Need to Rent a Moving Truck?
Wednesday July 15, 2009
Before you plan your move, you need to decide how you're going to move: hire a moving company or rent a moving truck and load it yourself.
To save money and if you're not moving too far, you may consider renting a truck and getting friends and family to help pack it. But before you do, check out How to Rent a Moving Truck - in Pictures to find out what you need to know before you sign the rental agreement.
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Comments
Thank you for all of this great information about moving in your blog. You have mentioned so many things that I would not have remembered. I am glad that I have someone else looking into these details for me! I have been comparing pricing for my upcoming move, and I have found that moving trucks are not always the most affordable option for me. The cost of gas, added mileage, and the risk of getting a broken truck were enough to get me to use moving pods for my move. I got a quote from Door to Door, and their prices were comparable to these trucks. The added convenience of having them drive is well worth looking in to!
Renting a truck is a great way to go for short distances. However, if you live in a large home and have lots of stuff, it doesn’t matter how short or far the distance is, you should probably get help with the move from a professional packing company, and if you’re going to go that route, you might as well get the moving company to do it for you.