Why would you need to rent a moving truck?

Hiring a moving truck is a great idea if you need to move your house or even part of your house. It can also be great to rent a moving truck if you have some furniture to pick up or even to do a dump run with some old unused items. But how much does it actually cost to rent a moving truck? Well that can depend on a few things, but some things to consider are the size of truck you need, the price variants between different companies and the service and quality of vehicle you are going to get from the company. By the end of this blog you will have a rough idea of how much it costs to hire a moving truck.

Size Considerations to make on a truck: What size do I need?

It’s important when hiring a truck for moving that you get one that is the right size for your particular job, a lot of people are worried about the truck being big enough and that is a valid worry. However most companies including us provide a helpful vehicle size guide as well as a blog on what size truck you would need to move house. There is nothing worse than fully loading your truck and seeing you’ve got 5 cubic meters spare, even worse you load half your items in and run out of room. Choosing the right size rental vehicle is the most important part of any move.

Price variants between moving truck companies and price point!

When you look at all the different options available for your move you will notice a disparity between prices for seemingly the same product, sometimes by hundreds of dollars. It is important to take a look at the company you are choosing to hire from to ensure you are getting a vehicle fit for the job, cheaper is not always better as you could get let down by a breakdown at the 11th hour. The best way to approach this is to find the company that will give you a modern vehicle but at a good price, you don’t need to be paying premium prices for a high quality rental.

Does a cheaper rental company mean a worse moving truck?

A cheaper moving truck can often signify a “worse” or “lower” quality moving vehicle, but not always. Lots of companies like us are able to offer a modern vehicle at a competitive price. You have to remember that often you are paying for the service that goes along with the vehicle, so if something feels too good to be true about the advertised service and price then it probably is. Your best bet is to look at all of the companies you wish too, figure out what services an extras are automatically included and the extra services that you have to pay for, often the seemingly cheaper company can end up being more expensive due to extra fees and costs.

Do your research and shop around!

It goes without saying but: Make sure you do your due diligence when it comes to selecting a company for hiring a moving truck. As mentioned before it is important to see what kind of service and extras are included and stuff you have to pay for. A lot of companies will have different levels of insurance cover for any accident liabilities. You can read up on our blog about rental insurance excess if you are unsure on how that works. Just take your time, book things ahead of time and make sure to read the terms and conditions so you don’t get hit with any extra fees.

So how much does a moving truck cost?

I know we still haven’t given you an exact answer on how much it costs to rent a moving box truck. However this is not an exact science, it varies from company to company and the type of service you are looking for. The answer to “How much does it cost to rent a moving box truck” is: Whatever price you think is right for you. While that sounds very vague, its just our way of saying do your research, look at the company and make sure you know what you are getting is a good product.

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