Moving Truck Sizes, End to End
Every rental company sells roughly the same five sizes. They just give them different names and foot-lengths. Here they are side by side, with the real dimensions and capacities. Pick one for the full breakdown.
Cargo Van
A studio, a dorm, or a small apartment you can move in two trips.
- Holds
- Studio or a few rooms of items
- Cargo volume
- ~300 cu ft
Small Truck
A one-bedroom apartment or a studio with larger furniture.
- Holds
- 1 bedroom
- Cargo volume
- ~450 cu ft
Medium Truck
A two-bedroom apartment or a small house.
- Holds
- 2 bedrooms
- Cargo volume
- ~700 cu ft
Large Truck
A three-bedroom home. (Budget jumps straight to 26' here.)
- Holds
- 3 bedrooms
- Cargo volume
- ~1100 cu ft
Extra-Large Truck
A large four- or five-bedroom house moved in one trip.
- Holds
- 4–5+ bedrooms
- Cargo volume
- ~1650 cu ft
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Use the size calculatorAll five sizes at a glance
The same row read across three companies. This is why you shouldn't compare trucks by the number painted on the side.
| Size | Holds | Cargo volume | U-Haul | Penske | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Van 9–11 ft | Studio or a few rooms of items | ~300 cu ft | 9' Cargo Van | Cargo Van | Cargo Van |
| Small Truck 10–12 ft | 1 bedroom | ~450 cu ft | 10' Truck | 12' Truck | 12' Truck |
| Medium Truck 15–16 ft | 2 bedrooms | ~700 cu ft | 15' Truck | 16' Truck | 16' Truck |
| Large Truck 20–22 ft | 3 bedrooms | ~1100 cu ft | 20' Truck | 22' Truck | 16' or 26' |
| Extra-Large Truck 26 ft | 4–5+ bedrooms | ~1650 cu ft | 26' Truck | 26' Truck | 26' Truck |
Cargo volumes are representative figures for the category; exact numbers vary by company and model year. Each size page lists the per-company specs.
Keep going
Read the room-by-room size guide, see how U-Haul, Penske, and Budget compare, or estimate what your move will cost.