Truck rentals come in handy for all kinds of things, from business deliveries to moving house, but how do you pick the right one? This article recommends the best truck sizes for moving, so you can rent the right vehicle and move with ease.
Start by estimating how much stuff you need to move. You can always make more than one trip, but if the destination is far away that may end up costing more, so we suggest simply renting the next size up in tonnage.
Truck rental quick-reference table ▼
| Tonnage | Features | |
| Small | 1.3 1.5 | Compact body, easy to unload at the curb; great for in-city deliveries and student moves |
| Medium | 1.75 2.4 | Nimble and easy to maneuver around the city; good for a moderate load or a small family move |
| Large | 3.5 4.0 | Big cargo bed; suited to larger loads and bulky, heavy items |
Recommended truck sizes
If you don’t have much to move and you’re just clearing out a studio apartment, a small truck of 1.3–1.5 tons will do. But if you have a few pieces of furniture and the destination is far away, go straight for a medium truck so you don’t have to make a second trip.
If you have a bit more to move plus some smaller furniture such as a desk chair, cabinets or a bed, we recommend a medium truck (1.75–2.4 tons).
For a small family, go with a truck of 3 tons or more, since you’ll inevitably have more to carry, especially large furniture.
Still calling rental shops one by one to ask about truck prices? That’s old news. Booking online lets you browse actual photos of the trucks and see rental prices up front, and with transparent pricing you can book in seconds from home.
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Truck rental: meet our partner shops
1. Taichung: 永貿租車 (Yongmao Car Rental)
With nearly 10 years serving the local area, the owner is highly knowledgeable and happy to recommend the right vehicle for you. Great service, affordable prices, and the shop also rents passenger cars.
 Photo: MITSUBISHI Veryca (1.3t) |  Photo: MITSUBISHI Delica (2.4t) |  Photo: MITSUBISHI Canter (3t) |  Photo: HINO 300 (4t) |
Online ratings
Google reviews 4.3 / Facebook page reviews 5
Pickup address
No. 273, Section 4, Chongde Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 20:00
Saturday to Sunday 09:00 to 20:00
2. Taipei: 大象租車 (Elephant Car Rental)
In business in Shilin for 20 years with a solid reputation and plenty of repeat customers. It’s close to Shilin Night Market, and the owners are friendly, provide good service and take the time to answer every question. The shop also rents passenger cars.
 Photo: HYUNDAI Mighty (2.5t) |  Photo: MITSUBISHI Canter (3t) |  Photo: MITSUBISHI Canter (3t) |
Online ratings
Google reviews 3.4 / Facebook page reviews 5
Pickup address
No. 36, Lane 134, Hougang Street, Shilin District, Taipei City
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 22:00
Saturday to Sunday 09:00 to 22:00
永貿租車 (Yongmao Car Rental) in Taichung also rents out refrigerated trucks!
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This article was translated by AI from the original Chinese version.
