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 607 times with a mean rating of 1.42. 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 $4.27 a gallon in the EIA week of 2026-10-26.
U-Haul trucks as the brand publishes them, read 28 Sep 2026. Specs vary by model year and location: check the truck at pickup.
| Truck | Inside (L × W × H) | Cu ft | Max load | Ramp | Fuel | MPG | Towing | Clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-Haul 9' cargo van | 9'6" × 5'7" × 4'8" | 246 | 4,030 lb | None | Gas | 18 to 25 | No | 8 ft |
| U-Haul 10' truck | 9'11" × 6'3" × 6'1" | 402 | 2,850 lb | None | Gas | Up to 12 | Up to 6,000 lb | 9 ft |
| U-Haul 15' truck | 15' × 7'8" × 7'2" | 764 | 6,385 lb | EZ-Load ramp, 2'2" wide | Gas, 40 gal | Up to 10 | Up to 10,000 lb | 11 ft |
| U-Haul 20' truck | 19'5" × 7'8" × 7'1" | 1,016 | 5,700 lb | Ramp, 2'2" wide | Gas, 40 gal | Up to 10 | Up to 7,500 lb | 11 ft |
| U-Haul 26' truck | 26'2" × 8'1" × 8'3" | 1,682 | 12,859 lb | EZ-Load ramp, 2'7" wide | Gas, 60 gal | 8 to 10 | Up to 10,000 lb | 12 ft |
Sources: U-Haul 9' cargo van; U-Haul 10' truck; U-Haul 15' truck; U-Haul 20' truck; U-Haul 26' truck.
Compare each size across brands on the size pages.
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.
U-Haul prices, fees and rules from its own pages, read 28 Sep 2026. "Not printed" means the pages we read do not say; ask the location.
| U-Haul | |
|---|---|
| In town | Day rate plus a per-mile charge set by the location. Printed day rates: $19.95 for the pickup, cargo van and 10'; $29.95 for the 15'; $39.95 for the 20'; $49.95 for the 26'. |
| One way | A route quote that comes with a set number of days and miles. |
| Extra one-way days and miles | Extra miles $1.00 a mile; extra days $40 a day. |
| Fuel | Return at the pickup (dispatch) level. Short: fuel plus a service fee; under 1/4 tank adds $30. Or prepay EZ-Fuel at a per-gallon price on the contract. |
| Late, early, no-show | Not printed on the pages we read. |
| Cleaning | Not printed on the pages we read. |
| Drivers | Not printed on the pages we read. |
| Coverage | Sold as optional coverage at the counter; prices not published. |
| Towing | Tow dolly, auto transport, cargo and utility trailers. |
Sources: U-Haul truck rentals; U-Haul: truck rental price vs cost; U-Haul: fuel before returning.
Fuel for 1,000 loaded miles, at the US average price for the week of 26 Oct 2026. Uses the low end of each brand's mpg estimate, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
| Truck | Fuel | Loaded mpg | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Haul 9' cargo van | Gasoline | 18 mpg | $237 |
| U-Haul 10' truck | Gasoline | 12 mpg | $356 |
| U-Haul 15' truck | Gasoline | 10 mpg | $427 |
| U-Haul 20' truck | Gasoline | 10 mpg | $427 |
| U-Haul 26' truck | Gasoline | 8 mpg | $534 |
Source: US Energy Information Administration, weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026).
U-Haul towing gear as published. Max load is the towed car's weight.
| Device | Max load | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tow dolly | 4,080 lb | Front wheels up. Most front-wheel drive cars; rear-wheel drive needs the driveshaft disconnected. 55 mph max. |
| Auto transport | 5,290 lb | All four wheels up; for rear and all-wheel drive. Own brakes. 55 mph max. |
| 4' × 8' cargo trailer | 1,650 lb | 142 cu ft, swing door. One-way or in-town. |
| 5' × 8' cargo trailer | 1,800 lb | 208 cu ft; swing door or ramp. One-way or in-town. |
| 6' × 12' cargo trailer | 2,480 lb | 396 cu ft, swing door. One-way or in-town. |
| 5' × 9' utility trailer, ramp | 1,650 lb | Open, ramp takes 1,810 lb. One-way or in-town. |
| 6' × 12' utility trailer, ramp | 3,710 lb | Open, ramp takes 1,810 lb. In-town only. |
| 4' × 7' utility trailer | 1,770 lb | Open, gate. In-town only. |
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What customers of U-Haul say
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Context: 607 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 1.42; 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).
Ask out loud
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 2026-10-26, gasoline was $4.27 a gallon and diesel was $6.35 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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