Truck Rental for Moving in Orlando, FL
If you're planning a move in Orlando, renting a moving truck can be an option for people who want to handle the transportation themselves. A truck rental allows you to load your belongings, drive the vehicle, and unload everything at your destination.
However, renting the truck is only one part of a move.
You also have to consider packing, lifting, loading, securing furniture, protecting your belongings, driving the truck, unloading, and returning the vehicle.
MOVE IT ALL provides professional moving services throughout Orlando and Central Florida for customers who need help with some or all of these tasks.
Need help with your move? Call or text 407-750-2323 for a free estimate.
What Is a Moving Truck Rental?
A moving truck rental allows you to rent a truck for a specific period and use it to transport your belongings.
Depending on the rental company and vehicle, trucks may be available in different sizes.
Common truck sizes can include:
- Small moving trucks
- Medium moving trucks
- Large moving trucks
- Box trucks
- Specialty moving vehicles
The appropriate truck depends on the amount and type of belongings you're moving.
When selecting a truck, consider more than the number of rooms in your home. Large furniture, appliances, boxes, garage equipment, outdoor furniture, and specialty items can significantly affect the amount of space you need.
How Big of a Moving Truck Do I Need?
Choosing the right truck size is one of the most important parts of a DIY move.
A truck that is too small may require multiple trips or leave you unable to transport everything.
A truck that is significantly larger than necessary may be more difficult to drive and maneuver.
Before choosing a truck, make a basic inventory of everything you're moving.
Consider:
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of boxes
- Sofas and sectionals
- Beds and mattresses
- Dressers
- Dining tables
- Appliances
- Desks
- Patio furniture
- Garage items
- Large or specialty belongings
Remember that estimates based only on the number of bedrooms can be inaccurate because households have different amounts of furniture and belongings.
What Should I Consider Before Renting a Moving Truck?
Truck size isn't the only consideration.
Before making a rental reservation, consider:
Truck Dimensions
Check the actual interior cargo dimensions rather than relying only on a truck's advertised room capacity.
Weight Capacity
Your belongings need to remain within the vehicle's weight limits.
Loading Equipment
Determine whether the truck includes or allows equipment such as a loading ramp or other useful features.
Driving Requirements
Make sure you're comfortable operating a larger vehicle and understand the rental company's requirements.
Pickup and Return Locations
Check where you'll pick up and return the truck and whether the rental arrangement permits the type of trip you're planning.
Mileage
Understand how mileage is calculated and what charges may apply.
Rental Period
Allow enough time for packing, loading, driving, unloading, and returning the truck.
Fuel
Understand the rental company's fuel requirements before returning the vehicle.
How Much Does a Moving Truck Rental Cost?
The total cost of renting a moving truck depends on several factors.
Your final price can be affected by:
- Truck size
- Rental duration
- Mileage
- Pickup location
- Return location
- Moving date
- Season
- Insurance or protection options
- Fuel
- Additional equipment
- Taxes and fees
Because rental pricing changes, it's better to obtain a current quote directly from the truck rental company rather than relying on an old advertised price.
Your truck rental cost is also only one part of the total cost of a DIY move.
You may also need to pay for:
- Boxes
- Packing supplies
- Moving blankets
- Dollies
- Furniture pads
- Fuel
- Tolls
- Labor
- Storage
- Insurance or protection
- Food and travel expenses
Should I Rent a Truck or Hire Movers?
The answer depends on how much of the move you want to handle yourself.
Renting a Truck
A truck rental may make sense if you want to handle:
- Loading
- Driving
- Unloading
- Furniture protection
- Moving logistics
You are responsible for coordinating the entire move.
Hiring Professional Movers
With professional movers, you can have trained moving labor handle tasks such as:
- Carrying furniture
- Loading the truck
- Protecting furniture
- Moving boxes
- Unloading
- Placing furniture
- Handling difficult items
MOVE IT ALL can also provide moving services for customers who already have a truck or transportation arranged.
Can I Rent a Truck and Hire Movers to Load It?
Yes. This can be a useful option for people who want to rent and drive their own truck but don't want to do the heavy lifting.
You can arrange the truck yourself and hire professional movers to help with loading and/or unloading.
MOVE IT ALL provides loading and unloading services for customers who need professional moving labor without necessarily needing a full-service move.
This can be especially useful for:
- DIY moves
- Rental trucks
- Portable storage containers
- Storage units
- Moving trailers
- Partial moves
Call or text 407-750-2323 to discuss your moving needs.
How Should I Prepare a Rental Truck?
Before loading, organize your belongings so the truck can be loaded efficiently.
1. Prepare Your Furniture
Disassemble furniture when appropriate and protect surfaces with moving blankets or other suitable materials.
2. Prepare Your Boxes
Use properly sealed boxes and avoid making individual boxes unnecessarily heavy.
3. Protect Fragile Items
Clearly identify fragile belongings and keep them protected during loading.
4. Create an Inventory
Know approximately what you're loading so you can organize the truck efficiently.
5. Load Heavy Items Properly
Heavy items generally need to be positioned carefully to maintain stability and distribute weight appropriately.
