One-way moving truck rentals from and to Los Angeles

Budget, Penske and U-Haul all rent trucks one way, so you can pick up in Los Angeles and drop off in another city. Prices depend heavily on route, date and truck size. This Old House reports Penske includes unlimited miles on one-way rentals; you pay for fuel with every company. Quote the exact route and dates at each.

Updated September 27, 2026

Where to rent

  • Budget Truck Rental

    Moving trucks for local and one-way moves.

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  • Penske Truck Rental

    Moving trucks for local and one-way moves.

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  • U-Pack

    Portable containers and trailers for moves between cities.

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How one-way works

You pick the truck up at one location and return it to a company location in your destination city. The price is for the whole trip, and the company sets how many days you have.

Specific truck sizes aren't available on every route every day, so check availability for your dates before planning around one size.

What's included

This Old House's 2026 review reports that Penske includes unlimited mileage on one-way reservations, with fuel paid by the renter. Ask each company what mileage and days its one-way quote includes.

Budget offers one-way rentals on both trucks and cargo vans.

Compare it with the alternatives

For long moves, a portable container can make sense because the company does the driving. See truck vs portable container.

moveBuddha's 2026 range for long-distance movers (over 1,000 miles) is $1,500 to $8,500 or more, which gives a sense of what you save by driving yourself.

Before you go

Load in one day if you have a large truck: trucks longer than 22 feet can't park overnight on City of LA streets. Confirm the drop-off location's hours at the other end.

Questions people ask

Is a one-way truck rental more expensive than a local one?

Usually, because the price covers the whole trip and the truck ends up in another city. Compare the one-way total with container and mover quotes for the same route.

Does a one-way rental include mileage?

It varies by company. This Old House reports Penske includes unlimited miles on one-way rentals; check what Budget and U-Haul quotes include for your route.

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