Where is the cheapest place to rent a truck?

Is U-Haul or penske cheaper?

U-Haul’s prices are usually much better than Penske’s if you’re moving under 1,000 miles, especially if you’re moving in a small truck. Furthermore, for local moves, U-Haul’s prices are exceptionally lower than Penske’s—though not quite as good as Budget’s.

What can I use instead of U-Haul?

Why is U-Haul so much cheaper?

U-Haul prices are cheap because they leverage their 21,000 plus franchise locations, they run their fleet of vehicles for longer, and they offer additional services which serve to keep rental prices low. The $19.95 advertised price covers local rents, long-distance typically costs around $40 a day.

Why is Penske more than U-Haul?

When it comes to the overall cost of moving, you will typically find that Penske is slightly more expensive than U-Haul. This is because the company maintains a higher quality of trucks. Penske also tends to add its unlimited mileage option to its quotes.

Why do Uhauls cost so much?

2. Why are truck rates so high in California? It comes down to supply and demand, mostly caused by people leaving the state for reasons like high taxes, diminishing living standards, and rising home and apartment prices.

Do all Uhauls take regular gas?

Generally speaking, U-Haul vehicles take unleaded gasoline. Please visit the U-Haul Truck Sizes page to get the specifics on each size. Details include dimensions, towing capacity, fuel type, miles per gallon and other features.

Are Uhauls good on gas?

However, as you can see, all of U-Haul’s mid-size to large trucks get around 10 mpg. If your move is a minimal, long-distance relocation, we recommend considering the smaller 10-ft. box truck rental, which gets 12 mpg.

Do Uhauls take diesel or regular gas?

The common thought is that all moving trucks are diesel; however, over the years this has changed. More and more moving companies are opting to change their fleets to unleaded gas. U-Haul, for example, has an entire fleet made up of just unleaded moving trucks.

What happens if you put too much gas in a U-Haul?

U-Haul does not reimburse if this truck is returned with more fuel than when it was dispatched.” Basically, that means that if you pick up the van with a half-tank of gas, you have to return it with a half-tank of gas. If it’s any less, you’ll be penalized. If it’s more, it’s your loss.

What kind of gas does a 26 foot U-Haul take?

The U-Haul 26-foot truck has a 60-gallon fuel tank and takes the cheaper, cleaner, and more convenient unleaded gas.

How big is the gas tank on a U-Haul truck?

What size moving truck do I need for a 3 bedroom house?

15-foot moving truck: two bedrooms or less. 20-foot moving truck: two to three bedrooms. 26-foot moving truck: four+ bedrooms.

How many miles can a U-Haul go on a full tank?

They should have the exact estimate for MPG listed on the site. Take U-Haul’s 15′ truck for example; the “10 MPG” estimate is listed directly on the page. Combine that number with the 40 gallon tank and you can expect to get about 400 miles for every fill-up.

Is it hard to drive a U-Haul?

Driving a U-Haul truck isn’t too different from driving a regular vehicle. Our trucks are designed to make moving and driving a simple experience that any DIY mover can accomplish.

What happens if you keep a U-Haul too long?

U-Haul late fees

U-Haul charges a $40 late fee for each extra day you keep your rental truck. It also charges $20 per day for trailers and towing devices. So, if you agreed to return your $40 truck by 10 a.m. on Thursday, you’re technically responsible for another $40 at 10:01 a.m.

How fast can a 15 ft U-Haul go?

The maximum recommended speed when towing a U-Haul trailer is 55 mph. This applies to all U-Haul trailers (regardless of size), whether pulling them with a moving truck or personal vehicle. Check other U-Haul moving trailer questions and answers.