Even though our rates are as low as moving the items yourself, the service we provide is vastly different. Our comparison table will show you what you are sacrificing when you move the items yourself.
| Costs and Services Included |
Truck Rental U-Haul, Penske |
Self-Service PODs, Upack |
Full-Service Moving Budget Van Lines |
| Driving of vehicle | NO | YES | YES |
| Loading and unloading of items | NO | NO | YES |
| Tolls, taxes, and fuel | NO | YES | YES |
| Limited liability protection at $.60 per pound | NO | NO | YES |
| Professional wrapping of furniture | NO | NO | YES |
| Specializing in household goods moving | NO | NO | YES |
| Professional stacking of the truck | NO | NO | YES |
| Air-ride suspension | NO | NO | YES |
| Price based on weight, not space | NO | NO | YES |
| Disassembling and assembling of furniture | NO | NO | YES |
| Dollies, blankets, moving pads, and straps | NO | NO | YES |
Having your items loaded by a professional isn't the only reason to choose Budget Van Lines. Many times, it is even less expensive than loading the items yourself. The costs associated with renting (fuel, equipment, lodging during trip, etc.) are not factored in to your immediate cost when you go with a self-service option. With Budget Van Lines, your costs are detailed on an easy to understand invoice so you're never left in the dark.
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