Comparing Moving Truck Rental Quotes

Do-it-yourself moving is one of the most cost-effective ways of moving from your current home to your new home and moving truck rentals are the most common form of transport for those looking to keep their costs manageable. But, in order to get the right truck rental for the right price, you should compare moving truck companies before settling on a particular brand.

Where to find truck rental quotes

The fastest and easiest way to get a quote for truck rental services is to look on the company’s website. There will usually be a quote calculator on the home page. Simply fill out the pick up date and location and the return location and in a few seconds you will be supplied with a quote.

To further customize your quote so it is as accurate as possible, make sure you select the right size of truck foryour move and be sure to include any trailers you might need to handle your vehicle transportation as well.

Comparing quotes

There are a few things that you should look at when comparing truck rental quotes to help narrow the playing field. For starters, review the final cost of the rentals and throw out all of the ones that exceed your budget. Next, go through the remaining companies and separate them into two groups – ones that offer the services you need and ones that don’t.

In some cases, truck rental companies will quote you the bare minimum price for their bare minimum services so you might actually be able to add the services you want to a low-quoting company and still save money when comparing costs to a company that adds their services in their quotes.

Most moving truck rental companies will allot you a certain number of miles for your move. If you exceed that number, you will be responsible for added charges. Therefore, compare the quotes to see who gives you the most leeway in terms of mileage so you can ensure your costs remain under control.

You should also inquire about insurance requirements and costs before accepting a quote as an accurate representation of the total cost of the rental.

Check the fine print

Every truck rental company has a list of chargeable items and/or fines and penalties that the renter often discovers only after they return the truck to the service center. To ensure you pick the best truck rental quote, find out what these “hidden” chargeable items include so you can be sure the amount quoted is the amount you’re going to pay.

On the other side of the coin, be smart about how you handle your truck rental and fill it up with gas (or at least bring the needle back to the point where it was given to you) before dropping it off and return it on time and you’ll automatically avoid two of the most costly penalties.

Take your time and dig deep

When comparing truck rental quotes, it pays not to rush through it. Really take the time to look at the quote and see what it covers. You might have to dig deep to discover the costs of insurance coverage, extra fees, penalties and fines but by doing so, you will have a better idea of how a particular moving truck’s rental agreement will fit into your budget.