An Overview
Truck Rental vs Full-Service Moving
Let’s do a detailed comparison between Truck Rental and Full-Service Moving
Truck Rental | Full Service Moving | |
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Pricing | Additional cost of gas, toll, distance etc. to the base price | All-in-one moving cost for all services viz. packing, loading, unloading and driving |
Moving Labor | Hire loading labors separately | Professionals will handle loading & unloading, no need to hire labor separately |
Driving | Drive the rental truck on your own | A licensed driver will drive the belongings to the new location |
Delivery | You can schedule the delivery, but your work routine can impact the moving | Schedule and get delivery on time, no impact of your work routine |
Storage | No storage option available | No storage option available. Storage can be arranged on request |
Sizing | Multiple size options for rental trucks available | Size of truck for full-service move depends on the property size |
Parking | Rental trucks have the legal authority to park everywhere | For a full-service move, parking required for few hours only around the pickup location |
Risk | Risk of physical injury and item damage because of self-loading | Moving tools and devices are used for loading-unloading, resulting in no injury or damage |
Before you pick the suitable option for your next move, go through the comparison once. Van Lines Move is making full-service moving effortless by providing free moving quotes online. Compare instant moving estimates from trustworthy moving companies here.
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