Moving to a new place can be exciting but it also can be stressful. This stress often comes from the moving of your belongings from point A to Z. When thinking of moving your belongings you may consider various options in order to save time, save money, and stress. Well, let us save you this search and stress by showing you the pros and cons of hiring a moving company along with the pros and cons of moving using a moving container, and the pros and cons of a truck rental.
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Driving | You drive the rental truck | The driving is done for you | The professionals drive for you |
Pricing | Pricing varies depending on distance, size, and additional services | Pricing varies depending on distance, size, and additional services | Pricing varies depending on distance, size, and additional services |
Storage option | Many companies offer storage for an extra fee | Many companies offer storage for an extra fee | Various sizes depending on size of belongings |
Size options | Cargo vans up to 26’ moving trucks | 3 most common sizes: 7’, 12’, 16’ containers | Sizing calculated by company based on size of home |
Moving Labor | None unless you choose to hire extra help | None unless you choose to hire extra help | Movers included |
Car shipping | Car towing services usually offered | Allows motorcycle to be shipped but not large vehicles | Car shipment options may be available |
Parking | Usually permitted on legal parking spots. Check your city regulations. | Usually permitted on legal parking spots. Check your city regulations. | Usually permitted on legal parking spots. Check your city regulations. |
Both moving trucks and moving containers are efficient ways of moving without having to hire a moving company. The following are some key factors to keep in mind when choosing how to move your belongings.
Getting a truck rental is much more cost effective than hiring a moving company. A truck rental will give you a lot more independence as you can decide when and how to move. While there is usually a time frame, you will still have a lot more flexibility in the time and day you want to move as you won’t have to rely on the restricted availability of a moving company.
A final and important reason for renting a moving truck is that you will have full control over your items so you can have the time you need to carefully move your most precious belongings.
Moving containers are very spacious and sturdy metallic boxes. Their big space is a big plus if you have a lot of furniture even though you will have to pull out those muscles in order to move everything yourself. Because you will be moving all your heavy furniture on your own, you won’t have to worry about a mover accidentally breaking anything. Hiring a moving company is beneficial as you won’t have to move a thing, but you cannot guarantee that your furniture will be moved to your liking and that your fragile items won’t break.
Availability
Moving Truck Rental Companies are very flexible as they have many trucks available, in many sizes, at all times of the year. So you will be able to build your own schedule rather than relying on a moving company’s restricted schedule.
Size options
The average truck rental company offers 7 truck sizes. The range varies from cargo vans all the way to 26 moving trucks so you can definitely find the one to suit your moving needs best.
Average cost
The average cost of a rental truck differs according to the distance it covers and the size of your furniture. The average rental truck per 1-bedroom house will cost you $20-$200 for a local move whereas if you’re moving long distance it will cost you around $800-$1,900. These costs also depend on the amount of fuel you use and if you have purchased any additional services.
Availability
Moving Containers offer more availability than a moving company because you usually have more flexibility in choosing the time of your move as you are not dependent on the mover’s schedule.
Size options
The average moving container company will offer 2-3 container sizes. The sizes are quite large and can fit a lot of things. These sizes are usually 7’, 12’, and 16’. These sizes vary by moving container company so make sure to inform yourself with your local moving container company.
Average cost
The average cost of moving a container varies depending on the distance it covers and the size of the container. The average Moving Container per 1-bedroom home will cost you $150-$600 for a local move whereas if you move long distance, it will cost you around $1,200-$4,000 plus fuel costs per 1-bedroom house.
Availability
To ship your stuff by using Moving Companies, you have to make reservations in advance as they are not available for last minute bookings during peak moving seasons, and then you have to wait for your turn. Moreover, booking a Moving Company with excessive services may be harder and tacky than renting a truck.
The availability of the Moving Company depends on the size of your belongings, the place you are moving to, the place you are moving from, and the types of services you need to move for example; are you shipping fragile items and want the company to provide insurance for that.
Size options
Professional Moving Companies offer multiple truck sizes according to your need. They will suggest a truck size depending on the size of your home. However, it becomes a bit tricky if you need to move to a very large home such as five bedrooms or more, in this case we would recommend that you use moving containers.
Average cost
Shipment via Moving Company is not very budget friendly. The average Moving Company per 1-bedroom home will cost you $240-$500 for a local move whereas if you move long distance it will cost you around $2,700-$6,000 per 1-bedroom house.
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The best moving solution you will need for a successful move will depend on your budget, your time, and your physical capabilities or desire to complete the physical work.
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Budget | Low budget | Medium budget | Big budget |
Time needed | A lot of time | A lot of time | Little time |
Physical effort / desire | Elevated | Elevated | Low |
Driving effort/ desire | Elevated | Low | Low |
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