Value Protection Package at $254.90. Budget claimed the first two package options included discounts, but it was unclear where those discounts were coming from. Budget’s roadside assistance could be included for an extra $69.95 if we opted out of the Value Protection Package.

The company also quoted us the following extra equipment: 

• Furniture pads: $29 per dozen
• Hand truck: $37 per unit

Local move:

• Sample quote: $88.87 for a one-day local move in the Phoenix area

We simulated the quote process for a one-day local move in the Phoenix area for the same truck size. We estimated we would use the truck for 50 miles, which came out to $29.99 per day and $0.89 per mile for a total of $88.87. The Complete Protection Package cost $68.38, the Choice Protection Package cost $65.93, and the Value Protection Package cost $50.98 for local relocation. Roadside assistance without a package plan was also drastically reduced to $13.99. 

Equipment options also cost less for local moves with Budget: 

• Furniture pads: $19 per dozen
• Hand truck: $17 per unit

Budget offers the following payment methods:

• Credit cards.
• Some locations allow debit card payment but may require you to show an ID to pay this way

Enterprise is known for its car rental services but has branched into moving truck rentals. It offers an extensive list of truck sizes, affordable rates, and 24/7 roadside support. Note that Enterprise only rents trucks for local moves, so you can’t take your rental to another state and drop it off at a different Enterprise like you can with U-Haul or Budget. The company also has fewer add-on options than the other providers in our review. However, Enterprise offers fair rental rates with low mileage costs and comprehensive coverage plans.

Enterprise is available in every state, as well as Puerto Rico. There are roughly 500 Enterprise truck rental locations across these territories. The company doesn’t do one-way rentals.

Enterprise offers four truck rental protection plans that cover damages and emergencies. The cheapest plan is the Damage Waiver (DW), which covers liability for any damage that may occur to your rental. You can opt for Roadside Assistance Protection (RAP) and Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) if you want more comprehensive protection. The RAP plan includes replacing lost keys, flat tire service, and jump-starts. The PAI plan covers accident-related medical expenses, accidental death, and ambulance expense benefits.

Enterprise has fewer add-ons than competitors. The company provides equipment for towing a vehicle behind your moving truck and moving and packing supplies.

Enterprise boasts one of the most extensive selections of moving vehicle sizes:

• 1/2-ton pickup truck (6-foot and 8-foot beds available)
• 3/4-ton pickup truck (6-foot and 8-foot beds available)
• 1-ton pickup truck (6.5-foot and 8-foot beds available)
• 7-foot compact cargo van
• 10.5-foot cargo van
• 10.5-foot heavy-duty cargo van
• 12-foot heavy-duty XL cargo van
• 12-foot high-roof cargo van
• 15-foot van parcel van
• 16-foot cab-over truck
• 16-foot stake-bed truck
• 24-foot stake-bed truck
• 24-foot box truck
• 26-foot box truck

We went through the quote process for booking an Enterprise truck for a local move in the Phoenix metro area using a 20-foot box truck, which the company recommends for a three- to four-bedroom home.

Local move:

• Sample quote: $99.75 for a local move in the Phoenix metro area

We were quoted $95 per day plus $0.23 per mile. Enterprise shared that this would cost $99.75 with other initial surcharges. For example, if you drove the truck for 50 miles, the total would be $111.25. The company also made clear that this price doesn’t include additional surcharges and taxes that may apply.

Enterprise offers the following payment methods:

• Credit cards
• Select debit cards

Penske costs more than other providers we reviewed, but it provides some of the highest quality trucks by changing out its low-emission trucks more often than companies such as U-Haul. Penske also offers various moving protection plans and helps you save money on long-distance moves by including unlimited mileage. You can save even more by checking out its ongoing deals and discounts online. Penske’s 2,500-plus locations across the U.S. make it one of the most accessible and convenient truck rental options for various moving needs.

Penske is available in every state except Alaska, and there are 2,500-plus Penske locations across the U.S. You can purchase moving supplies at many of these locations. You can also schedule one-way rentals.

