Know What You Have To Pay When You Make A Pick Up Truck Rental

Shifting to a new home can be stressful and costly. For this reason, if you are looking to save money, then you should carefully plan your relocation. Among what you have to focus on, in this case, is the transportation. Of course, as far as this is concerned, a pick up truck rental makes a reasonable option.

But before you deal with the actual reservation, it would help if you become well-informed about the fees that come when you rent a truck. Basically, rates can be charged and as such calculated on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. In addition, rates can differ based on the size and type of truck you are booking for. A bigger truck can be more expensive so it is imperative that you determine the right size so you can do away with unnecessary extra charges. It is also worth noting that if you rent during off-peak times such as Monday to Thursday, you can get discounts. In relation to this, you should not schedule the move during the end of the month where the demand for truck is high and rates are likely to be high.

Depending on the rental policy of the company, you may be required to make a down payment that would consist of a portion of the rental rate, taxes and security deposit. A processing fee for the truck rental can also add up to this initial cost. In addition to these are the refueling and delivery and pick up charges. You should inquire with the rentals the possibility of returning the truck to a store that is in proximity to your new home to save time, money on fuel and energy.

Considering this, you would be better off making the rental from a big reputable company that has a lot of branches nationwide. You should also expect to pay the following: Loss Damage Waiver, Domestic Security Fees, Environmental Recovery Fees and Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery Fees. Before you sign the rental agreement, it would be best to have the fees discussed. Guard against hidden charges while you investigate on the breakdown of the rental cost. If you have been given a discount verbally, see to it that it would appear on the rental contract. Otherwise, don't sign the contract.

Apart from these fees, you should know that there are other potential charges you can incur. These could increase the total rental cost but you can avoid them if you know what they are. If you are thinking about renting from Hertz Equip, have its staff inform you of such charges.

Rental companies usually charge for late return. This might sum up to a late fee and the daily rate. There is also a fee for excess mileage which could vary among rental stores. In the same way, you should expect to pay more for returning an unclean truck or one that has excessive wear or damage.