U-Haul Truck Prices by Size

U-Haul currently offers several truck sizes for local moves and one-way moves.

For local in-town rentals, U-Haul’s published starting prices are:

*Starting price before mileage and applicable fees.

U-Haul’s own truck-size guide currently describes the 10-foot truck as suitable for a studio or one-bedroom apartment, the 15-foot truck for a one- to two-bedroom home or apartment, the 20-foot truck for a two- to three-bedroom home or apartment, and the 26-foot truck for a three- to four-bedroom home.

The trucks provide approximately (cubic feet amounts listed below) volume of cargo space respectively.

• 402cf ⋙ [10ft Moving Truck]
• 764cf ⋙ [15ft Moving Truck]
• 1016cf ⋙ [20ft Moving Truck]
• 1682cf ⋙ [26ft Moving Truck]

Important: the advertised price isn’t your final U-Haul cost

The $19.95, $29.95, $39.95, and $49.95 prices are starting rental rates.

Your actual U-Haul cost can also include:

• Mileage
• Fuel
• Rental duration
• Optional protection
• Moving equipment
• Moving supplies
• Taxes or applicable fees
• Additional rental days
• Additional mileage

U-Haul itself explains that local truck rentals generally depend on the number of days, miles driven, truck size, and optional coverage.

So don’t assume a $19.95 truck means your entire move will cost $19.95.

Budget Moving Services Truck + Movers Pricing

Budget Moving Services uses a different pricing model.

Instead of renting you a truck by itself, its published Lawrenceville pricing combines the truck with two movers.

The current published pricing is:

Budget’s pricing page says these Lawrenceville rates include fuel, insurance, and basic supplies, and its listed service area includes Lawrenceville ZIP codes 30043, 30044, 30045, and 30046.

This is a fundamentally different product from a bare U-Haul rental.

You’re paying for the moving crew as well as the transportation.

Complete Cost Comparison

Here’s the simplest way to look at the difference.

The U-Haul prices above are starting local rental prices, not complete move prices.

The Budget prices are published Lawrenceville move totals for truck + two movers.

That means this table should not be interpreted as “Budget charges more for the same truck.”

It is showing two different ways of purchasing a move.

Budget’s published Lawrenceville pricing is designed around the actual moving job rather than just the vehicle.

The company says its published prices include:

• Truck
• Two movers
• Fuel
• Insurance
• Basic supplies

That can make the quote easier to understand because several costs are bundled into the moving service.

Budget also offers labor-only service if you already have a truck.

That means you don’t necessarily have to choose between:

“Do everything myself”

and

“Hire a full-service moving company.”

There is a middle option.

Budget Moving Services vs. U-Haul: Which Should You Choose?

There isn’t one cheapest option for every move.

U-Haul may make sense if:

• You want the lowest truck-only price.
• You’re comfortable driving.
• You have friends or family to help.
• Your move is small.
• You have plenty of time.
• You’re willing to do the lifting.

U-Haul + Budget labor may make sense if:

• You want to drive yourself.
• You want to control transportation.
• You don’t want to lift heavy furniture.
• You need help loading or unloading.
• You want a hybrid DIY/professional move.

Budget Moving Services may make sense if:

• You want a truck and moving crew together.
• You don’t want to drive a rental truck.
• You have a larger household.
• You have heavy furniture.
• You need loading and unloading.
• You want packing assistance.
• You want a single company coordinating the move.

So, Which Is Cheaper: Budget or U-Haul?

If you’re comparing the price of a truck alone, U-Haul is cheaper.

U-Haul’s published starting local rental rates are currently $19.95 for a 10-foot truck, $29.95 for a 15-foot truck, $39.95 for a 20-foot truck, and $49.95 for a 26-foot truck, before mileage and applicable fees.

If you’re comparing a complete moving service, the answer depends on the scope of the move.

Budget’s published Lawrenceville prices include the truck and two movers, with current total ranges of $149–$219 for a 12-foot truck, $179–$275 for a 15-foot truck, $289–$499 for a 20-foot truck, and $419–$699 for a 26-foot truck.

Those aren’t directly comparable to U-Haul’s truck-only prices.

The most accurate way to compare is to calculate:

U-Haul total = truck + mileage + fuel + supplies + labor + your time

versus:

Budget total = moving truck + professional labor + included fuel/insurance/basic supplies

And if you want a middle ground:

U-Haul + Budget labor = truck + mileage + fuel + professional loading/unloading

For many DIY movers, that third option is worth considering.