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Moving Truck Rentals
Moving Truck Rentals
There are many different moving truck rental companies to choose from.
Sometimes it is cheaper to rent your own moving truck and
hire a helper
to load and unload it. The prices vary, depending on how long the truck
is reserved for. Information regarding if it is a local move or long
distance, one way or round trip will need to be provided and factored
in. You enter your city or zip code, and select a destination near you
where you would like to pick up and drop off the truck. Research to see
which moving trucks are closest to your starting point
for picking up the truck and which ones are closet to you destination
for dropping off the truck.
Then, pick the
right size moving truck.
Book in advance, especially on the weekends, because they can get
booked up fast. Ryder offers a Panel Van for $52 a day, a Parcel Van
for $72 a day, a City Van for $78 a day, and a Straight Truck for $99 a
day, but special "online only" prices apply too. For Penske, the rental
pricing is based on location and reservation date. These are just a
couple of the many to choose from. There may be additional coupons
when you book online depending on the companies you are going through.
Make sure you understand the rules and regulation about refilling the
gas tank and purchasing equipment. Most companies ask you to return the
truck with a full tank of gas. Once you have reserved the moving truck,
you are one step closer to being prepared for your move.