You're getting ready to move soon, with a certain amount of stress, which is perfectly normal. You want to rent a utility vehicle to try to save your costs, this is a fairly classic solution, but you are wondering what size truck to choose for your move.
Choosing the right utility vehicle is not an obvious choice: let's take stock together in this article to approach your move without panic and make the best choice!
It's all a question of volume
Between 3m3 vans, 6m3 utility vehicles, 12m3 trucks and 30m3 vans, the rental choice for moving is vast. How to find your way around? First of all, you must specify the volume that you need to move, because in fact this criterion will be essential when choosing your utility vehicle.
Are you moving a studio, a 3-room apartment or a house? The need, inevitably, will not be the same. What objects and furniture do you want to take into your new home or into your furniture guard ?
Please note that generally you need 1.2 m3 for a double bed, 1.5 m3 for a wardrobe and 1.3 m3 for a sofa. If you want to move your fridge or washing machine, allow 0.3 m3, if you do not want to part with your table, it will take up 0.7 m3.
On certain websites, it is possible to calculate the volume of your move, which is very practical for having clearer ideas. To get an idea of the volume, you can divide the surface area of your current home in half.
The result will approximately correspond to the number of cubic meters that you will need to take into account. For example, for a 20m2 studio, a 10m3 truck should be sufficient, a T3 generally requires a 20m3 truck. If your current home has a surface area of 80 m² or more, it is advisable to choose a heavyweight. Another solution is to plan several trips with a smaller vehicle.
Compare vehicles for an informed choice
You can also compare the sizes of different vans to make your rental choice, their volumes, i.e. the space available to place your boxes and furniture, as well as their dimensions, length, width and height, which help to clearly visualize whether your bed will fit in the truck.
The height of the vehicle should not be neglected, because on your route you will probably have bridges and parking entrances. Another thing to consider is the payload, indicating the total weight you can load into the truck. It is equally interesting to know the toll category of the vehicle, which is determined mainly by its total height. A higher toll category corresponds to higher fees.
What other elements should you take into account before renting a vehicle for your move?
This is an essential element to keep in mind for your moving : what license do you need to be able to drive your truck? If in some cases, the B license is sufficient, in others it will be necessary to rent a truck with driver.
Other elements to take into account: the distance you will have to travel, as well as the mileages or hours included in the price of your rental. Indeed, additional charges could be added to the final bill.
To find your moving truck, you can call on vehicle rental companies or moving utility rental specialists. Large retail brands also offer truck rentals. Otherwise, individuals also rent their vehicles via advertisements on rental sites. Also consult your loved ones to find out if one of them has a vehicle that they could make available to you for a day or a weekend.
And finally, in terms of price, how much will your rental cost? To do your accounts, include the cost, gasoline and also insurance to establish your budget.
Comparing the different offers will allow you to make the best choice of vehicle that will perfectly meet your needs for your move, according to your budget.
Ready, go!
Now you know everything: you have calculated the volume you need for your vehicle to rent for your move and you know all the elements to take into account to make the best possible choice.
All you have to do is rent your truck and plan your moving date. Have a good trip and have a good move!
