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| The cost for renting a moving truck is based on the size of the vehicle. Other variables include the time of year, mileage to be traveled and number of days needed. |
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| Typical costs: |
- A 14-foot rental truck designed to move household goods from a two bedroom unit usually costs $20 -$30 for eight hours plus 68 cents -$1.10 per mile.
- An eight-hour in-town rental for a 24-foot truck that holds furnishings for a three to four bedroom home usually runs $40 -$70 per day plus 68 cents -$1.10 cents per mile.
- A 10 or 11 day 14-foot rental for a truck traveling across the country and holding the contents of a one or two bedroom home can cost $1,800 -$2,000.
- Moving furnishings from a three home over 10 or 11 days cross the country costs $1,900 -$3,080 and may include either unlimited mileage or the first 3,450 miles.
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| What should be included: |
- Tip: To find the amount of packing supplies needed for a move, Boxkits.com offers an online box calculator.
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| Additional costs: |
- Summer month rentals can increase costs 20%-100%more than the cost during winter months.
- Extra miles beyond the contract limit are around 40 cents per mile.
- Extra days may be added to the contract prior to pickup at around $40 per day.
- A trailer hitch to tow a car behind the rental truck can cost around $150.
- Insurance costs about $20 per day.
- Dolly rentals run $5 -$10 per day.
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| Discounts: |
- A 10% AAA discount is available at some locations.
- Some companies offer 8-10% discounts for ordering online.
- Tip: Prices change regularly to keep up with supply and demand so reserve early for the lowest rate.
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| Shopping for a moving truck rental: |
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Article updated June 2007 |
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