Truck Rental Price vs. Cost: What You’re Really Paying For

When reserving a truck rental, you may be surprised when your order has additional fees and charges tacked on that you weren’t aware of in the first place. Knowing all the ways in which you may be charged for your truck rental will help you budget more easily and avoid unexpected expenses.

Key Takeaways ·       Knowing everything you are being charged for will help you understand the full truck rental cost. ·       Companies with more locations will lead to fewer miles traveled, which can save you money. ·       If you need loading equipment, trailer rentals, or moving supplies, choosing a company that has all three will save you time and money.

How Much Do Truck Rentals Cost?

Local truck rentals usually cost anywhere from $30 up to $150, depending on how many days you reserve the truck for, how many miles you use, what kind of truck you rent, and whether you take an optional coverage plan. The price of a one-way truck rental includes a number of days and includes enough miles to complete your move.

The final price of a one-way truck rental will depend on the origin and destination of your move, the size of the truck you are renting, and whether you take an optional coverage plan. The biggest companies that offer truck rentals are U-Haul, Budget Truck, Penske, Home Depot, and Enterprise Truck Rental.

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U-Haul Truck Rental	Budget Truck Rental	Penske Truck Rental	Home Depot Truck Rental	Enterprise Truck Rental
$29.95 Per Day + $1 Environmental Fee	$39.99 Per Day + $3.50 Cost Recovery Fee + $1.00 Fleet Management Fee	$99.99 Per Day + $5 Environmental Fee + $2.50 Recovery Fee	$149.00 Per Day	$80.00 Per Day + $1.79 Recovery Fee
$1.19 Per Mile	$0.89 Per Mile	$1.39 Per Mile	Unlimited Miles	$0.25 Per Mile
$69.75 With Tax	$78.45 With Tax	$164.11 With Tax	$163.90 With Tax	$97.47 With Tax

*Quotes are for a one-day rental period in Dallas, TX (71215) with an estimated 30 miles. No optional coverage plans were selected. For Budget Truck Rental, a deposit of $175 was required.

What Are U-Haul Truck Prices?

U-Haul truck prices start at $19.95 a day for local in-town rentals, plus mileage and fees for three truck models: the 8-foot pickup truck, 9-foot cargo van, and the 10-foot box truck. The rate for the 15-foot moving truck is $29.95 a day plus mileage and fees, the 20-foot moving truck is $39.95 plus mileage and fees, and the 26-foot moving truck is $49.95 plus mileage and fees.

Going with the right U-Haul truck for your move will save you time and money on your move. U-Haul rental trucks come with fuel-saving designs, too. Low side skirts, aerodynamic designs, and fuel economy gauges are all designed to save more money on gasoline.

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8-Foot* Pickup Truck Rental	9-Foot* Cargo Van Rental	10-Foot Moving Truck Rental	15-Foot Moving Truck Rental	20-Foot Moving Truck Rental	26-Foot Moving Truck Rental
$19.95 per day plus mileage and fees	$19.95 per day plus mileage and fees	$19.95 per day plus mileage and fees	$29.95 per day plus mileage and fees	$39.95 per day plus mileage and fees	$49.95 per day plus mileage and fees

*Special rates available for extended days and miles.

Comparing Major Truck Rental Companies

Reserving a moving truck comes with more than just price. Convenience is key when it comes to how easy it is to reserve a rental truck. The more locations a rental truck company has, the better. It means fewer miles traveled for you, saving you time and money on mileage fees, gas for the moving truck, and gas for your own vehicle.

Brands	U-Haul Truck Rental	Budget Truck Rental	Penske Truck Rental	Home Depot Truck Rental	Enterprise Truck Rental
Locations	25,000+	2,800+	2,600+	2,600+	497
Contactless Mobile Pickup and Dropoff	Yes, with 24/7 Truck Share	Only After Hours Drop Off	Only After Hours Drop Off	No	Only After Hours Drop Off
Trailers and Towing Equipment	Tow Dolly, Car Carrier, Utility, and Cargo Trailers	Only Tow Dolly and Car Carrier	Only Tow Dolly and Car Carrier	Only Utility and Dump Trailers	No

*Not all Home Depot locations have rental trucks.

