Rent a moving truck The cheapest way to move cross country is to simply rent a truck and do the move yourself. If you're prepared to drive across the country, consider renting a moving truck from a reputable truck rental company. By choosing a DIY move, you'll likely save thousands of dollars.
The two most affordable moving options are rental trucks (like a U-Haul) and moving containers (from PODS, for example). Renting a moving truck is your cheapest option (by about 300%) if you're traveling locally.
Why it's a good time to move: While the end of May kicks off peak moving season, the months of March, April and early May experience much less demand. This means moving companies will be cheaper and more readily available during the majority of spring months.
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We should say that if you're having a local move or a short-distance move, you'll save money by moving your furniture instead of buying new. If your move is cross-country, this is where you should be considering the alternative.
Ideally, you want to save as much as possible before moving out. At the very least, you'll want three months rent and expenses, while a more reasonable safety net is six months. Depending on where you live, that three-month safety net could be anywhere from $3,200 to over $5,000.
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What's the Cheapest Day of the Week to Move? The short answer to this question is that it's cheaper to move on a weekday — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Simply put, most moving companies offer better rates during the week because they aren't as busy then.
Move into your new home on a Thursday, considered by some to be the luckiest day. That is, unless everyone else is moving on a Thursday, which will make getting a van pretty difficult.
Best Month of the Year: Mid-September through April
If you define by “best” by cost then, generally speaking, you are more likely to save on a move during the late September to April window. Demand for movers usually slows down during this time frame and rates are low.
Do what you love and you'll feel refreshed and energized to keep working on the moving tasks at hand.
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