This post focuses on U-Hauls Military Discount. To view our post on all truck rental companies, click here: Military Discounts - Rental Truck Companies UPDATE (JUNE 20, 2016) - Multiple readers have been commenting that U-Haul is currently NOT offering any type of discount. They have done this in the past when there has been high demand and no need to offer a discount. I wouldn't waste your time calling the number below given all the reports that no discounts are being given. I would still go online and check U-Haul, Budget, and Penske's price and compare them to make sure you get the best deal. In my past experience Budget has typically had the best price between the three companies. U-Haul does not offer an "official" military discount. However, you can call the Sales Department at 800-468-4285 and they will often work out some type of discount. Their sales department is allowed to offer 10-15% off some reservations. Some of their representatives will give you that discount and some will not.

Others have said that they will give you the discount but you must make the reservation at that moment. This 10-15% discount only applies if you are traveling one way (for example Phoenix to San Antonio). Border Collie Pups For Sale NyIt typically doesn't work for "in-town" moves.Hot Tub Amy Seattle Sometimes this number (800-468-4285) will not directly connect to the sales department so always ask to be transferred to the sales department. Log Cabins With Hot Tubs York For 2 NightsThey are the ONLY ones that can hook you up with a 10-15% discount. I used this a couple months ago when moving from West Phoenix to East Phoenix. It saved me about $15 last time on a $100 reservation. If you are renting from U-Haul and are picking up and dropping off at the same location, there is no corporate discount.

However, the corporate officer on the phone did mention that if you ask they will commonly give a Local Military Discount. U-Haul does offer a free month of storage to military members. Another Company that gives Military Discounts is Budget. In my experience Budget is often cheaper than U-Haul. Budget has a 20% Military Discount. In order to get the discount your will need to use the promo code "usmilord". This will give you 20% off. They will also price match U-Haul if they are cheaper. Members of the US Military save 20% when renting from Budget Truck Purchase a hitch online and get $10 off professional installation. Take your vehicle to a U-Haul hitch installation location for a free towing inspection. Have your hitch installed at any U-Haul location and get a $5 lifetime unlimited warranty. Get one month of self-storage for free with a one-way equipment rental at participating locations. Boxes and moving supplies Spend $50 or more on boxes and moving supplies and get free standard shipping.

Find other customers in your area giving away free used boxes with U-Haul Customer Connect. We will buy-back any unused box, with receipt, at any U-Haul center nationwide. Long Distance and Business Rentals Pickup trucks and cargo vans are available for additional days and extended miles at a special rate Businesses benefit from daily, weekly, and monthly rentals to assist with long term rental needs Association & Membership Discounts US Military Personnel, Travelling with Orders Save 20% of your rental now! Use discount code USMIO. + View Terms and Conditions A reservation only guarantees the rate once confirmed with a credit card deposit, and shows a customer's preferences for a pick-up location, drop-off location, time of rental, date of rental and equipment type. Local rentals returned late are subject to the following fees: Local rentals, returned after the contracted return date, you will be subject to an additional day charge at 100% of the going daily rate, plus 100% of the daily rate for any additional protection products and accessories.

< 1234 5 678910111215 > 1 posts, read 27,369 times 2,493 posts, read 1,829,710 times I would never use U-Haul. When I called for a truck, they want me to give them my credit card number and make a reservation before they even know if a truck is available!!!! The Penske trucks are nice and clean. The staff is fair and easy to work with. Read this scary story in the L.A. Times about U-Haul's aging trucks. 673 posts, read 2,598,543 times 3,008 posts, read 4,976,411 times 3,167 posts, read 7,848,658 times 355 posts, read 2,173,439 times 1,735 posts, read 2,244,928 times I'd have to go with Penske on this one. Uhaul just doesn't have the horse power nor track record(pun intended). Now if were Penske vs. Gibbs, well that'll be different. 3 posts, read 40,479 times Ryder Is the Best 2,889 posts, read 5,354,901 times 7 posts, read 48,408 timesUsing our 13 ways to save money on moving costs, a family moving to a new house could save 68% on their bill.

Turns out there are several ways to save real money on house moving costs. The biggest are renting space in a tractor trailer and getting Penske’s big AAA discount, but there are lots more. Many families can even move for free. Let’s say a family is moving from West Virginia to Maine. They’re moving 930 miles and they live in a three bedroom house. They get a typical in-home estimate from a full service moving company of $5,000 for the move. Using method #2 below, they decide to rent space on a tractor trailer truck instead, instantly saving $3,000, dropping their moving costs to $2,000. Using method #3, they get a AAA discount and save another $200. Now their cost for the move is $1,800, but they don’t stop there. They have a moving sale (method #6) to save space on the truck and save another $100. Now their moving costs are down to $1,700. They use method #11 to get free moving supplies and save another $100. Now their move costs just $1,600. Finally, they use method #5 to deduct the move from their taxes and save another $400.

