6 Tips For Renting a Moving Truck

Posted by Tom James
1
May 7, 2019
710 Views

Did you know that moving during winter is cheap? The same concept can be applied to

Did you know that moving during winter is cheap? The same concept can be applied to trucks/vans.


Truck rental in West Chester follows the same principle, depending on the week or month “it’s only 30$ an hour,” might not be accurate all the time!


Also, if you schedule your move somewhere between the month rather than the first and last week of any month, your ride will be considerably cheaper.


Whether you are still in the process of deciding or still making up your mind to maneuver a moving truck, these tips will make the process easier.

6 Tips While Renting Moving Truck

  1. Gas

  • Is gas already filled in?

  • What sort of fuel does a moving truck require? 
  • When do I need to refuel (if I have to or not) a moving truck? 
  • Is there an additional refilling fee that I need to know?

If you ask these questions beforehand, you might save yourself from any potential hassles that may arise! You don’t want to be in a situation where you’re miles away from your destination with an empty tank.

  1. Size

Which truck would get the job done? The cost of owning a particular type of truck differs from other types of trucks.


The cost is calculated per day or per hour depending upon the truck rental company in West Chester.


#Tip: If you are traveling a short distance, ask for an hourly rate (insist)

  1. Equipment/Facilities

Does the company provide any additional moving equipment such as pads or dollies?


Such equipment can come handy while handling any sort of load. Also, more than handling load, most often the payload tends to lose balance.


This is when pads are used to safely put the load back in place.

  1. Mile Count

The number of miles is also taken into consideration, as well as if any extra miles need to be covered.


The cost varies with time, miles covered, type of truck, and extra equipment among other factors.

  1. Last Minute Cancellation

Many companies have a cancellation policy. You need to inquire if the cancellation comes with a fee!

  1. Last Minute Reservation

Nobody encourages a last minute reservation but when such a circumstance arrives, we better be ready!


Is there an additional cost that comes with it? Or better, how far in advance does one need to book to avoid it?

Conclusion

To avoid a headache, the above tips for truck rental in West Chester work just fine.

Mostly, the tips help you save some amount of money, and we know that is the greatest motivator!


Call Bargain Car Rentals for a variety of options to choose from!


Call them today at 1-800-874-1074.

Comments
avatar
Please sign in to add comment.