“Moving house is a walk in the park!” said no one ever. Moving house is stressful. We get it.
Many questions often arise. Some of the most common ones are around how to actually move your things from one house to the next. Any of these sound familiar?
How much does a moving truck cost to rent?
We want to assist you in making this process as seamless as possible, so we’ve put together this guide on the costs of moving truck hire to help you.
So, how much is a moving truck?
Good question. To find out the cost of a moving truck for your impending move, you’ll need to determine how much stuff you actually have to move. Read our article listing the different types of SIXT trucks, and from there, you’ll get a good idea of which kind of moving truck is best suited for your needs.
Depending on the size of the vehicle you need, a moving truck rental will cost between $90 and $200 per day. This price range is for small to medium trucks suitable for local moves of 1–3 bedroom homes, and can be driven with a C-class license.
Our range of moving trucks & vehicles:
5m^3 Delivery Van ($70-$85 per day)
Ideal if you need to move some small items. It will accommodate a single mattress and base.
Single Cab Tray Ute ($40-$55 per day)
Ideal for small moves, trips to the tip and gardening, this ute has fold-down sides on the tray for easy loading and unloading.
High Roof Delivery Van ($130-$145 per day)
Moving into a share house? Our high roof delivery van is great for moving a bedroom and easily accommodates a queen-size mattress.
Moving truck ($165-$180 per day)
Perfect for medium-sized (ie: 3 bedroom house) moves, the moving van may come fitted with a hydraulic lift and has tie-down rails throughout the truck.
Please note that moving trucks and the above prices are estimates as of February 2026 and are subject to availability. Check in with your local SIXT car hire location to find out if they stock what you’re after.
Hire a Moving Truck with SIXT
So, whether you’re looking to hire a moving truck for home or office relocations, SIXT offers a range of moving trucks that can be hired on a regular car license. Many of them are available in automatic options for those who don’t drive manual.
Hopefully, now you’ve got a better idea of how the cost of a moving truck. If you would like to run through things in more detail, simply pop into one of our nationwide car hire locations to find the best solutions for your moving needs.Beyond the moving truck hire, we also offer moving accessories including tape and ropes to secure the load and moving boxes to help with packing and transportation. Find out more by visiting SIXT online.