6. Secure the Load
Belongings should be positioned and secured so they don't shift unnecessarily during transportation.
How Do You Load a Moving Truck?
A moving truck shouldn't simply be filled from the front to the back.
The loading process should take into account:
- Weight
- Size
- Fragility
- Shape
- Stability
- Access during unloading
- Available truck space
Large furniture and appliances often need to be positioned strategically.
Boxes and smaller belongings can then be placed around them while maintaining a stable load.
Proper loading can help reduce shifting and make unloading easier.
Can MOVE IT ALL Load My Rental Truck?
Yes. If you've rented your own moving truck, MOVE IT ALL can provide professional moving labor for loading and/or unloading, depending on your needs.
This allows you to handle the transportation while professional movers handle the physically demanding portion of the move.
Related service: Loading & Unloading
Can MOVE IT ALL Unload a Rental Truck?
Yes.
If you've driven the rental truck yourself, professional movers can help unload your belongings at your destination.
This can include:
- Unloading boxes
- Carrying furniture
- Moving appliances
- Placing furniture
- Carrying items into the home
- Moving items into a garage
- Moving belongings into storage
What About Truck Rental for a Long-Distance Move?
Long-distance truck rentals require additional planning.
Consider:
- Distance
- Rental duration
- Mileage
- Fuel
- Route
- Tolls
- Overnight stops
- Weather
- Vehicle size
- Parking
- Destination access
- Return requirements
Before renting, confirm that the rental company permits the type of trip you are planning and understand the terms of your rental agreement.
If you don't want to drive a rental truck yourself, a professional moving company may be another option.
Moving Truck Rental vs. Full-Service Moving
Truck RentalProfessional MovingYou rent the truckMoving company provides transportation or moving servicesYou driveMovers handle transportation when includedYou loadMovers can loadYou unloadMovers can unloadYou handle most moving logisticsMovers handle many moving tasksPotentially useful for DIY movesUseful when you want professional moving assistance
Another option is a hybrid move.
You can rent the truck yourself and hire MOVE IT ALL for loading, unloading, or both.
Moving Truck Rental in Orlando
Orlando and Central Florida have many different types of moving situations.
You might be:
- Moving between Orlando apartments
- Moving into a house
- Moving out of a college apartment
- Relocating across Central Florida
- Moving furniture into storage
- Moving a business
- Moving between offices
- Completing a DIY move
- Picking up furniture
- Moving a few large items
The right approach depends on the size and complexity of your move.
Need Help With Your Rental Truck?
You don't have to handle every part of the move yourself.
If you've already rented a truck, MOVE IT ALL can provide professional moving labor for eligible loading and unloading projects.
We serve customers throughout Orlando and Central Florida.
Our moving services include:
- Residential moving
- Commercial moving
- Local moving
- Long-distance moving
- Furniture moving
- Loading
- Unloading
- Packing
- Storage moves
- Specialty moving
Call or text 407-750-2323 for a free estimate.
Truck Rental & Moving FAQ
Can I rent a truck and hire movers?
Yes. You can rent and drive the truck yourself while hiring professional movers to load and unload your belongings.
Can movers load my rental truck?
Yes. MOVE IT ALL provides loading services for customers who need professional labor for a rental truck.
Can movers unload my rental truck?
Yes. Professional movers can unload a rental truck and move belongings into your home, business, storage unit, or other appropriate location.
Is it cheaper to rent a truck or hire movers?
The total cost depends on the specific move. Truck rental involves more than the rental price itself because you may also have fuel, mileage, equipment, supplies, insurance or protection, and your own labor to consider.
What size truck do I need for a 1-bedroom apartment?
There isn't one universal truck size because the amount of furniture and belongings varies between households. Make an inventory of your belongings and compare it with the rental company's actual cargo dimensions and weight limits.
What size truck do I need for a 2-bedroom house?
It depends on how much furniture, equipment, and personal property you're moving. A home with minimal furnishings can require substantially less space than a heavily furnished home.
Can movers load a U-Haul or other rental truck?
Professional movers can often load customer-provided rental trucks, subject to the details of the project and the services available.
Can I hire movers just to load a truck?
Yes. Loading-only moving labor can be an option when you want to drive the truck yourself.
Can I hire movers just to unload a truck?
Yes. Unloading-only service can be useful when you've transported the belongings yourself but need help with the heavy lifting.
What should I put in the moving truck first?
The loading order depends on the items being moved, but movers generally consider weight, size, stability, protection, and unloading access when determining placement.
Do I need moving blankets for a rental truck?
Moving blankets can help protect furniture and other belongings during loading, transportation, and unloading.
Can MOVE IT ALL provide a truck?
If you need transportation as part of a full-service move, contact MOVE IT ALL to discuss your project and available service options.
A DIY Move Doesn't Have to Mean Doing Everything Yourself
Renting a truck gives you control over transportation, but you don't necessarily have to handle all the physical work yourself.
Rent the truck. Let MOVE IT ALL handle the heavy lifting.
Call or text 407-750-2323 for a free estimate.
