we are getting ready to move from miami, fl to new york city. we need to rent a truck or large van to move a small one bedrooms worth of furniture to our new home. (we are getting rid of our vehicle before the move since we won't need it in ny). i've checked out the big guys (u-haul, penske,budget) and i can't seem to find anything for less than $1000! we really don't have that much stuff, the trip is 1300 miles and is obviously just one way. help? please?
2007-03-12 16:38:31 · 7 answers · asked by sfboy 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Rent a U-Haul pickup and trailer in Miami for local use unlimited mileage, several days use, make the trip up drive it back, turn it in in Miami and jump the Greyhound or Amtrak back to NYC.
That last part's a good way to get hubby out of the house while you unpack the kitchen and arrange the furniture the way you want it without him underfoot. ;) Besides the lone man on the road spirit of adventure blah blah blah it's manly.
Ok blast me for the fraudulent use of the rental. C'mon I'm ready.
Captains Log Supplemental: It was on my review of the question and asker that I realized there might not be a hubby involved as it could as easily be roommates or brothers. For the record I have rendered a hearty slap to my forehead and uttered DOH! over the intercom to all levels of the ship. That is all
2007-03-12 16:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by seattleogre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I'd unload as much furniture as you could in FLA, until you're down to a carload's worth... then drive the car to NYC and sell it. (beware: they have smog laws you must pass.) If you can bear doing an extra round trip, you could haul another carload's worth plus a small trailerload, by returning the trailer in the same town you rent it. (that costs MUCH less.)
$1000 sounds about right for a truck rental. SFO-SEA was about the same. For that price I almost wonder if a moving company might be cheaper, especially if you were flexible about delivery time.
2007-03-12 16:47:17 · answer #2 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have things that are not of great value, sell it and buy when you get there. I moved from Ga. to Mi and it was 700.00 at budget which was the cheapest, if I had to do it again, I would have sold everything and started over.
2007-03-12 16:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a shop,and that's about the average price for renting one of these i don't think you,ll get a better deal than that other than if you owned a pick up truck and owned a small trailer,but that's about the best deal your going to find,good luck,hope this helps.
2007-03-12 16:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered having a 'moving sale' and just getting what you need when you get there? Join a local Freecycle group for the town you're moving to and see what you can find when you get there.
2007-03-12 16:49:29 · answer #5 · answered by Win S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok I think I am able to help. For your stuff there is a site called... http://www.uship.com/. Post and place a free add and see if you can get a good price. Then there is another site you can post a free add, http://www.erideshare.com/
2007-03-12 16:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by Kill_Me_Now! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wheelbarrel,
at lowes, $34.00
although this would require a lot of labor...
2007-03-12 16:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by ticklemetimbers 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