![]() This window is shorter than both PODS and 1-800-PACK-RAT’s 30 days for loading. You then have three business days to pack the container with your belongings. U-Pack’s ReloCubes come in only one size, a 70” x 82” x 93” container. Like other moving container companies, U-Pack drops off either its shipping containers or a moving trailer at your original home when you request it. ![]() ✘ Only allows three days to load and three to unload ✔ Is available in all 50 states ✘ Has a 150-mile minimum for moves ✔ Runs a pay-for-what-you-use policy that provides flexibility in pricing and space ✔ Has less expensive rates than competitors In fact, we found that U-Pack can be as much as 60% cheaper than other moving container companies. This policy allows you to adjust space used according to your moving budget. The company has fewer size options for its moving containers, but it offers a unique pay-for-what-you-use policy for moving trailers. If your move is less than 150 miles away, you should look to another moving container company. U-Pack functions in a similar manner to 1-800-PACK-RAT and PODS, but it focuses exclusively on long-distance moving. State Availabilityġ-800-PACK-RAT easily offers its services in Washington, D.C., and the following states:Īrizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. We suggest you get a more accurate idea of what 1-800-PACK-RAT moving container costs by filling out this online survey. This quote includes two 16-foot rental containers, a no-cut security lock, all transportation, delivery, and pickup, and $10,000 in contents protection. We received a moving quote from 1-800-PACK-RAT for a three-bedroom home moving from Tampa, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using a 16-foot container for $3,678.68. *There is a $2,500 deductible for losses caused by named storms, such as hurricanes. ![]() There is a $100 deductible for all losses.* Customers can have up to $75,000 of protection on their household goods and personal effects while their container is in 1-800-PACK-RAT’s possession or at their home. Its second plan, The Silver Plan, combines the Basic Plan with protection on your belongings within the container. This means you’re not responsible for any damage to the container itself, but it does not protect your belongings. Its Basic Plan acts as a damage waiver plan that covers damage to the container when it’s in your possession. The company offers long-term and short-term storage solutions at one of its many storage facilities.ġ-800-PACK-RAT offers two different plans for contents protection. In addition to its self-service moving service, 1-800-PACK-RAT offers various other useful services, such as assistance with loading and unloading or packing and unpacking through Hire-A-Helper. In fact, 1-800-PACK-RAT is the only portable storage company with all-steel containers. A move with 1-800-PACK-RAT includes 30 days worth of rental, but if you need more time for loading and unloading, you can extend the rental for another 30 days for an additional cost.ġ-800-PACK-RAT offers three rental container sizes:Įach of the company’s containers are high-quality, sturdy, and weatherproof. Like the other moving companies on this list, 1-800-PACK-RAT delivers portable storage units to your home. ✔ Provides weatherproof, sturdy, and well-protected mobile storage units ✔ Offers a price-matching policy for PODS ✔ Includes $10,000 moving protection for long-distance moves The company offers competitive pricing, durable moving containers, add-on services, moving resources, and insurance coverage. In short, we think it’s the best value overall. We chose 1-800-PACK-RAT as our top recommendation due to its all-inclusive customer offerings. However, we still recommend it due to its transparent online pricing and price-matching offering. ![]() **Smartbox scored comparatively low with us because it has poorer overall customer reviews and doesn’t offer as many add-on services. *Quotes are for a three-bedroom move using a 16-foot truck moving from Tampa, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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