A Hint for Renting Trucks Cheaply

[Mercury]

I rent a LOT of trucks, both local and one way from LA. I probably rent at least one truck per month. It is cheaper for me to rent, than to pay insurance, truck payment, etc, because I can usually do everything I need to do in one day.

If you rent a lot, talk to your local place, tell them that you are going to be renting quite a bit, and would like a better price. My rental guy knocked the per mile charge down from $.59 to $.11!!!! Thats quite a drop!  He also gives me a much better price per day.

He didn't offer these prices, until I asked! Then he said "Oh sure, we can give you a discount!"

Just ask, it can't hurt, especially if you rent often!

PS-Budget has the best prices around here now.

Merc

[G-man422]

Thanks for the tip Merc!  Like you said, it never hurts to ask.

[Poplady1]

Wow, what a great price.  We worked with Enterprise Trucking, they gave us a pretty good rate but not that good.  Hats off to you.

Blue Moose

[BluePlate]

Merc,

I just set up a business account with Penske truck.  I get the truck for $95/day (full insurance&taxes) and .11 a mile.  The insurance is mandatory.  This is on a 16' with an extra large liftgate.  The reason I went with Penske was the liftgate, Ryder is similar but Penske is closer to my house.

[caserri]

BP,

Don't get any ideas about putting a machine in that Penske. I already have one there! 

[Mercury]

BP,

Check out Budget's prices, if they are close to you at all. I think I'm paying $45/day for the 16' truck, with liftgate. Insurance is another $11 per day (mandatory on a business account there also, and a *damn* good idea!!!)

Merc

Merc,

I just set up a business account with Penske truck.  I get the truck for $95/day (full insurance&taxes) and .11 a mile.  The insurance is mandatory.  This is on a 16' with an extra large liftgate.  The reason I went with Penske was the liftgate, Ryder is similar but Penske is closer to my house.