Moving? Price the trailer before you book a moving truck.
The $19.95 moving-truck headline never survives checkout. Add mileage at roughly $0.99 a mile, fuel at 8–10 miles per gallon, the environmental fee and the insurance and a local move routinely lands at $90–$150 — for a vehicle you have to learn to drive. If you already own a truck or SUV with a hitch, a utility trailer is $70 flat and an enclosed trailer $130, no mileage meter running.
| Moving truck | Rent a trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | $19.95–$39.95/day | $70–$160/day, all in |
| Mileage charge | ~$0.99 per mile | None |
| Fuel | 8–10 MPG on their tank | Your vehicle, your MPG |
| Realistic local move | $90–$150 | $70–$160 flat |
| Driving experience | Unfamiliar box truck | Your own vehicle |
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Is renting a trailer cheaper than a U-Haul truck?
For local moves with a tow vehicle, usually yes. Our utility trailers are $70–$80 for a full 24 hours with no mileage charge; a moving truck’s advertised day rate plus $0.99/mile and fuel typically totals $90–$150 for the same job.
What size trailer replaces a 10-foot moving truck?
Our 30-foot enclosed trailer carries more than a 10-foot box truck, and a 16-foot utility trailer handles a studio or one-bedroom in one or two trips.
Do I need special insurance to tow a moving trailer?
No — rental insurance is priced into checkout and we file the addendum for you. You just need a properly rated tow vehicle and a lights connector.
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