Mobile pickup and drop-off also tailors to your schedule by making it easy to just grab the rental truck you need without having to wait in a long line, potentially saving you money on having to extend your rental. Support rental items are a great way to save on your rental truck reservation, especially when there are more pieces of equipment to rent.

These items include utility dollies, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, and furniture pads (moving blankets) and are a great way to reduce the time you spend loading your moving truck and potential damage to your items.

Brands	U-Haul Truck Rental	Budget Truck Rental	Penske Truck Rental	Home Depot Truck Rental	Enterprise Truck Rental
Utility Dolly	$7 Per Day in Town $12 One-Way	$12 Per Unit Per Day	$15-$20 Per Day	$18.00 for 4-Hours $25 Per Day	For Free if Available
Appliance Dolly	$10 Per Day in Town $15 One-Way	Not Available	Not Available	$21.00 for 4-Hours $30 Per Day	Not Available
Furniture Dolly	$7 Per Day in Town $12 One-Way	Not Available	Not Available	$11.00 for 4-Hours $15 Per Day	For Free if Available
Furniture Pads	$5 Per ½ Dozen	$17 Per Dozen	$15-$20	Not Available	For Free if Available

Budget Truck Rental Prices are based on a one-day rental and are subject to change based on the rental period. Enterprise Truck Rental offers these items for free only if they are available at a given location.

Liability Coverage

Liability coverage options for a moving truck rental are all about making sure that you're covered should an accident occur. The more options, the better, as it gives more flexibility about what is and what isn’t covered, especially when it comes to individual price points. Just know that rental truck companies do not list their prices for liability coverage, as rates depend on how long the truck is being used and how many miles are going to be put on it.

Learn more about U-Haul Coverage Plans.

U-Haul Truck Rental	Budget Truck Rental	Penske Truck Rental	Home Depot Truck Rental	Enterprise Truck Rental
-Roadside Assistance -Damage Waiver -Cargo Protection -Medical/Life Benefits -Supplemental Liability	- Complete Protection Package -Choice Protections Package -Protection Plan	- Basic - Standard - Value - Plus	15% of Total Truck Rental Price	- Damage Waiver - Personal Accident Insurance - Supplemental Liability Protection - Roadside Protection

Additional Costs/Features to Consider

Rental trucks also come with standard features, such as loading decks, loading ramps, and elevated ride heights. However, it is important to understand that some of the best companies optimize their fleets to enhance these features, making your move easier.

A tall loading deck with a long loading ramp will hinder your loading and unloading by taking more time getting items in and out of the rental truck. You might have to reserve the truck for longer, which will cost you more.

Any truck that comes with a lift gate will most likely cost more to rent. This is a convenience cost you are paying for after all. Unfortunately, you may be losing more money on time spent learning how the lift gate operates, loading with the lift gate, and should the gate stop working, it will seriously impact reservation time, costing you more money.

At U-Haul, our loading decks are the lowest in the entire DIY moving industry, and our EZ load ramps provide the most user-friendly loading experience. This saves you more time loading and unloading your truck rental, which makes your move easier.

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Trucks that are lower to the ground also create less drag underneath the vehicle, increasing fuel economy and gas mileage, saving you more money on mileage fees and at the pump. Good news for you, U-Haul trucks are the lowest to the ground in the whole moving industry.

Final Takeaways

With more than 25,000+ locations in all 50 U.S. states and Canadian Provinces, U-Haul centers and dealers are your best bet when it comes to reliable truck rentals available when you need it. With rentable trailers, rentable moving equipment, and moving supplies all in one space, you can get everything you need for your move for less. Why wait? Reserve your U-Haul truck today!