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What Size Moving Truck Do I Need?

The single most important rental decision, and the easiest to get wrong. Tell us about your place and we'll point you to the right size.

When in doubt, we round up. Renting one size too small is the most common mistake. It's also the most expensive, because it forces a second trip or a second day.

Unbranded white medium box moving truck (15–16 ft)
Our recommendation

Medium Truck

15–16 ft

A two-bedroom apartment or a small house.

Holds
2 bedrooms
Cargo volume
~700 cu ft
Max load
~4,500 lb
What each company calls this size
U-Haul
15' Truck
Penske
16' Truck
Budget
16' Truck
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