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Your Guide to Renting a Moving Truck

You can save a lot of money with a DIY move, but loading and driving your rental truck takes a lot of time and effort. We’ve done the research and put together truck rental recommendations, guides to help with packing and driving, deals and money-saving tips, and everything else you might need for your DIY move.

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Your Guide to Renting a Moving Truck

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Is a rental truck move right for you?

Renting a moving truck is great if you are moving on a budget. See how it compares to other moving services.

Find a truck rental company

We’ve researched the top moving truck rental companies. Here are our recommendations.

Save money

Between gas, hotels, damage coverage, mileage, and other expenses, even a DIY move can be pricey. We’ll help you save.

Your DIY move

Got more questions about your truck rental and what to expect? We’ll tell you what you need for a successful DIY move.

On this page

Is a rental truck move right for you?

Find a truck rental company

Save money

Your DIY move

Is a rental truck move right for you?

A rental truck is one of the most affordable ways to move, but it's not necessarily the easiest. Learn more about how rental trucks compare to moving containers and professional movers.

Move truck rentals

You do all the work.

Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot.

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Containers

You load, they ship.

You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost.

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Professional move

They handle it all.

Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option.

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Our top picks of the best moving truck rental companies

After gathering hundreds of quotes and analyzing the top truck rental companies, we narrowed down the most reliable and affordable options. We've reviewed some of the most well-known companies in the industry and have factored in costs, customer service, availability, and more. Find the best moving truck rental for your DIY move.

Penske Truck Rental

4.5

$1,136.50 avg. rental price
Local and long-distance moves
Five truck sizes

4.2

$1,054 avg. rental price
Local and long-distance moves
Five truck sizes

4.2

$992.19 avg. rental price
Local and long-distance moves
Seven truck sizes

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📞 800-468-4285

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Enterprise Truck Rental

3.1

$129.70 avg. rental price
Local moves only
14 truck sizes

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📞 888-736-8387

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Home Depot Truck Rental

3.1

$1,330.60 avg. rental price
Local and long-distance moves
Eight truck sizes

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Compare truck rental options

Learn more about the types of services each company offers and get side-by-side comparisons of prices, truck sizes, customer reviews, availability, equipment, and other important factors.

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Save money

Renting a moving truck is one of the most affordable ways to move—but it’s still not cheap. Our guides will help you find deals, save money, and know when you’ve found a fair price.

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Plan your DIY move

Renting a moving truck gives you a lot of flexibility, but it may take some time to come up with a plan for your move. We’ve created some helpful guides, how-tos, and tips to help you sort through truck sizes, moving trailers, equipment, and other options.

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Towing yourself

Trailer rentals are an even more affordable option—especially if you’re a minimalist or planning to sell most of your things before you move. We’ll walk you through the process and help you find the right gear for your vehicle.

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Hire moving labor

Need a little assistance with your truck rental move? Hire moving labor to help you pack boxes and to lift and load heavy furniture. Learn more about where to find laborers and what to expect.