Renting a truck and moving yourself looks cheaper on paper. Here's a fair look at what you're actually trading off.
Upfront cost
Truck rental alone is usually cheaper than a full-service move — but that number doesn't include packing material, your own time, and the risk of damage without trained handling.
Hidden costs of DIY moving
- Packing material — cartons, bubble wrap and tape add up, and improper packing risks breakage.
- Your time — a full day (or more) of your own labour, versus a trained crew finishing in hours.
- Injury risk — lifting heavy furniture without technique or equipment is a real risk.
- No accountability — if something breaks during a self-move, there's no one to claim against.
When DIY makes sense
For a very small move — a few boxes, a studio, or if you have helpful friends and light furniture — a rented tempo and a weekend can work fine.
When professional movers are worth it
For a full household, valuable or fragile items, multi-floor buildings, or an intercity move, professional packing and trained handling reduces risk significantly — often at a similar effective cost once you count material, time and risk.
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