They’ve saved a total of $3,400 on their moving costs. Using method #4, they get their employer to cover the remaining costs. Since half of all employers will pay an employees moving costs, they end up moving for free. Here’s a breakdown of how much money the family in our example above could save on moving costs by using the methods we describe in this article: The family could even move for free by getting their company to pay for their moving costs. According to a study by Atlas Van Lines, 50% of companies will cover the full cost of moving, and 96% will pay for at least some moving costs. Below, we’ll show you the three different methods of moving a house or a family. You’ll see how to compare the costs of each method. You’ll also learn what percentage of companies cover employee moving costs, how to save with moving sales and why moving in the off season saves money. We’ll also show how to find deep discounts, how to pick the best moving company and a few tips and tricks, like shipping books via USPS media mail and driving during off peak hours.

Here are our 13 solid ways to save money on moving costs: It’s hard to save money on moving costs if you don’t know how much moving might cost to begin with. To generalize, renting a moving truck and renting space in a truck cost about the same, while hiring a moving company costs about twice as much. Here’s how much it would cost to move a family from a three bedroom house 930 miles, from West Virginia to Maine, using each method: Click here for step by step instructions on how to accurately estimate the cost of each method of moving. “You pack, we move” moving options are generally cheapest and easiest. Also, “you pack, we move” options normally cost less than half what it costs to hire a moving company. The two biggest “You pack, we move” options in the U.S. are U-Pack and PODS. PODS has some restrictions on shipping areas, but U-Pack will generally pick up and deliver anywhere in the United States. A AAA membership can save 10% to 20% on moving costs.

A basic AAA membership costs $55 a year. For that price, members get discounts at moving companies, as well as four free tows of five miles or less, free battery boosts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, lockout service and other perks. There are also discounts at most hotels. The table below shows a breakdown of what a AAA membership can save on moving costs. The table isn’t comprehensive, so calling a moving company to ask for their AAA discount can help. As you can see, a $55 AAA membership can generally save 10% or more on moving costs. According to a survey by Atlas Van Lines, 50% of companies will cover the full cost of a move and 96% will pay at least some moving costs. Some companies will also pay for other costs for their employees, like helping a spouse find a job, house hunting and housing benefits. A federal tax deduction can save 25% or more on moving costs. People who move for business or job reasons can usually deduct moving costs from their taxes.

To deduct moving expenses from taxes: Members of the U.S. Armed Forces can deduct their moving costs without satisfying either of the two tests above. Assuming a 25% tax rate, someone who spends $2,000 on moving expenses can save $500 by deducting their moving expenses. To make sure you can deduct all your moving costs, make sure to save all receipts. The costs of meals during moving can’t be deducted. People love moving sales, and they’re a great way to save on moving costs. A $600 couch might sell for $400. Selling the couch might save $200 on moving costs. Every piece of furniture you can sell and buy again will chop your moving costs down a bit. While you might not wind up ahead financially after buying replacements, you stand a good chance of breaking even. Plus, in the end you’ll get new furniture from the deal. Families can save up to 30% on home moving costs by moving during the off season. Most people move during the summer months, so moving companies have cheaper rates at other times of the year.

Most people don’t want to move in the off season for a variety of reasons. Bad weather, colder air, tougher driving conditions and lowered convenience are just some of the reasons people don’t tend to move during spring, summer and fall. That means moving companies have to fight harder for business during the off season, which means lower prices. Like airline tickets, moving costs go up as the moving date approaches. It’s often possible to pay less for a moving company, rental truck or “you pack, we move” truck by booking early. In addition to paying less for reserving in advance, starting early can save money by forcing moving companies to compete for your business. Since most moving companies offer free estimates, get estimates from at least three different companies, then use the lowest estimate to get a cheaper price. For example, let’s say you’re moving a two bedroom house 500 miles. You call three different moving companies and get the following estimates:

It’s easy enough to call Mayflower and United Van Lines and tell them Atlas’ price. Notifying two moving companies that a third company has a lower price will usually get them to lower their estimate. In this case, both Mayflower and United might come in with a price in the $3,500 to $3,600 range. If they do, another call back to Atlas might get you a new $3,400 quote. There are tons of coupons, discounts and deals online for all kinds of moving companies. Here’s a list of just a few moving deals: There are dozens more discount and coupon pages online. To find them, just do a search of any moving company’s name, plus the words “discount,” “coupon” or “deals.” Picking the right moving company can save a lot of money, not only on price but also on avoiding damage and other headaches. Penske truck rental and U-Pack lead the field in customer satisfaction. The sad truth is that most full service moving companies get rated very poorly. Fully 20% of all customers of full service moving companies end up filing lawsuits, according to the American Moving and Storage Association.

To avoid headaches, broken possessions, hidden fees and other financial hardships, pick a moving company that has a lot of satisfied customers. You can save money on moving costs by not paying for things like boxes and furniture pads. Look for free boxes in places like supermarkets, liquor stores and other small stores. Ask around the office for empty boxes too. Big box stores aren’t good places to look for free boxes for moving because they have efficient systems in place for immediately breaking down and packaging cardboard waste for recycling. U-Haul rents furniture pads for moving for $5 each. While that doesn’t sound like much, even a relatively small house can have enough furniture to use up a lot of $5 furniture pads. For that reason, look in goodwill stores and flea markets for used blankets. A shout out on Facebook to friends can often turn up a lot of old blankets too. Friends are sad to see you move and are usually glad to be asked to help in some way.