Truck rentals
U-Haul
Self-drive trucks from company and dealer locations. U-Haul rents trucks, trailers, and pickups in the United States and Canada for one-way and in-town moves. Haulest lists the company for comparison and is not a partner or a carrier. One-way rentals include a set number of days and miles, and in-town rentals bill a daily rate plus a per-mile charge. Sizes run from a 10 foot truck (402 cubic feet) to a 26 foot truck (1,682 cubic feet).
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Largest
1,682 cu ft
4 sizes
Weight limit
5,700 lb
largest unit
In reviews of other moving companies, this brand appears 604 times with a mean rating of 1.43. Those reviews are of the movers, not of U-Haul, and they show context only. Every U-Haul truck runs on gasoline. Economy figures are ideal-condition estimates, up to 12 mpg on the 10 foot truck and 8 to 10 mpg on the 26 foot, and a loaded truck uphill does worse. Gasoline was $4.48 a gallon in the EIA week of 2026-09-21.
U-Haul trucks, as published. Specs vary by model and location; confirm when you book.
| Truck | Cu ft | Max load | Fuel | MPG | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 402 | 2,850 lb | gas | up to 12 | A studio or dorm |
| 15 ft | 764 | gas | up to 10 | A one-bedroom home. Smallest with a loading ramp | |
| 20 ft | 1,016 | 5,700 lb | gas | up to 10 | Two to three bedroom apartment |
| 26 ft | 1,682 | gas | 8 to 10 | Three to five bedroom home |
Sources: U-Haul: the ultimate truck guide, read 23 September 2026; U-Haul: 10 ft truck, read 23 September 2026.
How it works
Self-drive trucks, trailers, and pickups from a large network of company and dealer locations. One-way and in-town rentals.
How it prices: In-town: a daily rate plus a per-mile charge. One-way: a quote for the route with allotted days and miles. Fuel, insurance, and equipment are extra.
One way: Yes, with a set number of days and miles
Good for
- A studio or dorm move fits the 10 foot truck, which holds 402 cubic feet and up to 2,850 pounds.
- A one-way move fits when you want a route quote with a set number of days and miles.
- A one-bedroom home fits the 15 foot truck (764 cubic feet), the smallest size with a loading ramp.
Where people get caught out
- Every U-Haul truck runs on gasoline.
- Fuel economy figures are ideal-condition estimates; a loaded truck uphill does worse.
- Every U-Haul truck runs on gasoline, and the mpg figures are ideal-condition estimates that get worse when the truck is loaded and climbing.
- Fuel, insurance, and equipment are extra on an in-town daily rate plus per-mile charge and on a one-way route quote.
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What customers of U-Haul say
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Context: 604 reviews of moving companies in our file mention U-Haul, usually because the customer compared it or used it alongside a mover. Their mean rating is 1.43; they are reviews of movers, not of U-Haul.
U-Haul next to the other truck rentals we list.
| Company | Largest | Weight limit | One way or storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Haul | 1,682 cu ft | 5,700 lb | Yes |
| Penske Truck Rental | 1,700 cu ft | 4,300 lb | Yes |
| Budget Truck Rental | 12 ft, 16 ft, 26 ft | Yes for trucks | |
| Enterprise Truck Rental | 800 cu ft | 5,000 lb | Box trucks generally no: return to the same location. Pickups can go one way with a drop charge. |
Source: Each company's published figures (checked 23 September 2026).
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Questions people ask
- Can I rent a U-Haul one way?
- Yes. A one-way rental is quoted for the route and comes with a set number of days and miles. Fuel, insurance, and equipment are extra.
- Which truck size fits my home?
- The 10 foot truck holds 402 cubic feet and up to 2,850 pounds and is listed for a studio or dorm. The 15 foot holds 764 cubic feet for a one-bedroom home and is the smallest with a loading ramp. The 20 foot holds 1,016 cubic feet and up to 5,700 pounds for a two to three bedroom apartment, and the 26 foot holds 1,682 cubic feet for a three to five bedroom home.
- How does U-Haul price a rental?
- In-town rentals use a daily rate plus a per-mile charge. One-way rentals are a quote for the route with allotted days and miles. Fuel, insurance, and equipment are extra.
- What fuel do the trucks take?
- Every U-Haul truck runs on gasoline. The listed economy is an ideal-condition estimate, up to 12 mpg on the 10 foot, up to 10 mpg on the 15 foot and 20 foot, and 8 to 10 mpg on the 26 foot, and a loaded truck uphill does worse. In the EIA week of 2026-09-21, gasoline was $4.48 a gallon and diesel was $6.53 a gallon.
Sources: U-Haul: the ultimate truck guide, read 23 September 2026; U-Haul: 10 ft truck, read 23 September 2026.
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