Renting a truck that's too small can mean a second trip. Renting one that's too big wastes money you didn't need to spend. Answer a few quick questions to get a straightforward truck size recommendation to start comparing rental options.
Your recommendation starts from your home size — more bedrooms generally means more furniture and boxes to move, so it starts from a bigger truck class. From there, a few things can size the recommendation up to the next class:
This is a rule-of-thumb, not a precise measurement of your belongings' volume — treat it as a solid starting point for comparing rental options, not the final word on the one truck guaranteed to fit everything.
Say you're moving from a 2-bedroom home, with “A Lot” of furniture, no garage or storage area to bring along, and about 65 boxes packed.
This calculator is a starting point for comparing truck rental options, not a guarantee that everything you own will fit in the recommended truck. It works from broad averages for homes of a given size — your actual furniture, boxes and storage areas may add up to more or less volume than a typical home in that category. Truck interior dimensions and load capacity also vary by rental company and by the specific vehicle you're assigned, so two trucks in the same size class can hold noticeably different amounts. Heavy or oversized items — pianos, safes, large appliances, motorcycles — may need special handling or a dedicated vehicle regardless of what size class this tool recommends. Always confirm interior dimensions and weight limits with the rental company, and size up if you're at all unsure.
A typical 2-bedroom apartment with an average amount of furniture and no extra storage areas usually fits a 15–17 ft Truck. If you have a lot of furniture, a garage or storage area to move, or more boxes than a typical 2-bedroom home, the recommendation moves up to a 20–22 ft Truck or larger — use the calculator above with your own numbers for a more specific answer.
Yes. Renting a truck that's slightly too big usually just means a bit more fuel cost and a partially empty cargo area. Renting one that's too small can mean a second trip, items left behind, or scrambling to rent a trailer at the last minute — which usually costs more than sizing up would have in the first place.
No. “Cargo Van,” “10–12 ft Truck,” and similar labels are common industry shorthand, but the exact interior dimensions and load capacity behind each label vary by rental company and by the specific vehicle. Treat the size class from this calculator as a starting point for comparison shopping, then confirm exact dimensions with the company you plan to book with.
Not directly. Very heavy or oversized items can take up a disproportionate share of a truck's weight capacity even when they don't take up much floor space, and some may need special equipment or a dedicated vehicle to move safely. If your move includes items like these, mention them to the rental company or a moving professional regardless of the truck size you land on here.
Once you know your truck size, estimate the full cost of renting one with the Moving Truck Rental Cost Calculator.
Not sure how many boxes you're packing yet? Get an estimate first with the Moving Box Calculator and come back here to size your truck.
Once you know your truck size, roll it into a full cost picture — calculate your moving expenses including labor, fuel, and any extra services.