One-Way Truck Rental
 

I’m looking for the lowest cost option to transport the contents of a condo located in Pompano Beach, to TV. So far, I’ve looked at renting a 12’ box truck from either U-Haul or Budget and the price starts at ~ $750. The one moving company quote that I received was ~$1,000. Does anyone know of a lower cost option for a one-way truck rental, or other cheaper transportation options?

Years ago I did a one way U-haul truck rental (from PA to FL) with a car trailer for a lot less than what you were quoted. I would check again with U-haul.

There's no reason for such a high rental inside the state, that's stupid even with inflation.

I remember getting a quote outside Florida down from Wisconsin and it was high.
Reason, they say there's more U-hauls coming in Florida then going out and it was costly to haul them out.

Do some checking

As a comparison, a one way rental from Chicago to the villages is running $2000 to $3000. That’s just a u-haul not a moving company. Prices are crazy for rentals now.

Look at renting by the day. Rent here, drive down and back.

Call PODS and get the cost of having a pod dropped off and picked up.

I know a lot of people would pay double that just to leave Chicago and not get shot.

not sure of where you are at but I found that if you return to the same location of pickup it costs less money. I also found Penske to be a tad cheaper the the loading decks are higher

It is a competitive business as you are doing people shop on line. The companies shop each other. As far as renting a truck, I expect a truck with a lift gate will be more. Furniture is heavy. How to get it from ground level into a truck and then down again.
A lift gate makes it far easier. My opinion 750 vs 1,000 might be wise to spend the thousand. I expect that $1,000 quote you will find add ons, fuel surcharge, insurance etc.

Thanks
 

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I'm going to explore the options and see what makes the most sense, but things sure have gotten expensive :sad:

I used Upack-similar to a Pod but they charge by the linear foot of a trailer that you then lock behind a bulkhead with your own locks; they fill the back of the trailer with other pallets of goods so the cost is cheap. You pack and unload; they drop off and then pick up the trailer. Worked great.

Just wanted to point out I’m 100% Penske now when I need a truck. They are the only ones that guarantee rental. I first rented from them when Budget left me high and dry on moving day - “maybe in a couple of days” 😡. Called Penske and they they matched the price. I didn’t ask for it they just did. They get a lot of Budget and Uhaul refugees. We were recently quoted about $2500 for a 22’ with car one way OH-TV.

Just an innocent fyi, my daughter is moving from LA to Dallas....15 ft truck.....$4,800. Truck from Dallas to La.....$800.

I had a U-Haul dealership for years in Ohio and true a reservation for a local move will get bumped if a One-Way needs the truck. We sadly had to explain to irate customers why their local reservation could not be honored, bad business practice. U-Haul was just a sideline to our regular auto sales/ rental business.

Try a POD. I have used both POD and the Uhaul version. POD was way better

We got bumped for a one way 1000mi move.

I moved from Ohio to Florida, then from Florida to Texas same distance & it also was cheaper than what they were asking. But we’re in new times now. But I can’t compare when I move to todays price. Rentals are up & private movers, also gas prices are out of site. Can you amagine if Uhaul or private movers had EV’s how long & expensive it would be then. But I agree we can’t compare 10 to 15 yrs. ago to now!

2022 0624 Friday @ 11:19
Options for the move include:
+ Penske
+ Enterprise
+ U-Haul (trucks & trailers; U-Box)
+ Pod
+ "Professional" movers (quotes are free, but many ask [over the phone] for a list of what will be taken and pictures)

Presently looking at MD to FL,TV with U-Haul at these prices:
1. 10' truck = $2,377
2. 15' truck = $2,502
3. 20' truck = $3,253
4. 16' truck = $4,003
These rental rates assume taking delivery of the truck on Tuesday, June 28th.

A POD may be the better way for me to go. The truck rental assumes an lodging (one night), fuel, and food. It also assumes that your belongings will be safe in the hotel parking lot overnight.

We just paid $1500 for a 15ft NJ to TV. Your quote seems high for an inside FL move. Since all the UHaul trucks are going to Fl and not going north.

Just did a POD from Chicago / Why would anyone want to rent a truck when the POD or UBOX take away all the negatives / gas , breakdowns, and travel /

Old school vs New

Because when I arrive at me new location, all my stuff is here with me and not weeks away from delivery?

When we moved down here we loaded our first POD and it was delivered as promised the day after we arrived, we used a second POD the following month and it arrived also as promised, and the third trip was going to a storage locker we rented this time we used U-pack as we had a lot of stuff and when he left our home in Ohio they told me the trailer would be there at 9:00 AM on the prearranged day and it was there before 9:00. A month later another U-pack this time delivered to our home, 2 days before Irma and it was there just as scheduled. I haven't heard any stories about late POD or U-pack deliveries and mine sure were not.

I looked into it when we were getting ready to move here. They would not provide a delivery date, just a window of dates about 3 weeks wide.

We did a 16’ Uhaul one year ago using their car dollie to pull one of our vehicles. One way, two-day trio from Ohio, day 3 spent unloading (it WAS full) and returned to company in Leesburg the 4th day for $1,650. Was such a whirlwind trip.

What is the cost for a pod if you don't mind sharing? Sounds like the best solution.

UHaul cost is nuts
 

I just rented a one-way from here to NC. Cost was $450. Shop around or better yet go visit the actual offices to get their best price. Seems like you're getting ripped off

I don't know as it's based on distance and POD size.