{"id":885,"date":"2023-01-05T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=885"},"modified":"2023-05-23T12:38:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T19:38:16","slug":"when-to-reserve-a-u-haul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/when-to-reserve-a-u-haul\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Reserve Your U-Haul Truck Rental"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s important for a move \u2014 in-town or across the country \u2014 to have already decided how you\u2019re going to move your belongings. Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help\u00ae<\/a> is powered by U-Haul, you get the benefit of reserving a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=whentoreserveauhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Haul truck rental<\/a> and then add Moving Help labor onto your order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving Help will explain when it\u2019s best to reserve your U-Haul truck rental and the different U-Haul truck rentals you can reserve when making your reservation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I Reserve My U-Haul Truck Rental?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>U-Haul recommends you make your reservation two to four weeks away from your moving date. Of course, you may want to consider reserving a U-Haul truck rental earlier depending on your circumstances. When you reserve a U-Haul truck earlier than later, you\u2019ll get the convenience factor of not having to worry about finding one closer to moving day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, most moves happen between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Therefore, it\u2019ll be better to schedule the earliest you can in case many people also are moving around the same time you\u2019re moving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you should try to move during the week vs. the weekend. Mondays through Thursdays are your best days to secure your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=whentoreserveauhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Haul truck rental<\/a> when you make your reservation. This is especially important if you&#8217;re trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-move-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">move on a budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Kind of U-Haul Truck Rental Can I Rent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can rent a variety of U-Haul truck rentals. You can rent a pickup, a cargo van, a 10-foot truck, 15-foot truck, 17-foot truck, 20-foot truck, and a 26-foot truck. It\u2019ll all depend on what kind of move you\u2019re making. For example, pickups and cargo vans are best for small jobs. But a 10-foot truck is best for studio to 1-bedroom apartment size moves. On the other end, a 26-foot truck is best for a three-bedroom to four-bedroom home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll also depend on how many items you have in your home. If you have more belongings than the average person, you may need a larger U-Haul truck rental than what\u2019s recommended.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always best to caution on the larger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-size-u-haul-truck-do-i-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Haul truck rental size<\/a> if you\u2019re deciding between two sizes. You don\u2019t want to reserve a U-Haul truck rental only to find out you have to make two loads because it all didn\u2019t fit in one load.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should I Reserve a U-Haul Truck Rental?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s safe, convenient, and easy. U-Haul truck rentals are made with the right equipment because they\u2019re designed for household moving. You also can reserve a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-much-hourly-movers-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moving Help Service Provider as part of your U-Haul reservation<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you reserve a U-Haul truck rental, make sure you give yourself enough time to pick it up and bring it to your home before your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help<\/a> Service Provider arrives at your first location. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/hire-movers-for-u-haul-truck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service Providers are experts in loading a U-Haul truck rental<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reserve a U-Haul Truck Rental Today&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you reserve a U-Haul truck rental today for safety, convenience, and a smooth process. Moving Help is powered by U-Haul. 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