[greatcrimson]

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?

[villagetinker]

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.

[Michael G.]

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

[CPD050]

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.

[Hardlyworking]

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

[vintageogauge]

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

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by CPD050

As a comparison, a one way rental from Chicago to the villages is running $2000 to $3000.

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

[SKBandME]

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

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by greatcrimson

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?

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.

[greatcrimson]

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

[Cupcake57]

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.

[Spartan86]

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.

[Robbb]

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

[banjobob]

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.

[Dlbonivich]

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