U-Box® Named #1 Best Moving and Storage Container of 2025 by Forbes

Forbes names U-Box by U-Haul the 2025 best overall moving container on the market because of its flexibility, accessibility, affordability, trusted reputation, and excellent customer satisfaction.

Forbes analyzed over 20,000 customer reviews, 50 different moving companies, and more than 100 different moving quotes before making their decision. Forbes also provides a comprehensive review of U-Box that expands on all the reasons why it holds its place at number one.

Forbes’ review of U-Box is one of the most in-depth reviews online that highlights all the benefits of U-Box, making it easy to trust. In this article we’ll go over the reasons why Forbes places U-Box above the rest.

5 Reasons That Forbes Says U-Box is the Best

Flexible to Your Needs

One of Forbes’ biggest points in their decision about U-Box is that it “allows customers the flexibility of packing how they want to.” U-Box containers come with so many moving, storage, shipping and delivery options, so anyone can use them. This means that you can have your moving experience just the way you want it.

• U-Haul delivers U-Box containers when and where you want them
• U-Haul gives you the option to book Moving Help to load and unload your U-Box
• U-Haul supplies U-Box trailers so you can tow up to two U-Box containers at a time to waive delivery costs
• You can load your U-Box at a select U-Haul location to waive delivery costs

So, what does being this flexible mean?

More Accessible to Everyone

What really drove the choice home for Forbes is what they called the “excellent availability” of U-Box containers. U-Box containers are available in every single U.S. state and Canadian province, and one of the only moving and storage containers that ship internationally.

Among the numerous reasons Forbes’ went with U-Box is also how convenient U-Box is, and its many unique uses. What really sets U-Box a part is there are multiple different delivery options unlike other portable storage containers, who only have one.

• There are over 1,500 U-Haul locations offer U-Box containers
• While U-Haul containers are stored, they can be accessed at a U-Haul storage facility near you at no cost.
• U-Box containers can be placed anywhere on a flat surface our truck mounted (donkey) forklift can access. Donkeys Forklifts are smaller and require much less space to use meaning U-Box containers can be placed in more locations than other larger containers. Up to two U-Box containers can also be loaded on a trailer which can be parked anywhere a vehicle can. This makes U-Box more accessible for people living in apartments, and those without a driveway.
• U-Haul will refund you for any U-Box containers you don’t use, so you don’t have to worry about ordering too many containers and overpaying
• U-Haul can deliver up to one to nine containers at one time

Saves you Money

It’s no secret that moving costs money, and this is something Forbes knows quite well. During their investigation, the factor of cost accounted for nearly 25% of their decision making. “The number of ways customers can save time and money by customizing their moving services are standouts for this company,” Forbes said.

How much money could U-Box save you?

Quotes for each brand were made using recommended 2-bedroom apartment with a normal amount of items, within 700-1024 cubic feet of storage space moving from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX a few months out.

Moving Container Price Comparison

U-Box comes with more benefits, ships to more places, and gives you the lowest cost compared to all other competitors, meaning you get more value for your money. U-Box also offers some of the best flexibility in the industry- need to make a last-minute change to your delivery or pickup dates? You can make those changes in your uhaul.com account until 3pm local time the day before your scheduled delivery or pickup.

Reputation

With more than 80 years in the moving industry, U-Haul is “one of the most trusted nationwide moving and shipping  companies,” Forbes said. U-Haul is committed to keeping you up to date on right where your U-Box is. If you have any questions about your U-Box, reach out to our customer service center through live chat, email, and over the phone.

U-Haul International Moves aren’t just for a few destinations either; U-Box can ship to nearly anywhere in the world – including right to your new home!

Customer Satisfaction