How to Identify the Best Truck Rental Company for your Relocation or DIY Project

Truck Sizes Rental Companies 4 hrs 1 day 2 days 3 days 1 week
8' Pickup Truck (Home Improvement) U-Haul
39.75
39.75
79.95 119.25 238.65
Flatbed Truck Home Depot 74 74 258 387 903
9' Cargo Van (1 bedroom/Studio Apt) U-Haul
39.75
39.75
79.95 119.25 238.65
10' Truck (Studio Apt) U-Haul 43.75 43.75 87.50 131.25 258.65
12' Truck (Studio Apt) Budget Truck 43.75 43.75 119.58 195.57 352.95
12' Truck (Studio Apt) Home Depot 84 84 278 417 973
15' Truck (1-2 bedroom Home) U-Haul 53.75 53.75 107.50 161.25 328.65
16' Truck (1-2 bedroom Home) Budget Truck 53.79 53.79 94.59 125.59 422.95
16' Truck w/Lift Gate (1-2 bedroom Home) Budget Truck 53.79 53.79 94.59 125.59 422.95
17' Truck (Up to 2 bedroom Home) U-Haul 53.75 53.75 107.50 161.25 328.65
20' Truck (2-3 bedroom Home) U-Haul 63.75 63.75 127.50 191.25 398.65
26' Truck (3-4 bedroom Home) U-Haul 73.75 73.75 147.50 221.25 468.65
26' Truck (3-4 bedroom Home) Budget Truck 113.79 113.79 174.59 208.92 972.94
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Relocating can be stressful when you think about all the moving pieces (no pun intended) involved. There are articles that advise that there's no research needed and you should simply go to Home Depot and problem solved. Unfortunately, that could not be further from the truth. If relocating to a new location, we'll assume a job is already secured which hopefully is half the battle. Even so, you probably still have to find a new school for your kids, you probably have to find a new place to live, and how about the moving company? If you are the DIY type, perhaps you just need to rent a truck that's big enough to occupy your belongings and preferably at a cost efficient price. If that's you then keep reading. If it's not, this article might still apply to you so don't be too quick to exit this page.

DIY projects come with its own stress. Sometimes hauling items from the hardware store come with some logistic challenges. How do you transport those oversized drywalls or 2x4 studs when you don't own a Pick-Up Truck, a Van or a Box Truck? Not to worry because we've detailed the top rental truck companies pros and cons and which company might suit your need the most based on your use case. You might be shocked when you find out that the company with the best options are lesser known brand names.