For short distance moves it is a cost effective measure to do all of the moving yourself. Not only does this save money, but allows you to take control over your move. This also means that you do not have to rely on a moving company to keep your items safe, which isnâ??t always guaranteed.

For this task nothing beats a local moving truck rental to get the job done. Moving trucks are available from companies like uhaul, but also from car rental dealerships and commercial rental agencies. You should also check out the smaller local companies that have a smaller vehicle fleet, but often have a better rate and customer service than the bigger multinational companies.

Try and be well prepared for your move before the big day comes. If you book the truck well in advance and have everything packed and ready to be loaded before the day you can be sure that things will go smoothly. Remember to make sure you have all the packing materials you need and while these can be provided by the rental company it is often cheaper to source these items from elsewhere.