Sign up for email notifications from all the major moving truck rental companies in your area. These emails will often give details of special offers on truck rentals.
Select your moving date, and make it an off-peak time when demand for moving trucks is at its lowest--prices will therefore be lower. Peak moving times include the first of every month and weekends (particularly Memorial Day weekend). If you can move midweek and mid-month, you will likely get the cheapest rates on moving trucks.
Check the availability and rates of every moving truck company for the moving date you have selected. Get quotes for the smallest moving truck that can accommodate all your possessions.
Call the other companies and ask if they can beat the quote of the rental company that you first identified as the cheapest. Often the other companies will adjust their prices downward.
Decline any unnecessary extras on the truck rental, such as dolly rental, furniture pad rental, moving boxes, storage and moving assistance.
Consider whether a one-way rental may be cheaper than renting a truck that has to be returned to the same location. Typically, the one-way rentals charge more as a base rate, but do not charge for mileage. In-town rentals typically add a charge for every mile driven in the truck, which can end up being more expensive than a one-way rental.
Return your moving truck on time to avoid late fees and penalties.
