How much does it cost to rent a moving truck in LA?

moveBuddha's 2026 pricing data puts a local moving-truck rental at $30 to $500 in the U.S., depending on truck size, days and miles. The base rate is only part of it: local rentals usually add per-mile charges, plus fuel, damage protection and equipment. Get same-day quotes from two or three companies for your exact dates.

Updated September 27, 2026

What goes into a moving truck rental price
CostHow it's charged
Base ratePer day, varies by size, date and location
Mileage, local rentalsUsually per mile on top of the base rate
Mileage, one-way rentalsUnlimited at Penske, per This Old House; ask the others
FuelPaid by you
Environmental fee$15 flat at Penske, per This Old House
Damage protectionOptional add-on
Dollies, padsPer item

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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What the range covers

The low end is a small truck for a short local rental; the high end is a large truck, more days or a lot of miles. We don't have an LA-only figure yet, so treat this as a national range and quote your own move.

What gets added to the base rate

Mileage: local rentals are usually priced per mile on top of the daily rate. This Old House's 2026 review reports that Penske includes unlimited miles on one-way rentals instead.

Fuel: you pay for the fuel you use. Check each company's fuel policy when you book.

Fees and extras: This Old House reports Penske adds a flat $15 environmental fee. Damage protection, dollies and furniture pads are extra at every company.

Fuel matters more right now

moveBuddha reported that moving-company prices rose about 21% by July 2026 because of fuel costs, with California among the largest increases. That figure is for movers, but it's a reminder to budget fuel carefully for a truck too.

How to pay less

Rent the smallest truck that fits in one trip; see the truck size guide. Quote two or three pickup days if you can. Compare the total, not the daily rate: add mileage, fuel, protection and equipment.

Questions people ask

How much is a 26-foot truck for a day in LA?

It depends on date, location and miles, and prices change daily. Quote the same date at Budget, Penske and U-Haul; moveBuddha's national range for local truck rentals is $30 to $500 including the larger trucks.

Is mileage included?

Usually not on local rentals, where you pay per mile. This Old House reports Penske includes unlimited miles on one-way rentals.

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