A Quick Guide on how to rent a truck on The Gold Coast

Author: Sarah James

When you’re looking to rent a truck on the gold coast, whether you want to move your home, office or a few loads of rubbish from the backyard, there are a few things you should consider before looking for trucks and other rentals on The Gold Coast.

This quick guide will help you understand how to rent a truck on the Gold Coast:

  • Type of load

Work out the particular type of load you want to move. Are you moving house, the office, collecting a load of building materials, bring perishable goods from the farm to the market or just have a heavy object like a grand piano to move. Knowing the load it’s approximate dimensions and weight will make a big difference to the type of truck you need to hire

  • Distance

Consideration of the total distance you have to move the load can help determine the size truck you should hire. If you’re only moving a short distance, maybe you could get a smaller truck and take several loads, but if you’re going long distance, such as inter-city or inter-state you will want to make sure everything will fit comfortably inside the truck you choose to hire.

It’s also important that the truck is not too large for the load as you pay for the size of the truck, as well as the extra fuel it uses, and a big truck can be a challenge to drive.

The guys at truck rentals on the Gold Coast are more than happy to talk with you and help you decide on the truck that best suits you and your moving requirements

  • One way Rentals

If you're moving a long the distance, it could be expensive to bring the truck back to the depot, so ask about oneway rentals as you may not only save money, but you could save a lot of time and the accompanying stress that often goes with it

  • Equipment

Often when hiring a truck it involves heavy lifting so ask about any equipment that goes with the truck to make the job easier. Often they supply things like hydraulic lifting equipment, trolleys and hand carts. Is your load perishable, you may need a refrigerated truck or at least one with an insulated body? Do you require a tow bar? Off-road capabilities? GPS or other specialised equipment?

Commercial Vehicle Hire

If your business has ongoing transportation needs you may find it very cost-effective to consider the advantages of a long term hire, such things as

  • No Capital Outlay so you can use your money on your business not tied up in a truck
  • You only pay for your usage, not the down times
  • Fixed terms for easy budgeting
  • No roadworthy worries
  • No registration fees
  • No maintenance
  • No servicing fees
  • You always have the right sized modern truck ready for when you need it

Taking advantage of trucks for rental on the Gold Coast can save you a lot of time and money when it comes to making any type of move, whether it’s your home, office or anything else you need to move, around the Coast or far way, you will find the right-sized truck available if you book early