Penske offers four insurance coverage plans. Its basic plan is a Limited Damage Waiver (LDW), so you’re not liable for any damages to your rented equipment. More extensive coverage plans include coverage for cargo damage and personal injuries. Penske also has a roadside assistance plan for any unexpected emergencies during transit.

Penske offers various add-ons to its truck rental options. This includes assistance with moving labor, car towing options, and the following services:

• Loading and unloading services (via third party)
• Moving checklist
• Moving supplies
• Packing and unpacking services (via third party)
• Roadside assistance
• Storage services

Penske supplies the following moving truck sizes:

• 11-foot high-roof cargo van
• 12-foot box truck
• 16-foot box truck
• 22-foot box truck (long-distance moves only)
• 26-foot box truck

We went through the quote process with Penske for a 22-foot box truck for a long-distance move. The company doesn’t offer this size for local moves, so we used a 16-foot box truck. Penske says both of these options are ideal for a three-bedroom home.

Long-distance move:

• Sample quote: $2,629 for a 22-foot box truck from Phoenix to Dallas

The quote we got from Penske included $132 in taxes and a $15 environmental fee. The company provides unlimited mileage and free 24/7 roadside assistance with long-distance moves. Our quote comprised six days of use, and we couldn’t determine how to reduce this time. Penske offers additional time to use the truck in three-day blocks.

Local move:

• Sample quote: $73.21 to use for 50 miles in the Phoenix area

The company quoted us $24.99 daily to use a 16-foot box truck in the Phoenix area. The rental cost an additional $0.79 per mile, $4.72 in estimated taxes, $5 for an environmental fee, and a vehicle licensing recovery fee of $2.50. These fees brought the base quote to $37.21. Your total would be $73.21 if you were to use this truck for 50 miles.

Penske offers the following payment options:

• Credit cards
• Cash
• Bank checks
• Cashier’s checks

Home Depot is a great option for local moves due to its Load ‘N Go pickup trucks and cargo vans. Home Depot’s vehicles have low rates, and the company offers a large selection of equipment and tool rentals. Home Depot works with Penske to provide long-distance rentals with an even larger network, using Home Depot stores as pickup and drop-off locations. The company’s Load N’ Go vehicles average $130 per day of use with unlimited mileage. Most Home Depot stores offer a comprehensive array of moving supplies, such as boxes, straps, blankets, and other tools. Given its status in the home improvement industry, Home Depot can expedite your moving process and make relocation generally easier.

Home Depot is available in all 50 states and has more than 1,200 stores with truck rentals. It also owns smaller trucks for local moving needs, and you can inquire about one-way rentals from select locations if you need long-distance moving assistance.

Home Depot’s Load N’ Go service makes flatbed trucks, cargo vans, and 14-foot box trucks available for local moves. The smaller trucks are especially valuable if you have a studio or one-bedroom apartment. Home Depot requires you to use your car insurance in conjunction with one of its Load ‘N Go vehicles.

The company relies on its Penske partnership to fulfill long-distance moving truck rentals. Insurance coverage plans for these moving trucks (12-foot, 16-foot, 22-foot, and 26-foot) are available through Penske.

You have the option to use the other following services with Home Depot:

• Home Depot tool and equipment rental
• Moving checklist
• Packing supplies

Home Depot currently offers the following truck sizes:

• 6 3/4-foot F250 flatbed truck
• 10-foot T250 flatbed truck
• 9-foot cargo van
• 14-foot moving box truck
• 12-foot Penske box truck
• 16-foot Penske box truck
• 22-foot Penske box truck
• 26-foot Penske box truck

We went through Home Depot’s quote process for a local move with a 12-foot box truck. The company outsources its larger moving trucks to Penske, so we encourage you to refer to the quote in our Penske section above for a long-distance move.

Local move:

• Sample quote: $29 for 75 minutes, $139 per day, or $973 per week for a 12-foot box truck

Home Depot breaks down its smaller, local moving truck options into various time lines with different prices. We could rent the 12-foot box truck for 75 minutes for $29. We could also rent it for $139 per day or $973 per week. All these options include unlimited mileage. An environmental fee may apply, and you’re responsible for refueling the vehicle and returning it to the same pickup location.

The Home Depot offers the following payment method(s):

• Credit card