7 Things to Know Before Renting a One Way Truck
If you are about to buy a house that is a long distance away,
you may have wondered the best way to get all of your stuff
there. One of the best ways is to use one way truck rentals,
this will allow you to rent a truck where you live, load it up
and drive to where you are moving to. You then return the truck
to the branch of the rental company that is closest to the new
house.
1- Call around to rental companies that deal in truck rentals.
You will need to know if they have any one way truck rentals
available for the dates and destinations that you will require
them. Be sure to ask about prices, mileage limits and costs and
any extra fees associated with renting a one way vehicle.
2- The next step that needs to be completed before you can
actually start moving your belongings is to figure out how much
truck space you will actually need. You do not want to be caught
in a situation where you don't have enough room on the truck for
everything you want to take with you. However, you don't want
too much space; this will cost more and allow your possessions
to be damaged during transport. To decide on the size truck you
will need, ask the rental company for their advice, they will
have formulas that determine the size truck needed for the job.
3- Before you rent the truck, be sure to check it out for
quality. Most rental companies pride themselves on having
dependable transportation for rent; however, it will be in your
best interest to check things like the door latches, locks and
tires. This could only save you headaches later down the road.
4- Call your insurance agent to inquire whether your personal
auto policy covers the use of rental trucks and vans for this
purpose. While most insurance companies will cover the use of a
rental car, most don't normally cover the use of a delivery
vehicle. If your policy does not cover the rental truck, you
will need to purchase the insurance policy that is offered by
the rental company.
5- Given your need for the use of a one way truck rental, it is
wise to ask about drop off destinations that are closest to
where you will be arriving. Ask about pick up service for the
truck, if this is available in the area you will be moving to,
it could save you valuable time upon your arrival.
6- If you are moving at the end or at the beginning of a month,
be sure to reserve your truck well in advance of the actual
moving date. These times are the busiest for rental companies
and if you wait to request a truck, they may not have any
available for you.
7- Most rental companies will require that you reserve your
vehicle with a credit or debit card. They will also, most likely
require that you be at least 25 years old to rent a truck. If
either of these items will be an issue for you, you will need to
have an older relative or friend rent the truck for you.