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We don't run our own price database — quotes depend on weight, date, and distance, so the honest number comes from the provider. These marketplaces pull real, current quotes for your route in a couple of minutes.

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01

Penske Truck Rental

DIY truck rental · 2,500+ locations
DIYNewer fleetOne-way24-hr roadside

Newer, better-maintained trucks and stronger roadside support than most DIY rivals — the pick for long one-way hauls.

Est. $1,800–$3,200
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02

U-Haul

DIY truck rental · 23,000+ locations
DIYOne-wayAuto-transportTrailers

The widest DIY network in the US — a truck is almost always available near you. Cheapest option if you drive and pack yourself.

Est. $1,400–$2,800
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03

Budget Truck Rental

DIY truck rental · 1,500+ locations
DIYDiscount tierAAA discount

Lowest sticker price among the national DIY chains. Inventory is thinner outside major metros, so book early.

Est. $1,200–$2,400
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04

PODS

Portable container · nationwide
Load at your paceStorage includedNo driving

They drop a container, you load it on your schedule, they drive it. A middle path between DIY and full-service — and you never drive a truck.

Est. $2,500–$5,500
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05

U-Pack

Container / freight · nationwide
You loadThey drivePay by space used

You pack a trailer or cube; ABF Freight drives it. Often cheaper than PODS for long distance because you pay only for the space you fill.

Est. $2,000–$4,800
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06

Two Men and a Truck

Full-service · 350+ franchises
Pack & loadFurnitureLocal + long-distance

The largest full-service franchise network. Quality varies by location, but they handle the whole move so you lift nothing.

Est. $3,400–$5,800
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07

International Van Lines

Full-service · van-line carrier + broker
Long-haulPackingStorage in transit

Handles complex long-distance and interstate moves end to end, including packing and in-transit storage. Best for big or cross-country jobs.

Est. $4,500–$9,000
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DIY vs full-service
Two ways to move

A truck rental + labor (HireAHelper-style) is cheapest for short or light moves; a full-service van line is easier for long hauls. The marketplaces quote both so you can weigh it.

Pricing
Estimated, not guaranteed

Any number you get is an estimate until a provider inspects your inventory. Final cost moves with weight, season, and stairs — always click through for a binding bid.

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