U-Haul Truck Rentals | Moving Trucks for Local and One Way Moves (2024)

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What does U-Haul consider a local move? ›

Local moving, also known as in-town moving, involves transporting your belongings from one location to another within the same city or nearby area.

One-Way truck, trailer and/or towing rentals are for one-way moves. You pick up your equipment from a rental location near your starting point, then drop it off at a different rental location near your destination. In-Town truck, trailer and/or towing rentals are for local moves or one-time deliveries.

In-Town Rental Cost Breakdown

Smaller trucks have a lower flat rate and mileage fees. Mileage rates vary based on a number of factors and may change, even daily (rates are lowest Sunday through Thursday). But in general, average mileage fees are between $.59 and $.99 per mile driven.

Most Affordable: U-Haul. Best Discounts: Penske Truck Rental. Best for Small Moves: The Home Depot Truck Rental. Best for Local Moves: Budget Truck Rental.

Moving Locally. Though different moving companies have different definitions of local, most consider anything under 100 miles (sometimes 50) to be a local move. Longer than this, even if in-state, is generally considered an intrastate move—a sort of middle-ground classification.

Our extended days/miles rental option allows you to reserve the 8' Pickup truck or cargo van up to 90 days. If you're a small business owner who needs to make use of this option more frequently, consider signing up for a corporate account to receive the lowest rates.

How much does U-Haul hold on your credit card? U-Haul will put a hold on your credit card for the estimated cost of your rental. The hold will be placed when you pick up your U-Haul equipment and should be released within 3–5 business days.

Our 10ft moving truck (the smallest truck you can also tow your car behind) is used by customers who are moving a studio or 1 bedroom apartment. The 10ft truck is our smallest box truck rental available for long distance One-Way moves and local In-Town moves.

With the constant net loss in trucks in California, U-Haul must take efforts to prevent the state from running out of vehicles. That's one of the reasons customers may see higher prices for a one-way move out of the Bay Area, where one into the area may be much cheaper.

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Who is U-Haul's biggest competitor? ›

While Uhaul is more affordable than Budget for long distance moves, Penske offers the lowest pricing. When comparing Uhaul vs Penske vs Budget, we would choose Penske, Uhaul, and then Budget for a long distance move. Penske offers free unlimited mileage on one-way moves and some discounts.

Enjoy the same array of rental options with Budget Truck that you're accustomed to with Budget Car Rental, including: Several vehicle size options: 12-, 16-, and 26-foot trucks.

A local move is generally defined as a move within a certain radius, typically 50-100 miles.

The first thing that needs to be made clear when discussing long-distance moving is what exactly constitutes a long-distance move. A move is considered a long-distance move when it is over 400 miles. Any moves that travel less miles, say 100 miles or 50 miles, are considered local moves.

A general rule of thumb for most moving companies is that if a move is over 400 miles, it is considered long-distance. A long-distance move can also be called long-haul moving or interstate moving if you are moving out of one state and into another.

How are U-Haul trailer/towing rates determined? In-Town move rates include a set amount for the rental period. One-Way move rates are determined by a combination of trailer size, point of origin, destination and the date of the move.