We use cookies on our site to provide you with the best user experience.Read cookie policy OK Learn about our covid policies HERE. Why rent a truck for moving? The Importance Furniture Padding For Moving BACK TO MOVE PLANNING CENTER Removing Junk Posted on October 8, 2021 by jstfort A simple question however, extremely loaded at the same time. The easy answer would be that you are looking to save money and control your own destiny. The complexities are layered, although it appears to be a straightforward decision. The multiple items to consider when renting a truck include: The size of truck How long the move will take you? How comfortable are you driving a large vehicle around (possibly with through narrow streets)? How does insurance play a factor? Will you have enough room? How to pack to avoid damage? Do you have help moving? Do you need parking or elevator permits? And what about the cost? Does the rental company charge by mile or what happens if you’re just moving one way? Look out for those extra fees, and don’t forget the gas! Those massive rental trucks have voluminous gas tanks and are not shy about guzzling down. We get it, sometimes it just makes more financial sense to rent a truck, relying just on yourself. But think of the timing, if you’re moving during peak months or heaven forbid on the first of a month (yikes, September!) near or in the city, you are going to encounter a significant headache which may not be worth it. Balancing all these factors is overwhelming in it of itself, now throw in family and work obligations, and boy oh boy, have you got a big nut to crack. So, the question becomes, is it worth it? What is worth it? Would it be worth it to work with an expert in the industry, replete with awards, 95% satisfaction rate on the last 10k moves, and hundreds upon hundreds of reviews praising the personnel and the overall experience? Consider going with a moving service that you trust, with the experience and customer reviews to provide you the comfort knowing this will not be a nightmare scenario. When making your final decision, look at the big picture and see if renting a truck is the most effective use of time, money, and overall impact to your mental health. There is a common cliche that moving yourself is one of the most difficult and aggravating things you can do. When you are weighing your options, and apart from all the costs incurred from both sides, make sure you factor in that most intangible and very hard to measure cost – aggravation and frustration. And what cost will that have on top of all the truck rental associated fees? When you weigh those factors against the ease and professionalism that comes with hiring a seasoned and expert moving company, you will find that sometimes the juice is worth the squeeze. That way, instead of managing through layers and layers of complexity during the move itself (and don’t forget the packing!), reach out to a moving company that can handle your move, providing a dedicated representative to walk you through the move from start to finish. Sounds like you should reach out to Olympia Moving & Storage for a free estimate. You stressless move starts with us. This entry was posted by jstfort on Friday, October 8th, 2021 at 1:23 pm and is filed under Moving Tips. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. You might also be interested in: Things to consider when renting a home or finding an apartment Why rent a truck for moving? Car Shipping Cross Country Search for: 800.222.4744 info@olympiamoving.com Olympia Moving & Storage is an agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving. Olympia Moving & Storage is a licensed and insured moving company. USDOT 70719 | MC 87113 | DPU 30313 | HHG CCP-553 | NJ PC001252 | TxDMV No. 007176092C Official Logistics Sponsor MOVE PLANNING CENTER Blogs, Tips, & Resources The Olympia Move Portal Moving Address Change Tool How To Videos Client Rights & Responsibilities Liability Plans & Claims CONTACT US Contact Us Start your career here Becoming a Realtor Partner Privacy and Website Use Policy MOVING SERVICES Request a Moving Quote Estimate Local Moving Long Distance & Interstate Moving Company International Moving Company Full Service Storage Facility Order Mover Supplies ALSO OF INTEREST Tips on Packing Pictures and Mirrors Hoisting and Craning Services Moving Appliances & Special Furniture Review Us: This site is protected by copyright and trademark laws under the U.S. and international law. All rights reserved. © 2021 Spike Inc. DBA Olympia Moving & Storage Site by Search for: