U-Haul

U-Haul

Paid

The most recognized name in DIY truck rental moving

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About U-Haul

U-Haul is the largest DIY moving truck rental company with the most locations nationwide. Offering trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and storage units, U-Haul provides affordable self-service moving for local and long-distance relocations with one-way rental options between cities.

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Updated April 2026

What's Great

  • โœ“Most locations of any truck rental company making pickup and drop-off convenient
  • โœ“Wide range of truck sizes from cargo vans to 26-foot trucks
  • โœ“One-way rentals available between virtually any two US cities
  • โœ“Additional services include trailers, towing equipment, and storage units
  • โœ“Online reservation system and app make booking straightforward

Watch Out For

  • !Truck fleet is older on average than competitors like Penske
  • !Pricing can increase significantly with mileage, insurance, and add-on charges
  • !Customer service quality varies widely by location
  • !Availability of specific truck sizes is not guaranteed at all locations

Common Use Cases

1

Local apartment move within the same city using a rental truck for a few hours

2

College student renting a small cargo van for a short-distance move

3

DIY long-distance mover who wants the most drop-off location flexibility

Pricing Model

Paid

Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.

Category

Local Moving

Same-city and short-distance moving services

Tags

truck rentalDIY movingmost locationsaffordableone-way rental

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