Moving Rentals

When you are getting ready to move and are looking at moving rentals, you will need to decide whether you want a truck for round trip or one way. Depending on your situation, you may find that getting truck rentals one way is much more to your advantage.

The obvious reason people prefer their truck rentals one way is that you will not have to return the vehicle to its original location. If you are going any kind of long distance, this can be a life-saver for movers. The last thing you want to do at the end of the day, after the stress and burden of moving, is to drive a large rental truck another hundred miles or more.

More often than not, getting your truck rentals one way will cost you more than a round trip rental, but many people do not mind shelling out a few extra bucks if they can save themselves some driving. In many cases, your time is much more valuable than a little extra money. And there are many ways to balance out the higher cost.

Try to avoid the peak moving season, which is usually May through September, if at all possible. Moving rentals are in high demand and are therefore more costly. When looking at keeping costs low, you also don’t want to move at the beginning or the end of the month.

Also, certain rental companies offer special rates for truck rentals one way. Some may offer free unlimited mileage, to offset the higher cost of a one way rental. These special rates may not necessarily be displayed on the company’s website, so you should always inquire about any offers they are currently running. It never hurts to ask; the worst thing they can say is ‘No’.

It is recommended that you call at least five different agencies that deal with moving rentals to get pricing quotes, and you should keep in mind that the company offering the cheapest moving rentals price may not necessarily be the best fit for you.

When scouting out truck rentals one way, and weighing the pros and cons of large companies versus small, remember that large companies are going to have many more locations, and thus will be much more likely to have one near your destination. The trade-off is that a large company is probably going to be less likely to negotiate with you on the price.

Once you book a one way rental, be aware that with certain companies, the exact pick-up time and location of your truck may not be able to be confirmed until a few days or even the day before pick-up. This is because one way moving rentals are usually being used by someone, and it is not always known what the availability of your truck will be until one or two days before your pick-up. Make sure you find out ahead of time how your reservation confirmation works.

Moving is usually not the easiest endeavor, especially if you are going long distances. It may cost a little more, but getting your truck rentals one way can save you a lot of extra driving and stress, allowing you to enjoy your new home that much sooner.