We know that moving to a new home is already a big expense. No need to add more to that list of expenses. Take a load off of the budget and the stress with our tips for saving money when you rent a moving truck or van. You might think that renting out a moving truck is complicated, but it doesn’t have to be and is a much less expensive alternative to hiring a moving company. Save a ton of money and move stress free with our help and these 8 tips.
- Rent your moving truck as far in advance as possible. As with anything, last minute prices usually are higher. The earlier you can secure your rental, the better chance of getting a lower rate.
- Look for special deals that will work best for your move. Moving companies often have deals and special offers available. These deals can include week day rentals overnight rentals, hourly rates, and one way rental specials. Calculate the best offer for your needs. Whichever type of deal works best for you can save you a lot of money.
- Plan everything ahead of time. Knowing the exact size moving truck or moving van you will need in advance will ensure that you don’t rent a truck that is too big or too small. This can be a last minute hassle that you definitely won’t want to deal with on moving day. Take inventory of all your boxes and measure everything from your boxes to your furniture.
- Pack an overnight bag for each family member. Each person should pack their own overnight bag with a change of clothes, or two depending on how long your move is. Your overnight bag should include toiletries, snacks, and other things you are going to want to have with you over the drive and the first night in your new home. This will eliminate the frustration of unpacking boxes to find something you need after a long day of moving. It also saves money because you won’t have to run out and buy things you want if you don’t feel like unpacking them.
- Pack a 1st day box with essentials you will need for your first day in your new home. This will prevent you from panicking when you can’t find your coffee maker in the morning. It will also mean you don’t need to run out for toilet paper in the middle of the night. Your 1st day box should include everything you will need for the first night and first day in your new home. It might be more than one box too. This will save you money and relieve stress. Being prepared always helps to relieve stress.
- Bring valuables such as jewelry and important documents with you or store them in a bank safety deposit box if you are moving close enough. You don’t want to lose valuables during the move or have fragile valuables broken, so take special care with them. If you are moving close by, put them in a safety deposit box at your bank or maybe a friend or relative’s house for safe keeping. If you are moving farther away, put your valuables, jewelry, and important documents in a separate bag and keep it with you at all times. Do not leave it in the moving truck.
- Take an inventory of each box as you load them onto the moving truck. Pictures also are a big help to identify any lost or damaged goods and get them recovered with your insurance company. Labeling each box and keeping an inventory list of everything in each box will help you stay organized and also reduces stress. At the same time, it can also save you money because you can locate where everything is without having to buy something new before you have a chance to unpack it.
- Consider moving insurance. Moving insurance may sounds like an extra expense; however, it can save you money in the long run. In the unlikely event that something happens to your belongings or the moving truck during the move, that moving insurance will come in handy and help you recover any losses.
Summary
Renting a moving truck is the first step in saving money during a move. Following our tips will help keep you organized and save money when renting a budget truck or van. We hope that our 8 tips will save you money and ease your mind for your next move. Remember to start as early as possible and plan ahead.
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